For a world without hunger Introducing Welthungerhilfe
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Contents Our Vision Should we take on global challenges? It is possible!
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how we work Tackling hunger at its roots Helping people help themselves – surviving on one’s own Finding concrete and innovative solutions If disaster strikes we’ll be there immediately Active worldwide for a future with hope Be politically active: Advocate of the hungry
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how you can help us Moving mountains together What happens with your donation? Every donation helps Businesses as strong partners Philanthropy plus X: Tailor-made commitment
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Fifty years of commitment We don’t give up!
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Welthungerhilfe
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CONTACTS Publisher: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V. Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 1 D-53173 Bonn Tel. +49 (0)228 2288-0 Fax +49 (0)228 2288-333 info@welthungerhilfe.de www.welthungerhilfe.de managing editor: Mark Ankerstein Editorial staff: Stefanie Koop (director) Katherin Longwe (graphics) Rudi Laschet (photo editor) Production director: Carsten Blum Concept and design: TEMPUS CORPORATE GmbH – A ZEIT Verlag member Printing: MEDIA-NORD-PRINT Printed on FSC-certified ecologically produced paper. Order number: 460-8101 Photo credits: Bolesch (2/3), Bottelli (27), Brandenburgh (20), Charisius (26), Desmarowitz (12/14), Grabka (20), Grossmann (12/14/15), Häberle (6/27), Herzau (10/27), Jung (20), Klammer (27), Kofahl (27), Lehmann (15), Lohnes (1/9/26), Lux (15), Lyons (27), Kaiser (11), Kopp (27), Meissner (27), Pilar (27), Rinke (18), Rosenthal (22), Sasse (27), Schernikau (27), Storymacher/Bourgeois (25), Terre (12), Tsegaye (6), Welthungerhilfe (12/15/20/21/23/26/27), Weiss (20/27), Wernet (7), Zanetti (14), Zavala (15), Zeller (20)
Our Vision
A world in which everyone has the chance to exercise their right to a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty. 3
Should we take on global challenges?
in many countries
as a result of malnutrition In 2011 the price
Poor families use
70 percent of their income for food 870.000.000 people are going hungry – one in eight people worldwide
robs farmers of their basic income source
Catastrophes
destroy lives
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1.000 days of life leads to lifelong developmental
Landgrabbing
damage
Nearly 900 million people have no access to potable water
Malnutrition in the first
6.600 children die
Every day more than
of rice doubled
Hunger is the greatest scandal of humanity – and the biggest challenge facing us. About 870 million people have too little food; millions of families live under catastrophic hygienic and sanitary conditions, particularly in rural areas. Poverty, armed conflicts, poor governance and limited resources are only a few of the causes. Our world is changing inexorably; this change is further marginalizing people who already had barely enough on which to survive.
It is possible!
people annually
saves lives in Nicaragua Rocky basins for rain collection in Kenya help surviving
dry spells
Cocoa farmers in Sierra Leone have freed themselves from dependence on exploitative middlemen Farmers in Rwanda have doubled their earnings help children grow up healthy
potable water to 400.000
Disaster preparedness
Women in India know their rights Dietary consultations
We help provide
Thanks to new latrines families worldwide are protected from diseases Families in Bolivia have been able to defend themselves against landgrabbing attempts
When Welthungerhilfe was founded, about 26 percent of the world’s population was malnourished. Today we are down to 13 percent. That is good news, and our organization is one of those that helped. Welthungerhilfe stands for concrete answers and local solutions: Working with people on the ground, we develop new future perspectives with flexibility and an eye toward global developments. Our successes, both small and large, convince us that we’re on the right track:
Each month 560.000 people in the Sudan receive essential food Literacy courses open up new horizons and career prospects
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How we work
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Tackling hunger at its roots Everyone has a right to adequate nourishment: Welthungerhilfe helps ensure this right. We and our partners fight against multiple causes of hunger, using the weapons of locally adapted agriculture, educational and income-generating opportunities and better water and sanitation supply. The world produces enough food to feed everyone. But many people still can’t afford to buy the food they need. Small farmers in developing countries often can no longer survive on their income. This is why we support rural families, giving them a new perspective within their villages. For example, we advise farmers on improved cultivation methods, provide high quality and specialized seed and organize training sessions with the goal of finding solutions for crop irrigation, storage and marketing. Higher profits and additional income help families make their way out of hopelessness. We support these achievements with consultations on a balanced diet, because well-nourished mothers are better able to support their children’s physical and mental development. Welthungerhilfe supports production of potable water in villages and the establishment of sanitary facilities; it also provides education on hygiene. Good health is a prerequisite for taking charge of one’s life. Conquering hunger involves investment in education, be it in agricultural training for improved farming and marketing techniques or in literacy training for men and women that gives them the foundation for secure employment. We support schools and work to ensure that boys and girls have an equal opportunity to attend classes.
“My children are healthy – and full!” Vijalla Sheet, Sundarbans, India “I’m expecting my third child. The Welthungerhilfe screening program gives me extra food and iron supplements; it’s important for my baby. And I’ve learned how to give my children healthy meals; for example, thanks to my new vegetable garden. We’ve also built up our fields so the monsoon rains won’t flood them out. Now we can harvest rice more often in the year.”
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Helping people help themselves – Surviving on one’s own Hunger robs people of their health, vitality and productivity – and thus of the chance to live a dignified, self-determined life. Welthungerhilfe helps people provide for their own needs over the long term.
Ironically, one finds the most pervasive hunger in places where staple foods are produced, namely, in rural areas. Many farmers have only small fields and lack the means to manage them effectively. Hunger and poverty can only be tackled effectively if rural regions in the poorest countries are supported and new modes of income production are created. We work hand in hand with small farming families in Africa, Asia and Latin America, paying special attention to women and disadvantaged minorities such as landless residents and indigenous peoples. In order to accomplish lasting change, people must be convinced that it is worth their while to shape their own future. To that end, we and our local partner organizations provide technical and financial support, motivating and encouraging participants. For us, helping people help themselves means encouraging and building upon local initiatives. We strengthen groups and networks in our partner countries by representing their interests on all political levels as well as in international forums. Local non-governmental organizations are important representatives of society and can stand up for political causes in their country. Wherever possible, we work with local authorities and strengthen their capacities.
“It was worth it to try something new!” Iye Libby, farmer from Sierra Leone “In our village, we used to exhaust our rice supply three months before the next harvest. Now we’ve created a new rice paddy with a type of rice that is more resilient, requires less fertilizer and can give us three harvests per year instead of one. We received the seeds as a loan, which we’re paying back to the community. Now our plates are full year-round.”
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If disaster strikes we’ll be there immediately +++ Reports of a catastrophe reach our Bonn headquarters +++ If we are already located in the affected country, we get to work right away to deliver assistance +++ Within 48 hours, our emergency team arrives from Bonn +++ Our first goal: to deliver emergency relief +++ Victims of the catastrophe receive food, water, blankets +++ At the same time, our staff already is thinking ahead about longrange problems and solutions +++ In such cases, hours can make the difference when it comes to the fate of those affected. Our aides work quickly with their local partners to assess the extent of damages. They consider the kinds of support that are needed and organize food, water and hygienic articles at local markets. These items are distributed in consultation with other aid organizations and government agencies. Cooperation with local partner organizations is essential and always pursued where possible. Such partners are familiar with local social and cultural customs and advise us as to which kinds of food or clothing should be included in an aid package for a family. Effective aid requires action with care. After the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, we took care to clarify land rights before we built houses. In 2008, as one of the few organizations already working in Myanmar, we were able to offer immediate assistance to the victims of cyclone “Nargis” in 2008. Welthungerhilfe combines fast emergency aid with reconstruction and long-term development. We stay in the area long after the world has lost interest. The local population is actively involved in reconstruction work: a first source of additional income following an emergency. At the same time, we use emergency drills, build shelters and plan evacuation routes to reduce the impact of future disasters.
“You came just in time!” Feda Hussein, Pakistan ”The great flood of 2010 destroyed everything: my house and the field. My family was left with nothing. In our remote village we had no more food; no one helped us. Welthungerhilfe was our salvation. We received food for several weeks. And they gave us seeds and tools so we could plant our fields again.”
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1. Ethiopia: Improving the health situation Every day, thousands of people die as a consequence of inadequate hygienic conditions. Today, clean drinking water prevents severe diarrhea in Sodo. Sanitary facilities prevent infections; special training introduces simple hygienic measures that can save lives. New wells spare women and girls from long and often dangerous treks to haul water. 2. India: Education means helping minorities Knowledge is the motor for development. In the poorest districts of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa, disadvantaged youth and young adults receive career training. In particular, this gives members of the lower castes – Adivasi and women – an opportunity to meet their own needs in rural areas. Careers with good outlooks include the processing of agricultural products; technical field maintenance of solar lanterns; and production of biogas.
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3. Peru: Adjusting agriculture to climate change Developing countries are hit hardest by the results of global warming. That is why Welthungerhilfe projects focus particularly on protecting valuable resources and instructing families in organic farming techniques. For example, small farmers in the Andean highlands use a system of terraces to prevent erosion of fertile earth during heavy rains. Organic fertilizer increases the yield of their new vegetable gardens. Together, these farmers are committed to ensuring that environmental issues are given greater political weight. 4. Uganda: Increasing yields and incomes Years of war robbed Ogur’s farmers of their accumulated agricultural know-how. Today, they are trying out new crops and planting gardens: For the first time ever, villagers are growing tomatoes, eggplants and cabbage. This translates into vitamin-rich foods year round, as well as additional sources of income. Storehouses help ensure that no food goes to waste, and families are growing vegetables in sacks next to their houses. Such gardens don’t take up much space and they are easy to care for. 5. Tajikistan: Marketing new products Families living in the remote town of Veshab, Tajikistan depend on agriculture for their subsistence. Now that they have learned how to conserve and store fruit and vegetables, their harvest lasts them through the winter and they can even sell the surplus. Beekeeping also has opened up a new source of income, since honey is rare and expensive.
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Active worldwide for a future with hope Welthungerhilfe is currently supporting about 300 projects in 39 countries worldwide. Since 1962 we have funded more than 6.800 projects in 70 countries, helping more than 40 million people. Our staff goes where the need is greatest, such as remote regions, where they work under extremely difficult conditions. In politically volatile countries – often those without a functioning government – Welthungerhilfe is among the few aid agencies that reliably stand by the side of people in need.
Country / Regional Offices Millennium Villages Port-au-Prince Poirier
Haiti Nicaragua
Managua
Cuba Dominican Republic
Mali
Mondésir
Auhya-Pihni
Burkina Faso Sierra Leone
Bamako
Kongoussi
Monrovia
Liberia
Jorge Flores, Estelí, Nicaragua “Our emergency drills have already proved useful: During the last hurricane in 2011, our team was able to rescue all the people and cattle. We’re prepared now.”
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Democr. Rep. Congo
Riberas del Huallaga Lima Ayacucho
Zimbabwe
Bolivia
Casimera Espinoza, Riberas del Huallaga, Peru “I’m filled with hope again for our village up here in the Andes. Our fields are located on steep slopes. Now we have founded a tree nursery and we’re reforesting all the hills. That way we protect our fields and increase our harvest.”
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South Sudan
Ghana
Ecuador
Peru
Niger
David Wallis, Monrovia, Liberia “We’ve started an agricultural project with chicken coops, beets and a fish pond. It’s right in the town center – because more and more people are moving here from the countryside.”
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For more information about our projects, see: www.welthungerhilfe.de/ en/get-informed/ourprojects.html
Tajikistan
Veshab Kabul
Afghanistan
North Korea
Islamabad
Nepal
Korak
Pakistan
Neu-Delhi
Sarwan
Jhiranya
Sudan Khartum
Ethiopia Addis Abeba
Somalia
Ogur Kampala Nairobi
Pjöngjang
Duschanbe
Nentaraja
Bangladesh
Nimpith
India
Myanmar Rangun Kanat Toch Phnom Penh
Laos
Daw Htwe, Mai Pa, Myanmar “Before we had our new tap I had to walk long distances to fetch water for the family. Now we have clean water nearby – all year round.”
Cambodia
Sri Lanka
Ugangda Kenya Rwanda Burundi
Tanzania Mozambique Malawi Harare
Mabote
Madagascar
Lesotho
Isaak Okino, Ogur, Uganda “We’ve started farmer groups and can now make better use of our opportunities. Profits from my new vegetable field will help me to finish my apprenticeship as a bricklayer.”
Sanatan Tiriya, Khediadunguri, India “Today I’m growing sweet potatoes, tomatoes, squash, beans and millet in my kitchen garden. That‘s enough for my family and I can even sell the surplus in the market.”
Srey Vorn, Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia “I took a class and learned how to count. Some day I want to sell my own vegetables – and no one will be able to cheat me when they pay.”
Millennium Villages Initiative: Where the world of tomorrow begins The United Nations started off the third millennium confident that by 2015 great progress is possible in the fight against hunger and poverty worldwide; that the world will be a more just place, that all children will, for example, get a basic education and that everyone will have access to safe drinking water. Welthungerhilfe is convinced that we need more than financial commitment to achieve the millennium goal: We also need persuasive ideas. This is why Welthungerhilfe started the Millennium Villages Initiative in 2006: It shows how people in disadvantaged areas around the world can exercise their right to a self-determined life free of hunger and poverty. 15
Observing trends in hunger
Motivating youth
Together with the International Research Institute for Agricultural and Food Policy (IFPRI) and its Irish sister organization CONCERN, Welthungerhilfe publishes an annual Global Hunger Index. The goal is to keep attention focused on the plight of the hungry around the world and to increase pressure on politicians.
Where do youth meet up these days? On the Internet, of course! We, too, use Web 2.0 – for our new educational initiative FOOD RIGHT NOW, which we are conducting together with our Alliance2015 partners. The website www.welthungerhilfe.de/ bildungsinitiative.html uses photos and videos to educate about the causes of hunger and poverty, and addresses issues such as food waste or landgrabbing. The initiative, which is supported by the European Union, encourages creative actions aimed at protecting the right to food and offers tips about sustainable consumption. An important partner in this initiative is “ZEIT für die Schule”.
Positions represented What does food speculation have to do with rising food prices? How can you provide effective help to people in failing states? What effect do climate policy decisions today have on hunger tomorrow? Our regularly published “Brennpunkte” (hot topics) essays address these and related issues, as do studies such as Welthungerhilfe’s “World Risk Report”. You may download them here: www.welthungerhilfe.de
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Working with partners Be powerful, aim for sustainability and make a difference: It can’t be done alone. Welthungerhilfe works closely with local partner organizations in many countries and regularly seeks dialog with their representatives, as in the anniversary year at the “Move” conference in Bonn. Our goal is to strengthen civil society in both the North and the South. Sustainable development can only happen if governments worldwide take responsibility, recognizing and fulfilling the rights of their citizens.
Politically active as an advocate of the hungry For many people, quality of life can only improve significantly if federal governments and the international community set the right course for the future. For decades, Welthungerhilfe and its partners have seen themselves as advocates of the hungry and poor, people whose voices are often unheard. Food security, energy justice and climate change are on top of our political agenda. Given limited agricultural resources and rising food prices, we analyze the causes and background of hunger and propose solutions.
Monitoring the use of development aid funds
Welthungerhilfe sees itself as an advocate of the poor and hungry. Not only do we hold lobbying meetings with politicians; we also start campaigns and inform the public about development cooperation issues. For example, we organize conferences, release studies and publications and build contacts with policy makers.
Every year we and terre des hommes examine quality and quantity in our “Report on the Reality of Aid�, and we review what the German government is doing to combat hunger and poverty in developing countries.
We also advise and support our local partner organizations in project countries, especially when it comes to demanding their right to food – a human right that is disregarded in many countries. We also attach great importance to political development education: When youth become involved in building a better world, the issues of hunger and the fight against poverty stay on top of the agenda.
Increasing efficiency Dependable partners enhance the work of Welthungerhilfe. From the start, we have worked alongside German and European aid organizations. Welthungerhilfe is involved with networks and alliances that together make a bigger impact in the fight against hunger and poverty. Synergies save money, and different areas of expertise complement one another, whether in practical project work or on the political level.
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1. Choir Festival 2012 in Frankfurt: 8.000 visitors sang “Imagine” for Welthungerhilfe 2. Singer Lucy visited Welthungerhilfe’s Dogon exhibition at the Bonn Art and Exhibition Hall 3. Always spectacular: Viva con Agua‘s safe drinking water initiative 4. The Welthungerhilfe market booth shows what it’s like to go shopping in developing countries 5. Kaspar Portz of the action group Bekond fires the starting gun for the traditional “Zitronenkrämerlauf” race 6. At the concert at the local grammar school, the action group Pegnitz gave the honors 7. The “Fair Play Tour” with tradition: Annually, some 300 participants cycle for a school project in Rwanda 8. The “Young Think-tank” collected ideas for new forms of development cooperation 9. In Munster, elementary school pupils presented their self-designed hobbies and collected donations 18
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Moving mountains together Our supporters have always been the backbone of Welthungerhilfe. Whether schools, sport clubs or individual volunteers – we can always count on them! Their important contribution makes our work possible. Increasingly, youth are joining the ranks of the long-term volunteers, in projects like the “muffin action” BUY 1 – PAY 2, the Viva con Agua initiative or at one of the many activities at schools.
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Active volunteering More than 1.700 people in more than 30 German cities do voluntary work for Welthungerhilfe. They all donate their time and creativity. Action groups, schools and volunteers in many cities constantly come up with new ways to motivate others and to gain supporters. We welcome anyone who wants to get involved and we are happy to support planned events. The Friends of Welthungerhilfe in Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf are engaged tirelessly on behalf of Welthungerhilfe – and their involvement has a ripple effect.
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Get sporty Run for Life – That is the name of a project involving sport and fun. Whether you prefer running or playing soccer, you recruit sponsors in your family, the neighborhood or the workplace who pledge a donation for each lap and every goal you complete. This makes Run for Life an ideal campaign for schools – but even professional football or hockey teams and horse shows are easily engaged in this good cause. “1 Hour Against Hunger” Our “1 Hour Against Hunger” campaign calls on employees to devote an hour of work to the fight against hunger, either through an imaginative project or a direct donation. A variety of creative activities as well as our donation tool can be found at http://50jahre.welthungerhilfe.de/1Stunde.
“If you do a lot, you’re bound to make a few mistakes. But if you do nothing, you’ve surely made a big mistake!” Adele Hauck, action group “Lohrer Housewives” “I have been working since 1984 for Welthungerhilfe because I want to make a personal contribution against world hunger. And because I am convinced that Welthungerhilfe uses all donations carefully and effectively, whether in helping people help themselves through sustainable projects, or in emergencies where quick action is of the essence.”
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What happens with your donation? We increase it…
Thanks to your donation, we are able to apply for additional funds from public sources, such as the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union (EU) or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (AA), and to win them over with our excellent project ideas. Usually, every euro you donate becomes three: thus 100 euros become 300.
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Political education ~ 2 % We provide information about the causes of hunger and poverty and work towards political solutions.
Project support
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Quality assurance ~ 5 % Independent consultants regularly check the content quality of our work. We regularly check that donations and public funds are implemented according to our bylaws. Publicity/Advertising ~ 6 % We inform the public about the fate of those who are suffering from hunger and extreme poverty, and we produce public service ads asking for further support. Management ~ 2 % We manage your donation carefully and ensure that it goes where it’s intended.
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Every donation helps Donations form the basis of our work; many large and small contributions allow Welthungerhilfe to offer hope to people in desperate situations. Every contribution has an effect: whether on a project itself or also as a stimulus toward additional public funds that turn one euro into three. The Seal-of-Approval from the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI) is proof that we use the funds carefully. Small amount – big effect We use every donation where it is most needed. That way, even small sums can have a big effect. Donations that are not linked to any one project are especially valuable because they enable us to react quickly to emergencies and at the same time to support long-term projects, even those in areas that are not getting much public attention. Our donors can rest assured that we are careful with their money! Our funding partners are also convinced of this – they regularly make contributions whose amount they determine themselves. In this way they help us plan ahead as we work toward making the world a better, more just place. Transparency and quality For Welthungerhilfe, a quality project is one whose effects last many years. It should also enable its beneficiaries to shape their own lives after aid workers have gone. On a regular basis, independent auditors appraise the substantive quality of the work – such as whether planned improvements really occur. Our internal audit department ensures the correct handling of finances. Welthungerhilfe has been recognized numerous times for its high standards in transparency and quality. The DZI Seal-of-Approval ensures that the advertising and administrative costs of Welthungerhilfe fall in the “low” category. We will continue to uphold this standard in the future. The seal of approval from the Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI) certifies the efficient and responsible management of the resources that have been entrusted. Welthungerhilfe has received the seal of approval as a sign of trust since 1992.
Welthungerhilfe has received multiple awards for its transparent reporting and excellent communication of information.
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Businesses as strong partners In a globalized world, many tasks must be solved jointly. Hunger and poverty, or adaptation to climate change, are challenges that Welthungerhilfe addresses with corporate partners. Diverse and unique possibilities for cooperation mean greater success – worldwide and in Germany! Corporate Social Responsibility As an experienced, globally networked partner Welthungerhilfe offers dialog on effective social and ecological action. We invite to explore our areas of activity and to join us in taking on responsibility for the duration. Your donation – sustainable support A donation helps change the world, whether in the form of regular support, effective support for emergency situations or occasion-linked donations marking – such as marking a company‘s anniversary – or taking the place of corporate gifts at Christmastime. Our team provides advice and assistance in communicating the company‘s commitment. Cause-related marketing With benefit-products, companies and their customers help support a world without hunger and poverty. We can provide press and public relations support. Photographs and personal accounts from our staff on three continents make the commitment visible and palpable. Employee actions Companies and their staff put in-house soccer tournaments or races to work for a good cause. Or they support a “rest cent” action: Employees may opt to donate the cents following the decimal point on their monthly paycheck. Our team reports on how this kind of solidarity will benefit people in need and alleviate suffering. Companies across the business spectrum are committed to our shared vision:
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Philanthropy plus X: Tailor-made commitment Any private person or foundation with the desire to provide effective help on a larger scale will find an experienced partner in Welthungerhilfe. Our Philanthropy plus X team provides detailed consultations on various forms of commitment. Together we develop a tailor-made approach to giving. Individual support For each personal approach to fighting hunger we have an appropriate Welthungerhilfe offer. We will make individualized funding proposals to match your concrete ideas. For significant donations, sponsors can choose to support particular projects or specific regions. Funding made easy Some people have considered starting their own foundation and then given up on the idea because it seemed too difficult to accomplish. But creating a foundation can actually be quite simple. There are many types; one can even start a foundation with a capital contribution of 5.000 euro. Donors determine the purpose of their foundation; they determine what its assets will be, what it will be called and who should be on its board. Meaningful bequests For those who wish to use part of their estate to help build a world without hunger, it is often hard to know what has to be taken into consideration and even how to design a will with this in mind. Welthungerhilfe offers free information about the legal basis for the creation of a last will and testament, covering such themes as legal succession, inheritance and will drafting.
“My foundation trains teenagers.” Roland Gingold, Founder “I don’t have any heirs and had to think of a beneficiary. I heard about the possibility of starting my own foundation through Welthungerhilfe, something lasting. I did this with a manageable starting capital and with the foundation as heir. Now I am sure that my values will be carried forth over many generations. Right now, I’m supporting an orphanage in Mozambique.”
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Fifty years of commitment
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On 14 December, Welthungerhilfe holds its inaugural meeting at the Beethoven Hall, Bonn.
Famine in Sudan: Former President of Germany and patron of Welthungerhilfe Richard von Weizsäcker visits the Sudan.
Moderator Dieter Thomas Heck launches the ZDF Stargala for World Hunger. In 12 years, he brings in more than 31 million euro in donations.
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“Aktion Brotpfennig” (Action bread penny): Bakeries set donation boxes on their counters, mobilizing young and old over the years.
Projects in Afghanistan are initiated. We remain active here to this day.
After Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua, we deliver emergency aid: an opportunixty to expand disaster preparedness.
We don’t give up! A world without hunger – this was the vision of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) when it launched its international “Freedom from Hunger Campaign” in the early 60‘s. Welthungerhilfe was inaugurated under this mandate in 1962. This small, four-person operation has now become one of the largest private, non-political and non-denominational aid organizations in Germany. Countless people around the world have dedicated their passion, strength and courage over the past five decades towards their shared goal. Their success is proof and encouragement that it is possible to affect positive change. We will continue to learn by overcoming challenges – and we’ll keep on looking tirelessly for new ways to ensure a world without hunger!
Jörg Pilawa, TV moderator: “Helping people help themselves is an ideal concept – and that’s what Welthungerhilfe stands for. I saw it for myself in Haiti and Congo. Welthungerhilfe goes to those countries where help is most urgently needed.” Birendra Adhikari, project director, Rural Reconstruction Nepal: “Our organization is a dedicated partner with Welthungerhilfe, because we share the same principles.” Sima Samadi, assistant at Welthungerhilfe in Kabul: “Our work in Afghanistan is very important. We give hope to families who are in urgent need of concrete help.” Georg Dörken, Welthungerhilfe staff: “It may be dangerous, but I love my job. I have worked for ten years for Welthungerhilfe in Congo. I want to help people here gain a new lease on life.”
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Tsunami in South- and Southeast Asia: After delivering emergency aid to three countries, Welthungerhilfe has been involved with reconstruction for several years.
A peace treaty is signed in Sri Lanka. Our work continues on behalf of displaced families returning to their villages.
Earthquake in Haiti: Enormous damage must be repaired. Residents help, and receive wages in return.
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The hoffmanns: “We are proud to support Welthungerhilfe, because we dream of a day when many disadvantaged people can make it on their own.”
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Cyclone Nargis: Welthungerhilfe is one of the few aid organizations already on the ground in Myanmar, and can help immediately. Reconstruction begins rapidly.
In Pakistan, a flood drives people from their homeland. They need food and temporary shelter.
South Sudan gains its independence. We support returning refugees in restarting their lives.
Anke Domscheit-Berg, businesswoman and activist: “Welthungerhilfe doesn’t just send money; it empowers people and gets its inspiration from them, too.” Dieter Thomas heck, TV moderator: “When you go to bed at night, remember that there are people who can’t sleep because of hunger. That’s what I want to change through my involvement with Welthungerhilfe.” Gabriele Wöhlke, businesswoman: “As a member of the Hamburg Friends of Welthungerhilfe, I mainly support the organization’s work with young people; because what they learn today helps ensure the future of their homeland.” 27
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Welthungerhilfe Patron
German Federal President JOAChIm GAuCK
Supervisory Board
The board, which operates on an honorary basis, is elected by the General Assembly for a period of four years. It represents Welthungerhilfe externally; it convenes the Executive Board and the members of the Project Advisory Committee, and supervises and advises the Executive Board. In addition, the board determines the organisation‘s fundamental positions and its strategies in the area of development politics as well as the principles of project support.
President BäRBEL DIECKmANN
Vice President PROF. DR. JOAChIm VON BRAuN
Treasurer NORBERT GEISLER
PROF. DR. hARTWIG DE hAEN
ROSA KARChER
DR. STEPhAN REImERS
DR. TOBIAS SChuLz-ISENBECK
Executive Board
This board runs Welthungerhilfe’s affairs in compliance with its charter and with the decisions of the General Assembly and the Supervisory Board. It regularly reports to the Supervisory Board.
Secretary General and Chief Executive Board DR. WOLFGANG JAmANN
Executive Director Marketing mIChAEL hOFmANN
Executive Director Programmes mAThIAS mOGGE
members
The General Assembly decides on the guidelines for the activities of Welthungerhilfe. It is responsible for electing the Supervisory Board, passing the financial plan and approving the annual accounts on the basis of the auditors’ report. The members of Welthungerhilfe include the President of the German Parliament, the leaders of the parties represented in the lower house, and also churches, associations and other organisations. They send delegates to the General Assembly which is convened once a year.
Board of Trustees
The honorary Board of Trustees advises the Welthungerhilfe Supervisory Board and Executive Board on questions relating to public relations work, publicity and policy/positioning. It supports Welthungerhilfe‘s networks such as circles of friends or business partners and establishes new contacts to individuals, companies, institutions and networks which promote Welthungerhilfe‘s concerns by profiling it in society at large or through financial contributions and access to public and private funds. The Board of Trustees consists of important figures in public life. It comprises a maximum of 25 members.
Programme Advisory Committee
Welthungerhilfe’s Programme Advisory Committee consists of 20 honorary members. It advises Welthungerhilfe‘s Executive Board on matters concerning programme policy and the funding merits of programmes and projects abroad and in Germany which are in accordance with the charter. By this means, independent external expertise from science and practical technology contributes to the safeguarding of the quality of our project work. In addition, in their role as central points of contact for regions, sectors and policy areas or for development policy public relations work, the advisers comment on individual projects in the form of immediate briefings. As of November 2012
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