Humanitarian aid 

Following the severe earthquake in Turkey and Syria in February 2023, Deutsche Bahn Foundation has provided immediate aid as part of its international emergency humanitarian assistance. Together with the Development Helps Association (Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft) and association members Misereor e.V. and Oxfam, earthquake victims in Aleppo and Hama received urgently needed supplies, including mattresses, blankets, food, fuel for heating, medicines, hygiene articles, milk, diapers and clothing.

The restoration of the water supply in Aleppo was facilitated. This allowed two water pumping stations to be restored to operation by providing two generators. Hygiene kits were also distributed to approximately 1,000 people.

In Afghanistan, the Deutsche Bahn Foundation is supporting an emergency aid program for girls, women and families together with the Development Helps Association, the association member German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Aid (DAHW Deutsche Lepra- und Tuberkulosehilfe e.V.) and the local partner organization the Afghan Women’s Association (Afghanischer Frauenverein e.V.). The program has provided free access to education and improved the school infrastructure in rural Afghanistan.