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AWO International is the trade association of workers' welfare for humanitarian aid and development cooperation. Together with local partner organisations we carry out projects to strengthen disadvantaged people in the Global South. Lobbying work, which falls under the scope of the lobby register, represents only a small part of our work and is only carried out occasionally and to a very limited extent. We have been involved for many years in the network "Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialstrukturförderung (AGS)" (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialstrukturförderung, AGS), which promotes the preservation and expansion of chapter 2302 - "civilsocieties, municipal and economic engagement" of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) budget title 2302 687 03 023 – promotion of development-important projects of the social structure. In …
AWO International ist der Fachverband der Arbeiterwohlfahrt für Humanitäre Hilfe und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Gemeinsam mit lokalen Partnerorganisationen führen wir Projekte zur Stärkung benachteiligter Menschen im Globalen Süden durch. Lobbyarbeit, die unter den Anwendungsbereich des Lobbyregisters fällt, stellt nur einen kleinen Teil unserer Arbeit dar und wird lediglich gelegentlich und in einem sehr begrenzten Umfang ausgeübt. Wir engagieren wir uns seit vielen Jahren im Netzwerk „Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialstrukturförderung (AGS)“, das sich für den Erhalt und den Ausbau des Kapitels 2302 - "Zivilgesellschaftliches, kommunales und wirtschaftliches Engagement" des Bundesministeriums für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Haushaltstitel 2302 687 03 023 – Förderung entwicklungswichtiger Vorhaben der Sozialstruktur - einsetzt. In diesem Rahmen sprechen wir gezielt Mitglieder des Deutschen Bundestages (MdBs) an. Wir bitten um Unterstützung …
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GiveRadar's verified records show AWO International e.V. with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAWO International 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 R001652. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.
AWO International e.V.'s official registration number is R001652, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
AWO International e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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.
AWO International e.V. is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Based on official tax filings, AWO International e.V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
AWO International e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, AWO International e.V. 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.
AWO International is the trade association of workers' welfare for humanitarian aid and development cooperation. Together with local partner organisations we carry out projects to strengthen disadvantaged people in the Global South. Lobbying work, which falls under the scope of the lobby register, represents only a small part of our work and is only carried out occasionally and to a very limited extent. We have been involved for many years in the network "Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialstrukturförderung (AGS)" (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialstrukturförderung, AGS), which promotes the preservation and expansion of chapter 2302 - "civilsocieties, municipal and economic engagement" of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) budget title 2302 687 03 023... AWO International e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.
Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.
AWO International 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 AWO International 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 AWO International e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/42356-awo-international-e-v). 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.
AWO International 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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German donations are deductible if AWO International e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
AWO International e.V. is in Germany, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
AWO International e.V. is registered in Germany. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Felix Neuhaus von der Hilfsorganisation "AWO International" im Interview - WDR
Feierlicher Festakt des AWO Kreisverbandes Karlsruhe-Land - landfunker.de
Erster AWO-Tag in Buxtehude: Ein Verband mit Herz - kreiszeitung-wochenblatt.de
Gegen Rassismus – für Vielfalt! - AWO Bundesverband
Was für ein Jahr! - AWO Bezirksverband Potsdam
Aktion Restcent-Spende bei der AWO Köln - AWO Köln
Seelsorge nach Flutkatastrophe: AWO startet Hilfetelefon - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
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Quick facts about AWO International e.V.
- What is AWO International e.V.?
- AWO International e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. AWO International is the trade association of workers' welfare for humanitarian aid and development cooperation. Together with local partner organisations we carry out projects to strengthen disadvantaged people in the Global South. Lobbying work, which falls under the scope of the lobby register, represents only a small part of our work and is only carried out occasionally and to a very limited extent. We have been involved for many years in the network "Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialstrukturförderung (AGS)" (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialstrukturförderung, AGS), which promotes the preservation and expansion of chapter 2302 - "civilsocieties, municipal and economic engagement" of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) budget title 2302 687 03 023 – promotion of development-important projects of the social structure. In this context we specifically address members of the German Bundestag (MdBs). We ask for support for civil society development cooperation through support organisations of social structure promotion. When MdBs travel to one of our partner countries, for example as members of the Committee for Economic Cooperation and Development, we offer them to visit our projects and to participate in the community.
- Who leads AWO International e.V.?
- Ingrid Lebherz serves as Managing Director.
- Where is AWO International e.V. located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- What is AWO International e.V.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
- Is AWO International e.V. trustworthy?
- AWO International e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 AWO International e.V.'s registration number?
- Registration: R001652 (Germany).
- What is AWO International e.V.'s website?
- https://www.awointernational.de
- Are donations to AWO International 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.