We are Sozialhelfer.org e.V., a non-profit association based in Berlin, dedicated to supporting:

• Economically disadvantaged people
• People with physical or mental disabilities
• Individuals who have experienced crime or discrimination

A central focus of our work is the promotion of equal treatment for LGBTIQA+ individuals.

We operate on the principle of help toward self-help, empowering people in crisis situations to assert their own rights and interests, while developing the skills they need to become independent and self-reliant.

Our association is officially recognized and has legal standing to bring representative actions under Berlin law.

Contact:

Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V.

Storkower Straße 158, 10407 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 629 312 04

Email: jan-schrecker(at)posteo.net

Current Projects

Social and Participation Counseling

We provide individualized counseling to help people represent their own interests and rights, and to develop skills that promote independence and self-determination.

A Space for LGBTIQA+

In cooperation with network partners, we offer support to queer individuals experiencing homelessness, including assistance with:

• Finding housing
• Applying for social benefits
• Scanning documents
• Printing letters and forms
• Charging phones and free Wi-Fi
• Space to organize personal belongings
• Warm shelter
• Emotional support

Contact: alex.esberlin(at)gmail.com

The Association

The non-profit association Sozialhelfer.org was founded in November 2018. We support:

• Economically disadvantaged people
• People with disabilities
• Individuals who have experienced crime or discrimination

A key focus of our work is the promotion of equal treatment for LGBTIQA+ individuals.

Our main goal is to strengthen self-help among affected individuals by providing well-researched and carefully prepared information that can help them secure and enforce their rights.

This includes:

• Templates for appeals and legal actions
• Guides and informational leaflets
• Official instructions from authorities regarding social benefits
• Legal basics for various social benefits
• General education on social law

The association also advocates against sanctions within the social benefits system.

The associated non-profit Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V. works on the principle of “help toward self-help”, enabling individuals to represent their own interests and rights independently, while learning skills and abilities that foster maximum self-sufficiency and independence.

Statutes, contribution regulations, and annual reports for Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V. are available in the Downloads section.

Become a Member or Donate

Support our work by becoming a member or making a donation. Every contribution helps!

• [Membership application PDF]
• Donations via PayPal or ApplePay

Bank Account:

Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V.

IBAN: DE64 8306 5408 0004 2405 10

BIC: GENO DEF1 SLR

Deutsche Skatbank, Branch of VR-Bank Altenburger Land eG

The Team

Jan Schrecker

Jan is a board member of Sozialhelfer.org and Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V.. He has been volunteering for many years, bringing dedication and expertise to the personal counseling of socially disadvantaged individuals and the LGBTIQA+ community.

Contact: jan-schrecker(at)posteo.net

Alex Hai

Alex is an LGBTIQA+ coach specializing in emotional support for transgender individuals experiencing housing instability. He offers a safe and empowering space for clients and provides guidance in German, English, and Italian. By the way, his original role was in Venice, where he became the first transgender male gondolier.

Contact: alex.esberlin(at)gmail.com