Articles of Association

Verein für Afghanistan-Förderung e.V. (operated under the name Bright Afghan) is a registered association based in Bonn, entered in the Register of Associations at the Amtsgericht Bonn (Local Court of Bonn) under number VR 4443.

The association exclusively and directly pursues charitable purposes within the meaning of the section on “Tax-privileged purposes” of the German Fiscal Code (AO).

The purpose of the association is to promote aid for Afghanistan.

The statutory purpose is pursued in particular through:

• Supporting educational institutions and schools in Afghanistan
• Medical care and health promotion
• Humanitarian emergency and disaster relief
• Reconstruction and sustainable development projects
• Care for orphans and physically disabled children

The association is selflessly active and does not primarily pursue its own economic interests. The association’s funds may only be used for its statutory purposes. Members do not receive any allocations from the association’s funds.

The association is recognized as charitable under § 52 AO. Donations are tax-deductible.

Any natural or legal person can become a member. Membership is obtained through a written application. The board decides on admission.

The governing bodies of the association are:

• The General Assembly (Mitgliederversammlung)
• The Board (Vorstand)

The board consists of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer. The association is represented in and out of court by the Chairman.