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Founded in 1993 with its focus on anti-corruption, transparency, Transparency International has grown into the most important NGO (non-government organization) in the area of anti-corruption, with a secretariat in Berlin and independent offices in over 90 countries. The organization sends out three reports yearly: Global Corruption Report, Bribe Payers Index, and the Corruption Perception Index. Since 2006, TI also measures the transparency of party systems, and the ways in which populations are able to find out what exactly is going on, and who support political candidates financially. O. van Zijl

Referring to the selling of indulgencies to which Martin Luther protested in the 16th century (Wenn die Munze in dem Kasten klingt, die Seele in dem Himmel springt = With the coin hitting the box, the soul jumps out into heaven), the present article discusses Unicef and its grasp far beyond development-political discourse, to reach just about any man to think about the living conditions of children in foreign countries. Being the third largest humanitarian organization in Germany however, doesn't help fighting against decreasing donations, especially when concerning countries with a negative image (North Korea, Iran, Eastern Europe). Furthermore are discussed donators indulgencies, and publicity surrounding donations. A second part of the article concerns an interview with Tarneden, spokesman for Unicef Germany, amongst others on donations regarding countries in chronic crisis, and failures within the own organization. Photographs, References. O. van Zijl