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charity
An organization that collects donations in order to help people in need or support a charitable cause. The German term is Wohltätigkeitsorganisation.
Sie arbeitet ehrenamtlich für eine kleine lokale Charity.
She volunteers for a small local charity.
'Charity' is a modern loanword from English. It is often used in the media, in marketing, or in international contexts and has a more modern, more global connotation.
Viele Prominente engagieren sich heute für Charity.
Many celebrities are involved in charity today.
The word stem 'Charity-' is used productively in German to form compounds. Common examples are 'Charity-Aktion' (charity campaign), 'Charity-Gala' (charity gala), or 'Charity-Projekt' (charity project).
Die Schule organisiert eine Charity-Aktion für die Opfer der Flutkatastrophe.
The school is organizing a charity campaign for the victims of the flood disaster.
The meaning can be inferred from the accompanying verbs. If people talk about 'arbeiten' (working) for a Charity or 'spenden' (donating) to one, it means an organization. If it is about 'organisieren' (organizing) or 'besuchen' (attending) a Charity, it means an event.
Er spendet regelmäßig an eine Charity, die sich für Tiere einsetzt.
He regularly donates to a charity that advocates for animals.
When 'Charity' refers to an organization, it is often used with verbs such as 'eine Charity gründen' (to found a charity), 'eine Charity unterstützen' (to support a charity), or 'für eine Charity arbeiten' (to work for a charity).
Sie hat letztes Jahr ihre eigene Charity gegründet.
She founded her own charity last year.
foundation
'die Stiftung' and 'die Charity' can both have to do with help, donations, and good causes. However, a 'Stiftung' is a specific type of organization that was founded with assets and pursues a fixed purpose. 'Charity' often means a charitable organization or also an event where money is raised. Learners may confuse the words because both appear in the social sector. When you mean a permanent organization with its own assets and a long-term purpose, 'Stiftung' fits. When it is generally about fundraising campaigns or charitable help, 'Charity' is more natural.
Am Samstag findet eine Charity für Kinder in Not statt.
On Saturday, there is a charity event for children in need.
Die Stiftung unterstützt jedes Jahr junge Musiker mit einem Stipendium.
The foundation supports young musicians with a scholarship every year.