Did you know that companies can donate up to 20% of their annual profits to charitable causes?
For many years, I have been committed to charitable giving, responsibility and sustainability within my means.
On this page I offer a small glimpse – not to promote myself or to do marketing, but perhaps to inspire others.
Sincerely, Andreas Kapl
Donate…
You never know,
where the money really goes.
Many people are rightly critical of donations because it is often unclear how much of the money actually reaches those in need.
The action group Kinder in Not eV has a special position — the association was founded in 1983 on the initiative of the entrepreneur Gisela Wirtgen and All administrative costs are borne by the foundation..
Every donation and every sponsorship amount goes to 100 % in the projects, without deduction for administrative costs.
I am taking advantage of the opportunity to sponsor a child. This gives children the chance to be cared for in a daycare center. They receive support, education, and medical care – the concept is to empower them to help themselves, so that the children can later stand on their own two feet.
current donations
04.02.2026
UN Refugee Agency €50.00
01.02.2026
Children in Need eV €25.00
21.01.2026
World Hunger Relief €10.00
01.01.2026
Children in Need eV €25.00
30.12.2025
World Hunger Relief €20.00
20.12.2025
UN Refugee Agency €20.00
16.12.2025
Environmental Institute Munich eV €10.00
06.12.2025
World Hunger Relief €15.00
01.12.2025
Children in Need eV €25.00
25.11.2025
UN Refugee Agency €25.00
01.11.2025
Children in Need eV €25.00
01.11.2025
Greenpeace eV €10.00
Donations received before November 1, 2025, were not listed.
Building with sustainable materials
Wood It is a renewable resource and, for me, the building material of choice – not only because of its versatility, but also because of its ecological advantages. That's why I consistently use it in my cabins: for frame constructions, exterior facades, or as cladding material.
But I'm going a step further: My first cabin will use insulation material Wood wool for use. In comparison, many tiny houses rely on foam insulation, which is easier to work with and cheaper, but hardly recyclable and more than questionable from a health point of view.
Sustainability through durable tools
My grandfather, born in 1925 and a carpenter by trade, told me about the prices of tools back then. Much has changed since then: manual tools have been replaced by state-of-the-art machines, and a few Deutsche Marks have often become hundreds of euros today.
The basic equipment for a craft business can quickly cost several thousand euros. This makes it tempting to look for cheaper alternatives from a globalized world – for example, from China – which cost only a fraction of the price.
But price isn't the only difference. Brand manufacturers like Makita, Festool, and DeWalt develop their tools specifically for the demands of tradespeople. They impress with their durability and ease of repair – making them not only an investment in quality but also in sustainability.
That's why I deliberately opt for high-quality devices, even if the initial investment is higher. Their significantly longer lifespan ultimately makes them more sustainable than cheaper imitations.
Environment & Nature
In my opinion, nature doesn't belong to us – we live with it and are responsible for protecting it. That's exactly what I try to teach my children in everyday life, for example during clean-up campaigns along the Elbe River. Because even after a flood, a lot of plastic still washes up: around 50 tons of waste They reach the North Sea via the Elbe River every year.
It's important to me to do my part. That's why I always carry a trash bag with me when hiking or fishing – and pick up what I see.
It's a personal habit of mine to collect tree seeds every autumn and start them indoors in pots. I later plant the young trees wherever I think they're best.
