A German non-profit company, founded and directed by Matthias Behrends, dedicated to helping professionals deal with emotional distress and psychological trauma.
The company works toward this goal through a variety of projects and primarily through the training of professional caregivers, psychotherapists, and non-therapeutic personnel such as teachers, humanitarians, and journalists.
Our actions are guided by the principles of independence and impartiality.
Our actions are primarily educational. We advocate ethical behavior and the duty to provide care without causing harm to individuals or groups. We respect individual autonomy, confidentiality, and the right to informed consent. We treat those we serve with dignity and respect for their cultural and religious beliefs. In accordance with these principles, we strive to provide quality educational services.
Not changed since the original version of 24.09.2015.
"The purpose of the company is the promotion of education, public education and vocational training ..."
"Zweck der Gesellschaft ist die Förderung der Erziehung, Volks- und Berufsbildung ..."
"The purpose of the statutes is realized in particular through the implementation of training courses for humanitarian personnel, volunteers, psychotherapists, doctors, educators, social workers and other helping professional groups ..."
"Der Satzungszweck wird verwirklicht insbesondere durch die Durchführung von Schulungen für humanitäres Personal, Ehrenamtliche, Psychotherapeuten, Ärzte, Pädagogen, Sozialarbeiter und weitere, helfende Berufsgruppen ..."
As a small organization, our decision to provide assistance in any country or crisis is based on established networks of collaborators and the cost-effectiveness of interventions, rather than on a global assessment of people's needs.
We provide aid based on need, regardless of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. Our decisions are not based on political, economic or religious interests. We do not take sides or intervene at the behest of governments or warring parties.
The principles of impartiality and neutrality do not mean silence. When EC witnesses extreme acts of violence against individuals or groups, the organization may speak out publicly. We may seek to draw attention to extreme need and unacceptable suffering when access to life-saving care is obstructed, when medical facilities are threatened, when crises are neglected, or when aid is inadequate or misused.
We are committed to regularly evaluating the impact of our work. We accept the responsibility to be accountable to our students and donors.
Matthias Behrends is the sole founder and the managing director.
The entity is privately funded.
In accordance with German tax law, the organization can receive donations and issue donation receipts.
Reports are currently only available in German and as submitted to the tax authorities.
