Fund a school garden

€25.00

€25,00 EUR

Fund a school garden

€25,00 EUR

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Fund a school garden

You make the garden possible, and we, along with our partners, establish it according to permaculture principles. With this monetary donation, you are funding a school garden project in one of our Safe Parks. The total cost is approximately 2,500 EUR for the creation of the garden.

A school garden solves two problems at once, and that is why we build them.

1) It provides food

Vegetables from our own garden go straight into the Safe Park kitchen. This lowers the ongoing costs for meals and makes food supplies less dependent on prices and delivery routes.

2) It imparts knowledge that lasts

In the garden, children learn how food is grown. This is very practical knowledge that they can replicate and repeat at home at any time.

In this way, the garden has an impact beyond the Safe Park.

Why permaculture

We deliberately design the gardens according to permaculture principles.

Mixed cropping instead of monoculture ensures less pest pressure
Compost instead of purchased fertilizer ensures lower costs and ecological cultivation
Mulching and shade plants require significantly less water
Perennial plants that do not need to be resown every season are productive and resilient
A cultivation system that improves every year instead of becoming depleted

What the 2,500 EUR creates

Beds and borders, tools, seeds and seedlings, a composting system, water access and irrigation, as well as expert guidance during setup. After that, the garden largely sustains itself.

Thank you for funding something that continues to make an impact every year.

Good to know

This is a monetary donation, not a product or an in-kind donation. Nothing will be shipped to you.
Your donation will go toward the purpose described here. Should this project already be fully funded or if it cannot be implemented as planned on-site, we reserve the right to allocate it to another statutory purpose of ROOTS & BRIDGES. This reservation does not restrict your choice but gives us the legal flexibility to react to changing circumstances so that no money remains unused.
A donation receipt under German law will be issued and can be claimed in your German tax return.
Are you donating from abroad? You will receive the same German receipt. Whether it is recognized for tax purposes in your country of residence depends on local law and is often not the case. Your donation will still have the same impact on-site.
Payment via manual bank transfer is possible, which keeps transaction fees low.
If you have any questions or would like to talk to us, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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.