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AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.

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43
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.

AFRIW exercises extensive stakeholder representation of the Bundestag, the Federal Government, the State authorities and European and international institutions. Our advocacy work goes far beyond labour market issues and includes the entire spectrum of migration, equality and human rights policies. Key activities include: drafting, publishing and transmitting opinions, position papers and recommendations on legislative initiatives and political programmes in the areas of migration, anti-discrimination, occupational safety, access to rights and public services, integration and participation policies as well as protection of particularly vulnerable groups. Political discussions and dialogues with representatives, ministerial officials, state and local authorities to raise awareness of structural maladministration, including employment exploitation, gender and origin-based discrimination, administrative barriers, protection gaps in residence and social law or missing …

AFRIW übt umfassende Interessenvertretung gegenüber Bundestag, Bundesregierung, Landesbehörden sowie europäischen und internationalen Institutionen aus. Unsere Advocacy-Arbeit geht weit über Fragen des Arbeitsmarkts hinaus und umfasst das gesamte Spektrum migrations-, gleichstellungs- und menschenrechtlicher Politiken. Zu den zentralen Tätigkeiten gehören: Erarbeitung, Veröffentlichung und Übermittlung von Stellungnahmen, Positionspapieren und Empfehlungen zu Gesetzesinitiativen und politischen Programmen in den Bereichen Migration, Antidiskriminierung, Arbeitsschutz, Zugang zu Rechten und öffentlichen Leistungen, Integrations- und Teilhabepolitik sowie Schutz besonders vulnerabler Gruppen. Politische Gespräche und Fachdialoge mit Abgeordneten, Ministerialbeamtinnen und -beamten, Landes- und Kommunalbehörden, um auf strukturelle Missstände aufmerksam zu machen – darunter Arbeitsausbeutung, geschlechts- und herkunftsbezogene Diskriminierung, Verwaltungshemmnisse, Schutzlücken im Aufenthalts- und Sozialrecht oder fehlende Rechte von Minderheiten. Organisation von Fortbildungen, Workshops und Fachveranstaltungen – etwa für Mitarbeitende von …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R007748. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €0 in annual revenue.

AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.'s official registration number is R007748, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. has €0 in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €0 in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

AFRIW exercises extensive stakeholder representation of the Bundestag, the Federal Government, the State authorities and European and international institutions. Our advocacy work goes far beyond labour market issues and includes the entire spectrum of migration, equality and human rights policies. Key activities include: drafting, publishing and transmitting opinions, position papers and recommendations on legislative initiatives and political programmes in the areas of migration, anti-discrimination, occupational safety, access to rights and public services, integration and participation policies as well as protection of particularly vulnerable groups. Political discussions and dialogues with representatives, ministerial officials, state and local authorities to raise awareness of structural maladministration, including employment exploitation, gender and origin-based discrimination, administrative... AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

You can verify AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.'s charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

Contact AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. directly for current donation methods. German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is based in Berlin, in Berlin, Germany's capital and largest city. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Joanna W••••••••••
Chair

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Cause areas in Germany

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.

What is AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.?
AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. AFRIW exercises extensive stakeholder representation of the Bundestag, the Federal Government, the State authorities and European and international institutions. Our advocacy work goes far beyond labour market issues and includes the entire spectrum of migration, equality and human rights policies. Key activities include: drafting, publishing and transmitting opinions, position papers and recommendations on legislative initiatives and political programmes in the areas of migration, anti-discrimination, occupational safety, access to rights and public services, integration and participation policies as well as protection of particularly vulnerable groups. Political discussions and dialogues with representatives, ministerial officials, state and local authorities to raise awareness of structural maladministration, including employment exploitation, gender and origin-based discrimination, administrative barriers, protection gaps in residence and social law or missing rights of minorities. Organisation of training, workshops and specialist events – for example for employees of Berlin immigration authorities, advisory centres and social services – to strengthen human rights-based and discriminatory administrative practices. Public relations and strategic communication, including communication, including communication, communication and communication, cooperation and communication.
Who leads AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.?
Joanna Wojtarowicz serves as Chair.
Where is AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Is AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. trustworthy?
AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R007748 (Germany).
What is AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V.'s website?
https://www.afriw.org
Are donations to AFRIW (Action for (Human) Rights and World Issues) e.V. tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.