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Wilderness International

Transparency

Figures, structures and activities disclosed

We don't measure our success in euros. But in square meters.

As a non-profit organization, we owe it to you, our donors, partners, volunteers, employees and committee members, to use our funds responsibly. Your donations should arrive directly and achieve the greatest possible success in our projects. This is the only way we can be an effective fundraising organization.

 

In Germany, there are no uniform disclosure requirements for non-profit organizations. Nevertheless, we consider it important to disclose our structures, activities and finances in order to strengthen trust and credibility.

1.661

Hectares of old-growth rainforest

we have already bought with a land register entry. This is an area about 5 times the size of Central Park in New York.

1.306

Hectares of old-growth rainforest

of which have already been refinanced thanks to wilderness sponsorships. 

783.600

tons of CO2

remain permanently bound in the biomass of the forest. This corresponds to the emissions of around 172,500 long-haul flights.

Wilderness International

In 2023, we received the Phineo "Wirkt!" seal. It confirms that our work has a demonstrable impact and that we are a high-performing and transparent organization. To receive it, we were analyzed by independent experts over a period of 6 months in a four-stage process.

As a donor or partner, you can be sure that your contribution will be used effectively.

 

Wilderness International

In 2017, we joined the Transparent Civil Society Initiative. 

In doing so, we commit ourselves to high standards of transparency, accountability and effectiveness for international NGOs. We have signed the voluntary commitment of "Transparency International e.V." to disclose our actions, in the form of 10 points.

 

Many of you will be familiar with the DZI donation seal. We have decided against it, among other things because it entails high costs and a large administrative burden - more about that here: 

Why does Wilderness International not have a DZI donation seal?

Nature conservation. But effective.

In our impact report, we show you where your donation goes and what we have already achieved together.

 

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Wilderness International

Ten points for the public

On the initiative of Transparency Deutschland e.V., numerous actors from civil society and academia have defined ten basic points that every civil society organization should make accessible to the public. These include the articles of association, the names of key decision-makers and information on the source of funds, use of funds and personnel structure.