Enable clean hands

€5

€5,00 EUR

Enable clean hands

€5,00 EUR

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Enable clean hands

What we take for granted can determine health or illness in many rural regions. A lack of washing facilities. No clean water. No soap.

Children especially play outside all day long. Often, there are no fixed sanitary facilities. Hands are not washed in between because the possibility simply doesn't exist. This allows infections, diarrheal diseases, and other preventable illnesses to spread quickly.

Hygiene protects and preserves dignity

Regular handwashing significantly reduces the spread of diseases. It protects not only the individual child but entire groups in schools and safe parks.

Our work is based on the international WASH principle. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene belong together. Clean water alone is not enough. Functional washing facilities and education are also needed.

With your donation, you make possible:

Soap and hygiene products
Water access and simple washing stations
Education on hygiene and health prevention
Regular supplies in our facilities

Clean hands mean fewer sick days. More school attendance. More stability in daily life. Fewer medical emergencies.

Small measure, big impact

Hygiene is one of the most effective and at the same time most cost-effective preventive measures of all. Sustainable protection can be created with comparatively few resources.

Children learn early to take responsibility for their health. They carry this knowledge into their families. This creates a long-term impact beyond the Safe Park.

Thank you for helping to prevent diseases and enable children to have a healthy start in life.

100% of your donations arrive.

Donation receipts will be issued (Germany)

Many years of experience of our local partners

Sustainable impact through a holistic approach

Manual bank transfer, please send to the following bank details.

ROOTS & BRIDGES gGmbH
Hamburger Sparkasse
IBAN: DE32 2005 0550 1506 5898 76
BIC: HASPDEHHXXX

This option is for donations made within Germany.

A German donation receipt can be issued for tax purposes. Please provide your full name and postal address in the reference field of the transfer.

ROOTS & BRIDGES NPC
First National Bank
Account No: 63166075573
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

This option is intended for donations made within South Africa to support Safe Park projects in South Africa.

A South African donation receipt can be issued for tax purposes. Please include your full name and postal address in the transfer reference to ensure proper documentation.

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About Us

ROOTS & BRIDGES builds safe parks in Africa and empowers children together with local partners. As a German-South African organization, we combine local proximity with sustainable impact and long-term future prospects.

Vision

ROOTS & BRIDGES dreams of a world where every child grows up with dignity and fulfills their potential. ROOTS symbolizes security and cultural connection, while BRIDGES stands for openness, opportunities, and global connections.

Safe Parks

Safe Parks provide children with protection, regular meals, education, and support from early childhood into young adulthood. Through holistic support within their community, they foster stability, self-confidence, and future prospects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Regular donations are possible and help us with long-term planning.

Standing orders or recurring online donations can be adjusted or terminated at any time. We want support to remain voluntary, conscious, and flexible.

Yes, you can also donate via bank transfer. Although we offer the option to donate quickly and easily via Shopify using a credit card or other payment methods, you are very welcome to donate via bank transfer if you prefer.

Bank details:
ROOTS & BRIDGES gGmbH
Hamburger Sparkasse
IBAN: DE32 2005 0550 1506 5898 76
BIC: HASPDEHHXXX

A German donation receipt can be issued for tax purposes. Please provide your full name and postal address in the reference field of the transfer.

Yes. For every donation to ROOTS & BRIDGES gGmbH in Germany, we issue an official donation receipt.

As we are registered as a non-profit gGmbH in Germany, donations can be claimed for tax purposes, provided the legal requirements are met.

Donation receipts can also be issued in South Africa. However, for this, the donation must be made directly by bank transfer to ROOTS AND BRIDGES NPC.

Companies can support ROOTS & BRIDGES in many ways.

Options include:

- Strategic CSR partnerships
- Project sponsorships
- Sponsoring of individual programs
- Employee donation programs
- Co-branding or product collaborations
- Corporate volunteering

We develop individual and long-term partnerships. This is not about one-off actions, but about credible, measurable impact.

Companies benefit from transparent impact, accessible and concrete aid projects, authentic communication, and a strong purpose brand. This fosters employee loyalty and supports each individual's need to contribute to something meaningful.

We are always available for a non-binding consultation.

Yes. Developing long-term, impact-driven partnerships with companies is one of our core competencies.

Together with you, we design individual CSR models with clearly defined goals and transparent impact. Companies can specifically support individual programs, promote Safe Parks, or develop strategic initiatives with us.

In doing so, we value credibility, measurable impact, and a long-term perspective. We understand CSR not as a short-term campaign, but as a sustainable partnership.

Another important aspect is the involvement of your employees. Meaningful, transparent projects strengthen identification and motivation. Sustainable commitment can thus make a positive contribution to corporate culture and employee retention.

Our aim is to combine social responsibility with entrepreneurial clarity.

Donations from South Africa can be transferred directly to ROOTS AND BRIDGES NPC if a donation receipt is required. Otherwise, donations can also be made directly in the shop by credit card. The currency will be converted automatically.

Bank Details:
ROOTS AND BRIDGES NPC
First National Bank
Account No: 63166075573
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

The donation is tax-deductible under South African tax law. A corresponding certificate will be issued by ROOTS AND BRIDGES NPC. Please include your full name and postal address in the reference field of the transfer.

We use a comprehensive methodology to measure impact, which is based on qualitative and quantitative data. This includes surveys, interviews, case studies, and statistical analyses. We evaluate the short-term, medium-term and long-term effects of our projects on the target groups and the environment.

For us, transparency is not an add-on, but a fundamental principle.

All uses of funds are based on documented requests from our local partners. Every project funding is reviewed, approved, and clearly allocated.

We regularly report on the progress, developments, and concrete impact of our work. This includes project updates, insights into the Safe Parks, partner reports, and a clear presentation of our administrative structure.

Our goal is not just to demand trust, but to earn it through openness. Donors should understand what their funds are used for and what long-term perspective this creates.

Of your donation, 85% goes directly into the project work. This includes project expenses, monitoring and evaluation, as well as necessary local administrative costs. The remaining 15% is used for public relations, fundraising, and administration in Germany.