IN VIA Augsburg e.V. , kath. Verband für Mädchen- und Frauensozialarbeit der Diözese Augsburg

What IN VIA Augsburg e.V. , kath. Verband für Mädchen- und Frauensozialarbeit der Diözese Augsburg does

IN VIA Augsburg e.V. is a Catholic charitable non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) registered in Augsburg, Germany, founded on 23 January 2019. It operates as a specialist field association (Fachverband) affiliated with Caritasverband für die Diözese Augsburg and is part of the IN VIA Bayern e.V. and IN VIA Germany network, which together trace over 120 years of institutional history in girls' and women's social work. The organization delivers free, grant-funded social services primarily to migrant and refugee women, third-country nationals, travelers in distress, and socially disadvantaged youth in the Diocese of Augsburg and the Lindau/Bodensee region.

Its program portfolio spans integration courses (MiA-Frauenkurse, funded by BAMF), early-integration projects for third-country-national women (FIDA & FEDA, funded by AMIF/EU), the multi-location Lebenswirklichkeit in Bayern project funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, the Orte der Begegnung meeting-place program, employment counseling (Selbstbewusst in das Arbeitsleben), democracy and values education (Werte.Scouting, Werte.Dialog under BMFSFJ's 'Demokratie leben!'), civic-participation work (BePart), and the ecumenical Bahnhofsmission Lindau jointly operated with Diakonie Kempten Allgäu since January 2020. Programs are delivered through in-person workshops, counseling, group meetings, excursions, and station-mission walk-in services, plus online registration and standard video conferencing for digital events. The organization uses no proprietary technology and does not operate any commercial product line.

IN VIA Augsburg is funded through a mix of diocesan support (Diözese Augsburg, disclosed as exceeding 10% of annual revenue), federal and Bavarian state grants (BAMF, BMFSFJ, Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern), EU project funding (AMIF), private donations (including St. Vinzenz Stiftung and Nachbarschaftshilfe Lindau), and membership fees. It is governed by an elected volunteer board (Christine Kamm, first chair) and led by managing director Sigrid Pätzold, supported by a small core team of social workers and project staff, a board of six voluntary members, and a network of trained volunteer multipliers who deliver services in multiple languages and cultural contexts.

Name

IN VIA Augsburg e.V. , kath. Verband für Mädchen- und Frauensozialarbeit der Diözese Augsburg

Legal name

IN VIA Augsburg e.V., Katholischer Verband für Mädchen- und Frauensozialarbeit in der Diözese Augsburg

Website

https://invia-augsburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IN VIA Augsburg e.V. is a Catholic non-profit founded in 2019 that delivers free integration, education, and emergency-assistance programs for migrant and refugee women, third-country nationals, travelers in distress, and disadvantaged youth across the Diocese of Augsburg and Lindau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services (Migration and Women's Social Work)

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Services (611), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

Keywords

• Migration integration services
• Women's social work
• Refugee counseling programs
• Station mission services
• Democracy education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from supporters who contribute to the organization's charitable work. As a nonprofit welfare association, donations are a supplementary funding source.
2. Project Funding: Major funding from government and institutional sources including BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge) for MiA courses, EU Asyl-, Migrations- und Integrationsfonds (AMIF) for FIDA & FEDA, Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern for Lebenswirklichkeit in Bayern, BMFSFJ Bundesprogramm Demokratie leben!, Diözese Augsburg (major supporter exceeding 10% of annual revenue).
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from association members support organizational operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IN VIA Augsburg e.V. is a Catholic non-profit welfare association that provides free social services and community programs for migrant women, refugees, and disadvantaged youth in the Diocese of Augsburg. Core offerings include the ecumenical Bahnhofsmission station mission in Lindau, BAMF-funded MiA-Frauenkurse German-language and integration courses, the AMIF-funded FIDA & FEDA early integration project for third-country nationals, the Lebenswirklichkeit in Bayern integration project at 16 Bavaria locations, and democracy/values education through Werte.Scouting, Werte.Dialog, and BePart programs. The association also runs Orte der Begegnung meeting places, employment counseling (Selbstbewusst in das Arbeitsleben), and empowerment workshops such as WenDo self-defense, writing, and art workshops.

Product overview

IN VIA Augsburg e.V. operates as a Catholic welfare association providing social services, not as a traditional technology product company. The organization's offerings consist of social programs and community projects organized around several key areas: (1) the Bahnhofsmission Lindau station mission providing travel assistance; (2) integration programs including MiA-Frauenkurse, Lebenswirklichkeit in Bayern, FIDA & FEDA, and Orte der Begegnung for migrant women; (3) democracy and values education through Werte.Scouting and Werte.Dialog; (4) employment support via Selbstbewusst in das Arbeitsleben; (5) participation programs like BePart; and (6) personal development workshops including WenDo self-defense, writing workshops, and art workshops. These programs work together to support women, migrants, and young people in their integration and empowerment journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bahnhofsmission Lindau Station mission at Lindau railway station (Bahnhof 1c, 88131 Lindau/Bodensee) providing walk-in assistance for travelers and people in need, including help with luggage, tickets, emergency accommodations, shower and laundry facilities (since September 2019), counseling, and onward referral to social services. Co-operated ecumenically with Diakonie Kempten Allgäu.
• MiA - Migrantinnen einfach stark im Alltag (MiA-Frauenkurse) BAMF-funded empowerment courses for migrant women that strengthen German language skills, provide relevant information for daily life in Germany, and offer practical workshop activities and excursions. Delivered free of charge to participants.
• Lebenswirklichkeit in Bayern Integration project for migrant women and their children funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior (Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern), offering events and activities across 16 locations in Bavaria (including Augsburg, Nürnberg, Würzburg, Ingolstadt, Regensburg, Aschaffenburg, Schweinfurt) to encourage active participation in society.
• FIDA & FEDA - Frühe Integration von Drittstaatsangehörigen AMIF (EU Asyl-, Migrations- und Integrationsfonds)-funded project for early integration of third-country nationals (Drittstaatsangehörige), training multipliers (Talente) to provide workshops on equality, societal participation, German language practice, and rights. Project target: 380 third-country nationals reached and 20 volunteer multipliers trained.
• Werte.Scouting Low-threshold workshops on democracy and values education for young people with and without migration backgrounds, conducted through value dialogues within the federal program 'Demokratie leben!' (BMFSFJ).
• Werte.Dialog Value dialogue events exploring concepts such as 'Zusammenhalt' (cohesion) through philosophical conversations, conducted as part of the federal program 'Demokratie leben!' (BMFSFJ).
• BePart - Teilhabe beginnt vor Ort! Project to develop and test methods for promoting participation of people with immigration backgrounds in democracy and society, focusing on engagement in relevant bodies at local, regional, and supra-regional levels.
• Orte der Begegnung - Augsburg Regular meeting place program for women with migration history, offering women's self-help groups, Digitreff (digital support), German conversation groups, and educational lectures, typically hosted at partner venues such as Nachbarschaftszentrum Kriegshaber.
• Selbstbewusst in das Arbeitsleben Program supporting women with refugee and migration backgrounds in finding regular employment, using a counseling approach that captures qualifications, experiences, and competencies to explore realistic career options.
• WenDo - Selbstverteidigung für Frauen Self-defense course specifically tailored for women and girls, addressing aspects of life women frequently face such as harassment, assault, and abuse, focusing on strengthening self-worth.
• Schreibwerkstatt - Frei von der Seele Creative writing workshop in which women with and without migration backgrounds meet to do writing exercises, compose and read texts, and express themselves creatively.
• Kunstwerkstatt - Kreatives Malen Art workshop offering creative painting and design activities for women, providing a supportive environment to try something new.

Quantifiable outcome

• 380 third-country national women to receive support through FIDA & FEDA project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diakonie Kempten AllgäucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint operator of Bahnhofsmission Lindau since January 2020. IN VIA Augsburg and Diakonie Kempten jointly run the ecumenical station mission providing help for travelers and those in need.
• Caritasverband für die Diözese AugsburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIN VIA Augsburg is affiliated as a specialist association to Caritasverband für die Diözese Augsburg. This affiliation provides organizational support and integration within the larger Catholic welfare network.
• IN VIA Bayern e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association for Bavaria. IN VIA Augsburg is one of 6 diocesan and city associations in Bavaria under this umbrella. The Landesverband provides support, coordinates projects like FIDA, and initiated the Augsburg foundation.
• REGE mbH (Bielefeld)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner for FIDA & FEDA - 'Frühe Integration / Eingliederung von Drittstaatsangehörigen'. REGE is a subsidiary of the city of Bielefeld. Joint project spanning Augsburg and Bielefeld locations.
• LEA / Caritas AugsburgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as cooperation partner. LEA (Landesamt für Einwanderung) and Caritas network referral and support.
• SOLWODIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as cooperation partner - organization supporting women in difficult situations.
• Thalita (Augsburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as cooperation partner - women's organization.
• Wildwasser AugsburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as cooperation partner - organization combating violence against women.
• Integration durch Sport / BLSVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as cooperation partner for sports integration activities.
• Kresslesmühle (Bildungs-, Begegnungs- und Beratungshaus)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for MiA courses and other events. Provides accessible location for programs.
• Nachbarschaftszentrum KriegshaberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for Orte der Begegnung activities - Deutschabend and women's group meetings.
• CAB gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for inclusive projects including video project for Aktionstag zusammen.wachsen.
• Freiwilligen-Zentrum AugsburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner. IN VIA participates in Freiwilligen-Zentrum events and activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wildwasser Augsburg: Listed cooperation partner of IN VIA Augsburg and a peer organization working with women and girls affected by sexual violence, providing counseling, prevention education and self-defense (WenDo) programming — directly comparable to IN VIA's WenDo and women's empowerment offerings.
• SOLWODI Augsburg: Listed cooperation partner of IN VIA Augsburg and a direct peer serving migrant and refugee women — particularly victims of trafficking and violence — with counseling, shelter and integration support in Augsburg.
• Caritasverband für die Diözese Augsburg: Parent-affiliate Fachverband network that IN VIA Augsburg belongs to. Operates the broader regional Catholic welfare portfolio (migration counseling, family services, youth work) directly overlapping IN VIA Augsburg's beneficiary base and service types across Augsburg and the Diocese.
• Diakonie Kempten Allgäu: Joint co-operator of the Bahnhofsmission Lindau with IN VIA Augsburg since January 2020. Runs overlapping social welfare and migration programs in the Allgäu region with comparable service offerings (counseling, emergency aid, integration support).
• IN VIA Bayern e.V. State-level umbrella of which IN VIA Augsburg is one of 6 diocesan chapters. Operates the same IN VIA service model across Bavaria and coordinates flagship projects such as FIDA & FEDA that IN VIA Augsburg delivers locally.
• REGE mbH (Bielefeld): City-of-Bielefeld-owned subsidiary that co-delivers the EU AMIF-funded FIDA & FEDA integration project with IN VIA Augsburg. Runs parallel early-integration services for third-country nationals using the same multiplier model across two German cities.

Broad incumbents

• Johanniter Augsburg: Large established welfare and humanitarian organization active in Augsburg with comparable programs in migration support, youth engagement and social counseling, backed by a much broader national infrastructure.
• Malteser Augsburg: National Catholic aid organization with regional Augsburg presence delivering social services, migration support and emergency assistance (including Bahnhofsmission-style traveler help) at significantly larger scale than IN VIA Augsburg.
• AWO Augsburg (Kreisverband Augsburg): Major established welfare association in Augsburg offering migration counseling, women's shelters, youth programs and integration services. Comparable target populations (migrant women, disadvantaged youth) but with a much larger secular footprint and broader service portfolio.

Regional players

• Deutsche Bahn Stiftung (Bahnhofsmission network): National foundation funding the Bahnhofsmission network including IN VIA Augsburg's Lindau station. Indirect peer providing financial and operational infrastructure for the same traveler-support service model at national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/in-via-augsburg-e-v

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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