Declaration of commitment

Our most recent declaration of commitment to the principles of the German Charities Council can be downloaded here (only available in German).

Written statement 2017

The human rights situation in South Sudan - oil-caused contamination and its effects upon humans and the environment.

Examination of hair samples from residents in the petroleum area of South Sudan

Examination of hair samples from residents in the petroleum area of South Sudan for environmental exposure to toxic metals by Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Charité Berlin.

Hair sample analysis study

In a study published in Forensic Science International in 2017, Sign of Hope and a team of scientists were able to prove the link between oil pollution and the exposure of residents in the Thar Jath oil area.

Press conference on 18.05.2017: Pictures of speakers

Klaus Stieglitz, Vice Chairperson of Sign of Hope, and Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst, Institute of Forensic Medicine at Charité Berlin, at the press conference.

People affected by drinking water pollution

Some affected people from Koch, for whom poisoning from oil waste has been proven by analysis of hair samples.

Management Report of Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V.

Management Report of the Executive Board of Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. for the reporting year 2024. The report is part of the annual financial statements.

South Sudan Annual Field Report 2016 of Sign of Hope e.V.

Facts and figures on the reporting year 2016 of the South Sudan field of Hoffnungszeichen │ Sign of Hope e.V.

Factsheet: Chronology of the poison scandal

Applicant Information on Data Collection

Here you can find our "Applicant Information on Data Collection".