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Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: development cooperation.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Foundation type
Non-profit limited company (Gemeinnützige GmbH)
Size
large
Operating in
50 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

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 (50)
Afghanistan Egypt Ethiopia Bangladesh Bolivia Burkina Faso Ivory Coast DR Congo Djibouti Gambia Georgia Guatemala Guinea Haiti India Indonesia Iraq Yemen Jordan Cambodia Cameroon Kenya Colombia Lebanon Liberia Madagascar Mali Mauritania Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Pakistan Palestine Paraguay Peru Philippines Senegal Sierra Leone Zimbabwe Somalia Spain Sudan South Sudan Syria Tanzania Chad Türkiye

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar international in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 64

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of international charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 29,261 international charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. 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
  • 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 gegen den Hunger gGmbH is a registered international nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) HRB 160205. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €24M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 10 community reviews with an average rating of 1.9/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.8/5 based on 10 reviews.

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH's official registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) HRB 160205, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 international charities in Germany is 64/100.

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH has €24M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH is classified as an International organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Gemeinnützige GmbH. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €24M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: development cooperation. Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH is classified as an international organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among international charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €24M is well above the peer average of €6M.

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH 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.

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH is a gemeinnützige GmbH (gGmbH) - a nonprofit limited liability company. The gGmbH combines the commercial structure of a GmbH with a nonprofit mandate: profits must be reinvested in the charitable purpose and cannot be distributed to shareholders. The gGmbH is increasingly popular for social enterprises and charitable subsidiaries. It is governed by the GmbH-Gesetz with additional requirements from the Abgabenordnung for the 'gemeinnuetzig' designation. It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH'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 gegen den Hunger gGmbH directly through its donation page (https://www.aktiongegendenhunger.de/spenden?monthly=true). 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 gegen den Hunger gGmbH 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/.

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH 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.

Annual revenue
€10M-€100M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Jan S•••••••• F•••••••••••••
Managing Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH: Human Rights Film Festival Berlin eröffnet am 10. April 2026 - Saarbrücker Zeitung
Apr 2026
www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
Aktion gegen den Hunger: Karina Lehmann übernimmt Bereich Programme & Advocacy - Presseportal
May 2024
www.presseportal.de
Aktion gegen den Hunger: Karina Lehmann übernimmt Bereich Programme & Advocacy - Braunschweiger Zeitung
May 2024
www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de

Donor reviews (10)

1.9 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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Auf undurchsichtigen Wegen wurde mir…

Auf undurchsichtigen Wegen wurde mir eine PayPal Spende entzogen. Diese war nicht autorisiert und von mir nicht gewollt. Dann wurden die ergaunerten Daten auch noch zur unerwünschten Kontaktaufnahme benutzt, um Bettelbriefe zu schicken und somit widerrechtlich verarbeitet. Ich werde das ergaunerten Geld zurück verlangen und Anzeige erstatten. Sowas geht gar nicht.

Anonym Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★ Keine NGOs in Schulen

Den Kindern wird das Recht auf Bildung vorenthalten durch ganze 3 Unterrichtstage, die diese staatlich subventionierte Organisation in den Schulen rumlungert.

Petra Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Die drohen ein haha

Die drohen ein haha und die stehen zu zeit in Lübeck in der Stadt

Kunde Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Schlechte Mitarbeitende vor Ort

Leider sind die Personen in der Stadt die für die Aktion werben sehr unhöflich. Ich habe die Hintergründe der Arbeit hinterfragt und nach Entwicklungszahlen der letzten Jahre gefragt. Daraufhin wurde mir vorgeworfen wenn ich die Organisation hinterfrage, sollte ich erstmal mein Leben, Europa und Deutschland hinterfrage. Ich sollte sagen, was ich denn in der Welt verbessere und doch einfach die kleine Summe von 10 € im Monat zahlen.Die Organisation sollte ihre Angestellten oder Fremdfirmen besser schulen und auswählen, ich spende lieber wo anders!

Nuck Chorris Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Ich finde unnormal gut was die machen…

Ich finde unnormal gut was die machen !!!Gute Arbeit weiter so

Aghid AlHaj Ahmad Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Bettelmafia stoppen

Bettelmafia stoppen .

Rudi Rakete Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
aufdringlich unverschämtes Verhalten der Mirarbeiter

Unabhängig von Inhalten der Organisation wäre es wünschenswert wenn das Personal vor Ort so geschult wäre, dass es Menschen nicht aufdringlich-unverschämt belästigt, vor allem wenn diese klar signalisieren, dass sie nicht mit den Mitarbeitern sprechen wollen... egal, was man inhaltlich möchte, so macht man die perfekte Anti-Werbung für eine Organisation

Anonym Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Vorsicht Betrug

Vorsicht Betrug- Die Firma benutzt gestohlene Daten um über Paypal unauthorisiert Spende abzubuchen.

Frank Meißner Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Gekündigt und man wird dann angerufen?

Gekündigt und man wird dann angerufen?Laut der Aktion kann man aufhören zu spenden wann man will. Nun wird man aber nach ca. 1 Monat angerufen und wird gefragt, warum man die Spende nicht mehr weitermacht und wird dann belästigt das man weitermachen soll. Dann fragen die noch, ob die Adresse noch richtig sei? Einfach nicht belästigen und die Menschen selbst entscheiden lassen. Am Telefon klang das so, als ob das Geld nicht dorthin gelangt, wo es hinkommen soll.

Name Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Volles Vertrauen in Aktion gegen den Hunger

Ich spende regelmäßig per Dauerauftrag an Aktion gegen den Hunger und habe volles Vertrauen in die Projekte. Sie zählt zu den bekanntesten Spendenorganisationen, die Projekte sind transparent und gut dokumentiert. Für alle gilt aktuell, dass die Programme/Projekte massiv unterfinanziert sind, da die Entwicklungshilfe gekürzt wurde und dadurch regionale/lokale Projekte finanziell beschnitten werden bis zur Einstellung. Die schlechten Kritiken beziehen sich auf das Spendensammeln, nicht auf die Organisation selbst. Nur dadurch sollte Aktion gegen den Hunger nicht in ein schlechtes Licht gerückt werden und Betrug unterstellt werden.

ralf.becker Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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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 this charity 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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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
Officers and trustees
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 10 verified review(s) on file.

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 · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH

What is Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH?
Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH is a international non-profit limited company based in Berlin, Germany. Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: development cooperation.
When was Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH founded?
Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH was founded in 1979.
Who leads Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH?
Jan Sebastian Friedrich-Rust serves as Managing Director.
Where is Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. The charity operates in 50 countries.
What is Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH trustworthy?
Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 gegen den Hunger gGmbH's registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) HRB 160205 (Germany).
What is Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH's website?
https://www.aktiongegendenhunger.de/
Are donations to Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH 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.