Kinder laufen f?r Kinder

Idea

"Kids run for Kids": A National School Project

Änne Jacobs founded the initiative “Kinder laufen für Kinder” (“Kids run for Kids”) more than 25 years ago in Munich, Germany. The idea is simple but successful:  Kids participate in charity runs organized majorly by schools but also other communities all over Germany. Every child has engaged a sponsor (grandma, parents, the little shop on the corner...) before the run. By running kids earn money for every kilometer paid by their sponsor. After the run all the collected money is given to charity projects for children - national and international -, which the school/community can choose out of five NGOs beforehand and dedicate their run to that particular project.

ENVIRONMENT – Planting the Future

Planting trees for a livable environment for our children. Our forests are habitats and places of recreation.

HEALTH – Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Hospital clowns bring joy, courage, and hope to children who are ill and facing difficult times.

SOCIAL – A Safe Home for Every Child

Not every child grows up in a secure family environment. We help and provide them with a safe home where they can feel protected and comfortable.

 

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS – Fighting Child Labor

Support for the BLLV Children’s Home in Ayacucho, Peru, giving children a chance for a better future.

PEACE – Sport Promotes Peace

Team spirit instead of trauma. Giving children who have fled from war hope and the prospect of a better future.

 

The children can decide together with their teachers which NGO the donations should go to. The children choose democratically! This allows them to learn more about co-determination and social responsibility through practical action. At the same time, they are motivated to aim high as they earn money for other children in need while having a great time with their class mates on the running track.

Since the initiative was brought to life, more than 980,000 kids ran about 4,5 million kilometers and raised around 10 million Euros for different charity causes and projects throughout the years.

However, the project is not only about charity: running can keep kids appreciate a healthy lifestyle by supporting movement and awareness for their own body. At the same time, they are motivated to aim high as they earn money for other children in need while having a great time with their class mates on the running track.

“Move yourself and help move others to move forward”, this is the motto of “Kinder laufen für Kinder”.

If you would like to receive more information or get involved, please feel free to contact us at info@kinder-laufen-fuer-kinder.de – we look forward to hearing from you.

Join us and support the good cause!