Employer profile
Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V.
Bonn, DEImpact-drivenNGODisaster ReliefDevelopment Cooperation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationBonn
About us
Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. is an internationally active aid organization dedicated to enabling all people to live self-determined lives in dignity and security. Guided by its core philosophy, "Help for Self-Help," the organization empowers individuals to improve their own situations through self-reliance and active participation, fostering sustainable change. Operating across 31 project countries with 104 aid projects, Help reaches 8.1 million people globally. Its work spans critical areas such as emergency relief following disasters and conflicts, and long-term development initiatives addressing poverty, hunger, refugee support, climate protection, and health. The organization, headquartered in Bonn, Germany, emphasizes transparency, quality standards, and compliance in all its operations.
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Sustainability Goals
No Poverty
Supporting People in Dignity and Security
The organization empowers people through a 'Help for Self-Help' approach, enabling them to sustainably improve their living conditions and overcome poverty, including through direct cash assistance in crisis regions.
Zero Hunger
Combating Hunger and Ensuring Food Security
Help provides emergency relief and engages in long-term efforts against hunger. This includes distributing essential goods and strengthening food security in affected regions globally.
Good Health & Well-Being
Ensuring Health and Well-being
The organization provides medical care and psychological support in crisis regions. It also promotes water and health initiatives to protect against epidemics and diseases, contributing to overall well-being.
FAQs
Q1What is the core philosophy of Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V.?
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The core philosophy of Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. is "Help for Self-Help." It focuses on empowering individuals to improve their own life situations by fostering self-reliance, encouraging active participation, and supporting personal responsibility to create sustainable change.
Q2Where does Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. operate globally?
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The organization operates in 31 project countries, overseeing 104 aid projects globally and reaching 8.1 million people. Key operational locations include Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, Sudan, Chad, and Afghanistan.
Q3What are the main areas of engagement for Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V.?
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Their work encompasses emergency relief following natural disasters, wars, and epidemics, along with long-term development in themes like overcoming poverty and hunger, supporting refugees, climate protection, water and health initiatives, and programs for children.
Q4Which SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) does Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. primarily support?
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Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. primarily supports SDG 1 (No Poverty). Secondary focuses include SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Q5How does Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. ensure transparency and quality in its work?
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The organization emphasizes transparency, control, quality standards, and compliance. This is evidenced by dedicated sections on institutional donors, partners, and annual reports.
Q6Where can interested individuals find information about job openings and apply at Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V.?
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Interested individuals can find information about job openings and apply directly through the organization's official career portal, accessible at help-hilfe-zur-selbsthilfe-e-v.jobs.personio.de.
