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Naturfreunde Internationale

Vienna, Austria

Environment & ClimateHuman rightsCommunity developmentChildren & Youth
Network or umbrellaFounded 1950International reach
Profile last updated: May 5, 2026

About

Founded in 1950, Naturfreunde Internationale is a non-profit network based in Vienna, Austria working on environment & climate, human rights, community development +1 more.

Naturfreunde Internationale (NFI) is the international umbrella association of the Naturefriends movement, founded in 1950 in Switzerland and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It coordinates member organisations worldwide around nature experience, sustainable tourism, environmental and climate protection, human rights, and youth work. Its activities include international exchange meetings among member organisations, support for member projects, public information and education on environmental, development and human rights issues, and advocacy at European and international levels. Through its Climate Fund it supports member organisations in Senegal, Mali and Togo, including fruit tree planting in rural communities. It also runs campaigns such as the Christmas fundraising campaign, Climate Hikes and a photo challenge, and holds an annual conference.

Location

Vienna, Austria

Founded

1950

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Legal form

Verein

Legal name

Naturfreunde Internationale

Registration

ZVR 672461383

Focus areas

natureclimate justicesustainable tourismhuman rightsyouthumbrella organisation

Languages

DEENFR

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateHuman rightsCommunity developmentChildren & Youth

Works for

CommunitiesYouth

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCapacity buildingGrant-making

Programmes

Climate Fund (Klimafonds)

Environment & Climate · Mali, Senegal, Togo

Funds climate projects of Naturefriends organisations in partner countries, such as fruit tree planting in rural communities, and reports on its impact.

Climate Hikes

Environment & Climate

Invites Naturefriends groups to organise hikes that highlight climate action and community.

respect_NFI Photo Challenge

Nature & Wildlife conservation

Photo competition promoting respect for nature among participants.

Countries of operation

AustriaMaliSenegalTogo

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesIndividual donationsGrantsLegacies

Ways to support

Donate

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