An overview of our key projects. Together with local partners, we realize projects that make a difference: from successfully completed initiatives to our next major endeavors.
In Planning
Argentina
Future for the Mbya-Guaraní
In Misiones, Argentina, we are supporting young people from the indigenous Mbya-Guaraní community to prevent school dropouts: together with the organisation Hora de Obrar, we are building a community centre for education in Ruiz de Montoya. In addition, we train smallholder Yerba Mate farmers in agroecology and reforestation – for a self-determined future.
In Planning
laos
A new foundation for Thien Kien
Following the success of 'Sodsai', the next project is underway: the dilapidated classroom is being fitted with solid concrete walls—true to the Lao concept of 'Man Khong' ('stable and secure') for the future of 70 children in Laos. Funding is secured, and the money is already en route to source the necessary building materials locally. As soon as the rainy season ends and the tracks in the north become passable again, we will get straight to work at the start of October.
Active
ghana
Securing sustainable incomes
This initiative is funded by bwirkt! It reduces poverty by making it easier to get started in guinea fowl farming. The sale of affordable young birds gives community members a stable income.
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Active
ghana
Sustainable Solutions from Coconut Shells
From Waste to Energy converts collected coconut shells into biofuel for purchase by farmers and companies. This upcycling project serves as an educational model for sustainable waste reduction.
Completed
ghana
Finally, water for everyone
In the remote village of Mfranta in Ghana, where 80 villagers suffered from water scarcity, a well was built. Despite logistical challenges, the project, through local partnerships, enabled access to clean water and improved the quality of life.
Completed
ghana
Bees create jobs for women
In impoverished northern Ghana, we funded a beekeeping training program for 30 women with support from the Schmitz Foundation. The goal was to empower them through beekeeping and create income sources to boost the local economy
Completed
ghana
30 young people, 30 perspectives
To tackle youth unemployment and rural-to-urban migration in Ghana, we built upon successful apiculture models: in partnership with the Amediewu Honey Foundation, 30 young people were provided with professional beekeeping training to secure new, resilient local incomes.
Completed
thailand
Strength to heal: 1 year of nutrition
The project supported a rehab center in the Mae La Refugee Camp, which is dedicated to addressing substance abuse within the Karen minority. This initiative empowered local residents to enhance their overall quality of life.
Completed
thailand
Perspectives for street children
Successful project closure in Bangkok: Jointly with the Childline Thailand Foundation, we have successfully completed the sustainable renovation and modernization of 'The Hub Saidek' protective facility. The renewed spaces ensure that at-risk street children will henceforth benefit from enhanced long-term protection, care, and social support.
Completed
laos
For the children of Viengkham
Thanks to the support of the Georg Kraus Foundation, the Viengkham learning center in Laos has been successfully renovated, overcoming weather-related obstacles. More than 200 children now benefit from upgraded equipment and ideal learning environments. Furthermore, the project secures the quality of education on site by funding a teacher's salary for one year.
Completed
laos
Water for School and Community
In Laotian, 'Sodsai' means something like 'radiant' or 'clear'. It symbolically represents the spring water and the future that we are enabling for the residents of Thien Khien with this initiative. The project is part of our long-standing and trust-based cooperation with our local partner organization.
Completed
thailand
Securing the Future of the Moken
This project supports the Moken sea nomads on Koh Phayam by providing a community longtail boat on their path toward self-determination. Through authentic tourism, beach clean-ups, and traditional fishing, the boat secures a fair year-round income. A portion of the proceeds flows into a fund to preserve their unique culture for the long term.
This work thrives on the support of dedicated people. Small steps can lead to big changes and every contribution helps immensely. The extent of this support is entirely up to each individual. After all, great things can only be achieved when many hands pitch in.