„Be the change you want to see in the world.“

(Mahatma Gandhi)

International crises, conflicts, natural disasters, and socio-political circumstances often cause people in various parts of the world to fall into hardship through no fault of their own, leading to undignified living conditions.

The purpose of the Chahabadi-Stiftung  is to help people in these situations and improve their living conditions in the long-term

This is why the foundation provides financial support for carefully chosen (developmental) projects locally and internationally, which help in severe emergencies.

 

The Charity

This non-profit foundation was established in 2023, and we are happy that we were able to support projects both domestically and abroad for the first time in 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Ziaedin Chahabadi (Founder of Chahabadi-Stiftung)

"I consider myself fortunate to be in a privileged position today, thanks to my professional career. By establishing this charity, I hope to assist those who find themselves in need through no fault of their own. I would be deeply grateful if others felt inspired to support this cause, whether through donations or contributions to the endowment."

 

Board of directors:

  • Dr.-Ing. Ziaedin Chahabadi (Chair)
  • Denis Chahabadi
  • Daniel Chahabadi
  • Dr. Dominik Chahabadi

 

 

Funded Organisations & Projects

Projects supported with donations in 2025.

The Hunger Project:
Ethiopia - Nature First

Nature First: Agroforestry for Food Security in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia’s Meskan district, The Hunger Project is implementing the “Nature First” initiative to restore 69 hectares of degraded land and improve food security for 720 households – around 3,600 people.

Fully funded by the Chahabadi-Stiftung, this one-year project promotes sustainable agroforestry by planting over 21,000 trees and shrubs, including jujube, moringa, avocado, banana, and coffee.

Plan:
Emergency Aid: Sudan and Gaza

Emergency Aid in Sudan and Emergency Aid in Gaza

The main areas of emergency aid are:

  • Food and water: Provision of clean drinking water and food
  • Hygiene and health: Supply of hygiene items and medicines
  • Protection of children: Protection from abuse, psychological support, and the establishment of child protection zones and child-friendly spaces
  • Education: Enabling access to education, for example through the establishment of temporary learning centers in refugee camps

Further details will follow shortly.

Source: plan.de

Ulms Kleine Spatzen:
Various Initiatives

Support of smaller Initiatives

  • Stadtjugendring Ulm e.V. for a theater project to help dealing with anxiety
  • Sports: Initiative “Kinder Brauchen Sport” (Children Need Sports)
  • Ulms kleine Spatzen: Supporting the program “schöne Stunden” (Beautiful Moments)
  • Providing a much‑needed wheelchair to support an individual in need 

Further details will follow shortly.

 

Frauenhauskoordinierung e.V.
Emergency Aid Fund

Verein Frauenhauskoordinierung - Emergency Aid Fund

The Association "Verein Frauenhauskoordinierung" (Association Women’s Shelter Coordination)  is committed to preventing violence against women and improving support for abused women and their children.

Eligible costs covered by the fund include:

  • Expenses for fleeing to a women’s and children’s shelter
  • Expenses for short stays in a women’s shelter
  • Expenses during the clearing phase
  • Expenses for special needs (e.g., translation, assistance, sign language interpretation)
  • Expenses for aids related to special needs (e.g., flashing light doorbell, tactile guidance systems)
  • Expenses for legal advice / legal representation
  • Expenses for initial equipment in the women’s shelter (e.g., hygiene products, medication, new mobile phone, etc.)

Care:
Support in Winter - Ukraine

Support during Winter in Ukraine

Especially during the cold winter months, people are exposed to the life-threatening cold of Eastern Europe – particularly near the front lines, where the most vulnerable groups have often been left behind. CARE is on the ground, carrying out repairs to buildings to keep residents warm and protected. Windows are being replaced, and heating systems and water pipes are being repaired.

CARE also carries out evacuations: in areas where electricity and heating have completely failed or where people have lost their homes, CARE provides warm collective shelters. Additional activities include supplying households with heating oil, warm sleeping bags, and thermal blankets.

 

Projects supported with donations in 2024.

CARE: Somalia Project

School Meals Sustainably Sourced from Local Production

In Somalia, CARE supports more than 4,400 schoolchildren at 25 primary schools with a daily lunch. The 600 farmers from the surrounding communities that supply the schools are supported with training to enable more resilient farming.

CARE: Ukraine Emergency Relief

Rapid Response Emergency Relief

CARE provides communities with rapid and life-saving assistance and carries out emergency relief operations on the ground.
CARE focusses specifically on the following activities:

  • Coordination and information management
  • Essential supply kits
  • Evacuation and resettlement assistance
  •  Temporary infrastructure and emergency repairs

Hannöversche Tafel (Food Bank)

Distribution of Food

Every day, volunteers of the Hannover Food Bank collect food that is no longer for sale but still of good quality from companies, supermarkets, stores, and bakeries to distribute it to people in need in Hannover.

Through this approach, baked goods, vegetables, fruits, and ready-to-eat products are made available for free pickup at distribution points. These items are then distributed to over 20 social organizations, including shelters for the homeless, centers for women and children, refugee services, and programs for individuals struggling with addiction. Additionally, food is provided to 20 institutions as part of the Children’s Food Bank program.