Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan's Purse e.V., known as The Compassionate Samaritans, is a Christian humanitarian organization that works worldwide to assist people in need. Founded in 1970 by Robert Pierce and led by Franklin Graham since 1979, the organization is active in around 20 countries.

• Operation Christmas Child: An annual campaign where Christmas gifts are collected in shoeboxes and distributed to needy children in over 160 countries.
• International Programs: Focus areas include WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), medical assistance, education, nutrition, and humanitarian disaster relief.
• National Programs: Support for the homeless and women in forced prostitution in Germany, e.g., through the "Hoffnungsvoll" project in Cologne and "Alabaster Jar"[2][3].

The mission of Samaritan's Purse e.V. is to alleviate suffering on behalf of Jesus Christ and to bring people closer to the unconditional and unlimited love of God. The organization supports victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, illness, hunger, and religious persecution, regardless of their worldview, religious beliefs, ethnicity, or gender. The Christian values are not an empty word but are expressed in the practical help and commitment of the organization[2][3].

Samaritan's Purse e.V. works closely with local partners and congregations to develop and implement sustainable solutions. These include:

• Development Cooperation: Strengthening structurally weak communities through projects in education, WASH, and medical assistance.
• Humanitarian Aid: Rapid and professional disaster relief, including the provision of aid supplies and medical assistance.
• Transparency and Accountability: The association is recognized as worthy of support by the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI) and carries the donation seal of the German Evangelical Alliance. It has also joined the Initiative Transparent Civil Society[1][2].

Samaritan's Purse e.V. is legally and financially independent as a registered association. The association is funded by donations and has a strong and professional team of about 50 full-time and around 8,000 volunteer staff. The board and the supervisory board are responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the association's activities[2].

Samaritan's Purse e.V. lives its Christian values through concrete help and support to improve the living conditions of needy and suffering people worldwide. Through the support of donors and volunteers, the organization can implement its mission and make God's love tangible.

• 1 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/11743-samaritan-s-purse-e-v
• 2 - https://www.die-samariter.org/ueber-uns/wir-stellen-uns-vor/
• 3 - https://www.die-samariter.org
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaritan%E2%80%99s_Purse
• 5 - https://www.dzi.de/organisation/samaritans-purse-e-v/