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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.
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'die Stiftung' and 'das Hilfswerk' can both be nonprofit organizations. 'Stiftung' mainly describes the legal form and the basis in assets. It can have many different goals, for example education, culture, research, or aid. 'Hilfswerk' says more strongly what the organization does: it helps people in need, often during disasters, war, or poverty. Learners may confuse the words because both can be connected with donations and social work. If the purpose is direct aid in emergencies, 'Hilfswerk' sounds more precise. If the organization supports projects financially, 'Stiftung' often fits.
Nach dem Erdbeben schickte das Hilfswerk sofort Decken und Medikamente.
After the earthquake, the aid organization immediately sent blankets and medicine.
Nach dem Gespräch entscheidet er, dass die Stiftung das neue Bildungsprojekt fördern soll.
After the conversation, he decides that the foundation should support the new education project.