Swiss aid organization children in need
The Swiss aid organization Children in Need was founded in 1979 by Brave Hyppolite as a politically and denominationally neutral aid organization for children in the "Third World" in Zurich . Since then, the organization has mainly been active in Africa and Haiti . Kinder in Not is recognized as a non-profit institution and is tax-exempt. The aid organization is financed through private donations and project sponsorships.
concept
The focus of the work is the child's health, nutrition and schooling. The aid organization does not pursue any major projects. Local projects are implemented in cooperation with the population. A working method that is adapted to local conditions and close cooperation with the village population ensure that the projects are integrated into everyday life and provide impetus for lasting development.
The project partners are usually local organizations and grassroots communities. Around 75 aid projects such as health stations, feeding centers for small children, schools, obstetrics centers, literacy centers for young mothers, children's hospitals, water supply systems and agricultural schools have been implemented.
Areas of application
The organization works to alleviate the plight of the population in various African countries such as Mauritania , Mali , Niger , Senegal , Burkina Faso , Guinea-Bissau , Ethiopia , Kenya , Rwanda , Burundi , Tanzania , Somalia and Haiti .
Some of the projects are listed in the table.
| country | Project |
| Niger, Tillaberry | Basic food and seeds for 10 villages |
| Burundi, Rutana | Construction of a maternity ward and establishment of the drinking water supply |
| Burkina Faso, Bam | Agricultural cultivation program and construction of seven health stations |
| Ethiopia, Somali | Comprehensive development program for mothers in southern Ethiopia |
| Ethiopia, Mendida | Development of the groundwater and construction of six wells with solar water pumps |
| Mauritania, Boer Toress | Medical care, meals for malnourished children, training for mothers |
| Mali, Gourma-Rharous | Well construction : Water is carried to the surface with hand and pedal pumps |
| Tanzania, Dodoma / Kongwa | Clean drinking water and basic medical care |
| Ethiopia, Aje | Young people in Ethiopia should be able to build a life |
| Burundi, Ruyigi | Water regulation measures now help people to have enough to eat even during the dry season . |
| Guinea-Bissau | Together with the villagers they build wells for 10 villages and thus give 5000 people access to sufficient and clean drinking water. |
| Senegal, M'backé | Literacy program for mothers, equipping existing centers, school supplies , training of teachers, promotion of grassroots groups |
| Burkina Faso, Oubrigga | Water for the fields and adequate nutrition: By building water retention basins, the cultivation time was extended and the cultivation area increased. |
| Guinea-Bissau, Bissora | An existing hospital ward could be renovated and equipped with the necessary equipment |
| Niger, Aneye | Establishment of a health center |
| Senegal, Pambal | Establishment of a school for children |
| Mauritania, Taguilalett | Establishment of a simple and functional health station for over 8,000 people |
| Mali, Banankoro | Water supply for vegetable and grain cultivation, training center, arable farming ; Construction of a flour mill |
| Mali, Sanankoroba | A training center for mothers: literacy, water supply and the manufacture of simple commercial products |
crisis
In July 2015, the magazine Observer reported that the association Kinder in Not was divided. Since the beginning of 2014 there has been no more money for the needy.
Support association
1984 was development association Friends of Children in Need established to financially with the aim of the small charity, moral and organizational support.
Web links
- kinderinnot.swiss (website of the organization)