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23.07.2021 Article

Opening a limited-withdrawal bank account

With a blocked account, you can provide evidence during the visa application process that you have adequate financial resources.

The picture depicts a golden kredit card on two statements of account.

22.07.2021 Article

Fighting COVID‑19 worldwide: Help on the ground

The COVID‑19 pandemic is more than a global health crisis: its economic, social and humanitarian impact is dramatic too. German missions around the world are helping people in need in their areas.

In March 2021, in cooperation with local NGOs, the Consulate General in São Paulo distributed 2500 food parcels.

19.07.2021 Page

Freedom of religion and belief

Promoting freedom of religion and belief around the world is an important part of the Federal Government’s human rights policy.

19.07.2021 Article

Money, not flour – donors turn to cash assistance programmes

When people think about humanitarian assistance, they tend to think of the distribution of tents and flour, but often other things are needed – children’s shoes or mattresses. Therefore, Germany is increasingly focusing on cash payments to strengthen local markets and give people greater freedom.

Over 230 million people around the world are dependent on humanitarian assistance.

19.07.2021 Article

Germany and the Philippines: bilateral relations

Official political relations started with the establishment of diplomatic relations by the Federal Republic of Germany 1954 after the Philippines gained independence in 1946; the German Democratic…

16.07.2021 Article

“We stand firmly by Namibia’s side”

Namibia is suffering greatly from the COVID-19 pandemic. Germany is sending aid supplies worth approximately 11 million euro to the region. The second flight landed yesterday.