STREETKIDS International e.V.

What STREETKIDS International e.V. does

STREETKIDS International e.V. is a German non-profit charitable association (eingetragener Verein, VR 12067) founded in 2000 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main at Kölner Straße 74. The organization supports orphaned children in Tanzania through a network of four orphanages, two schools (Tumaini Friends Pre- and Primary School in Mwandege and Kilolo Agape Pre and Primary School in the southern highlands), a Montessori kindergarten, a day care center, and the Tumaini Digital Learning Centre opened in 2019 to compensate for deficits in state schooling. Children live with foster parents in family-like settings and receive health, nutrition, education, and vocational training through adolescence into young adulthood. Governance is provided by a two-member Vorstand (Daniel J. W. Preuß and Dr. Markus Wetzstein), with day-to-day German operations supported by a small staff of approximately seven, supplemented by extensive volunteer involvement in both Germany and Tanzania.

The organization's revenue model is donation-dependent and diversified across four streams: monthly child sponsorships at a €30 minimum, educational sponsorships, corporate CSR partnerships, and one-time donations (all tax-deductible under German law). Distribution runs through online donation and sponsorship portals, SEPA direct debit, bank transfer (Commerzbank), and the Just-Help T-shirt e-commerce shop whose proceeds fund the digital learning center. Corporate partner roster is concentrated in the DACH region and includes SAP (Restcent initiative), Hahn Air Foundation, Batkscha Stiftung, Triton Beratungsgesellschaft, Globus Stiftung, knallrot, update Software AG, and TENTE-ROLLEN, among others.

STREETKIDS International's underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: a TYPO3 website using the Weblication CMS (provided pro bono by Scholl Communications AG and formerly maintained by gotoMEDIA), standard online payment forms, and basic email/newsletter distribution through the annual Streetkids Post. The organization is certified by Deutscher Spendenrat e.V. for fundraising transparency, holds current German tax-exempt status (tax number 01425028565), and is developing a social-enterprise tourism arm (TumainiReisen.de) intended to employ formerly sponsored orphans. There is no evidence of proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or technology-platform architecture beyond standard non-profit web tooling.

Name

STREETKIDS International e.V.

Legal name

STREETKIDS International e.V.

Website

https://streetkidsinternational.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STREETKIDS International e.V. is a Frankfurt-based German non-profit (founded 2000) operating four orphanages, two Montessori schools, a kindergarten, and a digital learning center in Tanzania. It funds orphaned children's care, education, and vocational training through child sponsorships (€30/month minimum), corporate CSR partnerships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Orphan Care and Education

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Guardianship, Custodianship & Local Sponsor Services (EDAIAHAF)

Keywords

• Orphan care services
• Child sponsorship programs
• Charitable donations
• Non-profit education
• International humanitarian aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Child Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where donors contribute €30 per month minimum to support an orphan's upkeep, providing the child with personal support and connection.
2. Educational Sponsorship: Financial support for a child's education and vocational training, enabling orphans to gain independence through education and skills training.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Companies sponsor projects within the framework of Corporate Social Responsibility, supporting orphanages and educational institutions.
4. One-time Donations: Direct online or bank transfer donations, with all donations being tax deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

STREETKIDS International e.V. operates four orphanages and two Montessori-based schools in Tanzania (Mwandege near Dar es Salaam and Kilolo), providing foster-family care, education, nutrition, medical care, and vocational training to orphaned children. Its core offerings to donors are Child Sponsorship (€30/month minimum), Educational Sponsorship, Corporate Sponsorship, and one-time donations, all of which are tax-deductible in Germany. Supplementary revenue and engagement come from the Just-Help T-shirt merchandise shop and the TumainiReisen.de social-enterprise tourism initiative.

Product overview

STREETKIDS International e.V. is a charitable non-profit organization operating a unified portfolio of orphan care and educational services in Tanzania. The organization provides four orphanages, two schools with Montessori kindergarten and day care center in Mwandege (near Dar es Salaam) and Kilolo (southern highlands). Core offerings include Educational Sponsorship and Child Sponsorship programs for €30+/month, Corporate Sponsorship partnerships, and one-time donation options. The organization operates the Tumaini Children's Home and School (Dar es Salaam) and Kilolo Agape Pre and Primary School, complemented by the Tumaini Digital Learning Centre (opened 2019) that compensates for state schooling deficits. Additional services include a Just-Help T-shirt shop selling merchandise featuring children's artwork, and TumainiReisen.de, a social enterprise tourism business planned to employ formerly sponsored children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Streetkids Post: An annual newsletter sent to donors, sponsors, and friends providing updates on developments, new projects, and future plans.
• Tumaini Learning Center
• Tumaini Children's Home
• Tumaini Friends Pre- and Primary School
• Kilolo Agape Pre and Primary School
• Tumaini Digital Learning Centre
• TumainiReisen.de

Products and services

• Child Sponsorship
• Educational Sponsorship

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Triton Beratungsgesellschaft GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Since 2021, funding the construction of additional classrooms at Tumaini Friends Pre- and Primary School in Mwandege, Tanzania, contributing to securing school education for orphaned children.
• Batkscha StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Engaged since 2020, taking on international social responsibility and promoting education of children in Tanzania to enable independent living.
• Hahn Air FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, sustainably supporting the construction of schools in Tanzania, East Africa.
• DuerenhoffminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Engaged since 2013, taking on international social responsibility and helping children without parents to a more worthwhile life.
• Domspitzen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Since January 2009, building the Domspitzenhaus in Africa, Tanzania. Twelve orphaned children will find a new home in this house.
• Globus StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Since 2005, opening up new life perspectives for many young people. Supporting construction of another classroom at Day Spring School in Mwandege, Tanzania.
• help and hopeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Foundation established in 2005 by Stefan Heinig and engaged entrepreneurs to help children in need, building a protective roof for children and youth sustainably.
• grow.upminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Management consultancy supporting Streetkids International since 2004.
• knallrot GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Supporting STREETKIDS International since 2004 in public relations, and has taken sponsorship of Maria and Said living in Tanzanian orphanages.
• Children for a better World e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Founded in 1994 as a children's aid organization under the guiding principle 'With Children. For Children!', supporting worldwide social projects.
• SAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAP employees donate the remainder of their net salary (after decimal point) through the Restcent initiative, supporting Streetkids International.
• AOK HessenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOK Hessen employees are involved in supporting this training project in Africa.
• b2 consultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActively and financially engaged, believing children are our future everywhere.
• DB SCHENKERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished a tip portal for employees during WM 2010 in Africa, with proceeds going to STREETKIDS International. Also supported during EM 2016.
• Fricke StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnabling access to culture and education for children, adolescents, and adults in NRW, supporting STREETKIDS International with shared educational goals.
• ifsm Institut für Sales & ManagementberatungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvinced that donations are in best hands with STREETKIDS International, supporting a project for establishing and maintaining an elementary school for several years.
• quintessenz GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting orphans in Africa who have the worst chances. Started construction of a new orphanage as sole sponsor, which they maintain exclusively.
• MGAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking worldwide for clients and supporting STREETKIDS International, impressed by the organization's work.
• Seilbahnprofi - Ingenieurbüro SchweigerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLove for mountains led them to Tanzania where they were touched by the warmth of people and poverty, supporting STREETKIDS International in educating disadvantaged youth.
• TAS Mülheim GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting the construction of a children's clinic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
• update Software AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting STREETKIDS International for the third year in succession, showing social responsibility beyond borders.
• TENTE-ROLLEN GmbH & Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a medium-sized company with international orientation, taking responsibility for people in the company's environment.
• unikatfabrik - Fotokunst von Achim KoerferminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPersonal endeavor to combine beauty and art with social and humanitarian benefit, actively supporting national and international charity projects.
• Wohanka & Kollegen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting selected non-profit organizations worldwide through free services or donations, impressed by STREETKIDS International activities in Tanzania.
• worteschaffenwerte – kommunikation im netzwerkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported Streetkids during the last relaunch to help the site be found by Google and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Neven Subotic Stiftung: German foundation funding education and water access in East Africa. Comparable beneficiary geography (Tanzania/East Africa) and education-focus, but operates as a grantmaking foundation rather than running orphanages directly.
• Freunde der Kinder e.V. Smaller German non-profit supporting children's welfare projects internationally. Comparable size and German-charity model, though with less specific Tanzania focus.

Direct peers

• Kindernothilfe: German NGO focused on child welfare and education in developing countries, including East Africa. Closest direct peer based on geography (German HQ, African operations), sponsorship/donation model, and educational sponsorship programs.
• Don Bosco Mondo: German Salesian NGO supporting youth and children in developing countries through education, vocational training, and residential care. Comparable in school/orphanage operations and development focus.
• Childaid Network: German non-profit supporting education and child welfare projects in developing countries. Directly comparable as a smaller German NGO with child sponsorship and school-building programs in Africa.
• ChildFund Deutschland: German branch of ChildFund International, operating child sponsorship programs in developing countries including Africa. Highly comparable in revenue model (recurring sponsorship) and beneficiary focus.

Regional players

• African Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF): Africa-focused NGO supporting orphaned children's education and welfare. Comparable mission and beneficiary segment, but operates with different geographic and funding origin.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision Germany: Major humanitarian organization with German sponsorship operations. Competes in the same donor wallet for child sponsorship in East Africa, with overlapping orphanage and school-building programs.
• SOS Children's Villages (SOS-Kinderdörfer): Global German-headquartered NGO operating family-based alternative care for orphaned and abandoned children. Directly comparable model — foster-family orphanages, child sponsorship, school construction — but at vastly larger scale.
• Plan International Germany: Large international child-rights organization with German fundraising arm. Comparable child sponsorship model and focus on education and child protection, but operates globally with a much larger donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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