Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
German aid organization fighting hunger since 1962
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Welthungerhilfe, formerly known as German Agro Action, is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations, founded in 1962. It works in development cooperation and emergency relief, with a large humanitarian programme in Sudan focused on food security and livelihoods. The organization operates independently of political and religious affiliation.
Mission
To fight hunger through development cooperation and emergency relief, including food security programmes in Sudan.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesWelthungerhilfe (formerly German Agro Action), founded in 1962, is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations working in development cooperation and emergency relief. It runs a large humanitarian program in Sudan focused on food security and livelihoods.
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 111 charities in Sudan it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sudan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sudan data
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWelthungerhilfe (WHH) is an environment nonprofit based in Khartoum, Sudan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Sudan is 34/100.
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is located in Khartoum, Sudan. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is classified as an Environment organization, based in Sudan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sudan nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. 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.
Welthungerhilfe, formerly known as German Agro Action, is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations, founded in 1962. It works in development cooperation and emergency relief, with a large humanitarian programme in Sudan focused on food security and livelihoods. The organization operates independently of political and religious affiliation. Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is an environment organization based in Sudan. The organization was founded in 1962.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sudan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is listed in Sudan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is listed in Sudan. 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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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1962
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
- What is Welthungerhilfe (WHH)?
- Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is a environment non-governmental based in Khartoum, Sudan. Welthungerhilfe, formerly known as German Agro Action, is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations, founded in 1962. It works in development cooperation and emergency relief, with a large humanitarian programme in Sudan focused on food security and livelihoods. The organization operates independently of political and religious affiliation.
- When was Welthungerhilfe (WHH) founded?
- Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded in 1962.
- Where is Welthungerhilfe (WHH) located?
- Headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan.
- Is Welthungerhilfe (WHH) trustworthy?
- Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Welthungerhilfe (WHH)'s website?
- http://www.welthungerhilfe.de/
- Are donations to Welthungerhilfe (WHH) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sudan 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.