Monumental challenge was faced
The Social Affairs Office in Düsseldorf has been recognised as a "Crisis Hero" for its significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The honour, bestowed by the F.A.Z. Institute, acknowledges the office's role in providing support to those in need and managing the crisis effectively.
City Director Burkhard Hintzsche expressed his gratitude towards the Social Affairs Office and its collaboration with welfare associations and volunteers. He praised their quick, unbureaucratic, and individual support to those in need in Düsseldorf, particularly older people, single parents, and other vulnerable groups.
The "Crisis Heroes" award aims to thank individuals who have distinguished themselves in pandemic management. The Social Affairs Office is one of approximately 1,000 "Crisis Heroes" across Germany, symbolising many others who have shown extraordinary social engagement during these challenging times.
The Social Affairs Office has been instrumental in ensuring the well-being of its citizens. It has contributed to pandemic management efforts by organising neighbourhood support, establishing internet platforms, and providing special care services for the elderly. The office has also been involved in the production of large quantities of disinfectant for hospitals.
Roland Buschhausen, Director of the Social Affairs Office, expressed his joy upon learning that the office is one of the 1,000 "Crisis Heroes." He believes that the award will motivate the office, its employees, and volunteers to continue their efforts beyond the crisis situation. City Director Hintzsche shares this sentiment, believing that the award should encourage the Social Affairs Office to continue looking out for their fellow citizens even beyond the pandemic.
The list of "Crisis Heroes" will be published in a special supplement of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. The award is a joint initiative by the F.A.Z. Institute, Hansgrohe, Beekeeper, Signal Iduna, and news aktuell.
The "1,000 Crisis Heroes" in Germany represent a broad spectrum of activities, including providing emergency medical care, engaging in testing, contact tracing, and vaccination campaigns, ensuring continuity of healthcare services, participating in public health advocacy and education, and supporting pandemic preparedness initiatives such as establishing advanced laboratories and research for virus detection and vaccine development.
These "Crisis Heroes" embody a spirit of courage and dedication in Germany’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Their efforts underscore the importance of collective action and cooperation in overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic.
- The Social Affairs Office in Dusseldorf, known for its crisis management initiatives, has expanded its scope during the pandemic to encompass health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise, with efforts like organizing neighborhood support, establishing internet platforms, and providing special care services for the elderly.
- Beyond their crisis management role, the Social Affairs Office in Dusseldorf has shown notable interest in science, contributing to the production of large quantities of disinfectant for hospitals and potentially supporting research for virus detection and vaccine development, a testament to their dedication to public health.
