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    SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V.

    from Berlin

    SEKIS is the central contact point in Berlin for self-help groups. It provides comprehensive information, support for the establishment of new groups, and organizes events. With over 40 years of experience, SEKIS promotes self-help and strengthens communities for a better quality of life.

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    About SEKIS - Self-Help Contact and Information Center

    SEKIS, the Self-Help Contact and Information Center, is a central point of contact in Berlin dedicated to promoting and supporting self-help groups. As part of the SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V., SEKIS acts as the umbrella organization for Berlin's self-help contact centers and provides comprehensive information and support for people who are engaged in self-help groups or wish to establish one.

    Key Products and Services

    SEKIS offers a variety of services aimed at strengthening self-help in Berlin. These include providing information about existing self-help groups, support in founding new groups, and organizing events and training sessions. SEKIS operates an extensive database that allows interested individuals to find suitable self-help groups. In addition, SEKIS offers counseling services and support for caregivers through the Competence Center for Care Support and the Care Engagement Contact Point.

    Mission and Values

    The main mission of SEKIS is to promote and support self-help as an important component of the health and social system. SEKIS advocates for the strengthening of the self-help movement and promotes networking and exchange between the groups. The values of SEKIS are based on solidarity, personal responsibility, and community. SEKIS believes in the power of self-help to empower individuals to improve their quality of life and overcome social isolation.

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    SEKIS is committed to sustainable practices by promoting self-help as a resource-efficient and effective form of support. By strengthening communities and promoting personal responsibility, SEKIS contributes to social sustainability. The organization works closely with various partners and sponsors, including the Senate Department for Labor, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination, as well as statutory health insurance providers, to ensure long-term support and funding for self-help initiatives.

    Further Information

    SEKIS is a member of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Berlin and the German Working Group on Self-Help Groups e.V., as well as the Network for Self-Help Friendliness and Patient Orientation in Healthcare. These memberships underscore SEKIS's commitment to patient-oriented and self-help-friendly healthcare.

    With over 40 years of experience, SEKIS is an established institution in Berlin that continuously works to promote and support self-help. Through its diverse offerings and initiatives, SEKIS significantly contributes to improving the quality of life for people in Berlin and creating a strong, supportive community.

    Sources:

    1. https://www.sekis-berlin.de/
    2. https://www.sekis-berlin.de/sekis
    3. https://www.sekis-berlin.de/selbsthilfe/datenbank-der-selbsthilfe
    4. https://www.sekis-berlin.de/impressum
    5. https://upd.sekis-berlin.de/