Caritas Germany (German Caritas Association) is one of the biggest welfare institutions in Germany. It has services and institutions. As a non-statutory welfare association, German Caritas Association plays an active role in socio-political debates. We speak out for disadvantaged people and develop our own ideas on how to create a just society in Germany. Head Office in Freiburg. Head Office in Freiburg. We take responsibility for our role in the development of needs-led social infrastructures, and we contribute to providing people with health and social care, education and employment services.