Kindernothilfe e. V. (KNH)

For over 10 years, we have consistently operated according to the principle of helping people help themselves. We are convinced that even the supposed weakest members of society have the potential to pull themselves up and make a decent life for themselves and their children – and that this is the key to sustainable development. In Ethiopia, Rwanda and Sri Lanka we started out with just a handful of self-help groups. Now, there are over 33,320 such groups in 24 countries, and they even empower entire civil societies. Since 1994, KNH has been active in Rwanda, supporting initiatives that promote children's rights and community development. Their work includes the Self-Help Group Approach (SHGA), which empowers women and families to improve their living conditions through collective action.