Vision Hope International
German non-profit humanitarian organisation delivering emergency relief, transitional aid and sustainable development across the MENA region, with a focus on war-torn Yemen.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Vision Hope International e.V. is an independent, non-profit humanitarian organisation based in Germany and operating across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Its stated mission is to promote human well-being by supporting people in the MENA region, fostering communities in a manner consistent with local cultures and needs. The organisation describes its guiding vision as 'People with perspectives change the world' and frames its work around the ethical maxim of treating others as one would wish to be treated. Vision Hope International works through a combination of short-term emergency relief and long-term, holistic development aid in conflict-affected areas of the Near and Middle East. Its geographic focus includes Yemen, Jordan, Syria and Germany. In Yemen — described by the organisation as a country scarred by war — it has implemented projects combating hunger. In Syria it has provided emergency relief following the earthquake. In the Middle East it has worked on the empowerment of women, and in Jordan it has supported refugees. The organisation states that its work has sustainably changed hundreds of thousands of lives. To pursue its goals, Vision Hope International cooperates with private donors as well as institutional funders. Named partners include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), alongside national and international foundations and organisations. The organisation is a member of various associations and maintains quality standards and transparency commitments. Vision Hope International is governed by a board (Vorstand) that oversees its strategic direction and ensures resources are used effectively. The board includes professionals with backgrounds in humanitarian work, finance and management. Marcus Rose serves as first chairperson, with responsibilities including long-term development, public relations and building a broader volunteer base; Matthias Böhning serves as deputy chairperson, with responsibilities including strategic stakeholder management, public affairs, political communication, quality control, fundraising and donor relations, and organisational development. Stephan Krämer is identified as managing director (Geschäftsführer). As a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Germany, Vision Hope International is not a listed company and does not operate for commercial profit. Its public-facing activities centre on fundraising, project implementation and partnerships with institutional donors and UN agencies.
History
Vision Hope International e.V. is a German-registered non-profit humanitarian organisation. Public information about its founding date and early history is limited in the available sources; the organisation presents itself as an independent, non-profit humanitarian organisation based in Germany and active in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Its stated mission is to promote human well-being by supporting people in the MENA region, fostering communities in a manner consistent with local cultures and needs. The organisation describes its guiding vision as 'People with perspectives change the world' and frames its work around the ethical maxim of treating others as one would wish to be treated. It combines short-term emergency relief with long-term, holistic development aid in conflict-affected areas of the Near and Middle East. Over recent years, Vision Hope International states that it has implemented a variety of projects in Yemen, Jordan, Syria and Germany. These include combating hunger in Yemen, emergency relief following the earthquake in Syria, empowerment of women in the Middle East, and support for refugees in Jordan. The organisation says its work has sustainably changed hundreds of thousands of lives. To achieve its goals, Vision Hope International cooperates with private donors and institutional funders. Named partners include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), as well as national and international foundations and organisations. The organisation is a member of various associations and maintains quality standards and transparency commitments. Vision Hope International is governed by a board (Vorstand) that oversees its strategic direction and ensures resources are used effectively. The board includes professionals with backgrounds in humanitarian work, finance and management. Marcus Rose serves as first chairperson, with responsibilities including long-term development, public relations and building a broader volunteer base. Matthias Böhning serves as deputy chairperson, with responsibilities including strategic stakeholder management, public affairs, political communication, quality control, fundraising and donor relations, and organisational development. Stephan Krämer is identified as managing director (Geschäftsführer). As a registered non-profit association headquartered in Germany, Vision Hope International is not a listed company and does not operate for commercial profit. Its public-facing activities centre on fundraising, project implementation and partnerships with institutional donors and UN agencies.
Products and positioning
Independent German non-profit humanitarian organisation focused on emergency relief, transitional aid and sustainable development in the MENA region, particularly war-torn Yemen.
Emergency relief in Yemen
Projects combating hunger in Yemen, described as a country scarred by war.
Earthquake emergency relief in Syria
Emergency relief following the earthquake in Syria.
Women's empowerment in the Middle East
Empowerment of women in the Middle East.
Refugee support in Jordan
Support for refugees in Jordan.
Sources5 sources
- 1Home page | Vision Hope International e.V.vision-hope.org
- 2Wer wir sind | Unser Mission Statementvision-hope.org
- 3Über uns | Unsere Organisation Vision Hope International e.V.vision-hope.org
- 4Lernen Sie unser Team kennen – Vision Hope International e.V.vision-hope.org
- 5Vision Hope Internationalwikidata.org
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