VENRO (Association of German Development NGOs)

VENRO is the umbrella organisation of development non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Germany. The organisation was founded in 1995 and consists of around 120 organisations. Their backgrounds lie in independent and church-related development co-operation, humanitarian aid as well as development education, public relations and advocacy. 16 one-world networks are part of VENRO. These represent about 2000 local development initiatives and NGOs.

VENRO's central goal is to construct a just globalisation, with a special emphasis on eradicating global poverty. The organisation is commited to implementing human rights and conserving natural resources.

VENRO

• represents the interests of development NGOs vis-à-vis the government
• strengthens the role of NGOs and civil society in development co-operation
• engages in advocacy for the interests of developing countries and the poorer segments of society
• sharpens public awareness of development co-operation issues

VENRO - Verband Entwicklungspolitik deutscher Nichtregierungsorganisationen e.V.
Kaiserstraße 201
D-53113 Bonn
Tel.: +49-228-94677-11
Fax: +49-228-94677-99