• The Organisation of CONCORDIA Social Projects Germany

CONCORDIA Social Projects is an international, independent aid organisation founded in 1991, that serves children, young people and families in need in Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Kosovo and Austria and enables them to live self-determined, independent lives.

We go where the need is greatest. And where others do not go.

Our programmes focus on strengthening and respecting children‘s rights. As an organisation that cares for children and young people, we have an ethical responsibility and obligation to ensure that children‘s rights are implemented in our facilities, and above all, that they are not violated.

We support local authorities and communities in developing structures and services and manage their implementation. In this way, we facilitate independent and long-term development in the social and educational sectors in our partner countries, so that all children have the opportunities to live a self-determined life, out of marginalisation.

The mission of CONCORDIA Social Projects
CONCORDIA is an international, independent, nongovernmental organisation dedicated to supporting children, young people and families in need, towards a more independent and responsible life. We go where the need is the greatest. And where others do not go.

Executive Board

Thomas Birtel Chairman
"It would be great, if we succeeded in raising awareness of the great need of young and old people in european countries, that are not so far away from our rich country. We would like to motivate you as a sponsor to support this part of Europe together with us."
Ulla Konrad Member of the Board
"To acknowledge the fates of the children, not to gloss over or forget them, to set off together, to accompany them a part of the way - that is our mission. Individuality is important to us, for example in the choice of school and vocational training, right up to a life of independence. We strengthen talents and resources and offer therapeutic help in processing what we have experienced."
Dr. Bernhard Drumel - Member of the Board CONCORDIA Social Projects
Bernhard Drumel Member of the Board
"I find it terrifying that in the heart of Europe there are still countries where half of the children are at risk of existential poverty. For many years, CONCORDIA has been giving a hand where the need is greatest. We will advance this mission with all our strength. No child should be left behind."
Alexander Tesche Member of the Board
"Giving people a perspective in the poorhouses of Europe is something great! Anyone who has once looked into the sad, yet hopeful eyes of children and old people in Bulgaria, Romania and the Republic of Moldova will always be committed to their future. Help to put an end to the misery!"
Markus Inama - Member of the Board CONCORDIA Social Projects
Pater Markus Inama SJ Member of the Board
"In the mid-1980s I worked as a volunteer in a homeless shelter in Vienna. After the social service I decided to become a Jesuit. After completing my training, my ordination and twelve years of youth work, the Jesuits sent me to Bulgaria for four years in 2008 to build up CONCORDIA Bulgaria."
Cornelia Burtscher - Father Markus Inama SJ - CEO & Member of the board CONCORDIA Social Projects
Cornelia Burtscher Member of the board
In the seven years that I have spent in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, the children and young people that we are allowed to accompany have become just as dear to my heart as the colleagues who take on the challenge day after day and carry out this valuable work. It is very important for us to give the local people a perspective, a good present and a better future. Unfortunately, even in CONCORDIA's EU member states, this is not yet a matter of course. We are working tirelessly on this with the help of many supporters - 30 years ago as well as today.

Advisory Board

  • Werner Schneider (Chairman)
     
  • Veronika Brenninkmeyer
     
  • Christl Schwörer
     
  • Stephanie Schorp
  • Michael Grabner
     
  • Antonia Rados
     
  • P. Hans Langendörfer

International Operational Management

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