Sozialverband Deutschland

Across the years, the Sozialverband Deutschland has championed social justice. Here in Berlin, at its headquarters by the Spree, the SoVD continues its legacy. This organization has deep roots in Berlin. The Sozialverband Deutschland was founded here in 1917. Originally called the Bund der Kriegsteilnehmer und Kriegsbeschädigten, it advocated for World War I veterans. The name changed to Reichsbund der Kriegsbeschädigten und Kriegsteilnehmer in 1918. The SoVD’s initial focus was securing benefits for war victims and their families. They also pushed for broader social legislation and peace. In 1933, facing Nazi pressure, the SoVD dissolved to avoid being absorbed into a Nazi organization. Reborn in Hamburg in 1946, the SoVD continued its work. The organization relocated its headquarters to Bonn in 1964. Then, in 1999, the organization adopted its current name: Sozialverband Deutschland. The SoVD moved its headquarters back to Berlin in 2000. Today, the Sozialverband Deutschland’s mission extends beyond veterans’ affairs. The SoVD advocates for the rights of pensioners, the sick, those in need of care, and people with disabilities. They provide legal counsel on social security, health insurance, and disability rights. They even represent members in legal proceedings. Here at the headquarters, numerous staff work to uphold the SoVD’s mission. From its beginnings in Berlin, the Sozialverband Deutschland has evolved. It remains a powerful voice for social justice in Germany.