Our commitment to
Education
Background
Education is one of the most important resources for combating poverty and bringing about social change. It means not only learning to read, write, and do arithmetic, but also the chance to escape exploitation and dependency. Education is not only a human right, but also a key to accessing and exercising many other rights, and to leading a self-determined life.
A good school education not only has immediate positive effects on individual lives, but also contributes to the long-term development of entire communities. This is because education leads to improved health, better career opportunities, and enables people to actively engage in shaping the future of their communities. Education thus plays a significant role in promoting greater equality of opportunity, peace, prosperity, and sustainability.
Yet access to education remains highly unequal worldwide. Millions of children, especially in poorer regions, have no or only very limited access to schooling. Poverty, a lack of infrastructure, or armed conflicts often prevent them from attending school regularly and exercising their rights. Girls and children with disabilities are particularly affected by educational disparities.
All children and young people worldwide need access to a good education. That is why we are working in more than 30 countries around the world to promote educational opportunities, especially for young girls and women. We build schools and equip them with teaching and learning materials, furniture, and toilet and sanitation facilities. We train teachers and specialized staff and provide young people with high-quality vocational and continuing education opportunities.
Georgia: Social Entrepreneurship for a Competitive Youth
One-third of all young people in Georgia are unemployed—a figure that continues to rise due to the gap between the skills taught in schools and the demands of the labor market. Vocational schools offer insufficient opportunities for practical experience, and young people are not adequately taught the modern and necessary qualifications such as entrepreneurial, communication, and social skills. The educational approach of so-called “student-run social enterprises” can improve this situation, strengthen education at vocational schools, and provide targeted support to young people as they enter the workforce.
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Cambodia: Better Career Opportunities for Young People
Many children and young people in Cambodia—especially in rural areas—still lack access to education. Rapid population growth and the resulting young demographic structure pose challenges for the country. A lack of educational and career opportunities means that many young people end up in precarious employment. In our project, we have therefore strongly advocated for improved school infrastructure and educational opportunities, as well as the creation of jobs in Cambodia. Our efforts included providing access to high-quality education, professional development and training for teachers, remedial instruction and catch-up classes, as well as counseling young people seeking vocational training and dignified employment opportunities.
Moldova: Daycare Center for Ukrainian Children
In Chişinău, in collaboration with the Baden-Württemberg Foundation and our local partner, the National Congress of Ukrainians of Moldova (NCUM), we supported the establishment and expansion of a daycare center for Ukrainian children who have experienced displacement. At the “Dyvosvit” daycare center, children receive educational and psychosocial support to help them process war-related trauma and promote their integration into Moldovan society. At the same time, parents are supported in their integration into the labor market to help them get started in their new lives.
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Ukraine: Improving Cancer Screening Through Continuing Education
When stressful crisis situations become part of everyday life, it leads to an increase in chronic diseases. This is also the case in Ukraine, where the number of cancer cases has been rising for years. Young women are particularly affected. In the Volyn region, in western Ukraine, we are working to enable early cancer diagnosis in rural areas as well—and thus save lives—through training, mobile screenings, and public education.
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Frequently asked
What is ChildFund Deutschland and what does the organisation do?
ChildFund Deutschland is a child protection organisation whose aim is to bring about lasting improvements in the future prospects of children in need, their families and their wider communities. Through its work, it seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of these children and families and to bring about lasting improvements.
How can I be sure that my donation actually reaches its destination?
The efficient use of the donations entrusted to us is our top priority. To ensure that our aid is used in a highly targeted manner, we rely on close collaboration with local partner organizations in all the countries where we operate, so that our assistance meets the specific needs on the ground. Furthermore, all our support is guided by the principle of helping people help themselves. This ensures that the people in our projects benefit from long-term and lasting changes and, in the long run, no longer depend on aid but can live independently and self-determinedly. Our transparent and responsible handling of donations is also confirmed by the DZI Donation Seal, which we have been awarded continuously since 1995 by the German Central Institute for Social Issues.
How does ChildFund Deutschland work?
Our work is made possible by three sources of funding: sponsorships, other donations, and public funds. Our projects funded by sponsorships are designed for the long term. They are characterized by particularly close collaboration between our partner organizations in the respective project country and the local communities.
The donation-based and publicly funded projects have a shorter duration. Due to the limited timeframe, these projects require more intensive planning and support on our part.
In all projects, ChildFund plays two specific roles: First, raising funds so that the project work can be implemented at all. And second, bringing together and building bridges between those who provide money and expertise and those who lack these resources. The goal is to maximize mutual benefit from the collaboration and to advance our projects in the most effective way possible.
What kinds of projects does ChildFund Deutschland carry out?
Our projects, which are funded through sponsorships, are designed for the long term. They are characterized by particularly close collaboration between our partner organizations in the respective project country and the local communities.
The donation-based and publicly funded projects have a shorter duration. Due to the limited timeframe, these projects require more intensive planning and support on our part.
What regions and issues does ChildFund Deutschland focus on?
We operate in various countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Our work focuses primarily on education, nutrition, livelihood support, and child protection, as well as humanitarian aid in emergency situations. Issues such as health and climate protection are also central to many of our projects.
How can I support ChildFund Deutschland?
There are many different ways to support our work. From a one-time donation to a regular donation as a “Future Donor” to becoming a sponsor, you are free to choose the form of support that best suits you. Long-term and particularly sustainable support can also take the form of a foundation or a bequest. We also offer a range of customized support options for businesses and schools.