Arbeiterwohlfahrt Landesverband Berlin

What Arbeiterwohlfahrt Landesverband Berlin does

Arbeiterwohlfahrt Landesverband Berlin e.V. is a registered non-profit welfare association (eingetragener Verein) domiciled in Berlin, Germany, operating as the Berlin state chapter of the nationally recognized AWO movement. The organization is one of six Spitzenverbände der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege, the federally chartered umbrella welfare associations with privileged access to public-sector social-service funding. It coordinates direct service delivery and ~70 korporative Mitglieder (corporate member organizations) through six Kreisverbände covering all Berlin districts, with approximately 5,000 individual members and 500+ annual volunteers supporting its mission.

The organization's service portfolio spans the entire life cycle: childcare and youth services (Kinder, Jugendliche & Familien), senior and nursing care (Senior*innen & Menschen mit Pflegebedarf), disability inclusion (Menschen mit Behinderung & Inklusion), migration social work and counseling (Migrationssozialdienste), women's and LGBTQIA+ services (Frauen, Gleichstellung & LSBTIQ*), existential security / homelessness assistance (Existenzsicherung), guardianship and advocacy services (Vormund- und Beistandschaften), and voluntary service programs (Freiwilligendienste FSJ/BFD). Direct service delivery is supplemented by specialized initiatives including the Seniorennetz Berlin digital participation platform, the AWO AktivMobil mobile active-aging service, the newly launched FaMiPA specialist service, the Mentoringprojekt for migrants, and the Ehrenamtlicher Besuchsdienst volunteer visiting service. The wholly-owned subsidiary AWO pro:mensch gGmbH provides employment services for people with disabilities.

Revenue is composed almost entirely of non-commercial streams: primary funding from the state of Berlin and the German federal government via managed social-service contracts, supplementary funding from Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin, approximately 5,000 membership dues subscriptions, and donations. Pricing is non-applicable as services are delivered free to publicly funded beneficiaries. No proprietary technology platform drives the business; technology infrastructure is limited to standard web tooling (Matomo analytics, Borlabs consent, Vimeo hosting). The organization is governed collectively by its members, has no external investors, and operates with full regulatory legitimacy in Berlin's welfare state since its post-1947 re-establishment, having overcome a 2010 insolvency with restructuring completed in 2011.

Name

Arbeiterwohlfahrt Landesverband Berlin

Legal name

AWO Landesverband Berlin e.V.

Website

https://awoberlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AWO Landesverband Berlin e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit welfare association coordinating social services — childcare, senior care, disability inclusion, migration support, and homelessness assistance — through six district Kreisverbände, ~70 member organizations, and approximately 5,000 members, primarily funded by the Berlin Senate and the German federal government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Child and youth services
• Elderly and nursing care
• Migration counseling
• Disability inclusion support

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Land Berlin): Primary funding from the state of Berlin for social services, welfare programs, and community services. Major recipient of government contracts and subsidies.
2. Public Funding (Federal Germany): Federal government funding for integration services, youth welfare, disability assistance, and other national programs.
3. Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin: Funding from the German state lottery.
4. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from approximately 5,000 members in Berlin.
5. Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations supporting the organization's social mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AWO Landesverband Berlin e.V. is a non-profit social welfare association providing publicly funded services across the life course: childcare and family support (Kinder, Jugendliche & Familien), elderly and nursing care (Senior*innen & Pflege), disability assistance and inclusion (Menschen mit Behinderung), migration social services (Migrationssozialdienste), guardianship and advocacy (Vormundschaften & Beistandschaften), subsistence security (Existenzsicherung), women/LGBTQI+ programs, and voluntary service programs (FSJ/BFD). Services are delivered through six Kreisverbände, approximately 70 member organizations, and direct facilities across Berlin.

Product overview

Arbeiterwohlfahrt Landesverband Berlin e.V. is a social welfare association (Wohlfahrtsverband) and charitable organization providing comprehensive social services across Berlin. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio organized into distinct program areas: Freiwilligendienste (voluntary services including FSJ/BFD), child and youth services (Kinder, Jugendliche & Familien), disability and inclusion services (Menschen mit Behinderung), senior care (Senior*innen & Pflege), migration social services (Migrationssozialdienste), subsistence security (Existenzsicherung), women and equality services (Frauen & Gleichstellung), and guardianship services (Vormundschaften & Beistandschaften). Additionally, the organization runs specific projects including the Seniorennetz Berlin digital platform, the AWO AktivMobil mobile service, the FaMiPA specialist service, the Mentoringprojekt for migrants, and the Ehrenamtlicher Besuchsdienst volunteer visiting service. As a federation, it coordinates six regional Kreisverbände (district associations) and approximately 70 corporate member organizations.

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Products and services

• Freiwilligendienste (FSJ/BFD) Voluntary social service programs (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr and Bundesfreiwilligendienst) enabling young people and adults to volunteer in social institutions for 6–24 months across Berlin.
• Vormundschaften & Beistandschaften (Guardianship & Advocacy) Legal guardianship and advocacy services for individuals who need representation in personal and legal matters, provided directly by AWO Landesverband Berlin.
• Migrationssozialdienste (Migration Social Services) Social counseling and integration support for people with migration backgrounds, including language courses, cultural orientation, and integration support across Berlin.
• Kinder, Jugendliche & Familien (Child, Youth & Family Services) Comprehensive child welfare services including kindergartens (Kitas), youth services, and family support programs across Berlin.
• Menschen mit Behinderung & Inklusion (Disability & Inclusion) Support services and inclusive programs for people with disabilities, including residential care, daytime support, and inclusion services across Berlin.
• Senior*innen & Menschen mit Pflegebedarf (Senior & Nursing Care) Elderly care services including home care, day care, and residential facilities for seniors and people requiring nursing care in Berlin.
• Existenzsicherung (Subsistence Security) Services ensuring basic livelihood security, including counseling for people in financial hardship and homeless support across Berlin.
• Frauen, Gleichstellung & LSBTIQ* (Women, Equality & LGBTQI+) Women's support services, gender equality programs, and LGBTQI+ advocacy and counseling offered to individuals across Berlin.
• Ehrenamtlicher Besuchsdienst (Volunteer Visiting Service) Volunteer visiting service in which volunteers regularly visit elderly people to provide companionship and day-to-day life support.
• Mentoringprojekt (Mentoring Project) Mentoring program matching mentors with mentees — primarily people with migration or refugee backgrounds — for language practice, leisure activities, and bureaucratic assistance.
• Seniorennetz Berlin Berlin-wide digital participation platform for seniors offering information about senior services, digital education, and social connectivity for elderly residents.
• AWO AktivMobil Mobile service bringing playful activities and social interaction to older people, promoting active aging within Berlin neighborhoods.
• Fachstelle Migration, Pflege und Alter (FaMiPA) Specialist service addressing the intersection of migration background, care needs, and aging, providing advice and support for affected individuals and families in Berlin.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8500 employees providing services across Berlin through member organizations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIGA der Spitzenverbände der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege in BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWO Berlin holds the federführung (lead) of LIGA Berlin for 2025/2026. LIGA is the coordination body of Berlin's six major welfare associations, representing them in negotiations with the Berlin Senate on social policy issues.
• AWO Bundesverband e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization of the AWO movement in Germany. Provides political representation, guidelines, and coordination for all state and regional AWO associations.
• AWO International e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational arm of the AWO, operating development aid and international social work projects.
• Zukunftsforum Familie e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on family policy issues.
• Landesarmutskonferenz BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin poverty conference coalition. AWO Berlin participates in this coalition advocating for policies to address poverty.
• Franz-Neumann-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation associated with AWO Berlin, focusing on improving living conditions for people with disabilities and children's and youth education.
• Stiftung SPI – Sozialpädagogisches Institut Berlin 'Walter May'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial pedagogical institute in Berlin associated with AWO, conducting research and training in social education.
• Bündnis Soziales BerlincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition of Berlin social organizations. AWO Berlin participates in joint campaigns and demonstrations for social policy causes, including protests against social spending cuts.
• Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB) Berlin-BrandenburgcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor trade union federation. AWO Berlin co-organized the 'Jetzt reicht's!' demonstration with DGB in June 2026 for social state preservation.
• LSVD Verband Queere Vielfalt Berlin-BrandenburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLGBTQIA+ advocacy organization. Joint activities include Pride flag raising during Pride Month and advocacy for queer rights.
• BiBerlin e. V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKorporatives (corporate) member of AWO Berlin representing bisexual community interests.
• AWO pro:mensch gGmbHcoreOthers100% owned subsidiary of AWO Berlin providing employment services for people with disabilities. Located at GSG Gewerbehof, Wilhelm-von-Siemens-Straße 23, Berlin.
• Gesellschaft für StadtEntwicklung gGmbHminorOthers40% owned associated company focused on urban development.
• Berliner Werkstätten für Menschen mit Behinderung GmbH (BWB)minorOthers5% owned associated company providing workshops for people with disabilities.
• AWO lifebalance GmbHminorOthers3.3% owned associated company.
• Initiative Transparente ZivilgesellschaftminorOthersTransparency initiative of Transparency International Germany. AWO Berlin is a signatory, committing to transparency standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Malteser Berlin: Berlin branch of the Malteser Hilfsdienst, offering overlapping social welfare services (migration services, youth, senior care) and participating in LIGA Berlin coordination.
• JOHANNITER Berlin/Brandenburg: Regional Johanniter organization providing overlapping welfare services (senior care, child and youth services, volunteer programs) in Berlin-Brandenburg with similar funding mix and Spitzenverband affiliation.

Direct peers

• Caritas Berlin (Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin): Berlin state association of Caritas, one of the six Spitzenverbände der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege alongside AWO. Operates the same mix of social services (childcare, senior care, migration, homelessness, disability) across Berlin with comparable public funding model.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Berlin: Berlin chapter of the Paritätische, one of the six recognized Spitzenverbände. Operates as a federation of independent Berlin nonprofits in social services, with overlapping service categories and co-representation in LIGA Berlin.
• Diakonie Berlin-Brandenburg: Regional branch of Diakonie, another Spitzenverband covering Berlin with parallel service lines (child and youth welfare, senior care, disability, migration counseling). Shares LIGA Berlin coordination role and competes for the same public funding pools.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Berlin: Berlin state association of the German Red Cross, another Spitzenverband of free welfare. Provides overlapping social services (senior care, family support, refugee services) in Berlin under the same public funding model.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Berlin: Berlin association of ASB, one of the six Spitzenverbände. Provides comparable social services in Berlin including senior care, child welfare, and emergency assistance, sharing LIGA coordination and public funding access.

Others

• Sozialverband VdK Deutschland: Major German social advocacy organization for disabled, elderly, and chronically ill citizens. Operates in adjacent space of welfare advocacy and member services, with comparable advocacy role but different service delivery focus.

Regional players

• AWO Bundesverband e.V. National federation of AWO Germany, AWO Berlin's parent coordinating body. Provides national-level political representation, guidelines, and coordination; not a direct service competitor but is the federal-level umbrella.
• Volkssolidarität Berlin: Berlin-based social welfare organization providing comparable services to seniors, families, and children. Operates as a competitor for some Berlin public contracts but is not a Spitzenverband.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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