Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft

Name

Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft

Legal name

Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft – Gemeinsam für Menschen in Not e.V.

Website

https://entwicklung-hilft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Coordination

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Coordination, Information Management & Needs Assessment (BPADADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA), Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Humanitarian Coordination & Disaster Risk Reduction IGOs (BPADAAAE)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid coalition
• Disaster relief funding
• Nonprofit donation platform
• Emergency response programs
• Development aid coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The primary revenue stream consists of private and corporate donations collected via the organization's website, bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, PayPal, and credit card. Donors can give one-time or recurring (Dauerspende) contributions, either with a designated purpose or as unrestricted donations. The coalition distributes 90.75% of donated funds to its 11 member organizations for project work; 9.25% covers the coalition's own administrative and communications costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft is a coalition of 11 German humanitarian and development aid organizations that pools and distributes donations for emergency disaster relief and long-term development cooperation worldwide. It accepts one-time and recurring donations from private individuals, corporations, and institutions, channels 90.75% of funds to its member organizations for project implementation, and provides themed aid programs covering crises in Ukraine, Sudan, the Middle East, Venezuela, extreme weather events, hunger, and refugee support. The coalition also funds and publishes the annual WeltRisikoBericht (World Risk Report) in partnership with Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

Product overview

Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft is a coalition of 11 German humanitarian aid and development organizations. The alliance operates as a unified emergency response platform offering multiple themed aid programs including worldwide emergency aid, regional crisis responses (Ukraine, Sudan, Middle East, Venezuela), extreme weather disaster relief, hunger crisis intervention, and refugee assistance. Supporting services include recurring donations (Dauerspende) for sustainable funding and a monthly newsletter for donor engagement. The coalition publishes the annual WeltRisikoBericht (World Risk Report) in partnership with Ruhr-Universität Bochum, along with annual reports and accountability reports. All 11 member organizations maintain DZI certification for transparent fund management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nothilfe weltweit (Worldwide Emergency Aid) Themed humanitarian aid program providing food, clean water, medical care, and shelters to populations affected by conflicts, disasters, and poverty worldwide, combining acute relief with long-term sustainable development projects. For affected populations in crisis regions globally.
• Nothilfe Ukraine (Ukraine Emergency Aid) Humanitarian assistance for civilians affected by the war in Ukraine, including emergency shelters, medical supplies, food, and heating materials. For war-affected civilians in Ukraine.
• Nothilfe Sudan (Sudan Emergency Aid) Emergency response to the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, providing food, medical care, and protection for displaced populations facing famine. For conflict-affected and famine-threatened populations in Sudan.
• Nothilfe Nahost (Middle East Emergency Aid) Humanitarian assistance for populations displaced by conflict in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Jordan, and Iran, providing water, food, shelter, and medical care. For conflict-affected populations in the Middle East.
• Nothilfe Extremwetter (Extreme Weather Emergency Aid) Rapid response to natural disasters caused by extreme weather events including droughts, floods, cyclones, and heatwaves, with focus on climate resilience and disaster prevention. For populations affected by extreme weather events.
• Hungerkrisen (Hunger Crisis Relief) Combatting global hunger through emergency food distribution, sustainable agriculture programs, and long-term food security initiatives in affected regions. For hunger-affected populations globally.
• Hilfe für Geflüchtete (Refugee Assistance) Support for refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide, providing protection, basic necessities, education access, and integration programs. For refugees and displaced persons globally.
• Erdbeben Venezuela (Venezuela Earthquake Relief) Emergency response to the June 2026 earthquake in Venezuela, providing medical care, rescue operations, shelters, and hygiene supplies for affected populations. For earthquake-affected populations in Venezuela.
• Nothilfe Zyklon südliches Afrika (Cyclone Southern Africa Aid) Emergency response to Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar and Mozambique, providing shelters, clean water, medical assistance, and relief goods to affected populations. For cyclone-affected populations in southern Africa.
• Dauerspende (Recurring Donation Program) Regular monthly or recurring donation program enabling sustainable financial support for both acute crises and long-term development projects, providing reliable funding for ongoing initiatives. For private donors seeking recurring giving options.
• WeltRisikoBericht (World Risk Report) Annual report on global disaster risk published in cooperation with Ruhr-Universität Bochum, analyzing climate risks and vulnerability worldwide. For policymakers, media, scientific community, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.75% of donations reach member organizations for project implementation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oxfam Deutschland e.V.coreOthers · 1 January 2025Oxfam Deutschland joined Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft as a full member (Vollmitglied) effective January 2025, bringing its expertise in humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy to the coalition's governance and operations.
• German Doctors e.V.coreOthers · 1 January 2025German Doctors joined as an associated member of the coalition, contributing medical expertise from 40 years of volunteer physician deployments in the Global South.
• Stiftung THW (Technisches Hilfswerk)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024Stiftung THW and Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft entered a cooperation announced in December 2024 to coordinate technical disaster response and humanitarian aid activities.
• ARD (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAt major disasters and crises, Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft coordinates joint fundraising appeals with ARD, Germany's public-service broadcaster consortium. ARD airs fundraising campaigns nationally, enabling large-scale donor mobilization. Currently supporting the Ukraine emergency and selected crises through joint TV and radio appeals.
• IFHV Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Institut für Friedenssicherungsrecht und Humanitäres Völkerrecht)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual co-publication of the WeltRisikoBericht (World Risk Report) with the IFHV at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The report provides global disaster risk analysis and policy recommendations, establishing thought leadership and scientific credibility for the coalition.
• Local Partner Organizations (in project countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll member organizations work closely with local partner organizations in Africa, Asia, Central/South America, and Europe to ensure needs-based, culturally appropriate implementation of aid. These partnerships are the operational backbone of the coalition's effectiveness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC): UK coalition of leading aid agencies that runs nationwide televised appeals during major overseas disasters via UK broadcasters. Closest international analog to BEH's ARD model, with the same coalition structure, broadcast-driven fundraising, and rapid-response positioning.
• Aktion Deutschland Hilft: The direct sister coalition of German aid organizations, also partnering with ARD for televised joint fundraising appeals during major crises. Operates the parallel fundraising account that splits ARD donations with BEH, making it the closest comparable in scale, model, and channel.
• Coopération Internationale (CICR umbrella equivalents): Other national rapid-response humanitarian coalitions in Europe (e.g., Swiss Solidarity, Italian equivalents) following the same coalition-plus-broadcast model. Comparable in governance and donor mobilization approach.
• Glückskette: Swiss humanitarian aid foundation coordinating joint fundraising during major disasters in partnership with Swiss broadcasters. Direct structural peer: coalition-style fundraising, media-driven appeals, and pooled member organization deployment.

Broad incumbents

• VENRO (Verband Entwicklungspolitik und Humanitäre Hilfe): German umbrella association of development and humanitarian aid NGOs, of which all BEH members are part. Broader industry body providing sector advocacy, codes of conduct, and policy engagement rather than direct fundraising.
• Caritas Germany: One of Germany's largest humanitarian and social welfare organizations with direct fundraising, brand recognition, and global project operations. Overlaps with BEH's mission but operates as a single large incumbent rather than a coalition.
• Diakonie Germany: Major German welfare and humanitarian aid confederation with established donor base and nationwide infrastructure. Comparable sector scope but single-organization structure versus BEH's coalition model.

Emerging players

• Direct Relief: US-based humanitarian aid organization focused on emergency medical relief and disaster response. Comparable in providing direct emergency aid to crisis-affected populations, with a more digitally sophisticated fundraising operation.
• GiveDirectly: Digital-first cash transfer organization that competes with traditional humanitarian aid models. Relevant as an emerging alternative channel for donor capital that could erode traditional coalition fundraising share.

Others

• UN OCHA (Coordination Specifically): International humanitarian coordination body performing inter-agency coordination analogous to BEH's intra-coalition coordination role. Comparable in function (coordination, information management, needs assessment) though operating at inter-governmental scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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