wir helfen e.V.
wir helfen e.V. has been supporting children and young people in need in the Cologne region since 1998. The non-profit organization promotes sustainable projects that create life perspectives and strengthen resilience. Commitment and transparency are at the heart of its mission.
About wir helfen e.V.
editwir helfen e.V. is a non-profit initiative of the "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger" that has been dedicated to supporting children and young people in need since its founding in 1998. Under the leadership of Hedwig Neven DuMont, who has been awarded multiple times for her commitment, the association works to provide disadvantaged young people in the Cologne region with a better future.
Key Products and Services
editThe association promotes up to 150 projects and initiatives each year that focus on the welfare of children and young people. These projects range from providing safe spaces and educational offerings to supporting children from families affected by addiction or those threatened by youth crime. Special attention is given to promoting resilience and creating life perspectives for young people.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of wir helfen e.V. is to help children and young people who are on the dark side of life to grow up unharmed. The association stands for transparency and a 100 percent donation guarantee, as all administrative costs are covered by the publisher M. DuMont Schauberg. This ensures that every donated cent goes directly to the supported projects.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editwir helfen e.V. places great importance on sustainable support. The funded projects are carefully selected and must operate solidly and sustainably. The association is committed to ensuring that the supported initiatives have long-term positive impacts on the lives of children and young people. Each year, a new focal theme is chosen that addresses current societal challenges. The current motto is: “wir helfen: so that our children are protected from violence”.
Commitment and Transparency
editThe association places great value on transparency and regularly informs about the funded projects and the use of donations. Readers of the “Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger” can find out about the activities of wir helfen e.V. on Wednesdays and Saturdays in both the printed edition and online. This reporting not only informs about the funded projects but also raises awareness of the problems and challenges faced by children and young people in the region.
Call for Support
editwir helfen e.V. relies on the support of the community to continue its mission. The increasing number of disadvantaged children and young people in the region makes it clear how important the commitment of each individual is. The association invites everyone to contribute through donations or volunteer work, thus collectively creating a livable future for the young people in the Cologne region.