ACTORS IN CIVIL PROTECTION AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE Organisations

The ASB is a non-profit aid and welfare organisation that operates nationwide, is independent of party politics and denominations, and is supported and carried by over 1.4 million members.

ARKAT is a multidisciplinary civil protection association that works to provide education and training, advise legislation and promote national and international cooperation.

The DLRG is the largest water rescue organisation in the world, is responsible for swimming and lifeguard training and has made it its mission to save people from drowning.

As the umbrella organisation of the German fire brigades, the DFV is committed to effective health protection and social security for fire brigade members at national and international level.

The German Red Cross rescues people, helps in emergencies, offers people a community, stands by the poor and needy and watches over international humanitarian law – in Germany and all over the world.

The JUH is active in various social and charitable areas. It stands in the tradition of the Protestant Order of St. John, whose most important concern is helping people to help themselves.

The relief service of the Catholic Order of Malta is involved in disaster control, ambulance service, first aid training and voluntary social services at home and abroad.

THW is the Federal Government’s operational organisation for technical and humanitarian aid in civil protection and disaster management.