Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

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"ZF hilft."

With responsibility towards the future

"ZF hilft." is a registered nonprofit association for worldwide aid and relief for humanitarian affairs.

In April 2005, the "ZF hilft." association was founded by ZF in order to professionally administer the high monetary amounts donated by ZF employees for the the tsunami flood victims.

Help people to help themselves

Ever since, "ZF hilft." supports donation projects all around the globe e.g. for victims of natural disaster, epidemics, infectious diseases, and famine.

More than 15 million Euro were collected until now.

100 percent of the donations are destined for the relief projects because the ZF Group covers the complete general administration expenses of the association.

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"ZF hilft." reports on the utilization of the donations on a regular basis in order to inform the employees in which projects the donations were used and what was achieved. Such reporting is particularly important since also in the future, “ZF hilft." counts on the willingness of the workforce of the ZF Group to give charitable donations.

Since his foundation the association received more than

15000000

EUR in donations.

The association places high value of sustainable aid and, hence, selects above all projects with longer-term character, as for example:

"100 years – 100 schools“ For ZF's anniversary year 2015, "ZF hilft." rolled out the so far largest humanitarian education project in it's history: 100 schools received worldwide financial support for the setup of buildings and infrastructure, the training of pedagogues as well as training aids. In addition, bicycles to African children facilitate since that time the often miles long path to the school which they must master beside her many domestic tasks.
Aid in the need: "ZF hilft." supports initiatives of well-respected organizations who provide assistance in crisis regions fast and with lasting effect.
Microloans for the future: In India micro loans help people to establish own and long-term existence.

Get to know more about the help projects

Turkey Syria Earthquake

Turkey Syria Earthquake

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Heaviest earthquakes shook southeast Turkey and regions in Syria. ZF hilft e.V. took decision to donate 200,000 Euros for immediate relief and is launching a donation campaign to help the affected people in both countries.

A little bit of hope for South Sudan

A little bit of hope for South Sudan

A little bit of hope for South Sudan

The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan has been a tragedy for years – and is now becoming worse. "ZF hilft." wants to help refugees and give people hope.

Rohingya

Rohingya

Help for the displaced Rohingya

Together with the YOU Foundation - Education for Children in Need, “ZF hilft.” supports various campaigns to improve living conditions in the Kutupalong refugee camp.

Woman holding her little child in her arms.

Woman holding her little child in her arms.

Suffering in Silence

Over 130 million people worldwide are victims of conflicts and catastrophes each year. However, many of these humanitarian crises are not publicized at all: We take a stand against suffering in silence and dedicate this year's fundraising campaign to the victims of these forgotten crises!

Aid for Tsunami Victims in Sulawesi

On September 28, 2018, a series of earthquakes measuring up to 7.5 on the Richter scale shook the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. "ZF hilft." offered support by providing emergency relief measures.

Natural disasters in 2017

Thousands of people have died and damages have risen into the billions. By all accounts, 2017 has been a disastrous year for natural catastrophes. “ZF hilft.” Helped to alleviate suffering and hardship in the poorest regions of the world.

Water is life

To implement better water supply in the impoverished regions of the world, we started the fundraising campaign 2016/17.

100 years - 100 schools

For the anniversary year 2015, ZF Friedrichshafen AG rolled out the so far largest humanitarian education project in company history.

Construction and furnishing of a school in Senegal

"ZF hilft." supports education which secures the future of more than 500 children in the community of Médina Chérif.

School projects in Africa and the Dominican Republic

"ZF hilft." supports the local population, who sets up educational institutions in remote areas, by means of microfinance loans.

Water supply for people in Africa

Tens of thousands of people in Chad and Kenya benefit from new wells and barrages.

Aid for slums in Brazil

"ZF hilft." supports people in a slum in Brazil with the construction of a community center.

Forest garden project in Haiti

After the earthquake in Haiti, the donations were destined for a forest garden project for peasants.

Microcredits for people in India

In India, donations were used to finance minor credits for people in need.

Water for refugees in Darfur

In the Darfur region, "ZF hilft." initiated a new project for refugees from Sudan and organized potable water supply for many people.

Pakistan and Togo

Worldwide, approximately 5,000 people die from tuberculosis every day. Today, curing this severe and often fatal infectious disease is no longer a serious medical problem – a cure only costs around €50 per case.

Aid for victims of the earthquake in Pakistan

One focus of the aid was the Kashmir region where emergency accommodation for the victims of the earthquake was provided and houses were re-built.

Information:

Contact us via Email

zf-hilft@zf.com

Donate account:

Deutsche Bank Friedrichshafen

Bank sort code 650 700 84

Account Number 393 93 94

IBAN: DE59 6507 0084 0393 9394 00

BIC: DEUTDESS650

Procurement Directives

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Note: As a charitable organization we are allowed to issue German tax receipts for donations.