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Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.
Köln, DEImpact-drivenAssociationDevelopment CooperationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded1969
LocationKöln
About Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.
Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V., known as DESWOS e.V., is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating homes worldwide. Guided by its mission 'Wir schaffen ein Zuhause – weltweit', it combats housing shortages and poverty in developing countries through self-help initiatives. The organization's work spans social housing, settlement development, and humanitarian aid. DESWOS e.V. implements projects in house construction, education, and health, including 'Gendergerechtes Bauen' and vocational training, supported by a robust network of German housing cooperatives.
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Sustainability Goals
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Access to safe and affordable housing worldwide
Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. constructs homes in developing countries and promotes social settlement development to create housing for vulnerable communities.
Quality Education
Inclusive and vocational education for all
The organization provides school education for children, vocational training, and supports youth centers in various countries to prepare learners for a successful future.
Gender Equality
Gender equality through construction and education
Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. promotes 'gender-equitable construction' and provides vocational training for women, alongside supporting girls' education, to empower women and girls.
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FAQs
Q1What is the mission and main focus of DESWOS e.V.?
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DESWOS e.V. is dedicated to creating homes worldwide, as reflected in its mission statement 'Wir schaffen ein Zuhause – weltweit'. The organization combats housing shortages and poverty in developing countries through self-help initiatives, focusing on social housing, settlement development, and humanitarian aid.
Q2In which regions and countries is DESWOS e.V. active?
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DESWOS e.V. has a significant global presence. House construction projects are located in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, El Salvador, India, Pakistan, and Malawi. Education projects are implemented in countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Nepal, Namibia, Pakistan, India, South Africa, Colombia, and South Sudan, while health initiatives are found in Colombia, Nepal, Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, and El Salvador.
Q3What types of projects does DESWOS e.V. implement?
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The organization focuses on three main project categories: house construction, education, and health. These include building homes, vocational training such as female bricklayer education in Bolivia, school education for children, youth centers, sanitation, dental care, and providing safe drinking water.
Q4How is DESWOS e.V. supported and what partners does the organization have?
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DESWOS e.V. is supported by an active membership and a robust network of partners, particularly from the German housing cooperative sector. This includes collaborations with Handwerksbau AG, NOKERA AG, the GdW, and various housing associations celebrating significant anniversaries.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does DESWOS e.V. contribute to?
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DESWOS e.V. makes a primary contribution to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). The organization also contributes secondarily to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality), partly through initiatives like 'Gendergerechtes Bauen' (gender-equitable construction).
