Tor zur Hoffnung e.V.

Qui sommes-nous

The initiators of the public charity “Tor zur Hoffnung e.V.”, founded in 2011, are the Brazilian Keila Heins and her husband Stefan Heins, who lived together in Brazil for many years. They know, from their own experience, that provided it lands in the right hands, the smallest amount of assistance from Germany can offer a child a chance of a better life outside of crime and drugs.

The non-profit association “Tor zur Hoffnung/Gateway to Hope” exclusively supports social projects in South America run on a voluntary basis. Projects run by locals and volunteers on the ground, who don't always just live close to the depravity, but often live in the middle of the deprived areas themselves! We support the volunteers in the field, locally, directly, personally and unbureaucratic.

Our predominant goal is to offer kids (children) and young adults new prospects and an enable them to live a decent life. Our goal is “Help for Self-Help”, to build local competencies.
We therefore try through regular events and activities to maximize and focus the attention of the politicians, the public and the media on the helping hands on the ground, on the local volunteers and their work.

Projects:
• Dito Escolinha's BEACH SOCCER SCHOOL in Fortaleza: The former international beach soccer player, “Dito”, is an exemplary volunteer and initiator on the ground, who we believe deserves plenty of support. The project is an excellent example of how a great idea can offer true future prospects. As he himself says, “Every hour of beach soccer is an hour out of criminal trouble.” Many kids have already been able to break the vicious circle of hopelessness, drugs and violence thanks to his help. The idea works! Kids who, for the first time, are able to experience things like team spirit and begin to feel a sense of belonging to a happy and playful community are then able to respect their environment and even regularly attend school. Dito, who is by profession a teacher and other volunteers privately tutor the poorest children and accompany them on their educational path. What's more, many family relations of the kids have suddenly become enthusiastic fans and players and develop, as a result, a newfound feeling of solidarity. Social values and rules can be positively conveyed through Beach Soccer and the sport offers a fantastic opportunity for social integration.
• Help for Armenia - Establishment of a rehabilitation clinic in Gyumri

Stefan Heins is the Chairman of Tor zur Hoffnung e.V..

For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.