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SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V.
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNGOSocial ServicesSocial Impact
Impact2Sustainability Goals
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About SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V.
SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V. informs and supports self-help initiatives and groups in Berlin. Operating through SEKIS, the organization provides comprehensive information on self-help opportunities, facilitates the creation of new groups, and maintains a network of local contact points across all twelve Berlin districts. With over 40 years of experience, SELKO is dedicated to strengthening self-help, particularly in areas of good health and well-being and reduced inequalities, ensuring inclusive and accessible support for all.
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Sustainability Goals
Good Health & Well-Being
Access to self-help for diverse health needs
SEKIS promotes mental and physical health by providing comprehensive information about self-help groups and supporting their formation, including for Post/Long COVID and family caregivers.
Strengthening individual well-being through peer support
Through programs like "Young Self-Help" and offerings for patients, SEKIS promotes exchange and mutual support to improve the well-being of people of all age groups.
Reduced Inequalities
Equal opportunities in accessing health support
SEKIS reduces inequalities by making self-help services available city-wide through local contact points and offering targeted programs for vulnerable groups such as young people or those with a migration background.
Inclusive communication for broader participation
The organization ensures that all citizens, regardless of linguistic or physical limitations, receive access to support through services offered in sign language and easy language.
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Q1What is the main mission of SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V.?+
SELKO, operating through SEKIS, is dedicated to informing and supporting self-help initiatives and groups in Berlin. Its primary mission is to provide comprehensive information about self-help opportunities, facilitate the creation of new self-help groups, and offer a network of local contact points to ensure accessible support throughout Berlin's districts.
Q2Where does SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V. operate offices?+
SELKO operates a central office in Berlin and maintains numerous local contact points across all twelve Berlin districts. These include Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, and Pankow, ensuring broad reach and localized support.
Q3What specific programs and services does SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V. offer?+
SEKIS provides a searchable database for self-help groups, guidance on establishing new ones, and specialized programs like "Junge Selbsthilfe" for younger individuals. It also offers "Pflege-Unterstützung" for caregivers, addresses topics such as Long/Post COVID, and provides information on funding opportunities for self-help groups.
Q4How does SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V. promote inclusivity and accessibility?+
The organization promotes inclusivity by offering services in sign language and easy language. It also actively engages with the community through events such as the "Berliner Selbsthilfe-Tag 2026" and publishes the "Echte Stimmen" podcast.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V. primarily support?+
SELKO primarily contributes to SDG 3, "Good Health and Well-being," by fostering self-help for various health-related challenges. Additionally, the organization supports SDG 10, "Reduced Inequalities," through its inclusive and accessible services.
