Home Countries Germany Disaster Relief Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. logo

Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.

Aktion Deutschland Hilft, Germany's Relief Coalition is a union of German relief organisations that can provide rapid and effective aid in the case of large catastrophes and emergency …

Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.

的 Donations & help: Action Germany Helps is the strong alliance of aid organizations that help together faster. TÜV-tested portal ✓ ARD Partner ✓ Emergency aid ✓ Disaster reduction I Ukraine I Earthquake Turkey & Syria

❤ Spenden & helfen: Aktion Deutschland Hilft ist das starke Bündnis dt. Hilfsorganisationen, die gemeinsam schneller helfen. TÜV-geprüftes Portal ✓ ARD Partner ✓ Nothilfe ✓ Katastrophenvorsorge I Ukraine I Erdbeben Türkei & Syrien

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Bonn
Size
major
Operating in
14 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Mission

Aktion Deutschland Hilft, Germany's Relief Coalition is a union of German relief organisations that can provide rapid and effective aid in the case of large catastrophes and emergency situations abroad. To further optimise their previously successful work, the participating organisations bring together their many years of experience in humanitarian aid abroad. In exceptional cases, Aktion Deutschland Hilft is also active at home. The idea of integrating their respective knowledge and specific abilities, and through mutual extension to efficiently bundle measures for aid, unites the continued independent initiators of this mutual campaign. Overlapping and gaps in provision can already be avoided in the forefront of aid campaigns in this way. During the acute phase of a catastrophe abroad, Aktion Deutschland Hilft turns to the public with a mutual appeal for funds. Germany's Relief Coalition appeals for funds appear under the account number 102030 at the Bank fur Sozialwirtschaft. The existing administrative structures and capacities of the member organisations help to lower costs and to use directly the highest possible share of the collected donations for aid. Distribution of the donation monies takes place via a key that takes into account the capacity and capacity profile of the respective participating relief organisations. Successful examples for this system that is to be implemented by Germany's Relief Coalition exist in Great Britain and Switzerland. The Disaster Emergency Committee and the Swiss Gluckskette verify that a united approach when confronting large catastrophes eases the work of the helpers.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (14)
Afghanistan Armenia Egypt Germany Guatemala Kenya Libya Morocco Nepal Poland Somalia Türkiye Ukraine Venezuela

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 52

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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for fewer than 1% of disaster relief charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 12,133 disaster relief charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Bonn, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €318M in annual revenue. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.

Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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 disaster relief charities in Germany is 52/100.

Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is located in Bonn, Germany. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has €318M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has €318M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.2/5. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

的 Donations & help: Action Germany Helps is the strong alliance of aid organizations that help together faster. TÜV-tested portal ✓ ARD Partner ✓ Emergency aid ✓ Disaster reduction I Ukraine I Earthquake Turkey & Syria Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €318M is well above the peer average of €8M.

Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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 Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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.

You can donate to Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/emergency-aid-ukraine-1/). 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.

Yes, Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. carries the DZI Spenden-Siegel - Germany's most widely recognised quality seal for charitable organisations, awarded by the Deutsches Zentralinstitut fuer soziale Fragen (DZI). To qualify, a charity must pass an annual independent audit covering: truthful and transparent advertising, ethical fundraising practices, sound financial management (administrative and fundraising costs must be reasonable relative to total expenditure), clear governance structures, and effective internal controls. The DZI currently awards the Spenden-Siegel to roughly 230 German charities. You can look up the full assessment at https://www.dzi.de/.

Annual revenue
€100M-€1B
Source: Bundestag Lobbyregister why this matters
Unlock exact figures
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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

ED
Edith U••••• W••••••••
Board Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Venezuela: Medizinisches Nothilfeteam reist in das Erdbebengebiet Hilfsorganisationen im Bündnis "Aktion Deutschland Hil
Jun 2026
www.presseportal.de
Ebola-Ausbruch in der DR Kongo: Bündnis "Aktion Deutschland Hilft" nimmt Spenden ... - Presseportal
May 2026
www.presseportal.de
Gute Zahlen bei der Bonner "Aktion Deutschland hilft" - Radio Bonn / Rhein-Sieg
May 2026
www.radiobonn.de
1,6 Millionen schwangere Frauen in Not - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
Mar 2026
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
ADRA leistet Nothilfe für vertriebene Menschen im Libanon - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
Mar 2026
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
Hunderttausende im Libanon auf der Flucht - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
Mar 2026
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
Libanon: Nothilfe für vertriebene Familien - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
Mar 2026
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
Nahost-Konflikt: Hunderttausende im Libanon auf der Flucht / Bündnisorganisationen von "Aktion Deutschland Hilft" legen
Mar 2026
www.kurierverlag.de
Libanon: Malteser leisten Nothilfe für Geflüchtete - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
Mar 2026
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
25 Jahre Aktion Deutschland Hilft: Wie eine Bonner Organisation den Katastrophen der Welt trotzt - General-Anzeiger Bonn
Mar 2026
ga.de

Donor reviews (1)

1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

1.0
1 review
Charged me for a donation which I never…

Charged me for a donation which I never ordered. Just looking at the purchases, the donation checkbox was probably hidden on the website and was set to true.

Liudmyla Sribna Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development 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
Disaster Relief this charity 12,133
See all cause areas in Germany

Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most.

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)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 1 verified review(s) on file.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 8
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.

What is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.?
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Bonn, Germany. 的 Donations & help: Action Germany Helps is the strong alliance of aid organizations that help together faster. TÜV-tested portal ✓ ARD Partner ✓ Emergency aid ✓ Disaster reduction I Ukraine I Earthquake Turkey & Syria
When was Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. founded?
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. was founded in 2001.
Who leads Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.?
Edith Ursula Wallmeier serves as Board Chair.
Where is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. located?
Headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The charity operates in 14 countries.
What is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100M-€1B.
Is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. trustworthy?
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.'s website?
http://www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
Are donations to Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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.