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Save the Children: Emergency aid for Ukrainian children - supported by the WIRTH Foundation

The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee, including countless children, who often reach neighboring countries with only a few belongings. For these children, the war not only means the loss of their homeland, but also extreme psychological stress. In order to help those affected quickly and effectively, the WIRTH Foundation in April 2022 the Ukraine emergency aid from Save the Children with a generous donation. This support is crucial in order to provide humanitarian aid to children and their families along the refugee corridors.

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Since the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, the humanitarian situation has worsened dramatically. Over four million people, half of them children, have left the country to seek refuge in neighboring countries. They often arrive with nothing but a small suitcase or a few personal belongings and face an uncertain future.

The escape corridors are the only way to escape the violence in Ukraine, but the journey is dangerous and exhausting for the children and their families. Many of the children are traumatized, have lost relatives or have seen their homes destroyed. Rapid humanitarian aid is crucial for these children.

Save the Children: Help for children along the refugee corridors

Save the Children is the world's largest independent children's rights organization and has been working for the well-being of children for over 100 years. Save the Children has been working in Ukraine since 2014, providing humanitarian aid for children and their families. Since the beginning of the war in February 2022, the organization has significantly expanded its aid to help refugee children and their families along the refugee corridors in Ukraine and neighboring countries.

The most important activities of Save the Children include

Psychosocial support: Children who flee Ukraine are often severely traumatized. Save the Children offers them psychosocial support to help them cope with the psychological effects of the war.
Distribution of relief supplies: Save the Children distributes Heat packs with clothing and heating material, Hygiene sets and medical suppliesto cover the basic needs of the children and their families.
Cash assistance: In order to give families the opportunity to Basic needs such as food, rent or medication, Save the Children offers Cash assistance to.
Educational offers: Save the Children ensures that the children continue to have access to Education whether in emergency shelters or in neighboring countries. Access to education is crucial in order to give children a sense of normality.
Child protection measures: Children who flee to neighboring countries without relatives are particularly vulnerable. Save the Children provides targeted support for these children to ensure that they are housed in a safe environment and receive the care they need.

The role of the WIRTH Foundation

In order to support Save the Children's emergency aid for children in Ukraine, the WIRTH Foundation made a major donation in April 2022. This donation will help to expand humanitarian aid along the refugee corridors and provide much-needed support to refugee children.

Thanks to the WIRTH Foundation's donation, Save the Children was able to expand its Programs for the care and support of children and reach more children with essential goods, psychological support and educational opportunities.

"The support from the WIRTH Foundation will enable us to support even more children and their families during this difficult time," said a spokesperson for Save the Children. "With the foundation's help, we can ensure that the children not only have their basic needs met, but also receive psychological support and access to education."

Help for the future: long-term support

In addition to providing immediate emergency aid, Save the Children is also working on long-term solutions to ensure that children and their families are provided for. The organization is preparing to work in the coming months and years in the areas of Water supply, sanitation, health, nutrition, protection and shelter to meet the long-term needs of the families concerned.

Rebuilding Ukraine and supporting the families who have fled will be a task that will take many years to complete. Save the Children is therefore working closely with local partner organizations and international aid workers to ensure that the aid is long-term and sustainable.

How you can support Save the Children

Save the Children's work relies on donations to continue helping children and their families in Ukraine and along the refugee corridors. With your support, the organization can continue to distribute life-saving supplies, provide psychosocial support and ensure access to education.

There are various ways in which you can support Save the Children:

Financial donations: Every donation helps to maintain and expand the programs to support children in Ukraine.
Support from companies: Companies can help to secure long-term emergency aid through donations or partnerships.

For more information about the work of Save the Children and how you can help, please visit the Save the Children website.

Frequently asked questions

1. how does Save the Children help children in Ukraine?
Save the Children offers psychosocial support, distributes warming kits, hygiene kits and medical supplies. The organization also helps children who are fleeing without relatives and provides access to education.

2. how has the WIRTH Foundation supported Save the Children's emergency aid in Ukraine?
In April 2022, the WIRTH Foundation made a major donation that will enable Save the Children to expand its emergency aid for refugee children and support more families along the refugee corridors.

3. what are escape corridors and why are they important?
Escape corridors are safe routes along which people can flee from crisis or war zones. They are important to offer people a safe way out, especially in times of war.

4 How can I support Save the Children?
You can support the organization through financial donations or corporate partnerships. Every donation helps to maintain the programs to support children in Ukraine.

5. what long-term measures is Save the Children planning?
In addition to immediate emergency aid, Save the Children is working on long-term projects in the areas of water supply, sanitation, health, nutrition, protection and shelter in order to continue helping children and their families in the future.

Asante e.V.: Schulpatenschaften und Unterstützung für Schüler in Tiwi, Kenia

Asante e.V.: School sponsorships and support for pupils in Tiwi, Kenya

by Philipp | Sep 18, 2024 | EDUCATION, Education, CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE/YOUTH WELFARE IN NEED OF HELP, INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY AID/DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION, Popular education

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Asante e.V.: Education and future opportunities for needy children in Tiwi, Kenya

Since its foundation in 2003, the association has Asante e.V. in Tiwi, Kenya, has helped countless children and young people to have a chance of a better future. Through school sponsorships, food aid and medical care, the charitable organization supports orphans and schoolchildren in particular

from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. The focus is on providing children with a solid school education and supporting them on their educational path through to vocational qualifications. However, the association's work goes far beyond simply providing education - it gives the children and their families hope and prospects.

School sponsorships: Education as the key to the future

A central concern of Asante e.V. is the mediation of School sponsorships to children in need. These sponsorships ensure that the children can go to school despite difficult social and financial circumstances. Many of the sponsored children are orphans or come from families who are unable to pay school fees and materials. The school sponsorships give them the opportunity to complete a comprehensive school education, which offers them a chance of work and independence after school.

The association accompanies the pupils

throughout their school years - from elementary school to secondary school. But the support doesn't end when they finish school: Asante e.V. also offers Training aid for pupils

who wish to continue their education at grammar schools, vocational schools or even to become teachers.

Support beyond the school day

In addition to school education, Asante e.V. also provides the Children's well-being during the vacations. Many of the children are on their own during the vacations when school is not open. That's why the association ensures that the children also have Breakfast and lunch receive. This continuous food supply helps the children to recover and stay healthy so that they can return to school stronger after the vacations.

Another important aspect of Asante e.V.'s work is to support the Grandmothers and relativeswho look after the orphans. Many of the children have lost their parents through illness or other circumstances and now live in extended families. To ensure that the orphans grow up in a stable environment, the association supports these families with Food aid. This gives the extended families the security they need to provide the children with adequate care and a loving environment.

Medical care: Health as the basis for success

Another focus of Asante e.V. is the Medical care of the sponsored pupils

and their families. In many cases, access to medical care is very limited in rural regions such as Tiwi. The association therefore covers the costs of the children's medical treatment to ensure that they remain healthy and can learn successfully. In emergency situations, the association also supports other needy people in the region who urgently require medical assistance.

Infrastructure and equipment: the basis for the future

In order to realize its goals, Asante e.V. invests in the Creation of facilities and equipmentthat are necessary for the children's education. This includes school buildings, classrooms, learning materials and sports equipment that provide a conducive environment for the children to develop in the best possible way. The association's support goes beyond the individual child and contributes to improving the overall educational infrastructure in Tiwi.

A strong community

The work of Asante e.V. is based on a strong network of supporters.

and volunteers who put their heart and soul into helping children in Kenya. Together with local partners and schools, the association works to sustainably improve the living conditions of the children and their families.

Thanks to generous donations and sponsorships, Asante e.V. has been able to pave the way to a better future for many children and young people over the years. However, the need for support remains great, as many more children are in need and dependent on help.

How you can support Asante e.V.

The work of Asante e.V. is based on Donations and sponsorships to ensure the continued education and well-being of the children in Tiwi. There are various ways to support the association:

School sponsorships: By sponsoring a child in Tiwi, you can give them access to education and the chance to build a better future for themselves.
Donations: Every donation helps Asante e.V. to continue its projects - be it for food aid, medical care or the expansion of school buildings.
Voluntary commitment: If you would like to get actively involved, there are various ways to support the association through voluntary work.

Further information about the work of Asante e.V. and how you can help can be found on the Website of the association.

Frequently asked questions

1. what is the aim of Asante e.V.?
Asante e.V. promotes the education of needy children in Tiwi, Kenya, through school sponsorships and support in the areas of education, health and nutrition. The association aims to give the children a long-term perspective for a better future.

2 How does a school sponsorship work?
A school sponsorship enables a child to go to school by covering the costs of school fees, uniforms, learning materials and meals. Pat

accompany the child throughout the school years.

3. how does Asante e.V. support the families of the orphans?
The association supports the grandmothers and relatives of the orphans with food aid so that the children can grow up in their extended families. This ensures that the children live in a stable environment.

4. how does Asante e.V. help with medical care?
Asante e.V. covers the costs of medical care for the sponsored pupils

and also supports people in emergency situations who are dependent on medical assistance.

5. how can I support Asante e.V.?
You can support the association through school sponsorships, donations or voluntary work. Every form of help contributes to continuing the work of the association and improving the lives of the children in Tiwi.

terre des hommes: Katastrophenhilfe für Erdbebenopfer in der Türkei und Syrien

terre des hommes: Disaster relief for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

by Philipp | Sep 18, 2024 | General, INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY AID/DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

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terre des hommes: Disaster relief for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

In February 2023, devastating earthquakes shook Turkey and Syria. The destruction was enormous and the suffering of the people affected is immeasurable. The already severely affected region in northern Syria, where millions of civil war refugees have been living in extreme hardship for years, was hit particularly hard. In order to support the people, especially the many traumatized children, during this difficult time, the children's aid organization terre des hommes immediately with its disaster relief. The WIRTH Foundation is supporting this important humanitarian aid with a generous donation to alleviate the suffering of the earthquake victims and provide urgently needed support.

Devastating destruction in Turkey and Syria

The earthquake in February 2023 left large parts of Turkey and Syria in ruins. The Turkish province of Hatay and the Syrian city of Aleppo, which had already been severely damaged by years of civil war, were particularly affected. The situation in these areas is devastating: countless people have lost their homes, the supply of food, drinking water and medical aid has collapsed, and the number of injured and dead is rising daily.

The children, who have not only lost their families and homes, but are also traumatized by the horrors of the earthquake and its aftermath, are particularly hard hit. Many of these children had already suffered from the consequences of the Syrian civil war and were already dependent on humanitarian aid.

terre des hommes: Help for traumatized children

terre des hommes has been working in the region for many years and began providing disaster relief immediately after the earthquake. In Turkey, the organization cooperates with the local partner organization Support to Lifewhich knows the situation on the ground inside out and responds specifically to the needs of the people affected. The focus of the aid is on caring for the affected families, providing emergency accommodation and psychosocial support for the traumatized children.

In Syria, especially in the city of Aleppo, the situation is particularly dramatic. Millions of Syrian civil war refugees have been living in extreme poverty for years, and the earthquake has further exacerbated the already catastrophic living conditions. terre des hommes provides life-saving aid by supplying food, water and medical care and looking after the most vulnerable children.

The support of the WIRTH Foundation

The WIRTH Foundation has supported the humanitarian work of terre des hommes with a donation. These funds will flow directly into the care of the earthquake victims and make it possible to provide urgently needed aid on the ground. The donation will help to ensure that food, water and medical supplies can be distributed to the affected families, while special attention will be paid to the psychological care of children who have been severely traumatized by the disaster.

"We are incredibly grateful to the WIRTH Foundation for their support," said a spokesperson for terre des hommes. "Thanks to this donation, we can intensify our aid in the worst-affected areas and especially help the children who are suffering from the consequences of the earthquake and the war."

The focus on psychosocial support

A particular focus of terre des hommes' work is on the psychosocial support of the children. The traumatic experiences that many of the affected children had to endure as a result of the earthquake and the years of war have left deep psychological scars. To help these children, terre des hommes offers targeted psychosocial programs in cooperation with local partners. These programs help the children to come to terms with their fears and give them the opportunity to recover in a protected environment.

Through creative activities, playing together and interacting with other children, those affected learn to deal with their experiences and regain confidence. This psychosocial support is a crucial step in giving the children a long-term perspective and accompanying them on their way back to a normal life.

The humanitarian situation remains critical

Despite the international aid, the situation in the region remains tense. The full extent of the destruction is not yet clear and many areas are still difficult to access. terre des hommes and its partners are working at full speed to ensure that people in the earthquake regions are provided for. Children in particular, who are suffering the most from the consequences of the disaster, are the focus of the aid.

The situation in Syria remains particularly critical. In Aleppo and other cities that have already been destroyed by the civil war, the supply situation is precarious and many people are completely dependent on international aid. The WIRTH Foundation's donation is an important contribution to giving people hope and support during this difficult time.

How you can support terre des hommes

The work of terre des hommes in Turkey and Syria relies on donations to continue providing vital aid. With your support, the organization can continue to provide food, water and medical care while offering traumatized children the psychosocial help they need.

Financial donations: Every donation helps to ensure that the earthquake victims are provided for and, in particular, to give the affected children a perspective.
Support from companies: Companies can also make a valuable contribution through larger donations or partnerships.

More information about the work of terre des hommes and how you can help can be found on the Website of terre des hommes.

Frequently asked questions

1. how does terre des hommes help the earthquake victims?
terre des hommes, in cooperation with local partner organizations such as Support to Life humanitarian aid. The organization provides affected families with food, water and medical aid and is particularly concerned with the psychosocial support of traumatized children.

2 How does the WIRTH Foundation support disaster relief?
The WIRTH Foundation has made a donation that will flow directly into the humanitarian aid provided by terre des hommes. This support makes it possible to provide care for the earthquake victims and offer psychosocial support to the children affected.

3. which regions are most affected?
The Turkish province of Hatay and the Syrian city of Aleppo are particularly affected. In both regions, the destruction is enormous and the supply situation is catastrophic.

4. how can I support terre des hommes?
You can support the work of terre des hommes through financial donations. Every donation helps to continue the humanitarian aid and in particular to help the children affected.

5. what help does terre des hommes offer the children?
In addition to providing food and water, terre des hommes also offers psychosocial support for traumatized children. This help is crucial in order to give the children a long-term perspective.

Dringend benötigte Nahrungsmittelhilfe: Hungersnot gefährdet die Schulausbildung in Kenia

Urgently needed food aid: famine jeopardizes school education in Kenya

by Philipp | Sep 18, 2024 | EDUCATION, Education, INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY AID/DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION, Popular education

SPAGAT cultural stage

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Urgently needed food aid: famine jeopardizes school education in Kenya

The famine in Kenya is reaching threatening proportions. Many families, especially in rural regions such as Tiwi, are struggling to survive. This emergency situation also has a serious impact on children's schooling. Asante e.V.an organization that has been supporting needy children in Kenya for many years, is facing a major challenge: without sufficient food, many pupils at the Kristina Academy and the Tiwi Redeemed Academy do not continue to go to school. The association therefore has to provide not only the children but also their families with urgently needed food.

The devastating situation in Kenya

Asante e.V. has been providing disaster relief in Kenya since April 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged periods of drought have dramatically exacerbated the already fragile food situation in the country. Many families can neither afford enough food nor send their children to school. For Asante e.V., which has set itself the task of providing these children with a solid school education, the situation has deteriorated significantly.

The humanitarian crisis affects not only the schoolchildren themselves, but also their families. Without food security at home, it is almost impossible to focus on education. Parents cannot send their children to school if they do not even know how to feed the family.

The role of Asante e.V. in this crisis

Asante e.V. has been supporting needy children in Kenya for many years and providing them with access to education - from primary and secondary schools to universities and vocational schools. The association has recognized that the continuation of school education is only possible if the basic needs of the families are secured. This is why, in addition to educational aid, the Food aid an essential part of the association's work.

Every month, Asante e.V. distributes food to the families of the approximately 900 children it supports. This ensures that not only the children, but also their parents and grandparents benefit from the support. A bag full of food that the families take home is often shared with up to 6,000 people in the extended family and neighborhood.

Why food aid is crucial for education

No child can learn without food. The hunger crisis in Kenya has meant that many children are malnourished and do not have the strength to follow lessons. Parents, who are often unemployed due to the economic crisis, are also unable to take care of their children's education when they have to fight for survival on a daily basis.

Asante e.V. has recognized that food aid not only ensures immediate survival, but is also a long-term investment in the children's future. Once the basic needs of the families are met, the parents can start thinking about their children's education again and the children have the energy and motivation to attend school.

The urgency of the situation: appeal for donations

Asante e.V. therefore calls for urgent donations to continue the food aid for the families of schoolchildren in Tiwi. The situation is critical and every donation helps to restore a little hope to the families. Just one bag of food can feed the parents and grandparents of the children receiving support for a few days, giving them the opportunity to continue sending their children to school.

The distribution of food by Asante e.V. goes beyond the schools: the schoolchildren's parents' homes are also involved to ensure that the children's environment is stable enough to enable them to attend school. Only if the families have a minimum level of security can the children attend school regularly and successfully complete their education.

How you can help

Support through donations is crucial to the work of Asante e.V.. Every donation goes directly towards food aid, which benefits needy families in Kenya. With your help, Asante e.V. can continue to ensure that children's schooling is not jeopardized by hunger.

With a donation of 25 euros a family can be supplied with basic foodstuffs for several days.
50 Euro make it possible to provide food for a large family over a longer period of time.
100 Euro help to provide sustainable support for several families and ensure that the children can continue to go to school.

Further information about the work of Asante e.V. and how you can help can be found on the Website of the association.

Frequently asked questions

1. why is food aid important for children's education?
Without a secure diet, children cannot learn. Many children in Kenya are malnourished and do not have the energy to follow lessons. Food aid ensures that children are healthy enough to attend school and learn.

2. how does Asante e.V. help the families?
Asante e.V. regularly distributes food to the families of the sponsored schoolchildren to ensure that both the children and their parents and grandparents are provided for. This ensures that their school education is not jeopardized by hunger.

3. how can I support the food aid of Asante e.V.?
You can support Asante e.V. by making a donation. Every donation goes directly towards food aid and helps the needy families who are in urgent need of support.

4. how many children are supported by Asante e.V.?
Asante e.V. currently supports around 900 children in various educational institutions, from elementary school to university.

5 What happens to the donations?
The donations are used directly to buy food that is distributed to the families of the schoolchildren. Every donation helps to provide the families with the help they urgently need.

CARE Deutschland: Dringende Erdbebenhilfe für Marokko

CARE Germany: Urgent earthquake aid for Morocco

by Philipp | Sep 18, 2024 | General, INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY AID/DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION, NATURE/ENVIRONMENT/ANIMAL WELFARE

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CARE Germany: Urgent earthquake aid for Morocco

On September 9, 2023, Morocco was shaken by a devastating earthquake. With a magnitude of 6.8, it particularly hit the region around Marrakesh and Agadir. Many towns and villages, particularly in the mountainous regions that are difficult to access, were massively destroyed. The number of injured and fatalities is rising steadily and the local people urgently need support. CARE Germany is on the spot in these times of need and is providing humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the people affected.

The current situation in Morocco

The earthquake struck on Friday night and devastated large parts of Morocco. Numerous buildings were destroyed and many people have lost everything. The situation is particularly dramatic in remote areas. Rescue workers are having difficulties reaching the worst-affected regions as the infrastructure has been severely damaged by the quakes.

In addition to the acute destruction, the earthquake poses immense challenges for people: Without a roof over their heads, without clean drinking water and often without access to essential food or medical care, they are dependent on rapid assistance.

CARE Morocco: Help on the ground

CARE has been active in Morocco for over 15 years and has valuable experience in the country. Immediately after the disaster, CARE mobilized its teams to provide aid in the earthquake-affected areas. The people on the ground receive, among other things:

Hot meals and drinking water: Many of those affected have lost their homes and are dependent on emergency aid. CARE is providing them with food and clean drinking water to ensure basic supplies.
Emergency accommodation: CARE is providing emergency shelters to protect people from the elements. These shelters are particularly essential in the mountainous regions, where the nights quickly become chilly.
Hygiene articles and medical aid: The distribution of hygiene products such as soap and disinfectants is also crucial to prevent the spread of disease.

Focus on particularly vulnerable groups

Women and girls as well as people with disabilities are often particularly vulnerable in disaster situations. CARE therefore places a special focus on these groups and ensures that they receive the help they need. Children who have been traumatized by the earthquake are also in urgent need of support. For this reason, in addition to physical aid, CARE also prepares Psychosocial support to help people cope with their traumatic experiences.

Urgent need for essential goods

The situation remains tense and the demand for essential goods is high. The urgently needed relief supplies include:

Clean drinking water: After natural disasters, access to clean water is often difficult. CARE ensures that those affected are not dependent on unsafe water sources.
Food: Many people have lost their food reserves. CARE regularly distributes hot meals and provides basic supplies.
Hygiene articles: Hygiene products such as soap, disinfectant and feminine hygiene products are essential to prevent the spread of disease in the temporary emergency shelters.

Psychosocial support for those affected

The impact of the earthquake on the mental health of those affected is enormous. Many people have lost relatives or are suffering from the shock of the sudden destruction of their living environment. CARE is currently preparing programs for Psychosocial support to help those affected process their experiences. Specialized experts will work on site to support traumatized children and families in particular.

How you can help

CARE Morocco's emergency aid is dependent on donations in order to provide the urgently needed goods and care for the people affected. Every contribution helps to alleviate the suffering of the people and support them during this difficult time.

Here are some ways you can support CARE:

Financial donations: Every donation helps to ensure the supply of drinking water, food and emergency shelters. Donate directly on the CARE website.
Support from companies: Companies can also make an important contribution through larger donations or fundraising campaigns.

CARE Germany guarantees that the relief supplies reach the people on the ground quickly and directly.

Frequently asked questions

1. how can I donate to the earthquake victims in Morocco?
Donations can be made directly via the CARE website. You can choose between one-off donations or regular support options.

2. which relief supplies are most urgently needed locally?
The most important relief supplies include clean drinking water, food, hygiene articles and emergency shelters.

3. how does CARE help women and children in particular?
CARE places a special focus on supporting women, children and people with disabilities, as these groups are particularly vulnerable in times of crisis.

4. how long is the aid in Morocco expected to last?
Immediate emergency aid will continue until the basic needs of those affected have been met. However, CARE plans to remain on site in the long term to promote reconstruction and psychological support.

5 What is psychosocial support and why is it important?
Psychosocial support helps people who have been psychologically affected by traumatic events such as the earthquake. It helps to process trauma and helps those affected to cope with their experiences in the long term.