City region Aachen strengthens self -help with 90,000 euros in funding

Von Kl Redaktion

Support for self -help groups strengthens the community in the city region of Aachen

In a remarkable step to strengthen the self -help movement in the city region of Aachen, the health insurance companies have provided a remarkable sum of over 90,000 euros this year. These funds are awarded to a total of 103 self -help groups that make a decisive contribution to the quality of life of many people.

The intermediaries of financial support

The funding is distributed by a specially designed self -help promotion committee. This committee consists of representatives of the statutory health insurance companies, a representative of the self-help groups as well as employees of the Aachen contact and information center for self-help (AKIS) and the self-help office of the city region in Stolberg. Your task is to examine the proposals of the groups and to decide for the financial support.

importance of self -help groups for affected people

Financial support is essential to cover the basic operating costs of the groups, such as room rents, communication costs and the financing of further training. The importance of health-related self-help is emphasized by Pia van Buggenum-Sonnen by the Akis and Astrid Thiel from the city region. They explain that these groups help those affected to deal with their illnesses and disabilities better: "Health -related self -help is important for those affected to cope and learn how to deal with the diseases and disabilities."

volunteer commitment as the basis

Heiko Jansen, Regional Director of the AOK, also emphasizes the importance of voluntary commitment in the self -help groups: "The voluntary commitment of people in the self -help groups earns the greatest recognition. We can support the work a little with the funds. But this is only possible through the committed work of these many people in their free time." The AOK has already taken responsibility for the coordination of funding applications for the third time this year.

a network of support and information

interested parties who want to learn more about the funding opportunities or the self -help groups can contact the local health insurance companies as well as AKIS and the self -help office of the Aachen city region. These areas are ready to answer questions and provide information about the different groups and their offers.

With this initiative, not only direct help in the region is guaranteed, but also a strong sign for the commitment of the community, which promotes social support and exchange among those affected