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The Off Road Kids Stiftung is a unique and nationwide aid organization in Germany that has been dedicated to supporting street children, young homeless individuals, and disconnected young people since 1993.
The main mission of the Off Road Kids Stiftung is to find and implement the individually best possible, sustainable life perspective for every young person in care. This includes long-term professional and financial independence, psychological stability, and social integration. The foundation maintains political neutrality and is not affiliated with any religious denomination[1][2][3].
The foundation has joined the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft by Transparency International and has been certified with the Phineo "Wirkt" seal since 2013. It has received numerous awards, including the "Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Prize" from the Swiss Jacobs Foundation and the "Springer Medizin Charity Award" for the health project "STREETWORK+"[1][2].
The funding for its activities is almost entirely provided through donations from individuals, companies, and foundations. Important sponsors and partners include the Vodafone Stiftung Deutschland, the Deutsche Bahn Stiftung, and the help and hope Stiftung[1][2].
Since its founding, the Off Road Kids Stiftung has successfully helped over 7,100 former street children and young homeless individuals into sustainable life perspectives, underscoring its sustainable and effective work[1][2].