What does FaMiPA do?

The Migration, Care and Ageing Unit (FaMiPA) is committed to the needs, rights and participation of senior citizens with a history of migration. It works in an intersectional, anti-discriminatory and participatory manner. On its website, FaMiPA bundles multilingual information for older migrants, relatives and people working in the field of migration, ageing and care. FaMiPA connects stakeholders, strengthens self-efficacy and acts as a bridge between practice, science and politics.

Topic overview

For senior citizens & their relatives

Senior election

The next senior citizens’ election in Berlin will take place in March 2027. Here we explain what the senior citizens’ election is and what you can do.

Find support

Here you will soon find information that is useful to you. You will find contacts and contact points where you can get help and support with care and old age in Berlin.

Understanding care

Here you will find information on where you can get help in old age and if you need care.

Latest news

Here we provide information on news, projects and developments relating to migration, ageing and care in Berlin.

Events

Here you can find out which events are taking place at FaMiPA in the near future. You will also find external events on migration, care and ageing in Berlin.

For actors and organizations

Dear network partners, dear colleagues,

Here you will find offers, event information and information on migration, care and ageing. We offer you space for exchange and networking. Through specialist lectures, workshops and training sessions, we provide up-to-date knowledge on topics such as diversity-sensitive care, anti-discrimination and participation.

Our formats

FaMiPA has developed various formats for different stakeholders in the field of migration, ageing and care. You can find more information on the various formats and dates here.

Your networking options

Here you will find our regular offers for exchange, networking and cooperation with actors in the field of migration, ageing and care.

Latest news

Here we provide information on news, projects and developments relating to migration, ageing and care in Berlin.

events

Here you can find out which specialist events FaMiPA and other organizations will be hosting in the near future.

Do you also have an event in this field? Then please send it to us at famipa@awoberlin.de or use this link.

Knowledge and resources

Information material, guides and downloads

In our download area you will soon find suitable links to multilingual brochures, guidelines and information on migration, care and ageing.

Knowledge and resources

Knowledge transfer on our topics

Here we impart knowledge on migration, ageing and care and raise awareness of diversity, participation and anti-discrimination. Senior citizens with a history of migration as well as stakeholders and organizations in the field can find brochures, publications and free materials on migration, care and ageing in several languages.

Events & News

What happens at FaMiPA

For Actors & Organizations, For Seniors and Their Relatives & Caregivers

Organization in the field

Week of caring relatives

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May 2026

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The eighth Family Caregivers Week will take place in Berlin from May 4 to 10, 2026. In the spirit of recognition, relief and information, caregiving relatives can expect a varied program with around 30 events. There will be formats for relaxation and time out, for strengthening self-care and for information and networking. The patron of the campaign week is Dr. Ina Czyborra, Senator for Science, Health and Care.

To the event

For Actors & Organizations, For Seniors and Their Relatives & Caregivers

Organization in the field

Family Carers’ Week – gala of honor and market of opportunities

Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche Berlin-Kreuzberg, Zossener Str. 65, 10961 Berlin

May 2026

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FaMiPA is here too!

The traditional highlight of the Week of Caring Relatives is the ceremonial gala on May 7, 2026 in the Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche (Zossener Str. 65, 10961 Berlin). As part of the event, the Berlin Care Bears will be awarded to seven caregiving relatives on behalf of the approximately 280,000 caregiving relatives in our city. In addition, awards will be presented in three special categories: for professional carers, for voluntary work and the media prize. A market of opportunities will take place parallel to the gala, where many actors will present their offers for caregiving relatives.

To the event

We listen

You can reach us from Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm

email

famipa@awoberlin.de

Telephone

030 / 25 389 287

Office

Hallesches Ufer 30A Inner courtyard, 10963 Berlin