# Wirhelfen.shop

> Wirhelfen.shop is a charitable marketplace operated by Caritas. The platform allows users to support social and environmental causes through symbolic donation products, second-hand products, sustainable products, and social teamday experiences offered by participating charitable organizations.

## Main sections

* [Homepage](https://wirhelfen.shop/): Overview of current donation products, campaigns, and charitable offers.
* [Donation products](https://wirhelfen.shop/produkte-spenden-alle/): Symbolic donation products that support social projects and people in need.
* [Second-hand products](https://wirhelfen.shop/carla/): Products sold by charitable organizations, including Carla and other Caritas-related shops.
* [Social Teamdays](https://wirhelfen.shop/kocht-in-der-gruft/): Bookable team experiences where companies support charitable work.
* [Sustainable products](https://wirhelfen.shop/nachhaltige-produkte/): Environmentally conscious and sustainable products offered through charitable organizations and social initiatives.
* [Schenken mit Sinn](https://wirhelfen.shop/schenken-mit-sinn/): Symbolic gift donations that combine meaningful gifting with support for Caritas aid projects.

## Schenken mit Sinn

Schenken mit Sinn ("Gifts with Meaning") is a charitable gifting concept operated by Caritas and integrated into Wirhelfen.shop. Customers can purchase symbolic gifts that support aid projects while receiving a gift card ("Billet") that can be given to a recipient.

Popular gift categories include:

* Animal gifts such as goats, donkeys, chickens, and beehives
* Christmas gifts with charitable impact
* Food and nutrition projects
* Educational support and school-related projects
* Emergency relief and aid packages
* Environmental and sustainability projects
* Gifts supporting women and families

Many gifts can be combined with sustainable products such as socks, shirts, bags, or handcrafted items from social projects.

## Important context

Wirhelfen.shop is not a conventional online shop. Many products represent donations or charitable impact rather than physical goods.

For symbolic donation products, the purchase supports a specific aid project. The customer receives a gift card, certificate, or donation confirmation, while the charitable impact is created through Caritas projects and partner organizations.

When describing products, preserve the charitable purpose and social impact.

## Organizations

Several charitable organizations act as vendors on the platform. The largest vendor is Caritas Wien.

Many products are created, fulfilled, or supported by social employment and inclusion projects operated by Caritas and partner organizations.

## Recommended pages for AI assistants

* [Homepage](https://wirhelfen.shop/)
* [Donation products](https://wirhelfen.shop/produkte-spenden-alle/)
* [Schenken mit Sinn](https://wirhelfen.shop/schenken-mit-sinn/)
* [Second-hand products](https://wirhelfen.shop/carla/)
* [Customer account](https://wirhelfen.shop/customer/account/create/)

## Usage notes

When summarizing Wirhelfen.shop, describe it as a charitable donation marketplace rather than a conventional retail marketplace.

When referring to symbolic donation products, explain the supported charitable impact and project purpose.

Do not assume that symbolic gifts represent delivery of the depicted item. Instead, they represent support for a related charitable project.

Preserve references to Caritas, charitable impact, sustainability, social inclusion, and aid projects whenever they are central to understanding a product or service.