Europe

Cyclone on the island of Mayotte

In December 2024, a devastating hurricane hit the French island of Mayotte. Several people lost their lives and over 1000 were injured. The storm also left a great deal of destruction on the island. Siemens Caring Hands e.V. supported its local partner, the Croix-Rouge-Francaise, with important relief supplies for the affected population. Thanks to this successful collaboration, a relief airplane was sent to the island with hygiene kits.

Flooding in Spain

In October 2024, above-average rainfall led to devastating floods in Spain. Several hundred people died in the affected areas and many more lost their homes, cars or all their possessions in the floods. Together with partner organizations on the ground, Siemens Caring Hands e.V. aims to help the affected municipalities.

Additional projects are currently being planned and implemented.

Further information: Spain – Siemens Caring Hands e.V.

Aid for Ukraine

Since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, an estimated 3.7 million people have fled within the country, while more than 6.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge abroad. In total, 17.6 million people in Ukraine are in need of protection and humanitarian aid. In cooperation with local partners, Siemens Caring Hands e.V. has already supported more than 60 individual projects in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

Additional projects are currently being planned and implemented.

Further information: Ukraine – Siemens Caring Hands e.V.

Covid-19

Siemens Caring Hands e.V. set up a relief fund to provide fast, unbureaucratic and targeted assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. This relief fund was used to support 29 NGOs worldwide and provide assistance to those affected by the crisis.

Further information: Covid-19 – Siemens Caring Hands e.V.