FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V.

What FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V. does

FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V. is a Cologne-based charitable non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2018 that delivers social competency training, violence prevention programs, and trauma-sensitive pedagogical group work for children and adolescents from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Its programs reach over 3,000 children and youth annually through more than 250 group offerings in Cologne and the surrounding area, delivered on-site at schools, refugee housing facilities, the Butzweilerhof neighborhood center, and at the organization's own sustainable Tipi-Dorf nature venue in the Eifel region. The organization is an officially recognized Träger der freien Jugendhilfe (free youth welfare provider) and has been the official local contact point of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk in Cologne since May 17, 2019.

Name

FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V.

Legal name

FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V.

Website

https://fairstaerken.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V. is a Cologne-based charitable non-profit founded in 2018 that delivers social competency training, violence prevention, and trauma-sensitive group work to over 3,000 children and youth annually from disadvantaged backgrounds, funded entirely through donations, foundation grants, and public funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Social pedagogy services
• Violence prevention programs
• Youth social services
• Social competency training
• Trauma-sensitive group work

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations from private donors supporting the organization's work with children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. Donations can be made online, as occasion-based gifts (birthdays, weddings), or as regular support.
2. Foundation and Corporate Funding: Funding from foundations and corporate partners including Deutsche Fernsehlotterie (108,500 EUR for digital literacy project), Stiftung Zukunft, Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, RTL Stiftung, RheinEnergie Stiftung Familie, and numerous other regional foundations supporting specific programs.
3. Testamentary Donations (Nachlassspende): Legacy donations allowing supporters to contribute to the organization's mission beyond their lifetime.
4. Court-Ordered Penalties (Geldauflagen und Bußgelder): Allocation of court fines and penalties from prosecutors, criminal courts, tax authorities, and family courts as a sustainable funding component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V. is a charitable non-profit association that delivers free social competency trainings, violence prevention programs, and trauma-sensitive group work for children and youth from socially disadvantaged backgrounds in Cologne and surrounding areas. Services are delivered on-site at schools, refugee housing facilities, neighborhood centers, and at the organization's sustainable Tipi-Dorf nature venue in the Eifel region, complemented by a professional training academy.

Product overview

FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V. is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services for children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds in Cologne. The core offering consists of Social Learning programs (Soziales Lernen), Diversity and Participation (Vielfalt und Teilhabe), Democracy and Sustainability (Demokratie und Nachhaltigkeit), Foster Care Groups (Pflegekindergruppen), and Holiday Trips (Ferienfahrten). These are complemented by the FAIR.STÄRKEN Akademie providing professional training, the Nachbarschaftstreff community center, and flagship projects including the Sustainable Tipi Village, Media Literacy program, Antisemitism prevention, and Urban Learning Garden. The organization also offers digital services through FAIR.STÄRKEN: Digital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soziales Lernen (Social Learning) Social competency training and life skills programs for children and youth, including violence prevention, trauma-sensitive group work, and self-empowerment activities delivered in schools, refugee housing facilities, and community centers.
• Vielfalt und Teilhabe (Diversity and Participation) Programs providing protected spaces for children and youth from diverse backgrounds to integrate into society, offering support for refugees and marginalized groups.
• Demokratie und Nachhaltigkeit (Democracy and Sustainability) Democratic education and environmental sustainability programs that empower children and youth to think and act responsibly regarding climate and societal issues.
• Pflegekindergruppen (Foster Care Groups) Specialized group programs for children in foster care, helping them develop trust and self-confidence while connecting with peers who share similar life experiences.
• Ferienfahrten (Holiday Trips) Vacation trips and holiday programs for children and youth from socially disadvantaged families, including stays at the sustainable Tipi Village in the Eifel region.
• FAIR.STÄRKEN Akademie Professional training academy offering continuing education for educators, social workers, and parents, including certification programs for Social Learning trainers and workshops on violence prevention.
• Nachbarschaftstreff Butzweilerhof (Neighborhood Center) Community neighborhood center providing a welcoming space for residents to connect, find community, and access support services.
• Nachhaltiges Tipi-Dorf (Sustainable Tipi Village) Sustainable outdoor camping village in the Eifel region (Jünkerath) offering nature experiences, adventure activities, and group bonding for children and youth away from urban stress.
• Gemeinsam stark im Netz – Medienbildung (Media Literacy) Digital literacy and media education program teaching children and youth about online safety, cyberbullying prevention, and responsible use of digital platforms.
• Antisemitismus bekämpfen (Fighting Antisemitism) Flagship project dedicated to combating antisemitism through education, encounter programs, and awareness-building activities.
• Lern- und Erlebnisgarten (Learning and Adventure Garden) Urban learning garden project on a terrace in central Cologne, teaching children about sustainability, nature conservation, and environmental protection through hands-on gardening activities.
• FAIR.STÄRKEN: Digital Digital service platform launched during COVID-19 providing online social training via Zoom, virtual meetups through Gather-Town interactive platform, and digital homework support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 children and youth reached annually through more than 250 group offerings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk (DKHW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2019FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V. serves as the official contact point of the German Children's Aid Organization in Cologne since May 17, 2019. The organization advocates for the implementation of children's rights at the local level and connects local work with national children's rights advocacy.
• Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband Nordrhein-WestfalencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAIR.STÄRKEN is a member of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, one of the largest welfare associations in Germany, providing organizational support and network connections.
• Laureus Sport for GoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sports foundation supporting the 'Coole Pänz' social competency training project through sports-based violence prevention.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband NRW: Large NRW welfare umbrella association of which FAIR.STÄRKEN is a member, coordinating 3,000+ member organizations across social services, youth welfare, and family support. Broad incumbent peer in NRW social services ecosystem and a key strategic partner for FAIR.STÄRKEN's funding and credibility.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Bundesverband e.V. Major German welfare association running youth welfare, family support, and integration programs nationwide. Broad incumbent peer in NRW social services, with much larger organizational capacity and national reach.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare association running youth welfare, family services, and refugee support across Germany. Broad incumbent offering overlapping youth services and refugee child programs at much larger national scale.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Germany's largest Protestant welfare federation operating nationwide child and youth welfare, refugee services, and social-emotional support programs. Broad incumbent comparable through overlapping trauma-sensitive, refugee, and youth-development offerings.

Direct peers

• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund (DKSB): Germany's leading child-protection NGO running family counseling, child advocacy, and youth welfare programs nationwide. Direct peer because of overlapping child protection, family support, and advocacy work, with FAIR.STÄRKEN connected through DKHW to the broader German child-rights ecosystem.
• SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. Major German NGO operating residential children's villages, family support, and youth services nationally. Direct peer in youth welfare, foster care, and trauma-sensitive support, though operating at a significantly larger scale.
• Plan International Deutschland e.V. German arm of Plan International running child sponsorship, education, and child-rights advocacy programs. Direct peer in children's rights advocacy and education-linked support programs, with much broader geographic and program reach.
• Die Arche e.V. (Kinderprojekt Arche): German Christian children's charity running free hot meals, learning support, and after-school programs for disadvantaged children in multiple German cities. Direct peer given overlapping mission of social-emotional support and free services for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, though with a broader geographic footprint.
• Save the Children Deutschland e.V. International NGO's German affiliate providing child protection, education, and emergency relief programs for children in Germany and globally. Direct peer in violence prevention, refugee child support, and education-based child welfare, with substantially larger scale and fundraising capacity.

Others

• Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk e.V. (DKHW): National German children's rights and participation NGO of which FAIR.STÄRKEN is the official Köln contact point since 2019. Strategically connected but not a direct competitor; functions as an umbrella advocacy partner rather than a service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbRB_G06XzknWzbir5jvSMw
• Facebookfacebook.com/fairstaerken
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fairst%C3%A4rken
• Instagraminstagram.com/fair.staerken
• TikToktiktok.com/@fairstaerken0

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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