DRK

What DRK does

DRK-Kreisverband Euskirchen e.V. is a district-level chapter of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz), operating as a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered at Jülicher Ring 32b in Euskirchen, Germany. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian services across 11 municipalities in the Euskirchen district of North Rhine-Westphalia, spanning population protection and rescue services (rescue service, mountain rescue, water rescue, blood donation, crisis intervention, rescue dog teams, medical service), ambulatory care (home-based nursing, emergency call systems, social transportation, senior travel), childcare (kindergartens in 5 municipalities, after-school care at 6+ schools), family and adult education (first aid courses, family education, babysitter training, mindfulness, fitness), migration and integration services (case management, integration agencies, anti-discrimination work, counseling for adults and refugees, departure and perspective counseling), and youth programs (Jugendrotkreuz, holiday programs, Mehrgenerationenhaus). It also operates dedicated training infrastructure including the Bildungsakademie, Rettungsdienst-Akademie, Rotkreuz-Akademie vogelsang ip, and the Rotkreuz-Campus der Humanität which hosts a museum, youth education house, refugee housing, and an International Peace Camp.

The business model is multi-stream and characteristic of a German welfare association. Revenue is generated through four primary channels: course fees (one-time payments typically 10-60 EUR per participant across first aid, family education, and professional training, with some courses offered free of charge); recurring membership dues from supporting and active members; donations including online, PayPal, and targeted appeals such as flood relief; and government-funded social services delivered under public contracts, notably in migration counseling and refugee assistance. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on a volunteer network organized through 11 Ortsvereine (local chapters), direct community engagement, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and the drk-eu.de website which includes self-service online course registration. Service delivery is both physical (rescue operations, daycare facilities, training centers) and increasingly digital (online course booking, smartphone-based first responder alerting). The organization holds an INQA workplace certification from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and a Familienfreundlicher Arbeitgeber certification, both awarded in 2023. It is part of the broader Deutsches Rotes Kreuz federated structure, which provides governance frameworks while preserving local operational autonomy.

Name

DRK

Legal name

DRK KV Euskirchen e.V.

Website

https://drk-eu.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRK-Kreisverband Euskirchen e.V. is a district chapter of the German Red Cross operating in Euskirchen, Germany, delivering rescue, ambulatory care, childcare, family education, migration support, and training services across 11 municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diaspora, Family Reunification & Case Management Services (BPADAHAM), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI), Refugee/Migrant Health & Resettlement Health Units (HLAJAAAJ), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Humanitarian social services
• First aid training
• Home care services
• Migration integration support

Headquarters

HQ city

Euskirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue generated from educational courses including first aid training, family education, and professional development programs. Fees vary by course type with some courses offered free of charge.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from supporting members (Fördermitglieder) and active members (Aktive Mitglieder) who contribute to the organization.
3. Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, including online donations, PayPal donations, and direct bank transfers. Special appeals such as flood relief (Hochwasser-Hilfe) generate targeted donations.
4. Social Services: Government-funded social services including migration counseling, refugee assistance, and community support programs delivered under public contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DRK-Kreisverband Euskirchen e.V. delivers humanitarian, social-welfare, and healthcare services as the local chapter of the German Red Cross in the Euskirchen district of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its core offerings span emergency response (rescue services, blood donation, mountain and water rescue, crisis intervention), home-based care (ambulatory nursing, Hausnotruf emergency call system, social transportation), education (first aid training, family education, rescue-service academy), childcare (daycare centers, after-school programs), migration counseling and refugee integration, and senior services including accompanied travel.

Product overview

DRK Kreisverband Euskirchen is a humanitarian organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of social, healthcare, and educational services. The organization operates as a multi-service provider with offerings spanning emergency response (rescue services, first aid, mountain rescue, water rescue), home-based care (ambulatory care, emergency call systems), education (first aid courses, family education, rescue academy), childcare (daycare centers, after-school care), and integration services. Key service clusters include: population protection and rescue services, ambulatory care, family education, youth services, migration and refugee support, and blood donation services. The organization serves as the local chapter of the German Red Cross in the Euskirchen district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RotkreuzdoseminorOthersRotkreuzdose is a partner product/service offered through DRK. The Red Cross Dose is an emergency information container that helps first responders access critical medical and personal information in emergencies.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/DRKEU
• Instagraminstagram.com/drkeu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zukunftmachen-drk-kreisverband-euskirchen-e-v

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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