Transparency – open and comprehensible in the use of your donations

At wortundtat, all donations reach the people in need in full.This principle is the promise that the charity makes to all its friends, supporters and outsiders. wortundtat can guarantee it, because all our administration costs and the costs of publicity and advertising are covered by an annual special donation from the Deichmann Foundation.

We allow our partners plenty of freedom in the way they structure their work. At the same time, we support them continuously and offer suggestions and help where we think that aid could be more effective. Our Constitution (only in German language) sets out the aims of our work and that the way that the organisation and its bodies operate (only in German language).

Transparency is important for us. Our financial reporting is therefore regularly audited by independent auditors. To date, they have always issued their audit opinion without reserve (Extract from the Annual Accounts for the year ending 31.12.2024 – only available in German language). Over 50 percent of the income account was financed by the DEICHMANN-Foundation.

Statement of Financial Activities 2024

In the Republic of Moldova, expenses decreased in 2024. While in 2023 the focus had still been on supporting refugees from Ukraine, in 2024 the main priorities shifted back to projects for people in Ceadîr Lunga, Cazaclia, and Vulcănești. Programs for children were at the forefront and received a very positive response.

In Germany, we continue to support the renovation of the family community center Stern im Norden in Dortmund’s Nordstadt district. The building is now also used by a daycare center.

Expenses in Tanzania returned to normal after the construction measures. The agricultural school now also offers courses in animal husbandry, and costs have stabilized well.

The work in Greece continued largely unchanged.

In 2024, wortundtat invested more than 4 million euros domestically and abroad, with a strong focus on consolidation. Of this amount, 96 percent went directly into the projects. Around 290,000 euros were spent on administration, advertising, and public relations.

Detailed information on activities in 2024 may be found in our Impact Report.