Deutsche Assoziationdes Souveränen Malteser Ritterordens

National Network
Germany
Address

Burgstraße 10
53505 Kreuzberg
Germany

Telephone
02643-2038
E-Mail
info@malteserorden.de
E-Mail (2)
theresa.premauer@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
0176-29249199
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1991
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Religion
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The German Association is the national organization of the Souvereign Order of Malta and today has 550 members. It  was established in 1991. The organization controls (92.5%) a charitable entity (Malteser Deutschland gGmbH) which operates hospitals and senior people homes. The GAOM has 5 permanent employees (all part time) and more than 900 volunteers.
Mission and Objectives

The German Association of the Order of Malta is the initiator of various religious works in Germany, i.e. Malteser Hilfsdienst (MHD’s) and its subsidiaries, mainly known for its service in the field of civil protection (first aid and other medical training, emergence aid, catastrophe relief). The Catholic aid organization is represented nationwide at more than 700 locations in its two forms of organization as a registered association (eV) and non-profit GmbH ( gGmbH ). In the governing bodies of both institutions members are working as volunteers and in full-time.

Main Projects / Activities

+ Malteser Deutschland gGmbH: Hospitals and senior homes, Refugee Works, First Aid etc.
+ Youth of the Order: a community of young people who are actively involved in social project (more than 20 projects)
+ Pilgrimages to Lourdes and others
+ Middle Eastern Projects: CARAVAN - An intercultural and -religious social gap year for young people in Lebanon; Project Lebanon – Summercamps for disabled people in Lebanon
The Maltese are involving volunteers in charity campaigns and need of care projects.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The German Association of the Order of Malta is part of the Order of Malta working worldwide. We therefor can provide a wide Network and experience in the humanitarian and social sector.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Expand our network and get new input, especially for the projects concerning the Middle East, ie. CARAVAN (and intercultural and –religious year for young people in Lebanon).

Contact (1) Full Name
Theresa Premauer
Job Title
Project Manager
Head of the organisation
Erich Prinz Lobkowicz