Projects

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Our projects

September 25, 2025
helfende hände - A man sits on a mat outdoors, talking to a woman and five children. The group is surrounded by vegetation and appears to be in a rural setting. The children wear worn clothing and look at the camera or ground. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

Hunger Relief Burundi

In Burundi, one of the poorest countries in the world, our project partner Claude has found an ingenious way to fight childhood hunger.
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September 25, 2025
helfende hände - A woman sits outdoors holding a baby in her arms. The baby is wearing a pink outfit and sucking its thumb. The woman is looking up at the camera with a serious expression. There is dirt and scattered leaves on the ground. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

South Sudan Emergency Relief

The war in South Sudan is over, but the violence continues – millions are displaced and without help. HELFENDE HÄNDE brings hope and aid to where no one else can reach.
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September 25, 2025
In Karamoja, Uganda, a small child sits on the lap of an adult. When measuring the upper arm circumference, the tape shows a value of 10, which signifies severe malnutrition.

Famine Relief Ethiopia

Millions of people in Ethiopia are fighting for survival – far from any help. In remote regions that no other aid agency reaches, we bring urgently needed food and support.
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September 26, 2025
helfende hände - Three girls sit on the ground outdoors in the shade. Two wear dark shirts and one wears a white shirt with a pink headband. They look toward the camera with neutral or slight smiles. Striped strings are visible in front of them. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

Children’s Aid Philippines

Poverty and violence rob many children of their childhood in the Philippines. But there are places that offer them security and new hope.
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September 26, 2025
helfende hände - A young child with a swollen belly and visible ribs sits on the ground in front of a fence made of wooden sticks, wearing a few beaded necklaces. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

Karamoja Hunger Relief

In Karamoja (Uganda), children are starving — forgotten by the world. Yet even a little help can save their lives.
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October 14, 2026
helfende hände - A child wearing a red head covering and a gray t-shirt looks upward while being held by an adult holding a package of RUTF "peanut paste." helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

Well Construction in Somaliland

Baligubadle is in urgent need of life-sustaining water. Support the construction of a well in Somaliland and give families access to clean drinking water.
October 14, 2026
helfende hände - A yellow building heavily damaged by debris, in the background a still-standing two-story brick house, documented by Emergency Aid Nepal. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

Another Flood Nepal

Following the devastating flash flood in Nepal, our emergency relief team continues to supply cut-off families with urgently needed aid. Helicopters are delivering help even to remote areas of the Himalayas.
September 8, 2026
helfende hände - After a flood or a landslide, damaged buildings rise above an area strewn with mud and debris. A person in a yellow jacket and helmet stands on one of the balconies. The sky is partly cloudy, and the area appears deserted. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

Emergency Aid Nepal after the Flash Flood

Following the devastating flash flood in Nepal, our emergency relief team continues to supply cut-off families with urgently needed aid. Helicopters are delivering help even to remote areas of the Himalayas.
August 18, 2026
helfende hände - A malnourished child sits on dry ground and reaches out for an energy bar handed over by an adult. Next to the child is a white box labeled "RUTF" and "Helfende Hände". In the background, scattered trees and dry earth are visible. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

RUTF peanut paste against malnutrition

RUTF peanut paste can quickly give new strength to children suffering from acute malnutrition. HELFENDE HÄNDE equips scouting teams in East Africa with emergency food.
August 12, 2026
helfende hände - Two children wearing aprons wash dishes together at the sink. They are smiling, and various clean dishes are stacked on the drying rack next to the sink. The kitchen has tiled walls, and oven mitts hang on a wooden door. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

A Future for Women and Children in Zambia

At the shelter in Zambia, women and children affected by violence find refuge, therapy, and new hope. HELFENDE HÄNDE supports this special place for a new beginning.
July 20, 2026
helfende hände - Three small children, all wearing matching white T-shirts, are standing and sitting together outdoors on a paved area. Two girls stand on either side of a seated boy with their hands on his shoulders. helfende hände gGmbH Hamburg

Who is there for Zambia’s poorest children?

In Zambia, Joseph, Belle, and Tadala were left all alone. At the Daughters of Zion children’s home, the three siblings find protection, meals, medical help, and a loving home.
June 19, 2026
helfende hände - Ein Junge in einer blauen Schuluniform steht barfuß in einem schlammigen, durchnässten Bereich und hält ein langes Holzwerkzeug in der Hand; im Hintergrund sind eine Steinmauer und eine braune Wand zu sehen. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

Flood Disaster at Zana School

After a mudslide, Zana School is severely damaged. Almost 500 children have lost their sleeping place. Helfende Hände helps to restore dormitories, classrooms, and safe learning environments.
February 2, 2026
helfende hände - A classroom filled with students sitting at desks, some looking at the camera. Books and notebooks are open on their desks, and a teacher stands at the back. Colorful posters and papers decorate the classroom walls. helfende hände ggmbh hamburg

School Project Kampala, Uganda

Caleb helps street children in Kampala: Food in the slum, education at our partner school, and a farm project give poor children in Uganda a future.

We help worldwide

Our Project Countries

We are or have been active in these countries:

Guatemala
Honduras
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Ghana
Burkina Faso
South Africa
Mozambique
Zambia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
South Sudan
Kenya
Somalia
Ethiopia
Uganda
Rwanda
Burundi
Jordan
Turkey
Ukraine
Lithuania
Afghanistan
Nepal
Philippines
Haiti

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Help us!

Just 5 Euros help to nurse a life-threateningly malnourished child back to health with special food for one week.

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Help us!

Just 5 Euros help to nurse a life-threateningly malnourished child back to health with special food for one week.

Donate Now