Charity - How We support local organizations
Since 1994, the IWA has donated funds to help support various organisations. Charity donations are collected:
- directly from members or former members (fundraising drive)
- at the English book fair (annual event)
- at the annual holiday party or at other monthly events
IWA fundraiser 2025
In 2025, the IWA will raise funds for Kinder.leben auf Zeit, an organisation that accompanies and supports children and teenagers in Styria who are facing life-threatening illnesses. You can also donate to our charity fund when paying your annual membership fee or by transferring money to the IWA account (please write "charity" in the appropriate field).
TARA counseling & therapy Center (2024)
TARA provides legal advice and emotional support to girls and women in Styria after they have suffered from sexual violence.
Haus FranzisCa (2023)
Haus FranzisCa is an emergency shelter and first point of contact for women and their children in need in Graz.
Verein Zebra (2022)
Zebra is an intercultural centre that offers counselling and therapy.
Danaida (2021)
Danaida provides educational offers (German courses, literacy training) and a meeting place for foreign women in Graz.
Haus Rosalie (2020)
Haus Rosalie was established in 2005 to provide addition temporary housing for homeless women in Graz. Since 2022, the IWA has also donated coffee annually to this organisation.
Steirer helfen Steirern (2019)
Steirer helfen Steirern is a support programme to help people in need who are living in Styria.
Verein Zebra (2019)
Zebra is an intercultural centre that offers counselling and therapy.
Previous Donations
Die Schwalbe
Die Schwalbe is a non-profit organization that provides housing and employment for women who are temporarily unable to pursue a job due to mental illness or a serious life crisis. (G)
Marienstüberl
The Marienstüberl is a branch of Caritas that provides free breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack for the homeless in Graz. (G)
VinziRast – Cortihaus
Vinzirast provides safe shelters and support for individuals struggling with homelessness or alcohol and drug dependency. (G)
ISOP – Innovative Sozialprojekte
ISOP is an intercultural, politically-neutral, independent non-profit organization that supports equal opportunity and human rights through social, educational and cultural projects. (G)
Mafalda
An organization helping girls and young women achieve equality in all aspects of life by offering counseling, career guidance, training, workshops, basic education and access to youth work programs. (G)
Frauengesundheitzentrum
A women’s health center with the goal to empower women and girls in all stages of life to strengthen their health and well-being and which works toward gender specific health services and for a gender specific health care system. (G/E)
Mosaik GmbH
…and the Mirabilis Project. Mosaik, based in Graz, provides support, education, and training for people with disabilities. (G)
Lady Lomin
Eve Hönle from Graz, a trained teacher and hand weaver, has established a weaving workshop in South Sudan, offering women there the opportunity to learn a skill, become financially independent and establish a good life for their families. (G)
Kleine Wildtiere in großer Not
The volunteers at this wonderful organization accept wounded and sick wild animals, provide them with food and care, then (where possible) release them back into the wild. (G)
Gustl 58 – Initiative zur Herzensbildung
Based in St. Stefan ob Stainz, Gustl 58 provides support for people facing physical, psychological, economic, or financial difficulties. (G)
Atempo
Atempo is an organization that provides support for people with learning difficulties and disabilities, striving for equal-opportunity in daily life and the workplace. (G)
Hilfe für das herzkrankende Kind
A non-profit organization that provides assistance to children with cardiovascular illnesses and their families. (G)
Rote Nasen
The Rote Nasen Clowndoctors are professional performing artists that make regular rounds to visit sick and suffering people, especially children, in hospitals and social institutions. (G)
SOS Kinderdorf
Since 1949, SOS Kinderdorf (Children’s Villages) has provided children and their families with support as they deal with difficult situations and crises. (G)