PARITÄTISCHER Wohlfahrtsverband, Landesverband Bayern e.V.

The Paritätische in Bavaria is a significant umbrella organization of free welfare services in Bavaria, founded as part of the German Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband. With over 800 member organizations, the association represents a wide range of social work and is committed to the needs of various population groups.

The Paritätische in Bavaria offers a variety of services and support for its members and society. The main areas include:

• Social Participation and Poverty: The association advocates for social justice and the overcoming of poverty, particularly through criticism and lobbying regarding political reforms such as the SGB-III Modernization Act[3][4].
• Children, Youth, and Family: Support and counseling for families, children, and young people, including educational and volunteer services[3].
• Elderly People and People with Disabilities: Professional and respectful elderly care as well as support for people with disabilities to enable a self-determined and dignified life[5].
• Migration and Refuge: Counseling and support for migrants and refugees[3].
• Health and Self-Help: Promotion of self-help groups and health initiatives, as well as counseling on health issues[1].

The Paritätische in Bavaria represents the values of openness, diversity, and tolerance. The mission of the association is based on the idea of parity, which states that every person deserves equal respect and equal opportunities. The association works to strengthen social cohesion and promote an inclusive society[3].

The Paritätische in Bavaria is engaged in various sustainability initiatives and advocates for long-term changes:

• Climate Protection: The association participates in climate protection initiatives and promotes sustainable practices in member organizations[1].
• Addressing Abuse: The association has initiated a comprehensive review of reports of sexual violence and abuse in former children's homes to ensure transparency and justice[1].
• Social Participation: Through various specialist areas and projects, the social participation of marginalized groups is promoted and supported[3].

The Paritätische in Bavaria will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2024 and is using this opportunity to reflect on its history and current challenges. Under the motto #ZamGehtWas - together for a good life - the association works closely with member organizations, politics, business, and society to address social challenges such as labor shortages and the overload in the social economy[1].

• 1 - https://www.paritaet-bayern.de/startseite
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutscher_Parit%C3%A4tischer_Wohlfahrtsverband
• 3 - https://www.paritaet-bayern.de/der-paritaetische/wofuer-wir-stehen
• 4 - https://www.paritaetischer.de/fileadmin/Aktuelles/Veroeffentlichungen/Paritaet_Report/2015/Pari-Report_01_2015.pdf
• 5 - https://www.paritaet-altenhilfe.de/de/