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The initiative "My Brain My Choice" (Network and Think Tank of Volunteers) represents the interests of currently criminalized population groups (according to BtMG) and provides recommendations for independent expert groups towards society and politics. To inform about the need for reform and advice for upcoming legislative proposals, the participants of the initiative are occasionally, at times, more regularly in contact with those responsible for the parliament and the ministries dealing with drugs and addiction. The initiative deals with the various possibilities of drug policies and the lack of action by independent sections of international and national as well as UN institutions. The My Brain My Choice Initiative wishes to have a modernized German drug and addiction policy, which recognises the …
Die Initiative "My Brain My Choice" (Netzwerk und Thinktank von Ehrenamtlichen) vertritt die Interessen momentan kriminalisierter Bevölkerungsgruppen (gemäß BtMG) und vermittelt Handlungsempfehlungen unabhängiger Expert*innengruppen gegenüber Gesellschaft und Politik. Zur Information über den Reformbedarf und Beratung für anstehende Gesetzesvorhaben sind die Mitwirkenden der Initiative zeitweise gelegentlich, zeitweise regelmäßiger in Kontakt mit jenen Verantwortlichen des Parlaments und der Ministerien, die sich mit den Themen Drogen und Sucht befassen. Die Initiative befasst sich mit den verschiedenen Möglichkeiten drogenpolitischer Maßnahmen und den Handlungsumpfehlungen unabhängiger Fachgruppen international und national sowie der UN-Institutionen. Die My Brain My Choice Initiative wünscht sich eine modernisierte deutsche Drogen- und Suchtpolitik, die die negativen Folgen der Repressionspolitik gegen Konsum und Handel anerkennt und stattdessen menschenrechts-orientierte Ansätze in der Gesetzgebung zentral …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMy Brain My Choice Initiative is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is R005927. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Germany. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.
My Brain My Choice Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 56/100.
My Brain My Choice Initiative is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, My Brain My Choice Initiative 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.
My Brain My Choice Initiative 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.
My Brain My Choice Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 initiative "My Brain My Choice" (Network and Think Tank of Volunteers) represents the interests of currently criminalized population groups (according to BtMG) and provides recommendations for independent expert groups towards society and politics. To inform about the need for reform and advice for upcoming legislative proposals, the participants of the initiative are occasionally, at times, more regularly in contact with those responsible for the parliament and the ministries dealing with drugs and addiction. The initiative deals with the various possibilities of drug policies and the lack of action by independent sections of international and national as well as UN institutions. The My Brain My Choice Initiative wishes to have... My Brain My Choice Initiative is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among community development charities registered in Germany: My Brain My Choice Initiative's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.
My Brain My Choice Initiative 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 My Brain My Choice Initiative'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 My Brain My Choice Initiative directly through its donation page (https://mybrainmychoice.de/spenden). 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.
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German donations are deductible if My Brain My Choice Initiative holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
My Brain My Choice Initiative 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.
My Brain My Choice Initiative 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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NeutralOnline: #MyBrainMyChoice Programm zum Weltdrogentag - Deutscher Hanfverband
Diskriminierung per Gesetz von Menschen mit psychiatrischen Diagnosen - hpd.de
Special zum feministischen Kampftag - Krautinvest
„Es geht um Menschen. Nicht um Drogen.“ - Krautinvest
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Quick facts about My Brain My Choice Initiative
- What is My Brain My Choice Initiative?
- My Brain My Choice Initiative is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The initiative "My Brain My Choice" (Network and Think Tank of Volunteers) represents the interests of currently criminalized population groups (according to BtMG) and provides recommendations for independent expert groups towards society and politics. To inform about the need for reform and advice for upcoming legislative proposals, the participants of the initiative are occasionally, at times, more regularly in contact with those responsible for the parliament and the ministries dealing with drugs and addiction. The initiative deals with the various possibilities of drug policies and the lack of action by independent sections of international and national as well as UN institutions. The My Brain My Choice Initiative wishes to have a modernized German drug and addiction policy, which recognises the negative consequences of the repression policy against consumption and trade and instead centralises human rights-oriented approaches in the legislation. The volunteers of the My Brain My Choice Network provide public opinions, provide the parties and political groups with expertise and approach to decision-makers at various events.
- When was My Brain My Choice Initiative founded?
- My Brain My Choice Initiative was founded in 2006.
- Who leads My Brain My Choice Initiative?
- Philine Edbauer serves as Gründerin und Leiterin.
- Where is My Brain My Choice Initiative located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
- What is My Brain My Choice Initiative's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
- Is My Brain My Choice Initiative trustworthy?
- My Brain My Choice Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 My Brain My Choice Initiative's registration number?
- Registration: R005927 (Germany).
- What is My Brain My Choice Initiative's website?
- https://mybrainmychoice.de
- Are donations to My Brain My Choice Initiative 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.