drk landesverband niedersachsen e. v.

What drk landesverband niedersachsen e. v. does

DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen e. V. is a regional state association (Landesverband) of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz), operating as a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Hannover and founded on August 26, 1947. It serves as the coordinating body for Red Cross activities in Lower Saxony, overseeing multiple district associations (Kreisverbände) and providing humanitarian aid, civil protection, rescue services, training, blood donation coordination, and social-support services to the general population under a statutory mandate anchored in the Lower Saxony Disaster Protection Law (Niedersächsisches Katastrophenschutzgesetz). The organization is a subsidiary entity within the federal DRK hierarchy, which is the German national society of the International Red Cross movement.

The organization delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning first aid training (Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung, Betriebssanitäter, Kleiner Lebensretter), emergency medical services (Rettungsdienst), water rescue (Wasserwacht), mountain rescue (Bergwacht), blood donation (Blutspendedienst), civil protection (Bevölkerungsschutz und Rettung), ambulatory and stationary elderly care (Ambulante Pflege, Stationäre Altenpflegeeinrichtungen, Tagespflege, Kurzzeitpflege), home emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), hospice services, psychosocial emergency care, migration counseling, family services, youth programming (Jugendrotkreuz for ages 6–27), tracing services (Suchdienst), and voluntary service programs (BFD/FSJ). Operational capacity rests on a hybrid professional-volunteer model; specialized assets include sonar and FLIR thermal imaging for water rescue, 200 PS motor rescue boats, off-road ambulances, rescue dog units, and a dedicated psychosocial crisis management center (Kompetenzzentrum Psychosoziales Krisenmanagement). The Wasserwacht sub-brand alone maintains approximately 140,000 voluntary members nationwide with 75,000 active volunteers and over 60,000 individuals receiving swimming and rescue instruction annually.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: state funding for civil protection and disaster relief under statutory mandates, public donations and charitable contributions, and fees from first aid courses and training programs. The organization is largely publicly funded and operates no software, technology platform, or AI-driven product offering. Distribution of services occurs directly via local chapters (Kreisverbände), training centers, blood donation centers, and emergency response units across Lower Saxony, with marketing and outreach conducted through social media (Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram), press releases, publications including the Rotkreuz-Spiegel and annual reports, and community events. Leadership consists of Vorstandsvorsitzender Dr. Ralf Selbach (Chairman) and Vizepräsidentin Monika Lindner (Vice President).

Name

drk landesverband niedersachsen e. v.

Legal name

DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen e. V.

Website

https://drklvnds.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen e. V. is a non-profit regional German Red Cross association serving Lower Saxony with humanitarian aid, rescue services, civil protection, first aid training, blood donation, and care services via local chapters and a large volunteer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Care & Field Hospitals (BPADADAC), MHPSS & Trauma-Informed Support for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAJ), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Emergency medical services
• First aid training
• Civil protection services
• Elderly care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State funding for civil protection, disaster relief, and Katastrophenschutz (civil protection) services as mandated under German law
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Public donations supporting humanitarian programs and services
3. Training and Seminar Fees: Revenue from first aid courses, training programs, and educational seminars

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DRK Landesverband Niedersachsen e. V. is the regional Lower Saxony state association of the German Red Cross, delivering humanitarian aid, emergency medical and rescue services (Rettungsdienst, Wasserwacht, Bergwacht), first aid and company paramedic training, blood donation coordination, civil protection (Katastrophenschutz), and a broad portfolio of social and care services (ambulatory, stationary, and day care, hospice, home emergency call, migration counseling, youth programs, and family tracing). It coordinates a network of district associations (Kreisverbände), volunteer rescue units, training centers, and blood donation centers serving the general public of Lower Saxony under a statutory mandate.

Product overview

DRK Landesverband Niedersachsen e. V. is a humanitarian charitable association providing a comprehensive portfolio of social, emergency, and healthcare services across Lower Saxony. The organization operates as a multi-service provider rather than a technology product company. Core offerings include: First Aid Training (Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung, Betriebssanitäter, Kleiner Lebensretter) serving as the primary training arm; Rescue Services (Rettungsdienst, Wasserwacht, Bergwacht, Sanitätsdienst, Rettungshundearbeit) for emergency response; Blood Donation Services (Blutspendedienst); Civil Protection (Bevölkerungsschutz und Rettung); Care Services (Ambulante Pflege, Stationäre Altenpflegeeinrichtungen, Tagespflege, Kurzzeitpflege, Hausnotruf, Hospizangebote); Social Services (Existenzsichernde Hilfe, Menschen mit Behinderung, Kinder Jugend und Familie); Migration Services; Youth Programs (Jugendrotkreuz); Tracing Services; Psychosocial Support; and Voluntary Service Programs (BFD, FSJ). The organization is part of the German Red Cross network and does not offer a technology platform or software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wasserwacht: Water rescue and lifesaving service of the DRK
• Jugendrotkreuz (JRK)
• DRK-Rettungsschule Niedersachsen

Products and services

• Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung (First Aid Training) First aid training courses for the general public and professionals, including basic first aid certification (16 teaching units), refresher courses, first aid for children, and tailored offerings for educational and care facilities.
• Betriebssanitäter (Company Paramedic Training) Training program for company paramedics including basic training, advanced courses, continuing education, and in-house seminars for occupational health and safety compliance.
• Kleiner Lebensretter (Little Lifesaver) First aid education program for children that teaches age-appropriate emergency response, accident procedures, and life-saving techniques.
• Rettungsdienst (Rescue Services) Emergency medical services including ambulance operations, patient transport, and emergency response coordinated through rescue stations across Lower Saxony.
• Wasserwacht (Water Guard) Water rescue and lifesaving service with approximately 140,000 voluntary members nationwide, covering swimming pools, rivers, lakes, and coasts, conducting swimming instruction, and performing environmental protection activities using specialized equipment including sonar and FLIR thermal imaging.
• Bergwacht (Mountain Rescue) Mountain and cave rescue service operated by volunteer and professional personnel, providing rescue capabilities in mountainous terrain, tunnel, and height rescue operations.
• Blutspendedienst (Blood Donation Service) Blood donation services coordinated across Lower Saxony, supporting the approximately 15,000 daily blood donations needed in Germany.
• Sanitätsdienst (Medical Service) Medical support service for events and emergencies, providing trained personnel and medical equipment for public and private events.
• Ambulante Pflege (Ambulatory Care) Home-based nursing and care services supporting individuals in their own homes, including medical care coordination and daily living assistance.
• Stationäre Altenpflegeeinrichtungen (Stationary Elderly Care Facilities) Residential care homes providing 24-hour care for elderly individuals, including nursing care, social activities, and medical support.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care services for elderly and care-dependent individuals, providing social interaction, care, and activities during daytime hours while allowing return to home in the evening.
• Kurzzeitpflege (Short-term Care) Temporary residential care for individuals requiring short-term care, providing relief for family caregivers or transitional care after hospital stays.
• Hausnotruf (Home Emergency Call)

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GlücksSpiraleminorOthersGlücksSpirale provided funding for the jubilee book 'Wir sind da - weil wir gebraucht werden' documenting 75 years of DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen history.
• DRK-Blutspendedienst NSTOB gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK-Blutspendedienst NSTOB gGmbH supported the publication of the jubilee book 'Wir sind da - weil wir gebraucht werden'.
• DRK-BundesverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with DRK-Bundesverband for the INTERSCHUTZ 2026 exhibition in Hannover, showcasing nationwide disaster protection concepts alongside Lower Saxony contributions.
• DRK-Bergwacht ThüringenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint demonstration of tunnel and height rescue operations at INTERSCHUTZ 2026 alongside DRK-Bergwacht Niedersachsen.
• Feuerwehr Landkreis SchaumburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint demonstration of ground rescue operations at INTERSCHUTZ 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): Germany's other major humanitarian aid and social services association. Operates rescue services, care, youth programs, and civil protection nationwide with regional chapters that directly compete with DRK Landesverbände for the same volunteer base and government contracts.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe (JUH): One of the four recognized German relief organizations alongside DRK, providing rescue services, first aid training, hospice and ambulatory care, youth programs, and civil protection. Directly comparable service portfolio and statutory role under federal civil protection law.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Recognized German relief organization delivering rescue services, emergency medical services, migration support, and social welfare programs. Competes head-to-head with DRK for civil protection mandates and trained volunteers.
• DLRG (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft): Germany's leading water rescue organization with overlapping mandate in Wasserrettung and swimming instruction. Closest direct competitor to the Wasserwacht sub-brand of DRK, sharing the same volunteer pools and aquatic safety infrastructure.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK): Sister state association of the German Red Cross serving Bavaria. Same statutory role, similar service portfolio (rescue, care, youth, migration), and shared federal DRK brand, making it the most operationally comparable peer.
• DRK Westfalen-Lippe: Another DRK state association serving North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state. Most direct operational comparable for benchmarking scale, revenue mix, and service breadth within the DRK network.

Emerging players

• Technisches Hilfswerk (THW): Federal agency for technical civil protection and disaster response. Complements rather than competes with DRK's rescue mandate, but draws on the same volunteer pool and overlaps in disaster response, making it a structural peer for funding and volunteer dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest welfare organization, operating stationary care, ambulatory nursing, hospice, migration counseling, and family services. Direct competitor in the social-services segment of DRK's portfolio, particularly in elderly and refugee care.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major German welfare association operating elderly care, youth services, family support, and migration programs. Comparable nonprofit operating model and overlap with DRK's social services, disability, and family service lines.

Others

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Bundesverband: National federation of which DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen is a member. Sets standards, coordinates federal-level partnerships (e.g., INTERSCHUTZ 2026), and provides the regulatory and brand umbrella under which the state association operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@heuteschondrknds
• Facebookfacebook.com/DRKNds
• Instagraminstagram.com/drkniedersachsen
• TikToktiktok.com/@drkniedersachsen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-landesverband-niedersachsen-e.v.

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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