German Association of Psychosocial Centres for Refugees and Victims of Torture (BAfF)
“Who we are
The Bundesweite Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Psychosozialen Zentren für Flüchtlinge und Folteropfer e. V. (BAfF) is the umbrella organisation of psychosocial centers, institutions and initiatives that have set themselves the task of providing psychosocial and therapeutic care for refugees in Germany. The registered association emerged from a series of national meetings at which the idea of a nationwide alliance of psychosocial centers in Germany was discussed. As a result, it was decided to found the BAfF, which was officially registered as an association in 1997.
What we do
BAfF works on various levels to strengthen the care situation of traumatized refugees. Through various projects, in exchange with member centers and international partner organizations, BAfF promotes the professional exchange of experience and knowledge among the centers, represents common concerns in the sense of improving the living situation of survivors of politically motivated violence and develops quality standards for the appropriate treatment of traumatized refugees. In addition, it promotes awareness of the consequences of organized violence and life in exile among the public and the relevant professional circles.”