Änne Jacobs founded the initiative “Kinder laufen für Kinder” (“Kids run for Kids”) more than 25 years ago in Munich, Germany. The idea is simple but successful:  Kids participate in charity runs organized majorly by schools but also other communities all over Austria. Every child has engaged a sponsor (grandma, parents, the little shop on the corner...) before the run. By running kids earn money for every kilometer paid by their sponsor. After the run all the collected money is given to charity projects for children - national and international -, which the school/community can choose out of five NGOs beforehand and dedicate their run to that particular project.

The children can decide together with their teachers which NGO the donations should go to. The children choose democratically! This allows them to learn more about co-determination and social responsibility through practical action. At the same time, they are motivated to aim high as they earn money for other children in need while having a great time with their class mates on the running track.

Since the initiative was brought to life, more than 70.000 kids ran about 290.000 kilometers and raised around 1,2 million Euros for different charity causes and projects throughout the years.

However, the project is not only about charity: running can keep kids appreciate a healthy lifestyle by supporting movement and awareness for their own body. At the same time, they are motivated to aim high as they earn money for other children in need while having a great time with their class mates on the running track.

“Move yourself and help move others to move forward”, this is the motto of “Kinder laufen für Kinder”.

If you would like to receive more information or get involved, please feel free to contact us at info@kinder-laufen-fuer-kinder.at – we look forward to hearing from you.

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