Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German aid organization dedicated to helping people in need, both in Germany and around the world. Find out more here about the Johanniter in Germany and globally.
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe in Germany
Johanniter International Assistance is the humanitarian aid department of Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe in Germany. Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe is one of Germany's largest aid organisations, providing emergency, health and social services to people in need across the country.
Johanniter worldwide: For healthy global relationships
A young mother waits for treatment at a mobile clinic in Mozambique.
We care deeply about people, the health of every individual and human relationships. We support people in what they need for a healthy and good life. To this end, we work with local partner organizations to create a strong network of humanity that supports people on the ground in crises and disasters.
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Strategy 2027
Annual Reports from recent years
Topics of the Year
These topics shaped our work around the world last year.
War in Middle East
The war has left hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza and Lebanon without livelihoods. Much has been destroyed, and there is a shortage of food, medicine and healthcare. We are supporting people in both countries.
Earthquake in Myanmar
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Mandalay region in March 2025, claiming thousands of lives and leaving many injured, we provided medical care using mobile clinics.
War in Sudan
Sudan has been at war for several years. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled the violence and sought refuge in South Sudan. Food and relief supplies are in short supply there. We are supporting the people by taking measures to combat malnutr
Support for Ukraine
We have been active in Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022. Our work includes distributing aid packages, repairing homes and infrastructure, and helping people reach safety. Going forward, we will focus on providing medical care.
Less Money for Humanitarian Aid
The German government has cut funding for humanitarian aid by 70 percent since 2022. Yet people’s needs are growing worldwide. We are committed to ensuring that Germany lives up to its responsibility toward people in need.
Working with Partners
Collaborating with partner organisations is a core principle of our work. In 2025, we continued to foster fair relationships with them and expand their capabilities.
New Structure
We have been operating under a new structure since 2026 due to changing conditions. Preparations for this change have dominated the past year. Specifically, this means greater responsibility for our country offices and a stronger focus on certain regions.
2025
Johanniter International Assistance at a glance
1.380.000
People
reached with our programs in 2025.
19
project countries
in 2025.
65
projects
were implemented by our partners.
314
employees
worked for us.
80
Percent
national employees work in our country offices.
50
Partner Organisations
50 partner organizations planned and implemented the projects with us.
53
Percent
of our humanitarian funds went directly to local organizations.
Map of Projects
Active worldwide
In 2025 Johanniter has supported people in 19 countries.
Project countries, partners, and the people we have reached.
Project Countries: Ecuador, Colombia
7 partners
8,010 people reached
Project countries: Ukraine, Republic of Moldova
4 partners
184,532 people reached
Project countries: South Sudan, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Somalia, Mozambique
South Sudan & Uganda: Strengthening the resilience of refugees, internally displaced persons, and host communities
Mozambique & DR Congo: Support in the areas of health, WASH, and basic food security
Colombia & Venezuela: The right to education and health care, prevention of gender-based violence, and inclusion of people with disabilities
Ecuador & Colombia: Support in the area of reproductive health and sexual violence for women, mothers, and adolescents
Message from the Federal Executive Board
Challenges and Change in 2025
New Approaches to Effective Aid
Supporting People in Crisis
For many people around the world, 2025 was a year marked by the consequences of wars and natural disasters. Those affected are in urgent need of support. However, political decisions are making it increasingly difficult to provide this support. In this article, Federal Executive Board members Thomas Mähnert and Oliver Meermann explain what this meant for our work last year and how we responded to the changing conditions within the organisation.
We are ensuring that our work continues to make a difference to those in need of support through strategic adjustments and a new structure.
Thomas Mähnert and Oliver Meermann, Johanniter Federal Executive Board
Our Focus Areas
We support people affected by crises and disasters by providing healthcare, emergency aid and assistance with income and food. This helps to ensure their survival and strengthen the resilience of communities.
For Healthy Global Relationships
For Strong Communities
Last year, through its global activities, Johanniter reached approximately 1.4 million people worldwide. Our goal is to ensure the survival of those affected by disasters, while maintaining and strengthening the health, resilience and livelihoods of the communities in which we work.
In 2025, we worked to support people around the world in these areas.
Emergency Relief
We immediately ensure survival in the aftermath of crises while also strengthening the long-term resilience of affected communities.
Here’s how we worked with our partners to improve the living conditions of the people in our projects in 2025
Impact That Matters
Help Worldwide
In 2025, we received around 21.3 million euros in donations for our projects around the world. We take our responsibility to use these funds in a targeted and strategic manner very seriously, so that our activities can have the greatest possible impact on people’s lives. This is evident in our work in Ukraine, Ecuador, Mozambique, Syria and Myanmar, for example.
By supporting local partners and sharing responsibility, we ensure that humanitarian aid reaches people more quickly, effectively and sustainably.
With Respect and Trust
Partnerships
The majority of our activities are carried out on the ground in our target communities by local partners. Together, we plan, implement and evaluate projects so that we can learn from the results. Partnerships with local organisations are one of the core principles of our work. These partnerships are based on mutual learning, respect, trust and the efficient use of resources on both sides. Some of our projects include elements designed specifically to strengthen the capacities of local organisations and structures.
By 2025, staff shaped global change and strengthened safeguarding through transparent communication, participatory processes and targeted training to build protection and trust.
Ensuring the Future
Change and Protection
In 2025, our employees played an active role in shaping our global transformation: transparent communication, participatory working groups, and clear feedback loops provided guidance and fostered a sense of ownership. At the same time, we strengthened protections within our organization for everyone involved in our projects. We improved processes, trained 320 employees, and increased accountability to ensure protection, trust, and safe working conditions.
