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School bag for hope: GAiN helps children in need!
On August 11th, 2025, Diezer and GAiN will support needy children in Europe with school bags for education and hope.
School bag for hope: GAiN helps children in need!
A remarkable initiative is being continued in the heart of Hesse: The aid organization “Gain” (Global Aid Network) from Giessen is once again collecting school bags to give disadvantaged children in various countries a better future. The Diezer Laden, a long-standing partner of this organization, has established itself as an important hub. Together they work to ensure that children in poverty are not only provided with food, but also have access to education.
As mittelhessen.de reports, in low-income regions there is often hardly any money for clothing, medicine or school supplies. Especially in times of economic uncertainty, families have to be careful about where they invest their modest resources. The result is that many children grow up illiterate and have no prospects. The delivery of school bags has proven to be the key to improving this situation. In recent years, over 100,000 school bags have already been sent, which are now being sent to Ukraine, Romania, Hungary and Latvia, among others.
A gift with added value
But what exactly is in such a school bag? Christiane Spanka from “Gain” explains that these satchels contain more than just school supplies. In addition to notebooks and colored pencils, there is also a cuddly toy and even basic hygiene items such as toothbrushes. Especially for children in countries like Moldova and Ukraine, where many do not even have the simplest hygiene products, these satchels are a valuable treasure that brings hope and joy, reports ffh.de.
The “Education Against Poverty” initiative aims to offer the affected children a chance at education and to help them break out of the cycle of poverty. Parents in poorer circumstances in particular often have to watch as their children go to school without the necessary materials, which significantly limits their educational success.
Donation situation in Germany
Given the importance of such initiatives, it is interesting to know what the donation situation looks like in Germany. According to test.de, in 2023, 75% of private donations went to humanitarian aid, with a focus on child and youth welfare. Over 1 billion euros were raised by twelve major children's charities. In this context, it becomes clear how important it is to support organizations like “Gain” in order to continue their important work.
Considering that education is the key to a better future for children, Gain's action is not just a necessity, but a real sign of solidarity. Every contribution, be it in the form of a school bag or a monetary donation, is a step towards better education and thus a hopeful future for many children in need.