history

The roots of KARO e. V. lie in a dedicated project that began as early as the 1990s to address the major challenges in the border regions between Saxony and Poland and between Saxony and the Czech Republic.

What began as a street outreach project focused on HIV/AIDS prevention gradually evolved into a comprehensive support program for people facing particularly difficult life circumstances.

Between 1994 and 2004, the KARO project underwent continuous development—supported by various organizations and characterized by intensive on-the-ground work:

• Establishment of street outreach services in border regions
• Support for people in the sex work and drug scenes
• Development of psychosocial and medical prevention programs
• Increasing focus on child prostitution, human trafficking, and exploitation

Over the years, it became clear that the need for assistance, protection, and support is growing—and requires a reliable, long-term structure

On April 28, 2004, the project was formally established as the non-profit organization KARO e. V.

This step made it possible to expand and consolidate existing services and make them accessible to even more people. What began as a project has grown into an organization that, to this day, stands for sustainable aid and ongoing support.

Since 1994, KARO e. V. has been committed to:

• combating forced prostitution, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation
• protecting children, adolescents, and women
• supporting people who have experienced physical, psychological, or sexual violence