The Local Germany

What you need to know about donating to nonprofits in Germany

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:23:52 +0100

Germany has hundreds of nonprofits and charities. If you're feeling philanthropic, here's how - and where - to make a contribution and difference.

Five things to know about working for an NGO in Germany

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:48:04 +0100

The world of non-governmental organization, or NGOs, in Germany is diverse and complex, just like in the rest of Europe. Here's what you need to know.

Russia searches German NGO offices

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:08:00 +0100

Russian state prosecutors on Tuesday searched offices of German non-government organisations (NGOs), as part of a controversial crackdown on foreign groups.

Poverty charity boss outed for driving Maserati company car

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0100

A poverty relief organisation in Berlin is under pressure this week after it emerged that the director’s company car is a Maserati driven by two chauffeurs.

Aid organisations blast German government

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:03:00 +0100

German aid organisations have severely criticised Development Minister Dirk Niebel's plan to tie their state financial support to their cooperation with the German army.

Football NGO heads to Bosnia to help one kick at a time

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:11:00 +0200

Street Football World, a non-profit group based in Germany, tries to improve the lives of kids around the globe one kick of the ball at a time. Neale Lytollis was in Bosnia last weekend to see the magic of the beautiful game firsthand.

Two aid workers for German NGO missing in Afghanistan

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:30:00 +0200

German humanitarian organisation KinderBerg International said on Thursday that two of its workers are missing in Afghanistan.