Stiftung Glaubens- und Lebenshilfe
Essen, Germany
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Founded in 1973, Stiftung Glaubens- und Lebenshilfe is a foundation based in Essen, Germany working on addiction, children & youth, elderly care +3 more.
Stiftung Glaubens- und Lebenshilfe is a Christian foundation under private law based in Essen, Germany, founded in 1973. It runs diaconal social services in Germany and abroad, including support for prisoners and their families, drug addiction counselling and prevention, child and family services, and care for older people. Its international work supports children and families in Romania and India, including church-linked aid projects and sponsorships for young people's training. It also operates holiday and seminar houses, including Casa Hebron on Sardinia and Haus Engelsburg in Essen. Its work is carried out by staff and volunteers across about 14 work areas.
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Gefangenenhilfe Gott und die Welt
Justice & Legal aid
Volunteer-led support for prisoners in the JVA Bochum-Langendreer and other NRW prisons, including group and church links during detention, one-to-one talks, aftercare and support for relatives.
AUFWIND
Addiction
Drug addiction outreach and counselling in Essen, including street work and a monthly breakfast offer for people from the drug scene, with referrals to addiction therapy.
YOUTH&DRUGS
Addiction
Interactive drug prevention talks for schools, youth groups, confirmation groups and youth detention centres.
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