Donation Pins and Magnets

Ever since 2007, we release a new pin, as well as a magnet (since 2010), every month, with the most beautiful Wunderland scenes for collectors to buy. The entire turnover of these sales (and we are not deducting manufacturing costs) is being donated to a good cause - different ones every month. The buyers decide to which cause or institution the proceeds should be donated. The pins and magnets can be bought separately or as annual collections, which include a bonus pin or magnet. A pin or magnet costs 2.90 Euros each, and will hopefully be purchased by all our visitors at our Onlineshop or within the exhibition.

Who shall receive the donation money?

Every quarter the buyers of the donation pin annual edition may choose the three institutions who shall be pin partners for the next three months. The suggestions for the institutions come from you.

In order to keep the list at a manageable length, at every vote the last three places are taken from the list and can’t be voted for again at the next election.

1.) SOS Children's Villages
A few days ago I, Frederik Braun, have visitied the SOS Kinderdorf Hamburg personally, along with my kids, and was deeply touched by their work. Even a rich city like Hamburg has – and unfortunately needs – an SOS-Kinderdorf, actually. The ‚Hafen für Familien‘ (Harbour for Families) is located in the town’s quarter Dulsberg. It offers housing for three Kinderdorf-families and a family center. The open doors of the family center provide easy access to educational and consultation programs for families. Currently, there are way too few placement possibilities for children and teenagers who can not grow up with their parents. With a new house kids can get a good start in life. In Kinderdorf-families, kids are getting fostered in a family-like environment, and together, even with their siblings, they can find a safe home.
www.sos-kinderdoerfer.de

2.) Die Seenotretter
Rescuing castaways from distress at sea. Extricating people from danger. Treating the sick and wounded. We are ready for operation 24/7 in literally any weather. The "Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger (DGzRS)" (German Maritime Search and Rescue Association) is one of the most modern sea rescue services in the world. Our work is exclusively financed through donations and voluntary contributions. As a SAR service, we are on duty around the clock in the German North Sea and Baltic Sea in all kinds of weather – with a fleet of 60 SAR cruisers and boats.
www.seenotretter.de

3.) FADS Fachzentrum Hamburg e.V.
FASD is an abbreviation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, one of the least recognized physical and mental impairments, which is caused when the mother is consuming alcohol during pregnancy. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is not particularly obvious. Children born with Children who were harmed by alcohol consumption during the fetal state are struggling with a range of disabilities all their lives. 1,6 million people are affected in Germany, and each year, the number rises by 10,000 babies. Despite these numbers, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are not recognized as a disability. And not even listed in the Medical Provisions Act (VersMedV). To date, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome has not been socially recognized. In fact, 80% of the afflicted persons end up at the fringe of society – in homelessness, psychiatric wards, in jail, or in drug addictions and a life of prostitution. Many end up committing suicide.
www.fads-fachzentrum.hamburg

4.) Verein Leben im Abseits e.V. (transl.: Foundation ‚Marginal Existence’)
Leben im Abseits’ was founded to educate the general public about the unacceptable and degrading life on the streets, and to raise the awareness that homeless people have the right to be treated with the same dignity respect, and decency as everyone else. We are dedicating our work to find effective, unbureaucratic solutions. It is our aim to prompt a change in the general mindset on a political, economic, and societal level, as well as to reduce inhibitions and reluctancies towards people in need to encourage respectful interactions with them. Without doubt, the mesh in the social security netting is increasingly getting bigger, and that the effects of poverty will further accelerate in the upcoming years. By continuously expanding our network and our cooperation with existing facilities which permanently support socially deprived and homeless people, we want to improve their situation and we aim to sensitize the general public for this topic.
www.leben-im-abseits.de

5.) Stiftung Mittagskinder (Association Lunch Children)
The non-profit association Mittagskinder in Hamburg offers a socio-paedagogical supervision for children coming from a misfortunate social background in their so-called “Kindertreffs” (meeting places). These shelters are situated in inner city locations. More than 120 children receive healthy and appropriate meals free of charge. There are also tutoring and further educational and sports activities available.
www.stiftung-mittagskinder.de

6.) Pwoje Menkontre
Making living in a peaceful ‚Woderworld‘ possible – despite being surrounded by violence. The German physician Dr. Brügmann is helping Haiti. In one of the most impoverished countries in the world, which is ruled by anarchy, where murderers get away without punishment and gangs are fighting for power, she has built an orphanage and school in cooperation with Hatians, where up to 450 children can live, learn and play in peace. It’s almost like living in a wonderworld, while outside this enclave, chaos and violence are ruling everyday lives. Just recently, 11 year old Stevenson, whose parents were killed, was admitted to the orphanage. Without this help, he would have to fight for his survival on the streets. The association is offering kids a safe home and a perspective for their future. Please help, so kids can grow up it peace!
www.menkontre.de

7.) Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
The DRF originated from the Björn-Steiger association and runs rescue helicopters all over Germany in cooperation with the „Team DRF“ even in all of Europe. Without donations and their sustaining members the helicopter fleet could not be affordable, since a quarter of the costs have to be covered by this way of financing. A rescue helicopter costs around 4-5 million Euros and all older models before 2009 have to be replaced due to new European regulations. The Björn-Steiger association is responsible for the rescue system in Germany. Rescue vehicles with radio communication and medical attention, emergency call boxes and many other innovations have originated from the BSA and have improved our emergency statistics by far.
www.drf.de

8.) Ankerland e.V.
Trauma can happen to any child. An accident, loss, violence, sexual abuse – many children have to experience injuries to the wellbeing of their souls that may forge their entire lives. In Hamburg, there are an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 severely traumatized children and teenagers – many without adequate help. Ankerland is closing this assistance gap. In our outpatient trauma therapy center in the heart of Hamburg, we are treating children and youths for free – with a multi-professional team providing counselling, art, music, and physical therapy. We are providing support, stability, and a chance for healing. But we need you. Every donation counts – and is giving traumatized children a chance for their future. Thank you for helping.
www.ankerland.org

9.) Über den Tellerrand Hamburg e.V.
Since 2014 ‚Über den Tellerrand‘ (transl: ‚beyond your own plate‘) is bringing people from different cultures into a dialogue by cooking together. We are conducting cooking events in different Hamburg town quarters where people with and without refugee background are joining in cutting cooking and, enjoying meals together. Volunteers – often former participants – are guiding through the preparation of internatonal recepices from their home countries. Thus, international dishes, for example, from Eritrea, Syria, Afghanistan, and Germany are enjoyed, we laugha lot and learnin from each other. Moreover, we are organising hikes, picknics, dance workshops, and other festivities. Each and everyone is welcome! All offers are free of charge so people can meet on eye-level. These gatherings help to erase predjudice, build friendships, prevent loneliness and support integration and participation. Let’s #maketheworldabetterplate!
www.ueberdentellerrand.org/sat...

10.) Kinderleben e.V.
Sponsoring Society Children’s Lives Association
When a family receives the diagnosis that their child is seriously or incurably ill, their world collapses. It is almost unbearable. For these families, the sick child becomes the center of their attention, everything else comes second - especially the sibling, the job, friends and everything else. This often results in broken marriages, unemployment and social exclusion. The aim of the Sponsoring Society Children’s Lives Association is to help these families, and especially the children, with their often unbearable everyday lives. We have been able to help many families so far and fulfill their wishes and dreams – very modest wishes. This has shown us that it does not always need large sums to help and to spread joy. The children and adolescents want simple things that make their difficult time during chemotherapy or at the hospital more bearable.
www.kinderleben.de

11.) Nestwerk e.V.
Especially young adults living in inner city regions lacking of infrastructure need adequate, continuous and gratuitous leisure time facilities to break through the vicious circle of poverty and neglect. State funding, due to empty cash reserves, isn’t enough, civic envolvment and practical help are needed. NestWerk sees its main role in offering low-threshold leisuretime and sports activities to help the children long term:
www.nestwerkev.de

12.) WegGefährten e.V. (‚travel companion‘)
WegGefährten e.V. is a volunteer charity organisation, solely funded by donations. It was founded by parents and friends of young people with disabilities, with the intention of ensuring a self-sufficient life in an inclusive environment. Our goal to set up an inclusive housing project is is almost finished. In 2006, 10 young adults who need care and assistance will live together with 8 non-impaired persons in two communal living setups in the quarter Schenefeld. In order to prepare the future tenants with disabilities for a life away from their parental homes, we are conducting a preparatory course. In addition, we are organising regular outings and monthly bowling parties for all members with disabilities.
www.weg-gefaehrten.de

13.) SchlauFox

SchlauFox believes in a society in which every child can discover their strengths – regardless of their background or starting conditions. We support children and young people from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds on their educational journey. This is not just about school, but about self-confidence, courage, and the feeling that “I can do this.” Through coaching, mentoring, and experience-oriented formats such as the ‚clever cooking‘ courses, dedicated volunteers create many small moments of success. In this way, confidence in their own abilities grows step by step until children and young people can continue on their path with self-confidence.
www.schlaufox.de

14.) Dunkelziffer e.V.
Making children stronger - protecting children. Many small girls and boys don’t have a carefree childhood. They are being neglected, mistreated and sexually abused, most often by the people who are responsible for their well being. We help in all of Germany with consultation and therapy, making children stronger by enforcing prevention and encourage grown-ups to engage in protecting children from sexual abuse.
www.dunkelziffer.de

15.) Associacion Krebskranke Kinder Mainz e.V.
In 1984, the associacion Krebskranke Kinder Mainz e.V. was founded by clinic staff and parents of children with cancer. The foundation aims to relieve the situation of children and youths with cancer as well as their relatives with numerous service offers and projects. Especially the psychological and social support for the entire family is a matter of heart. Therefore, a professional team (supervisors for the play room at the children’s cancer ward at the University Medical Unit Mainz, social workers, family counseling and grief support, art therapists, music tudors) will be at hand from the beginning of the medical treatment into the aftercare. At the ‚Parent’s House‘, located underneath the University Medical Unit Mainz, relatives are offered a home away from home for the duration of medical treatment of the young patients, as well as stand-by support by the team. In case the financial situation of the family is worsening due to the illness of their child, the foundation can offer unbureaucratic financial support with a social fund. All these services (and many others) are financed with donations only; The parent’s association does not receive government fonds or support.
www.krebskrankekinder-mainz.de

16.) Deutsche Kinderkrebsstiftung
The "Deutsche Kinderkrebsstiftung" (German Childhood Cancer Foundation) aims at fighting childhood cancer and helping children with cancer to experience the same quality of life and future prospects as any other child. The foundation supports and funds clinical and patient centered research projects that are targeted on better chances of healing, access to secure treatment, development of new cures and minimization or even prevention of long-term effects.
www.kinderkrebsstiftung.de

17.) Elmshorner Suppenhühner (transl.: Elmshorn Soup Chickens)
We are helping helpers! In her own words Martina Kramer from the town Elmshorn is ‚sweet little 61‘. With her initiative is dedicated to help the homeless. Since more than 5 years, she is providing people in need with food, hygiene supplies, and everyday objects like sleeping bags, clothing, and much, much more. Since two years she has her own van to reach even more homeless people throughout Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. Before that she only had a handcart for her deliveries. By now, Martina has acquired quite a few more helpers for her project. Many of her friends are baking and cooking, or are supporting her on-site, so she can continue her dedicated help for people in need.
www.helft-martina-helfen.de

18.) Climb Educational Vacation
We are climb – which stands for “clever learning, always motivated.” With the climb learning vacation project, we are committed to improving educational opportunities for primary school children affected by poverty in Hamburg. The aim of the climb learning vacations is to strengthen children's academic and social skills so that they can pursue confident life and educational paths. The two-week climb learning holidays take place in primary schools in Wilhelmsburg, Veddel, and Neuwiedenthal. In the mornings, the children enjoy exciting learning sessions in math and German, and in the afternoons, they work on creative projects. Two full-day excursions, breakfast, and a hot lunch round off the project.
www.climb-lernferien.de

Here you will find the TOP 18 of the last election of 4th January 2026:

Childcancer support Hamburg e.V.
Service Dog for Charlotte
Bestohlen, beraubt, misshandelt - Der WEISSE RING hilft (Robbed or Abused, the WHITE RING Will Help)

4.) Associacion Krebskranke Kinder Mainz e.V.
5.) Ankerland e.V.
6.) Verein Leben im Abseits e.V. (transl.: Foundation ‚Marginal Existence’)
7.) Stiftung Mittagskinder (Association Lunch Children)
8.) Sponsoring Society Children’s Lives Association
9.) Elmshorn Soup Chickens
10.) Dunkelziffer e.V.
11.) SOS-Children’s Villages
12.) FADS Centrum Hamburg e.V.
13.) Pwoje Menkontre
14.) Climb EducationalVacation
15.) Nestwerk e.V.
16.) Über den Tellerrand (transl: ‚beyond your own plate‘)
17.) WegGefährten e.V. (‚travel companion‘ )
18.) Happy Bambini e.V.