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Aktion Mensch
Aktion Mensch supports projects and provides start-up assistance for organisations working with the disabled, children and
young people. Aktion Mensch also invests in setting up structured approaches to disability support in Central and Eastern
European countries.
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
AusAID is the government agency responsible for managing Australia̓s overseas aid programmes.
European Commission Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid (ECHO)
ASB is a partner of ECHO, the European Union authority responsible for Humanitarian Aid. ECHO awards funds for
emergency and disaster relief and subsequent reconstruction programmes.
European Commission Directorate for Development and Cooperation (EUROPEAID)
EuropeAid is responsible for the preparation of European development strategies and provides development aid anywhere in
the world.
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
The BMZ sets the guidelines and concepts of German development policy. It supports sustainable projects to combat poverty
and provides development oriented Emergency Relief.
German Federal Foreign Office
The German Federal Foreign Office supports fast-response humanitarian and disaster relief aimed at saving lives in acute
emergency situations.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The goal of the Food and Agriculture Organization is to improve the food supply situation worldwide, for example by
increasing agricultural production.
Foundation “Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft” (EVZ)
In remembrance of the victims of National Socialist Injustice, the Foundation “Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft”
campaigns for strengthening human rights and international understanding. It promotes international projects concerned with
addressing historical events and support for the victims of National Socialism.
Germany’s Relief Coalition (Aktion Deutschland Hilft/ADH)
Germany̓s Relief Coalition, Aktion Deutschland Hilft, is a federation of German relief organisations that combine their
extensive experience to provide rapid and effective aid for major catastrophes and emergency situations abroad. ASB was a
founding member of ADH in 2001.
Institute for Foreign Relations (ifa) Civil Conflict Resolution Programme
The ifa is actively involved in working towards a peaceful and enriching coexistence of people and cultures across the world.
The civil conflict resolution programme (zivik) advises non-governmental organisations and the German Federal Foreign
Office on civil conflict resolution.
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Partners and networks 2015