Charities Germany Disaster Relief Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe logo

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides humanitarian aid worldwide. It supports people who have fallen victim of natural disasters, war and displacement and who are not able to cope on their …

Berlin Reg 27/027/37515 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe

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

Make your donation
42
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe

The Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian assistance agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. We secure survival, we build futures, we prevent suffering.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Size
large
Operating in
31 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Mission

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides humanitarian aid worldwide. It supports people who have fallen victim of natural disasters, war and displacement and who are not able to cope on their own in the emergency situation they find themselves in. It is an effort to help people in great need - worldwide, regardless of their colour, religion and nationality.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
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.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Operating countries (31)
Afghanistan Bangladesh Burkina Faso Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Colombia Czech Republic DR Congo Ethiopia Germany Greece Haiti India Indonesia Israel Kenya Malawi Mozambique Myanmar Pakistan Palestine Philippines Somalia Sudan Syria Turkey Ukraine Venezuela Yemen South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
Peer average: 51

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its registration number is 27/027/37515. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €69M in annual revenue.

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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 51/100.

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years.

Based on official tax filings, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has €69M 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.

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €69M in annual revenue.

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian assistance agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. We secure survival, we build futures, we prevent suffering. Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 is in line with the peer average of 51/100. Its annual revenue of €69M is well above the peer average of €8M.

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe'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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe directly through its donation page (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/foodcare-and-household-items-for-600-syrian-families/). 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, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 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/.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
€10M-€100M
Source: DZI (Germany) 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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 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.

Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

3. Jahrestag Sudan-Krieg: Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe und EKD rufen zu mehr Unterstützung auf - Evangelische Kirche in Mi
Apr 2026
www.ekmd.de
Sudan-Krise: Nothilfe für Geflüchtete - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Mar 2026
www.diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
Spenden für humanitäre Hilfe im Nahost-Konflikt - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Mar 2026
www.diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
Humanitäre Situation im Nahen Osten eskaliert - Diakonie
Mar 2026
www.diakonie.at
Ukraine - Wie kann ich helfen? - Diakonie
Mar 2026
www.diakonie.at
+++Statusbericht Nothilfe Ukraine+++ - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Feb 2026
www.diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
Minusgrade in der Ukraine: Hilfswerke warnen vor humanitärer Katastrophe - Jesus.de
Feb 2026
www.jesus.de
Erdbeben in Myanmar: So helfen wir - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Feb 2026
www.diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
Nothilfe für Kinder in Äthiopien - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Jan 2026
www.diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
Ukraine: Die schlimmsten Nächte seit Beginn des Angriffskrieges Zehntausende Menschen ohne Strom und Wärme - Presseporta
Jan 2026
www.presseportal.de

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

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

Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe

What is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe?
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian assistance agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. We secure survival, we build futures, we prevent suffering.
When was Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe founded?
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe was founded in 1954.
Where is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The charity operates in 31 countries.
What is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe trustworthy?
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's registration number?
Registration: 27/027/37515 (Germany).
What is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's website?
http://www.diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de/english.html
Are donations to Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 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.