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ABOUT OUR WORK
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about our work as an association.
WHO ARE WE?
In this video, our CEO Hila Limar explains how our association came about and how we pursue our mission.
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
In this video, our member and ambassador Wana Limar explains the 3 pillars of our project work and gives you an exclusive insight into our criteria catalog for our project selection.
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?
OASE and KIDA are our strong partners in Afghanistan and Uganda. Svenja, the head of our project work, talks more about our close collaboration in this video.
WHAT ARE OUR PRINCIPLES?
In this video, Salim, Head of Administration at Visions for Children e.V., explains the three principles that guide us in our work. Be it in the selection of our donors or the decision for project countries and local partners.
WHAT ARE THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY GOALS?
Saskia, board member and Head of Communications at Visions for Children e.V., explains the background to the global sustainability goals in this video. You will also find out what sustainability goal no. 4 is all about and what contribution we are making to achieving this goal.
WHERE DOES OUR MONEY COME FROM?
Our CEO Hila Limar gives you an overview of our sources of income and how we distribute the money we receive.
HOW DO WE ENSURE TRANSPARENCY?
Transparency is very important to us. In this video, Saskia explains why this is the case and what we do to ensure the greatest possible transparency for our donors and members.
HOW DO WE GUARANTEE SUSTAINABILITY?
Svenja is head of project work at Visions for Children e.V. and explains in this video why sustainable development cooperation is so important to us in our projects and how we ensure this in our projects.
HOW DO WE MINIMIZE RISKS?
In this video you will learn from our board member Salim how we counter risks such as war, corruption and instability in our work at Visions for Children e.V..
HOW CAN YOU HELP US?
Wana Limar, member and ambassador of Visions for Children e.V., talks about the various ways in which you can support our work. From donations to supporting memberships to spreading our vision on social media, Wana explains why your support can make a difference.
DONATE
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about your
donation.
WHY SHOULD I DONATE TO VISIONS FOR CHILDREN E.V.?
Every donation counts! Your donation enables us to improve the quality of education and learning conditions for children in war and crisis zones. Our emergency aid projects are also made possible by your donation.
CAN I ALSO TRANSFER MY DONATION DIRECTLY?
If you do not wish to donate via our form, you can also transfer your donation directly to us. Please use the following bank details:
VISIONS FOR CHILDREN E.V.
BANK FÜR SOZIALWIRTSCHAFT
IBAN: DE 49 3702 0500 0001 6175 01 BIC: BFSWDE33HAN
PURPOSE: E.G. “FREE DONATION”
IS IT POSSIBLE TO DONATE FROM ABROAD?
You can also send us a donation from abroad at any time. You can either donate via PayPal or make a traditional bank transfer. You may have to pay fees for this. Unfortunately, regular donations via SEPA direct debit are not possible from abroad.
IS MY DONATION TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Visions for Children e.V. is a recognized non-profit association. Your donation is therefore tax-deductible.
DO I GET A DONATION RECEIPT?
We will be happy to issue you with a donation receipt for donations of €300 or more. In our donation form, you can simply tick the box for a donation receipt in the online form. If you transfer your donation directly to our account, you can receive a donation receipt by
e-mail
by e-mail. Please let us know your name and address. For donations under €300, we offer you a simplified donation receipt for
download
.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE A DONATION RECEIPT?
We issue donation receipts for all donors in the spring of the following year in order to keep the bureaucratic effort and costs as low as possible. If you need a donation receipt for your documents immediately, please send us an
e-mail
with your name and address.
HOW WILL MY DONATION BE USED?
For every euro donated, 93 cents go to our projects. Of the remaining 7 cents, we use 3 cents to cover our administrative costs and 4 cents for advertising and public relations.
CAN I EARMARK MY DONATION FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT?
Unrestricted funds offer us flexibility and allow us to use the donation where it is most urgently needed. Of course, you can also donate to specific projects. Select the desired project in the donation form or enter the name of the project in the purpose of your transfer.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY DATA WHEN I DONATE?
All your data is transmitted to us securely using SSL encryption. We use these exclusively for member support and to contact you on our own behalf. The data will not be passed on to unauthorized third parties.
DO YOU ALSO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN KIND?
We do not accept donations in kind for our school building projects in Afghanistan and Uganda. The transportation of material goods is too time-consuming and expensive. We also strengthen the local economy when we buy the products we need there. However, you are welcome to support our work in Germany with office materials and equipment.
CAN I VISIT ONE OF THE PROJECTS ON SITE?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer project trips for liability and insurance reasons. If you would like to visit us in person or travel to one of our project locations, we will be happy to provide you with the address and contact details for a visit.
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about your
supporting membership
.
HOW HIGH IS THE MEMBERSHIP FEE AND CAN I ADJUST IT LATER?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MY SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP?
CAN I DEDUCT MY MEMBERSHIP FEE FROM MY TAXES?
CAN I ALSO TRANSFER THE MEMBERSHIP FEE DIRECTLY?
HOW CAN I TERMINATE MY MEMBERSHIP?
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WHERE CAN I FIND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF VISIONS FOR CHILDREN E. V.?
Articles of Association
.
