Question 1

How can I just donate?

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Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.1.) You can support the work of the association 24 gute Taten e.V. with a donation  .

Question 2

Where is my order?

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Translation missing: en.You’ve ordered Advent calendars or greeting cards that haven’t arrived yet?

Question 3

How do I get a donation receipt?

Accepted Answer

For donations under €300, tax offices usually accept a bank statement as proof. You also received a donation receipt with your confirmation email. You can request it again here by email. Be sure to use the same email address you used for your donation.

Question 4

What is the 24 GOOD DEEDS Advent Calendar?

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Translation missing: en.The 24 GOOD DEEDS Advent Calendar is a unique way to support a wide range of social and environmental projects worldwide. For example, one calendar door might protect 150 m² of Amazon rainforest in Brazil, provide a meal for a child in Nepal, or partially fund a holiday trip for a child in need in Germany.

Question 5

How can I get or gift the calendar?

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Question 6

Is my donation tax-deductible?

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Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.Yes, your donation is tax-deductible. 24guteTaten e.V. is officially recognized as a non-profit organization by the Düsseldorf-South tax office.

Question 7

Do 100 percent of the donations go to the projects?

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75 percent of the donations collected through the Advent calendar go to charitable purposes, 25 percent to administration and marketing. After covering nonprofit expenses of 24guteTaten e.V., the remaining amount is evenly distributed among the 24 calendar projects.

Question 8

How is it ensured that my donation arrives?

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Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.We take the monitoring of donation use very seriously. Each organization signs a contract that defines the implementation of the good deed. Additionally, aid organizations must document their project progress through detailed reports, receipts, and photos.  Transparenz

Question 9

How can I apply with a project for a calendar door?

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Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.The projects featured in the 24 GOOD DEEDS Advent Calendar are selected anew each year. Applications usually open on December 6th of the previous year.

Question 10

How can I learn more about the projects in the Advent calendar?

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Translation missing: en.You’ll find detailed background info on each of the current projects daily from December 1st to 24th on our website. All previous projects are available in our calendar archive. Also, sign up for our  Newsletter

Question 11

How are the projects for the Advent calendar selected?

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Each year, nonprofit organizations can apply for a calendar door. The selected projects must meet strict criteria. Our goal is to support particularly sustainable, impactful, and transparent projects. You can find details about our selection process

Question 12

Who is behind the 24 GOOD DEEDS Advent Calendar?

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The 24 GOOD DEEDS Advent Calendar is an initiative by the nonprofit organization 24guteTaten e.V., founded in 2011. The organization is based in Düsseldorf.

Question 13

How is the organization 24guteTaten e.V. funded?

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Translation missing: en.The non-profit organization 24guteTaten e.V. is funded 100% by donations. This makes it independent of religious denominations and party politics.

Question 14

Why does 24 Gute Taten e.V. not have an official donation seal?

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Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.Translation missing: en.In the context of transparency, the question naturally arises regarding recognized donation seals, such as the one from DZI. We have consciously decided against such a seal, even though we value their work. This decision has several reasons.

Question 15

What exactly is the 24 Gute Taten Advent Calendar?

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It's a charity advent calendar where every one of the 24 doors represents a real aid project around the world, funded by your donation. Past projects have included protecting 150 m² of Amazon rainforest, providing a daily school meal for a child in Nepal, and funding a holiday trip for a disadvantaged child in Germany. You choose how much to donate per project — starting from €1 — and from €24 total, you receive the beautifully designed calendar (physical or digital) as a thank-you.

Question 16

How much does the 24 Gute Taten Advent Calendar cost?

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There's no fixed price — you choose your donation amount. The minimum is €1 per project (door), making the minimum total €24 for all 24 projects. From €24, you receive the physical calendar free of charge. You can also donate €2, €4, or any amount per door — every euro goes further than you might expect.

Question 17

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 24guteTaten e.V. is officially recognized as a non-profit by the Düsseldorf Tax Authority. For donations under €300, a bank statement is sufficient for German tax purposes. You also receive an official donation receipt by email, which you can re-request at any time via the website.

Question 18

How do I receive the calendar — physical or digital?

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Both options are available. The physical calendar is made from 100% recycled paper (approx. 33.2 × 22.6 cm) and is shipped from October. The digital version delivers a daily email from December 1st with the door of the day, project story, and images — zero paper, zero shipping. A hybrid option is also available: order the physical calendar and receive the digital version free alongside it.

Question 19

Can I gift the calendar to someone else?

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Absolutely. You can have the physical calendar shipped directly to the recipient's address. Add a personal greeting card message during checkout and it will be included with the calendar. You can also order the 24 Gute Taten Greeting Card as a standalone charitable gift for any occasion throughout the year.

Question 20

How is it verified that my donation actually reaches the projects?

Accepted Answer

Every funded organisation signs a contract specifying exactly how the donation will be used. They must submit detailed progress reports, financial receipts, and photographic evidence of project delivery. The association also publishes its full annual activity report and financial accounts — all publicly available on the website. This is what 100% transparency looks like in practice.

Question 21

Does 100% of my donation go to the projects?

Accepted Answer

75% flows directly into the charitable projects, distributed equally across all 24. The remaining 25% covers administration and calendar production — the costs required to run the selection process, verify project delivery, and produce and ship the calendar. This split is disclosed openly on the website and applies to every order.

Question 22

Who selects the 24 projects each year?

Accepted Answer

Charitable organisations worldwide apply each year (applications typically open December 6th). An independent expert panel — specialists in education, food supply, medicine, and nature conservation — reviews every application against strict criteria for sustainability, effectiveness, and transparency. Only the 24 strongest projects make it into the calendar.

Question 23

Can my non-profit organisation apply to be featured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Applications open annually on December 6th. Full eligibility criteria, the application form, and process details are available at 24-gute-taten.de/pages/projektbewerbung. You can also subscribe to the NGO newsletter to be notified as soon as the next application round opens.

Question 24

Is there an advent calendar option for schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 24 Gute Taten runs a dedicated programme for schools. It's an ideal way to introduce students to global issues, charitable giving, and the concept of Advent as a season of generosity. Details are available at 24-gute-taten.de/pages/fuer-schulen.

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