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aid organization
A large, often nonprofit organization that supports people in emergency situations. Such organizations provide humanitarian aid, for example after natural disasters, in war zones, or in developing countries.
Das internationale Hilfswerk schickte Zelte und Lebensmittel in das Erdbebengebiet.
The international aid organization sent tents and food to the earthquake zone.
'Hilfswerk' (aid organization) is a compound noun made up of 'Hilfe' (help/aid) and 'Werk' (work/organization). Here, 'Werk' can mean a large task or an organization. So it is literally an organization that provides help.
Das Rote Kreuz ist ein bekanntes internationales Hilfswerk.
The Red Cross is a well-known international aid organization.
Common verbs used with 'Hilfswerk' (aid organization) are 'gründen' (to found), 'unterstützen' (to support), or 'für ein Hilfswerk spenden' (to donate to an aid organization). Typical adjectives are 'humanitär' (humanitarian), 'kirchlich' (church-based), or 'international' (international).
Viele Menschen spenden regelmäßig für ein humanitäres Hilfswerk.
Many people regularly donate to a humanitarian aid organization.
The term 'Hilfswerk' (aid organization) is typically used for large, established, and often internationally active organizations. It rarely describes small, local, or private initiatives.
Nach der Flutkatastrophe koordinierten mehrere große Hilfswerke die Verteilung von Hilfsgütern.
After the flood disaster, several large aid organizations coordinated the distribution of relief supplies.
aid organization
Both words refer to organizations that support people in need. Hilfsorganisation is the general term, while Hilfswerk usually refers to a large, often nonprofit institution. Hilfsorganisation works for any kind of organization that provides help; for a larger organization, Hilfswerk is often more appropriate.
Ein großes internationales Hilfswerk verteilt nach dem Hochwasser Kleidung.
A large international aid organization is distributing clothing after the flood.
Eine kleine lokale Hilfsorganisation verteilt nach dem Hochwasser Kleidung.
A small local aid organization is distributing clothing after the flood.
