🌈 From the platform to everyday life: The opening of AlleFarben Alltagshilfe GmbH

There are moments when an idea becomes a project – and a project becomes something very concrete. An offer that is tangible, visible, and has an impact. The ceremonial opening of AlleFarben Alltagshilfe GmbH in Berlin was just such a moment.

What many people don't know: This queer-sensitive daily care service didn't emerge out of nowhere. It's the result of conversations, observations, experiences—and ultimately, what we've built with QueerPflege.de over the past few years. The idea of queer-sensitive care, of safe support, and genuine visibility was developed, shared, and collected here on this platform. And now, with AlleFarben, it has become a tangible part of Berlin's care landscape.

How it all began – from the community, for the community

When QueerPflege.de was founded in 2022, its initial goal was to highlight a gap: the lack of queer-sensitive care services. Many queer people who were aging, in need of care, or caring for relatives reported feelings of insecurity, discrimination, exclusion—or simply the fear of not being allowed to show themselves.

The platform collected, networked, and highlighted: Where are services available? Who is already working sensitively? Which counseling centers are knowledgeable? Which providers are open to providing support? The feedback was overwhelming – and it was clear: More is needed. And it needs practical application.

For Andreas Schütz, founder of QueerPflege and himself a care consultant with many years of professional experience, this realization led to a clear next step: to establish his own service that fills precisely this gap. With attitude, with know-how, and with direct connections to the queer community.

AlleFarben Everyday Help – a spin-off from lived knowledge

Since February 2025, AlleFarben Alltagshilfe has been supporting people throughout Berlin with everyday tasks – from shopping to accompanying people to appointments, from housework to social participation. What's special about this service is that it is explicitly aimed at queer people and is sensitive to discrimination. It is professionally recognized, billable through long-term care insurance (Section 45a of the Social Code Book XI), and run by a queer, diverse team.

Founding the organization wasn't an easy path. Forms, accreditation procedures, concepts, financing, and staff recruitment—all of this took time, energy, and nerves. But at the same time, something was created that rests on a strong foundation: the voices, needs, and perspectives collected through QueerPflege.de .

A celebration full of connection – with attitude, exchange and outlook

The opening was officially celebrated in June 2025 – with an event that was both warm and political. Rather than a traditional inauguration, the focus was on exchange.

The venue for the celebration was We Are Village – a queer safe space in Berlin, a space of openness, respect, and creativity. It's about belonging, not just service.

Among the guests were representatives from:

• Gay Counseling Berlin

• Alzheimer Society Berlin eV

• DAK Health

• Competence Center for Care Support

• BBG gGmbH

• Sunday Club eV

• Specialist office Bi+ / BiBerlin eV

• Office 55+ (LBD gGmbH)

• Specialist office for caring relatives

• Berlin AIDS Help Association

• SPDqueer Berlin

• Pride Eberswalde

Many of these people have been involved with QueerPflege for a long time, while others are newcomers. What they all share is a desire to make care more just, respectful, and inclusive.

Panel discussion instead of show program – real voices instead of gloss

A central element of the celebration was an open panel discussion that not only focused on the project itself, but also on the bigger questions:

What is the situation regarding the care of queer and HIV-positive people in old age?

What hurdles are there in everyday life?

How can queer caregivers be empowered?

And what needs to happen so that diversity is not an exception but a matter of course?

The audience engaged intensely. Many personal stories were shared, and many perspectives were made visible. It was an honest, open, and moving exchange—precisely what queer-sensitive care is all about: listening, understanding, and thinking forward together.

What AlleFarben actually offers – and why it is relevant

AlleFarben doesn't offer "special care" for queer people—rather, it offers an environment where queer identity, lifestyle, and history are taken into account as a matter of course. A place where:

• no one has to hide photos of their partner,

• no one hesitates to come out,

• no one is ashamed of their HIV positivity,

• no one has to be afraid of strange looks or comments – neither as a client nor as an employee.

Instead, there is respect, reliability, expertise and open cooperation.

“We want people to be able to be completely there with us – with everything they are and everything they need,” says Andreas Schütz.

And what comes next?

The work is actually just beginning. In the coming months, AlleFarben plans to:

• the expansion of cooperation with other queer organizations,

• the development of low-threshold training courses for diversity-sensitive care,

• stronger political networking – for example in the fight for security of supply for queer and HIV-positive people,

• and of course: many more encounters between everyday helpers and people seeking support.

A project from the community – back into the community

AlleFarben is more than a company. It's an example of what can happen when queer perspectives are taken seriously, professional expertise is brought in, and networks are cultivated. It's a response to many conversations we've had at QueerPflege. And it's an encouragement for all those committed to greater visibility, safety, and self-determination in everyday care.

You can find further information about AlleFarben Everyday Help at:

🌐 www.allefarben-alltagshilfe.de