What AIDS-Hilfe does

Aidshilfe Aachen e.V. is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein, Amtsgericht Aachen VR 2343) founded in 1989 and headquartered at Zollernstraße 1 in the Cockerill-Haus in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Operating as a Fachstelle für sexuelle Gesundheit und Vielfalt, it delivers free, confidential HIV counseling (in-person, telephone, and online), HIV/STI testing with test counseling, harm-reduction syringe exchange via 24/7 vending machines at Kaiserplatz and Zollamtstraße, and anti-discrimination support. It also runs sub-branded programs including SCHLAU Aachen (LGBTQ+ school education), XXelle (women with HIV), Youthwork (13–18 prevention), the Buddy-Projekt (peer support for newly diagnosed), and self-help groups (Schwule Positivengruppe, Zweites Frühstück, positHIVe Frühstück).

The organization's service portfolio is delivered by a small multidisciplinary staff (social pedagogues, medical scientists, certified business administrator, working students, and a Sonderpädagoge serving as Geschäftsführer), supported by a three-person Vorstand. Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary and consists of a WordPress/Elementor website with standard third-party integrations (Google Analytics, Cleverreach newsletter, Calendly scheduling, Site Cockpit accessibility widgets, Legal Cockpit consent management, PayPal for donations); no internal software product or AI capability is built or licensed. Web accessibility is partially WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliant under BFSG, and GDPR/DSGVO compliance is maintained with a Data Protection Officer contracted via AIXIV.

Revenue is generated through a mix of project grants (Land NRW and Aidshilfe NRW e.V. for syringe exchange; BZgA and PKV for online counseling; Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung for hardship assistance), annual supporting memberships (€52/year), one-off donations via a €5/call hotline and PayPal, and in-kind volunteer contribution. The organization is not commercially traded, has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and operates without equity capital. Geographic reach is limited to the city of Aachen and surrounding region within Germany, with online counseling providing the only cross-border service touchpoint.

Name

AIDS-Hilfe

Legal name

Aidshilfe Aachen e.V.

Website

https://aidshilfe-aachen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aidshilfe Aachen e.V. is a registered nonprofit association in Aachen, Germany, providing free HIV counseling, prevention, testing, syringe exchange, self-help groups, and anti-discrimination support to people with HIV and key at-risk populations (youth, MSM, women with HIV, people who inject drugs, prisoners) across the Aachen region, funded primarily by German state and national grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Social Services and Sexual Health Support

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) (HLAKAGAI)

Keywords

• HIV counseling services
• Sexual health prevention
• Harm reduction programs
• HIV self-help groups
• Syringe exchange services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership Fees: Aidshilfe Aachen generates revenue through voluntary donations (one-time and recurring) and annual membership fees (€52/year). The organization also operates a donation hotline (0900-1234 357) for phone-based donations of €5 per call.
2. Grants and Project Funding: The organization receives project-based funding from government bodies (Landes NRW, NRW e.V.) for harm reduction programs such as Spritzentausch. Additional support is provided by the Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung for financial assistance to people with HIV, and by the Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung and PKV for online counseling services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aidshilfe Aachen e.V. is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers a comprehensive range of free, confidential, and anonymous HIV and sexual health services. Its core offerings include HIV/AIDS counseling (in-person, by phone, and online), HIV/STI testing with test counseling, needle exchange through 24/7 vending machines, prevention and education programs in schools and the MSM scene, peer self-help groups (XXelle for women, Schwule Positivengruppe for gay men, Zweites Frühstück open to all positives), buddy peer support for the newly diagnosed, and anti-discrimination assistance for people with HIV in the Aachen region.

Product overview

Aidshilfe Aachen e.V. operates as a specialized non-profit organization providing a comprehensive range of HIV and sexual health services organized as integrated core offerings and specialized sub-programs. The primary service portfolio centers on HIV counseling (face-to-face, telephone, and online), HIV prevention programs, STI testing, needle exchange (Spritzentausch), and self-help groups. Key sub-brands include SCHLAU Aachen (LGBTQ+ education), XXelle/XXelle ZSP (women's HIV support network), Youthwork (youth prevention), and the Buddy-Projekt (peer support for newly diagnosed). Additional services include anti-discrimination work, support through Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung, and supporting membership programs. The organization functions as a Fachstelle für sexuelle Gesundheit und Vielfalt (specialized center for sexual health and diversity).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XXelle Aachen: Self-help group for women with HIV in the Aachen area, providing exchange, support, and community.
• Schwule Positivengruppe
• Zweites Frühstück
• SCHLAU Aachen
• XXelle ZSP
• Buddy-Projekt
• Youthwork

Products and services

• HIV-Beratung (HIV Counseling)
• HIV-Prävention (HIV Prevention)
• Spritzentausch (Needle/Syringe Exchange)
• Selbsthilfegruppen (Self-Help Groups)
• Antidiskriminierungsarbeit (Anti-Discrimination Work)
• Online-Beratung (Online Counseling)
• STI-Tests (Testing Services)
• Buddy-Projekt (Buddy Peer Support)
• Begleitung (Individual Counseling and Accompaniment)
• Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung Support (Financial Assistance)
• Fördermitgliedschaft (Supporting Membership)

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Herzenslust-Projekt (AIDS-Hilfe NRW e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAidshilfe Aachen works closely with the Herzenslust project of AIDS-Hilfe NRW e.V. on MSM-specific prevention activities, including scene outreach, cruising pack distribution, and educational events. The Herzenslust project provides support, know-how, and inspiration for MSM prevention programs.
• Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAidshilfe Aachen operates its online counseling under the umbrella of Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe e.V. and participates in national networks and campaigns. The relationship provides the organization with shared branding, resources, and referral pathways for clients requiring specialized or nationwide support.
• XXelle ZSP (Landesweite Frauen*arbeit NRW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAidshilfe Aachen participates in the XXelle ZSP network, which bundles expertise and experience in the area of women and HIV across NRW. XXelle enables regional and statewide networking, knowledge exchange, and the development of prevention measures targeting women and girls.
• Deutsche AIDS-StiftungcoreOthersThe Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung provides financial support to people with HIV in Aachen, enabling the organization to offer rapid, unbureaucratic assistance including subsidies for breast milk substitutes, language interpretation costs, and hardship case support.
• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)minorOthersBZgA co-funds the online counseling platform (aidshilfe-beratung.de) alongside the Verband der Privaten Krankenversicherung (PKV), enabling free anonymous online counseling services.
• Aidshilfe NRW e.V. / Land NRWcoreOthersThe Spritzentausch (syringe exchange) project in Aachen is co-funded by Aidshilfe NRW e.V. and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. These bodies provide project funding enabling the 24/7 syringe vending machines at two locations in Aachen.
• Netzwerkpartner (LAG XXelle, LAG POSITHIV HANDELN, LAG MiSSA, Frauennetzwerk Aachen, Arbeitskreis Prostitution Aachen)minorOthersAidshilfe Aachen participates in multiple regional networks including LAG XXelle, LAG POSITHIV HANDELN, LAG MiSSA, Frauennetzwerk Aachen, and Arbeitskreis Prostitution Aachen, enabling knowledge sharing and coordinated support for women and key populations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AIDES: France's leading community-based HIV/AIDS and hepatitis advocacy organization. Comparable internationally as a nonprofit delivering HIV testing, harm reduction, prevention, and peer support, with anonymous and free service delivery.
• Münchner Aids-Hilfe e.V. Major regional AIDS-Hilfe in Munich offering HIV counseling, testing, self-help groups, and MSM/youth prevention. Comparable in service portfolio, community-led GTM, and reliance on the Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe national network.
• Aidshilfe Essen e.V. Regional AIDS-Hilfe serving Essen and the Ruhr area within NRW. Closely comparable in service mix, NRW regional context, and funding channels; competes for the same Land NRW project funding pool.
• SCHLAU NRW: Statewide network coordinating SCHLAU queer-education groups across NRW, including SCHLAU Aachen which Aidshilfe Aachen hosts. Directly comparable as an LGBTQ+ youth education and peer-led prevention organization with overlapping target audience.
• Hamburger Aids-Hilfe e.V. Regional AIDS-Hilfe serving Hamburg with HIV counseling, prevention, self-help groups, and anti-discrimination work. Directly comparable as a city-level Aidshilfe operating under the Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe umbrella.
• Terrence Higgins Trust: UK's largest HIV and sexual health charity, providing testing, counseling, prevention, and advocacy. Comparable as a national/regional HIV charity with similar target populations (PLHIV, MSM, young people) and community-led delivery model.
• Aidshilfe Köln e.V. Neighboring regional AIDS-Hilfe serving the Cologne/Bonn area with the same service mix (counseling, prevention, self-help, harm reduction). Closest geographic peer in NRW with an almost identical operating model.
• Berliner Aids-Hilfe e.V. Berlin's regional AIDS-Hilfe delivering counseling, testing, prevention, and community programs for people with HIV and key populations. Highly comparable in scope, target populations (MSM, PWID, people with HIV), and nonprofit funding model.
• Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe e.V. National umbrella organization of German AIDS-Hilfe associations and Aidshilfe Aachen's parent network. Directly comparable as a community-based HIV/AIDS advocacy and service NGO; Aidshilfe Aachen delivers online counseling under Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe's brand and platform.
• AIDS-Hilfe NRW e.V. State-level umbrella for AIDS-Hilfe organizations in North Rhine-Westphalia and a direct strategic partner of Aidshilfe Aachen. Co-funds the syringe exchange program and hosts the Herzenslust MSM project and XXelle women's network that Aidshilfe Aachen participates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/aidshilfeaachen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aids-hilfe

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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