Enable needy people, specially women, to escape poverty through education
Discover the countries
where we work
- Current
- Finished
Colombia
My foundation
Kenya
Kianda Foundation
Our work in numbers
Beneficiaires
105
Countries
11
Partners
12
Projects
1
Volume
1 M€
Our core values
People first
RDS projects are based on the needs of local people and aim to meet these needs in a sustainable way. Our work is based on the Christian image of man. It is open to all people, regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Proximity, trust and partnership at eye level
Our partners are our greatest asset. They know the needs oft he local people best, propose projects to alleviate these needs, are responsible for the implementation and ensure their sustainability. As an equal partner, RDS contributes its international expertise, advises on the development of the projects and assists with financing.
Impact and sustainability oriented
With each project, we aim to make a positive and lasting change in the living conditions of individuals an their families. That is why we always ask ourselves the question about the next step: e.g. What happens after the training? What challenges do our graduates face on their way to self-employment and how can we help them master those obstacles?
Do you have any
questions?
What does the name “Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V.” stand for?
The name “Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V.” refers both to the origin of the association with its two founding regions of Bavaria and the Rhineland and to its mission. For rivers have always been places of prosperity and culture. We support our partners in our project countries materially and ideally, so that they can develop a rich cultural and economic activity in their homeland.
Since its foundation, the association has had its own endowment capital. The interest generated from this is used to finance the association’s administrative costs.
What does the logo of Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V. symbolize?
The logo of the RDS takes up both rivers, the Rhine in green and the Danube in blue. The dots denote the fruits arising from the activities of RDS for the benefit of the people in our project countries.
I’ve never heard of Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V. – Are you trustworthy?
The Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V. has been a bearer of the DZI donation seal since 2007. The DZI (German Central Institute for Social Issues) donation seal certifies that the Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V. uses donations economically and in accordance with its statutes and is a sign of carefully examined seriousness and worthiness of donations.
In addition, the association is committed to the standards of the Transparent Civil Society Initiative and the VENRO Code of Conduct. The Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V. is a member of the Association of German Development Non-Governmental Organizations (VENRO). (VENRO).
