Transparency
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Financial Transparency
We keep our finances open and accessible, with regular reports accounting for where funds come from and how they are used.
Every donation, investment and expense is properly recorded and auditable, ensuring trust and responsibility.
Transparency
Transparency in Activities and Results
We clearly disclose what we do, how we do it and which impacts we achieve.
Reports, indicators and real stories show the concrete results of our actions in the community.
Transparency in Governance and Decision-Making
Our decisions are based on participatory processes and on ethical management principles. Boards, teams and partners work through active dialogue and shared responsibility, ensuring legitimacy and institutional coherence.
We believe transparency transforms reality through responsible governance, guided by planning, long-term vision, and a continuous commitment to the quality of the projects we develop.
Our purpose is grounded in the following core pillars:
SDG Driven!
AIC is a signatory of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Movement, a global initiative created by the United Nations. We operate in alignment with the principles of the 2030 Agenda, integrating concrete actions into our projects that contribute to a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Impact
In 15 years, we have impacted more than 4,500 people — directly and indirectly.
Education & Culture
Learning support and artistic expression strengthen language, autonomy, critical thinking, and children’s connection to school and community. Many arrive with learning gaps or communication challenges and quickly gain confidence and participation skills — including children with autism or severe speech delays.
✅ Over 2,000 educational hours per year
✅ Strong improvement in language and social skills
✅ Increased autonomy, critical thinking, and school engagement
✅ Creative and sports achievements
These developments contribute directly to preventing child labor and social exclusion.
Environmental Education
Hands-on environmental learning promotes responsibility and sustainable practices that extend into families and communities.
✅ Skills in ecological gardening, recycling, and resource care
✅ Active family participation in environmental actions
✅ More than 2 tons of waste removed annually
Quality of Life
Healthy nutrition, safe spaces, and psychosocial support stabilize living conditions and help reduce hunger, violence, and crime risks.
✅ Over 80,000 meals served annually
✅ Improved health and well-being
✅ Effective conflict mediation and social stabilization
Founders’ Advisory Board
The Founders’ Advisory Board of AIC (Insel der Kinder) is composed of representatives of the umbrella Organization and principal sponsoring Organisation WCTAG Hilft e.V., based in Germany.
The Board includes Jan Silberstorff and Ulrike Kramer, founders of AIC and WCTAG Hilft, as well as Anne Dierkopf, a financial expert with many years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the corporate sector. This body stands for transparency, sustainability, and the institutional strengthening of our social mission.
Its work ensures the strategic alignment between activities in Brazil and at the international level, fostering continuous and cooperative development.
Jan Silberstorff
President WCTAG Hilft e. V.
Founder WCTAG Hilft e. V.
Founder Insel der Kinder
Ulrike Kramer
Vice President WCTAG Hilft e. V.
Founder WCTAG Hilft e. V.
Founder Insel der Kinder
Anne Dierkopf
Treasurer WCTAG Hilft e. V.
Board of Directors
Defines the national and global strategy, ensures the organization’s long-term alignment, and serves as the main representative to stakeholders.
Holger Röbel
President of the Board
CEO WCTAG Hilft e.V.
Supports the presidency and operational oversight, ensuring efficient coordination between departments for the execution of strategic plans.
Ensures transparent and efficient resource management — essential for project sustainability — and also provides pro bono legal consulting.
Ensures compliance and ethical standards in the organization’s financial and administrative operations.
Collaborates in oversight activities, ensuring the proper application of resources.
Ana Claudia Pacheco de Andrade
Fiscal Council Member
Assistant Professor “B”, UNEB – State University of Bahia
Contributes to responsible and transparent management, with a strong focus on fulfilling the organization’s mission.
Fiscal Council Member
Business Administrator and Commercial Manager in the Healthcare Sector
Legal Advisory Board
Asseff Advogados is one of the most renowned law firms in Brazil, recognized for its excellence across various areas of law and for representing prominent national clients such as the football club Flamengo.
Recently honored with the Brazil’s Leading Lawyers Award 2025, Asseff Advogados brings to AIC a partnership defined by trust, ethics, and a strong commitment to social impact.
Michel Asseff, founding partner of the firm and member of AIC’s Executive Board, plays an active role in providing legal and institutional guidance to the Organization, strengthening our pillars of transparency and governance.
Michel Asseff
Founding Partner (CEO)
Asseff Advogados
Felliphe Pereira
Partner
Asseff Advogados
Bianca Correa
Attorney
Asseff Advogados
Thomas Câmara Asseff
Legal Intern
Asseff Advogados
Accounting Advisory Board
ACA Contabilidade is one of the most respected accounting Organizations in Bahia, recognized for its technical precision and for the strategic management of large corporate groups and third-sector entities, with more than 33 years of experience.
The board is responsible for accounting oversight and plays a decisive role in auditing and the organization’s budget planning, consolidating our standards of transparency, accountability, and excellence in governance.
Miguel Orrico
Accountant
Patricia Sande
Human Resources Department
Ivonete Damasceno Accountant
Lorena Argolo
Accounting Department
Organogram
Associação Ilha das Crianças
Documents
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Ethics and Transparency
We value not only the results, but also the path taken to achieve them. Ethics and transparency guide our decisions and daily routines — every day, in every area.
Annual Reports
We act with clarity in administrative practices and in our relationships with sponsors, partners, service providers, organisations, the community and, above all, the people we support. Our accounts are audited and published.
Sustainability That Truly Reaches
We ensure that donations are used efficiently and with full transparency to meet the needs of underprivileged children.
Employees of Insel der Kinder and WCTAG e. V. do not receive any benefits from donations. Financial and administrative responsibility lies with the Bijou Brigitte Foundation and WCTAG Hilft e.V. and associated supporters, ensuring that all resources are used responsibly and always in the best interest of the children.
Your Support Makes a Difference
For the child rights Organisation Insel der Kinder, transparency is essential. Sponsors, supporters, and donors have the right to know how their contributions are used. Therefore, we follow strict accountability standards, including reporting, internal audits, and the regular publication of results.
Verified Transparency
We are committed to acting with transparency, responsible resource management, and clear communication. For this reason, we have been awarded the ONG Verificada (Verified NGO) Seal by Certificadora Social do Brasil, a recognition granted to Organisations that meet rigorous governance and accountability criteria.
Selo de Confiança (Seal of Trust)
We have been recognized by Banco BTG Pactual with the Selo de Confiança – BTG Soma Educação, awarded to Organisations that demonstrate commitment to responsible management, institutional strengthening, and expanding social impact. This recognition underscores the solidity of our work in education and social development.
Recognized Institution
We are recognized by the Ministry of Culture of Brazil with the “Ponto de Cultura Brasil” Seal, in accordance with the criteria and regulations of the National Cultura Viva Policy (Law No. 13.018/2014). This title is granted to initiatives that promote culture, community participation, and the strengthening of local cultural expressions. It highlights our role as a space for education, creation, and cultural dissemination.
Quality of Service
We have received the Selo De Qualidade Em Atendimento (Quality in Service Seal) in the category NGO Supporting Children. This prestigious recognition confirms our commitment to delivering excellence to children, adolescents, and young people at Insel der Kinder, reflecting the dedication of our entire team and the effectiveness of our projects.
CEBAS Certification
We are certified with the Certificado de Entidade Beneficente de Assistência Social (CEBAS) (Certificate of Social Assistance Beneficent Entity), granted to Organisations that operate with social responsibility and provide services of public relevance. This certification reinforces our commitment to transparency, high-quality action, and access to rights for children, adolescents, and families in vulnerable situations.
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