Franziskaner helfen
Franziskaner helfen is a global aid organization that has been supporting people in need for over 50 years. With projects in 80 countries, the organization promotes education, health, and self-help. It advocates for human dignity, solidarity, and sustainable development. Committed employees are warmly welcome!
About Franziskaner Helfen
editFranziskaner Helfen, also known as the Mission Center of the Franciscans e.V., is a globally active aid organization dedicated to supporting people in need. With the motto "If everyone gives a little, everyone has enough," the organization has been committed for over 50 years in around 80 countries to sustainably improve the living conditions of the poorest of the poor. The work of Franziskaner Helfen is based on the values of human dignity, solidarity, and charity, inspired by Franciscan spirituality.
Key Products and Services
editFranziskaner Helfen promotes about 800 aid projects annually, focusing on various areas. These include support for children, the protection of human rights, the empowerment of women's rights, education and training, healthcare, access to clean water, combating hunger, environmental protection, and emergency aid. The organization works closely with local networks to ensure that help reaches where it is most urgently needed. Special attention is given to projects that enable people to earn their own livelihoods, as well as the promotion of well construction and ecological initiatives.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Franziskaner Helfen is to sustainably improve the living situation of people in need. The organization advocates for human dignity and aims to overcome poverty and injustice. The work is based on the principles of Franciscan spirituality, which promotes openness, justice, and tolerance. Franziskaner Helfen also offers young people the opportunity to actively participate in aid projects as part of a volunteer service, thus contributing to global solidarity.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editFranziskaner Helfen is committed to supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization is involved in the "Franciscan Future Workshop" for awareness-raising and promotes ethical-sustainable investments through the "terrAssisi" funds. These initiatives aim to bring about long-term positive changes in the communities where the organization operates while also protecting the environment.
Franziskaner Helfen is proud to be a reliable partner for thousands of donors who dedicate their support to the service of humanity. By combining direct aid on the ground with the promotion of self-help projects, the organization helps create hope and prospects for a better future.
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