Malteser International

The Sovereign Order of Malta (SMRO) developed over the centuries from a hospital brotherhood founded in Jerusalem around 1048. It has been committed to helping poor, sick and weak people for almost 1000 years. More information on the Order's activities worldwide: www.malteserorden.at / www.orderofmalta.int The Grand Priory of Austria, which currently has around 450 members of the Order, has so far founded eight aid organizations in which more than 2,200 volunteers and members of the Order work. Aid organizations of the Order of Malta: MALTESER Hospitaldienst Austria, the largest aid organization of the Order of Malta. This includes the elderly and sick service, the palliative care service, the care service, the AIDS service, as well as the St. John's Community, the House of Malta and MALTESER Care. The MALTESER have more than 2,200 volunteer members in Austria. They look after disabled people, visit sick and lonely people, support people affected by HIV and accompany terminally ill people and their families. They give young people inspiration and support through shared spiritual and charitable activities. In addition, MALTESER offers rescue and patient transport services, ambulances and first aid courses in some federal states. In addition, we provide disaster relief at home and abroad when required. The Grand Priory of Austria is therefore a member of MALTESER International, the worldwide religious order for humanitarian aid for people in need.