What Handicap International E.V. does

Handicap International e.V. is the German national affiliate of the international Handicap International / HI humanitarian federation, headquartered in Munich and registered as a charitable non-profit association (eingetragener Verein). Founded in 1982 (originally in France; the German entity was established later), the organization supports people with disabilities and conflict/disaster-affected communities across 58 countries through four core service lines: humanitarian demining (clearing landmines, cluster bombs and explosive remnants of war plus risk education), inclusive disaster and refugee relief, rehabilitation services including prosthetics/orthotics/wheelchairs, and prevention and health programming. As of 2025 the organization reports supporting 3 million people across 437 projects worldwide.

Name

Handicap International E.V.

Legal name

Handicap International e.V.

Website

https://handicap-international.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Handicap International e.V. is the German non-profit affiliate of the global HI humanitarian federation, delivering rehabilitation, prosthetics, inclusive disaster relief, and humanitarian demining services to people with disabilities across 58 countries.

Ownership category

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Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Injury Prevention, Disability & Rehabilitation Programs (BPADAIAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Disability rehabilitation
• Humanitarian demining
• Disaster relief services
• Assistive device provision

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Primary revenue stream from individual donors making one-time or recurring donations (monthly Dauerspende) to support humanitarian projects worldwide
2. Membership Fees: Revenue from members who pay membership dues to support the organization's mission
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations and sponsorships from businesses seeking to support humanitarian causes
4. Bequests and Testamentary Gifts: Legacy giving through inheritances and testamentary donations (Erbschaftsschenkung)
5. Institutional Grants: Funding from EU, WHO, and UN organizations for specific humanitarian projects and programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Handicap International E.V. is a German humanitarian non-profit that delivers services to people with disabilities and conflict/disaster-affected populations, organized around four pillars: (1) humanitarian demining and risk education around landmines, cluster munitions and explosive weapons; (2) inclusive disaster and refugee relief plus preparedness/early warning; (3) rehabilitation services supplying prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs and assistive devices; and (4) prevention and health programs supporting equal access to healthcare. These services are funded through individual donations, membership dues, corporate partnerships, testamentary bequests and institutional grants, and reach roughly 3 million people across 58 countries through 437 projects.

Product overview

Handicap International E.V. is a humanitarian NGO and co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, not a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of humanitarian services organized around four core pillars: (1) Humanitarian Demining - clearing landmines, cluster bombs, and explosive weapons while providing risk education; (2) Disaster and Refugee Aid - providing inclusive emergency response during crises; (3) Rehabilitation and Prosthetics - supplying physiotherapy, prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive devices; and (4) Prevention and Health - ensuring equal access to healthcare. Supporting these core services are donation programs including monthly giving (Dauerspende), testamentary bequests (Erbschaft), gift donations (Geschenkspende), and the HelpCard. The organization operates across 58 countries and supports millions of people annually through 437 projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Humanitarian Demining Clearing landmines, cluster bombs and explosive remnants of war; conducting risk education to warn communities of dangers; and advocating for the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Targeted at populations living in conflict-affected areas.
• Disaster and Refugee Aid Inclusive emergency response after earthquakes, tsunamis or armed conflicts, providing evacuation support, shelter assistance and medical aid while ensuring people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are not forgotten. Targeted at conflict- and disaster-affected populations.
• Rehabilitation and Prosthetics Supplying hundreds of thousands of people with physiotherapy, prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs and other assistive devices delivered through rehabilitation centers. Targeted at people with physical and other disabilities in low-resource and crisis settings.
• Prevention and Health Programs ensuring equal access to healthcare systems as a fundamental basis for social participation. Targeted at people with disabilities and vulnerable populations in humanitarian settings.
• Disaster Preparedness Development of measures and early warning systems to make disaster preparedness more inclusive of people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Targeted at disaster-prone communities and humanitarian response systems.
• Monthly Donation (Dauerspende) Recurring monthly donation program allowing individual donors in Germany to provide long-term financial support to people with disabilities through Handicap International's projects.
• Testamentary Bequest (Erbschaft) Legacy giving program enabling donors to include Handicap International in their estate planning, creating a lasting impact beyond the donor's lifetime.
• Gift Donation (Geschenkspende) Donation program enabling donors to give charitable gifts as an alternative to traditional presents, on behalf of friends or family.
• HelpCard A charitable donation card product enabling cardholders to provide ongoing support to Handicap International's humanitarian work.
• Membership Program (Mitglied werden) Membership program for individual supporters paying membership dues to the registered association, providing ongoing support to the organization's humanitarian mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million people supported in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• European Union (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandicap International receives funding and collaborates with the EU on various humanitarian projects. Their expertise is regularly sought by EU institutions.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandicap International works with WHO on health and rehabilitation initiatives. Their expertise is regularly requested by WHO.
• UN OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandicap International has expertise regularly sought by various UN organizations for humanitarian interventions.
• UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandicap International has consultative status with UN ECOSOC, providing formal engagement with the United Nations system.
• Deutscher SpendenratcoreOthersMember of the German Donors' Council, committing to transparency and ethical guidelines for charitable organizations.
• VENROcoreOthersMember of the Association of German Development and Humanitarian Aid NGOs (VENRO), committing to transparency and ethical guidelines.
• Initiative Transparente ZivilgesellschaftcoreOthersMember of the Initiative for Transparent Civil Society, committing to transparency standards.
• HI (Humanity & Inclusion) Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandicap International e.V. is part of the international HI network including Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Switzerland, USA, and Austria offices, with the umbrella organization based at hi.org.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CBM (Christian Blind Mission): CBM is an international disability-focused NGO providing rehabilitation, eye health, and inclusive development programs. Most directly comparable in the disability services and rehabilitation niche.
• Light for the World: Light for the World is a European disability-focused NGO working on eye health, rehabilitation, and inclusive development. A direct peer in disability-focused humanitarian programming.
• HALO Trust: HALO Trust is the world's largest humanitarian demining organization operating in conflict-affected countries. Most directly comparable in the mine action and explosive remnants of war niche.
• Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Federation: HI is the umbrella federation of which Handicap International e.V. is a member. They share identical mission, programs, and operational coordination across disability inclusion, demining, and rehabilitation services.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee (IRC): IRC is a major humanitarian NGO delivering emergency relief and recovery programs in crisis-affected regions. Overlaps with Handicap International on refugee and disaster response.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): ICRC is a global humanitarian organization providing protection and assistance to conflict victims. Comparable as a large-scale humanitarian NGO with strong institutional relationships and donor base.
• UNICEF: UNICEF is a UN agency providing humanitarian and development aid to children worldwide. Comparable as a large-scale humanitarian organization with institutional access and donor networks.
• Save the Children: Save the Children is a large international NGO providing humanitarian aid and child-focused development programs. Comparable as a global fundraising NGO with overlapping operational geographies.
• Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC): NRC is a leading humanitarian NGO providing assistance to displaced people. Comparable as a refugee-focused NGO with similar institutional funding sources and donor base.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): MSF is a leading international humanitarian NGO providing medical aid in conflict and disaster zones. They compete for the same institutional grants and donor funds and operate in overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/handicap-international-de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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