Famine in Horn of Africa
In East Africa, millions are still suffering because of the continued drought and famine that has cost thousands of lives. The refugee camps are totally overcrowded. Through Helping Hands' partners, about half a million dollars' worth of food aid has been given to starving families in Southern Ethiopia, Somalia and Northern Kenya; further relief and rehabilitation is being planned. In our picture gallery you can put faces to the nameless need and read more about the situation. Continue...
Helping Hands e.V. is a non-profit charitable society and has been active in development and disaster response (especially child development) since 1992. We emulate Christ and his compassion in serving the poorest of the poor with Christian love and care. Our projects are implemented through local NGOs; we emphasize cultural relevance and local ownership and participation.
Communication devices
Many areas of South Asia lack "normal" things such as telephone lines or uninterrupted electricity supply. Suitable communication devices are an important requirement for effective and cost-efficient development work in these areas. See this project...
Christmas shipment 2011
A shipment of Christmas parcels and aid supplies weighing a total of 9,000 kg reached Bucharest in mid-December and brought boxes full of Christmas joy to needy families in Romania and Bulgaria. Hear about this event...
Smell of Transformation
Jyoti lives in India. A few years ago she didn't even dare to decide anything on her own. But then she established a small business together with her friends from the self-help group. Now she can even afford her dreams. Read this story...