Pillar 1
Infrastructure
Wells, solar power, paved paths — the foundation for everything else.
Our first project in South Africa
A whole village.
Independent. Together.
In Benin, we're starting our work. We're building wells, schools and jobs — until the village can stand on its own.
The reality on the ground
A village that has been left to fend for itself for generations.
Before we act, we listen. From reports and partners on the ground, we know this much: the problems are tightly linked and reinforce each other.
96%
No schooling
Many children in rural Benin have no regular access to education. Teachers and materials are missing.
None
Running water & power
Drinking water has to be carried from far away. Electricity is available for only a few hours — if at all.
100%
No income
The village lives off what it grows itself. A bad year means hunger. Opportunities for the young: almost none.
Our approach
How we help the village stand on its own.
Sustainable help, to us, means this: don't donate and leave — stay until the village can carry on alone. Four pillars support the project.
Pillar 2
Schools
Spaces to learn, materials for children and continuing education for adults.
Pillar 3
Jobs
Workshops and fields in the village that produce more than the people themselves need.
Pillar 4
Independence
The goal: a village that grows under its own power — and no longer needs outside help.
About HCI
Humanity knows no borders.
HCI — Help & Charity International e.V. is a humanitarian organisation operating worldwide. We stand with people whose lives have been shattered by war, poverty or natural disasters — fast, direct and human. More than 100 million people worldwide live without a roof over their heads; millions more are on the move.
- Our mission
- We help people in need — regardless of origin, religion or political affiliation.
- Our vision
- A world where every person has access to water, food, education and safety.
Our path to Benin
What happens — and when.
- November 2026
First trip & situation report
We visit the village, meet the people and understand the local structures, then produce a detailed situation report.
- November 2026
Handover of school supplies
Right on the first trip: school supplies, learning materials and first relief goods for the village.
- Dec 2026 – Q1 2027
Regular visits & needs assessment
We come back — many times. What is really missing? Which projects take priority? The decisions are made together with the village.
- 2027 onwards
Step-by-step build-up
Infrastructure, schools, jobs — one project after another, funded by your donations.
Be part of the change
Every donation brings us closer to the village.
Whether €10 for exercise books or €500 for part of a well — every contribution goes straight into the Benin project. Choose whichever route is easiest for you.
Bank transfer
Straight to the account
- Account holder
- Help & Charity International e.V.
- IBAN
- DE18 3005 0110 1008 1269 04
- Reference
- Benin
HCI is a recognised charity. We can issue a donation receipt on request — just email us at info@hci-org.com.