Be an Angel e.V.

What Be an Angel e.V. does

Be an Angel e.V. is a registered German non-profit (eingetragener Verein) founded in Berlin in 2015 by Andreas Tölke, originally as a group of friends housing homeless refugees during the European migrant crisis. The organization has since grown into a multi-country humanitarian platform operating across Germany, Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Greece, and the United States (via the sister entity Friends of Be an Angel, Mequon WI). Its core service portfolio spans four pillars: Emergency Response (crisis-zone evacuations, humanitarian aid distribution, medical evacuations for children, and IDP shelter at the Kobleva center), Sustainable Integration (one-stop agency for asylum/social/career consultation, the Kreuzberger Himmel vocational restaurant, and refugee women's empowerment), Art & Cultural Exchange (exhibitions, theater workshops, the Irpin-Milwaukee sister city project), and Sustainable Reconstruction (the Hope Home rebuilding initiative and children's rehabilitation programs). Quantified impact includes 23,500+ people evacuated from Ukraine since March 2022, 210+ bus evacuations, 1,800+ integration consultations, 750 Social Court applications supported, 73,000 meals served, and 65M+ USD of humanitarian aid delivered under field leadership in Moldova.

The organization is funded entirely through donations, charitable contributions, foundation grants, and corporate partnerships (including Caritas international, Malteser Werke, GRAFT Architects, and Berlin Senate funding). It has no proprietary technology platform; its digital infrastructure is based on standard web tools (WordPress/CMS, Google Analytics, Vimeo, YouTube, CleverReach newsletter, and Walls.io social wall). Technology is therefore not a meaningful differentiator—operational moat rests on the on-ground field network in Ukraine/Moldova, ten-year brand credibility, and integration with German government institutions (e.g., catering to the Bundeskanzleramt). Governance is handled by a board including Tölke (Founder), Ulrike Lessig, and Anya Verkhovskaya; the April 2026 unexpected passing of Hermann Meingast, the operational head of Ukraine/Moldova operations, represents a severe leadership continuity risk to the largest program.

Name

Be an Angel e.V.

Legal name

Be an Angel e.V.

Website

https://be-an-angel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Be an Angel e.V. is a Berlin-based registered non-profit founded in 2015 that evacuates refugees from conflict zones (notably Ukraine) and delivers humanitarian aid, integration consulting, and vocational training programs through operations in Germany, Ukraine, Moldova, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Refugee Support Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI), Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Refugee evacuation assistance
• Refugee integration support
• Disaster relief operations
• Humanitarian nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue source from individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations supporting humanitarian operations, refugee evacuation, and integration programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Be an Angel e.V. is a humanitarian non-profit organization that provides emergency evacuation services from conflict zones, distributes humanitarian aid (generators, food, medical supplies), conducts medical evacuations for children with rare diseases, and runs integration support programs for refugees including asylum consultation, vocational training via Restaurant Kreuzberger Himmel, and cultural exchange programs. The organization operates across Germany, Ukraine, Moldova, and the USA, funded primarily through donations and charitable contributions.

Product overview

Be an Angel e.V. is a humanitarian nonprofit organization operating as a multi-service refugee empowerment platform rather than a traditional technology product. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs organized into four main pillars: Emergency Response (evacuations, humanitarian aid distribution, medical evacuations, IDP shelter), Sustainable Integration (one-step agency for asylum/social/career consultation, the Restaurant Kreuzberger Himmel vocational training restaurant, women's empowerment), Art & Cultural Exchange (exhibitions, theater, readings, city partnerships), and Sustainable Reconstruction (children's rehabilitation camps, Hope Home rebuilding initiative). The organization also operates supporting services including a newsletter (12,000+ subscribers), an online store, and a digital service portal. These services work together to provide refugees and crisis-affected populations with comprehensive support from emergency aid through long-term social and economic integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kreuzberger Himmel: A restaurant founded by Be an Angel in 2018, entirely run by people with a refugee background. Serves as a lighthouse project for refugee apprenticeship and integration, providing employment and training opportunities.
• HOPE HOME
• Friends of Be an Angel

Products and services

• Crisis-Zone Evacuations Emergency evacuation services that transport civilians from active conflict zones to safety, including bus evacuations from Ukraine to Germany. Since March 2022, the organization has evacuated over 23,500 people using 272+ buses.
• Humanitarian Aid Distribution Distribution of humanitarian supplies including generators, diesel, batteries, thermal blankets, and food to conflict-affected areas in Ukraine, leveraging local suppliers to minimize transport costs.
• Medical Evacuations for Children Specialized medical evacuation services for children with rare diseases, providing access to treatment. The organization has provided medical evacuations for 20 children.
• Kobleva IDP Center Shelter and support services for internally displaced people fleeing within Ukraine, providing refuge for those displaced by the conflict.
• One-Step Agency: Integration Empowerment Comprehensive support service providing consultation for asylum applications, social benefits, career and education guidance for refugees in Germany. The organization has provided over 1,800 consultations and supported 750 refugees with Social Court applications.
• Restaurant Kreuzberger Himmel Social enterprise restaurant in Berlin-Kreuzberg operated entirely by people with refugee backgrounds, providing vocational training and employment in the hospitality sector. Serves as a lighthouse project for refugee apprenticeship and integration.
• Empowerment for Refugee Women Specialized programs focused on supporting and empowering refugee women through education, employment, and social integration.
• Art & Culture Programs Cultural exchange initiatives including exhibitions, readings, theater workshops, and artistic events that promote integration and cultural dialogue between refugees and host communities.
• Irpin - Milwaukee Sister City Project International city partnership program connecting Irpin, Ukraine with Milwaukee, USA for cultural and humanitarian exchange activities.
• Rehabilitation Art Summer Camp Therapeutic summer camp program for children affected by war, combining art therapy and creative activities for emotional recovery from trauma.
• Emotional Social Learning Program for Children Psychological support and social-emotional learning programs for children who have experienced trauma from war and displacement.
• Hope Home – Sustainable Reconstruction Pilot project for sustainable rebuilding in Ukraine, focusing on renewable building materials and network building for reconstruction efforts in war-affected regions.
• Refugees Cook for the Homeless Social integration program where refugees prepare meals for homeless individuals, combining employment with community service. The program served 73,000 meals during the Corona pandemic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,500+ people evacuated from Ukraine since March 2022
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Friends of Be an AngelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based sister organization operating medical evacuations, humanitarian aid, refugee advocacy, and medical exchange programs from their base in Wisconsin. Coordinates transatlantic support for the organization.
• Axel Springer Freedom FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerInitiator of Berlin Freedom Week 2025, partnering with Be an Angel for panels, films, and events on freedom, democracy, and Ukrainian civil courage.
• Kunstquartier BethanienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for 'Building Bridges' exhibition showcasing refugee and Ukrainian art in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
• Caritas internationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing humanitarian support; Marie von Manteuffel from Caritas international received 'Woman of Europe 2025' award.
• Malteser WerkecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator of 'Kunst Grenzenlos' (Art Without Borders) program providing artistic participation and visibility for refugees since 2020.
• GRAFT ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that has supported Be an Angel for years, providing venue for charity art sales and active in crisis areas. Partner in Hope Home sustainable reconstruction project.
• BarthousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGallery and curator partnership for charity art exhibitions, organizing high-profile photography sales to benefit Be an Angel programs.
• European Ukrainian BridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Ukraine Expert Conference 2025 on civil society, resilience, and reconstruction alongside Be an Angel and Evangelische Akademie.
• Evangelische AkademiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Ukraine Expert Conference 2025 on civil society, resilience, and reconstruction alongside Be an Angel and European Ukrainian Bridge.
• Ukrainian National Symphony OrchestraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for benefit concerts in Berlin featuring cellist Raphaela Gromes, with proceeds supporting Be an Angel humanitarian operations.
• Raphaela GromesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCellist who donates 100% of album and tour proceeds to organizations including Be an Angel; invites 50 Ukrainian refugees to each concert.
• Hope Home (HOPE HOME • НАДІЯ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot project for radical sustainable reconstruction in Ukraine using renewable building materials. Be an Angel serves as umbrella organization; Adrienne Goehler curates the initiative.
• Kyiv Chamber of ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Hope Home Material Show in September 2024, bringing together experts from art, science, business, and architecture for sustainable rebuilding.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritas international: Caritas is a confirmed core partner of Be an Angel and operates an overlapping portfolio of refugee evacuation, humanitarian aid, and integration support across Europe and globally. Directly comparable in mission, beneficiary type, and donor base, with substantially greater scale.
• HIAS: HIAS provides refugee resettlement, integration, and humanitarian aid services with a comparable beneficiary journey from crisis response to long-term integration. Directly comparable as a Jewish-founded refugee services organization with operations across multiple receiving countries.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): IRC operates a similar comprehensive refugee response model spanning emergency rescue, resettlement, and integration services. Their Europe-based Ukraine response and resettlement programs in receiving countries are directly comparable to Be an Angel's evacuation-to-integration journey.
• Deutsche Bahnhofsmission: A German charity providing immediate support to refugees and homeless people at major train stations, with a similar community-led GTM and front-line service orientation. Comparable as a grassroots German charity serving newly arrived refugees.
• Malteser International: Malteser Werke is a confirmed core partner and runs a comparable refugee humanitarian and integration program in Germany and abroad, including the shared 'Kunst Grenzenlos' art program with Be an Angel. Same beneficiary segment, same German donor ecosystem, similar service mix.
• PRO ASYL: Germany's leading refugee rights organization, focused on asylum consultation, legal advocacy, and Social Court representation — directly overlapping with Be an Angel's 750+ Social Court application support and 1,800+ integration consultations. Comparable German-focused service portfolio and donor base.
• Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): JRS provides refugee accompaniment, education, and integration services in over 50 countries, with a similar holistic service philosophy combining immediate aid with longer-term integration pathways. Comparable mission and beneficiary focus.

Broad incumbents

• UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency is the dominant institutional player in the same refugee protection and resettlement space. Not a direct competitor for grassroots donations but sets the framework, partnership standards, and major funding architecture that Be an Angel operates within.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): MSF's medical humanitarian operations — particularly the medical evacuation of children with rare diseases — directly overlap with Be an Angel's specialized medical evacuation program. MSF operates at substantially greater scale and is a benchmark for medical humanitarian delivery.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Diakonie is one of Germany's largest welfare organizations with extensive refugee advisory, housing, and integration services. Operates at significantly greater scale but in the same German refugee services market, often as the default referral partner for municipal authorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@beanangelev
• Facebookfacebook.com/beanangelberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/be-an-angel-e-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/beanangelev

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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