Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk

The Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk e.V. (DKHW) is a renowned and committed organization that has been advocating for the rights and well-being of children in Germany since its founding on February 17, 1972, in Munich.

The main mission of the DKHW is to strengthen children's rights and improve their living conditions. The association is firmly rooted in the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was ratified in Germany in 1992. The organization particularly advocates for the social participation of children and adolescents, the fight against child poverty, and the promotion of fair educational opportunities[1][3][4].

• Children's Emergency Fund: Established in 1993, this fund provides individual, quick, and uncomplicated assistance for children and their families in emergencies. Approximately 2,000 children and their families are supported each year[1][3][4].
• School Bag Campaign: Since 2005, the DKHW has distributed between 1,000 and 2,000 free school bags annually to children from low-income families to enable them to start school on equal terms[3].
• Media Competence: With the internet offering www.kindersache.de, which has existed since the 1990s, the DKHW promotes children's media competence. Here, children can play, chat, get information, and write their own articles in a child-friendly manner[2][3].
• Children and Youth Advisory Board: Since the 2010s, around 15 children and adolescents have been advising the DKHW on projects and examining their impact on young people[3].

• Overcoming Child Poverty: The DKHW is actively engaged in combating child poverty and promotes projects that ensure fair educational opportunities and healthy nutrition for disadvantaged children[1][3][4].
• Participation and Involvement: The organization advocates for children's participation in matters affecting them and has established a children and youth advisory board for this purpose[1][3].