Soon after, the number of calls he received was so high that he could no longer answer them alone. Varah then founded the organization The Samaritans<\/em>, named after the biblical Good Samaritan, a symbol of solidarity without judgment.<\/p>\n\t Like other organisations that emerged in Europe, SOS D\u00e9tresse – H\u00ebllef iwwer Telefon was founded in Luxembourg in 1976.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are a few keywords:<\/p>\n Our most important partner is the Ministry of Family <\/strong>which assures the professional recognition and the financial security of the association as part of a convention.<\/p>\n In addition, we are supported and encouraged through donations by the Luxembourg municipalities, socially committed individuals, companies, associations and service clubs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Psychosocial associations<\/strong> in Luxembourg are also important partners whose addresses we can pass on to people who need assistance other than conversation.<\/p>\n A completely different level of cooperation is provided by the representatives of the Luxembourgish media<\/strong>, who support us both in the provision of information as well as in recruiting new members.<\/p>\n\t SOS D\u00e9tresse is member of the european confederation\u00a0\u201eInternational Federation of Telefon Emergency Services” (IFOTES)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n International principles of telephone counselling are recorded in the current version of the IFOTES Charter of Ethics.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our team is made up of volunteers, supported by a professional team that ensures appropriate guidance and assistance.<\/p>\n Our team culture is marked by a high level of commitment and a positive atmosphere.<\/p>\n A trustful, open approach and mutual assistance are self-evident.<\/p>\n This ensures an environment which fosters enriching exchanges between dedicated members.<\/p>\n This team culture offers the necessary basis to encounter and converse with people in need.<\/p>\n\t Here you can find our activity reports, providing an overview of the various areas of action of our organisation.<\/p>\nActivity Report 2025<\/a> The annual report can also be requested free of charge at the following address: info@sosdetresse.lu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t You can well imagine joining our team and helping people in difficult life situations?<\/p>\n Find more information about volunteering within our organization here<\/a>.<\/p>\n We appreciate any transfer to our donation account:<\/p>\n BCEE LU20 0019 5000 1190 4000<\/p>\n Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the donations to our organisation, we are able to develop new projects.<\/p>\n You can also find SOS D\u00e9tresse in the donations guide “Guide des Dons & Legs<\/a>“.<\/p>\n We invite you to order free information materials to display in your institution or to distribute.<\/p>\n You can order our flyers and posters via info@sosdetresse.lu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please provide your address and the quantity of materials you would like. We will send the information materials to you free of charge.<\/p>\n\n
Our partners<\/h2>\n
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International cooperation<\/h3>\n
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Annual report<\/h2>\n
\nActivity Report 2024<\/a>
\nActivity Report 2023<\/a>
\nActivity Report 2022<\/a>
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You find our commitment positive and would like to be part of it?<\/h3>\n
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