Hope for the Future

What Hope for the Future does

Hope for the Future (HOPE FOR THE FUTURE – Verein zur Förderung von Personen, die von Menschenhandel bzw. Prostitution betroffen sind) is an Austrian charitable nonprofit association (Verein), founded January 26, 2015 by Andrea Staudenherz and headquartered at Badgasse 1-7/5/4, 1090 Vienna. The organization serves survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and forced prostitution in Austria, primarily women, providing free vocational rehabilitation services including sewing workshops, German language instruction at A1 through C1 levels, and computer/text-processing courses. It employs a staff of approximately six people, operates sewing workshops and language training facilities, and is registered as a tax-deductible charity (Reg. Nr. SO 12762; ZVR-Zahl 835728727).

The organization's core product surface combines three program lines (sewing training, language courses, and text-processing training) with a social-enterprise work-integration component. Trainees in the sewing workshop produce handcrafted bags, backpacks, wallets, kitchen items, gift bags, and corporate merchandise sold through a WooCommerce online shop with unit prices from €10.90 (pencil cases) to €62.90 (diaper bags), tax-exempt under §6(1)27 UStG. A partnership with a seminar hotel in Lower Austria provides up to two years of part-time hospitality employment, supervised housing, and social work support. Corporate customers can order custom embroidered or sewn products with company logos, and participate in the 'Patenschaften für Freiheit' (Sponsorship for Freedom) program financing concrete measures for women on their path to dignity, security, and freedom.

Revenue is generated through three streams: private and corporate donations (tax-deductible), online product sales manufactured by trainees, and corporate sponsorships. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping globally from Vienna, direct corporate sales for bulk orders, in-person home-party sales hosted by supporters, and a job-placement channel through the Lower Austria hotel partner. The marketing footprint includes a multilingual website (German, English, Romanian, Hungarian, Chinese), Facebook and Instagram presence, an email newsletter, annual reports, and press coverage. The organization is embedded in a network of more than twelve anti-trafficking and social-services partners including Diakonie, Solwodi, Herzwerk, Mission Freedom, and the GGMH coalition, and participates in the EU-Projekt EVI.

Name

Hope for the Future

Legal name

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE – Verein zur Förderung von Personen, die von Menschenhandel bzw. Prostitution betroffen sind

Website

https://hopeforthefuture.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hope for the Future is an Austrian charitable nonprofit founded in 2015 that provides free vocational training (sewing, German, computer skills) and work-integration support to survivors of human trafficking and forced prostitution in Vienna, funded by donations, product sales, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Vocational Rehabilitation

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Workforce Reentry Programs (Justice-Involved) (EDAAAOAG), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Anti-trafficking support
• Handcrafted textile products
• Social enterprise sewing
• Charitable donation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies primarily on donations from private individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations to Hope for the Future are tax-deductible in Austria (Reg. Nr. SO 12762), allowing donors to claim up to 10% of their previous year's income as special expenses.
2. Product Sales: Handcrafted sewn products including tote bags, backpacks, wallets, pencil cases, kitchen gloves, bottle holders, gift bags, and other textile items are sold through the organization's online shop. Products are manufactured by trainees in the sewing workshop program. Companies can also order custom products with their logos.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate partners can become 'Patenschaft für Freiheit' (Sponsorship for Freedom) partners, financing specific measures to support women on their path to a life of dignity, security, and freedom. Companies can also sponsor product orders for employees or customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hope for the Future is a charitable nonprofit association (Verein) that provides free vocational training and work integration services to survivors of human trafficking and forced prostitution in Austria. Its core offerings include sewing workshops, German language courses (A1/A2/B1/B2/C1), and computer/word processing training, complemented by a job integration partnership with a seminar hotel in Lower Austria. The organization also operates an online shop selling handcrafted sewn products manufactured by trainees, which both generates revenue and provides meaningful employment experience.

Product overview

Hope for the Future is a charitable non-profit organization offering a portfolio of handcrafted sewn products alongside vocational training and work integration programs for people affected by trafficking and prostitution. The core offering consists of an online WooCommerce-based shop selling individually designed and handcrafted sewn products (tote bags, backpacks, wallets, laptop bags, cosmetic bags, changing bags, gift bags, kitchen items, and seasonal products). This is complemented by vocational training programs including sewing workshops, German language courses, and computer/text processing courses, as well as a hotel industry employment integration project with partner businesses in Lower Austria. Corporate customization services for bulk orders of sewn and embroidered products with company logos are also available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handcrafted Sewn Products (Online Shop) An e-commerce shop selling individually designed and handcrafted sewn products including tote bags, crossbody bags, backpacks, laptop bags, wallets, cosmetic bags, gift bags, bread baskets, kitchen gloves, bottle holders, pencil cases, school supplies, changing bags, and Christmas-themed items. All products are handcrafted by trainees in the organization's sewing workshops in Vienna, providing both revenue and meaningful skill-building employment.
• Sewing Training Program Free vocational training program teaching sewing skills to people affected by trafficking and prostitution. Includes workshops on producing straight seams, scarves, fashion bags, and backpacks, providing preparation for employment in the sewing and textile sector. Led by an experienced fashion designer (Malihe) serving as sewing instructor since 2017.
• German Language Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Trainees can achieve A1/A2 German language level within the beginner program, with advanced participants reaching B1/B2 or C1 levels
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DiakoniecoreOthersPartner organization providing support services and resources for the organization's mission to help survivors of human trafficking.
• SolwodicoreOthersMajor German-language organization specializing in support for women affected by trafficking and prostitution. Long-standing partnership for referrals and expertise sharing.
• HerzwerkcoreOthersStreetwork organization specializing in outreach in the red-light district. Founder Andrea Staudenherz volunteers with Herzwerk and maintains close professional relationship for referrals of affected individuals.
• Seminar Hotel in Lower AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner providing part-time job placement opportunities (up to 2 years) for program trainees in hospitality sector. Includes provision of affordable on-site housing and social work support.
• Mission FreedomminorOthersGerman anti-trafficking organization operating in the DACH region.
• Gemeinsam gegen Menschenhandel (GGMH)minorOthersCoalition organization working collectively against human trafficking in German-speaking countries.
• Hunger auf Kunst und KulturminorOthersAustrian organization focused on arts and culture access, potential collaboration for events or awareness activities.
• KavodminorOthersMinistry organization providing support and resources for the organization's charitable activities.
• PerlentorminorOthersOrganization providing support services for affected individuals.
• Ware MenschminorOthersAustrian initiative raising awareness about human trafficking.
• Gegen MenschenhandelminorOthersAustrian organization dedicated to combating human trafficking.
• Light up MovementminorOthersMovement organization engaged in anti-trafficking awareness activities.
• FootprintminorOthersOrganization working on issues related to human trafficking and exploitation.
• Heirborn ServantsminorOthersPartner organization in the anti-trafficking network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ECPAT International: Global coalition of organizations working to end child sexual exploitation and trafficking. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating anti-trafficking advocacy, training, and survivor support across many countries including Austria and Germany.
• Caritas Österreich: Austria's largest Catholic charity providing refugee aid, social services, and reintegration support nationally. Comparable as a broad incumbent that also serves trafficking survivors and refugees with vocational and language programs at substantially greater scale.
• Polaris Project: US-based anti-trafficking organization operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline and survivor aftercare programs. Comparable as an established incumbent with vocational and integration components addressing the same beneficiary population in a different geography.
• International Justice Mission (IJM): Large global anti-trafficking organization operating survivor-aftercare and vocational programs in multiple countries. Comparable in mission and program methodology but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Diakonie Österreich: Austria's largest Protestant social services organization offering a wide portfolio including anti-trafficking programs. Compares as a much larger umbrella organization addressing similar beneficiary groups (refugees, trafficking survivors, women in prostitution) through nationwide infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Solwodi: German-language NGO providing counseling, shelter, and vocational reintegration for women affected by trafficking and prostitution. Direct referral partner of Hope for the Future, serving a near-identical beneficiary population with similar language/counseling services.
• Ban Ying e.V. Berlin-based NGO supporting women affected by trafficking and forced prostitution in Germany through counseling, shelter referrals, and empowerment programs. Directly comparable in mission, beneficiary profile, and DACH-region anti-trafficking focus.
• LEFÖ-IBF: Austrian intervention center for trafficked women offering counseling, shelter, and integration support. Directly comparable as a Vienna-based anti-trafficking specialist serving migrant women in prostitution with a similar trauma-informed approach.
• NADÈRE – Netzwerk gegen Menschenhandel: German NGO network offering counseling, shelter, and vocational reintegration for trafficking survivors. Directly comparable in offering individualized support pathways that combine psychosocial care with employment integration for the same target population.

Others

• Gemeinsam gegen Menschenhandel (GGMH): Austrian coalition organization coordinating anti-trafficking efforts across the DACH region. Comparable as an ecosystem player rather than direct service provider; a referral and policy partner to Hope for the Future.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bawag.psk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopeforthefuture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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