Education & Training

A basic education and vocational training are essential to help establish oneself in society and to start economic activities. To remain in the world of work but also to be able to grasp new opportunities, further practice-based training is often required. This need should be addressed by specialised training providers.

Health

Good health is the most important asset in life. Prevention is the best strategy against sickness. Clean water, healthy nutrition and an understanding of the importance of good hygiene are crucial elements thereof. Besides these safeguards a reasonable primary medical care adapted to the local situation and accessible to a broader population is fundamental.

Social Care

Orphans, abandoned children, single or persecuted mothers, people living with mental and/or physical disabilities need special protection, care and support. The challenge of successful social care is to develop suitable programmes for a particular situation and to find tangible long-term solutions.

Emergency Relief

Sadly the civil population is repeatedly the victim of natural disasters or armed conflicts. Besides the immediate danger of death, people can also lose their homes and livelihoods. Emergency help and immediate rehabilitation support are of utmost importance.

Research

In the developed world people suffering from rare diseases wait in hope for successful treatments. Contrasting to this, large populations in developing countries are exposed without any protection to epidemic diseases and risks which can harm health. Well directed research can help to address these needs.