Villa in a vacationer's paradise: Win your dream home for a good cause!

Villa in a vacationer's paradise: Win your dream home for a good cause!

An exciting new project this summer is not just about the opportunity to win a dream villa in picturesque Plau am See. This is where happiness and social purpose meet. “Omaze”, a company that was founded in the USA in 2012 and is now also active in Germany, runs a lottery in which participants can play for a prize of 2.5 million euros plus 100,000 euros starting from ten euros. Barbara Gruner, board member of SOS Children's Villages worldwide, underlines the importance of combining competitions with social commitment.

The villa extends over 325 square meters and not only offers several bedrooms and bathrooms, but also a wonderful view of Lake Plauer. A portion of the revenue, more precisely 21 percent of each ticket sold, goes directly to the SOS Children's Villages who are committed to child protection and family structures worldwide. At least 500,000 euros are guaranteed, regardless of the sales figures of the lots. These funds are used to support educational programs and promote the protection of children in crisis areas.

An innovative partnership

The cooperation between “Omaze” and the SOS Children’s Villages has big goals. It is intended to provide sustainable help for children and families around the world. There are currently only a few SOS Children's Villages projects active in Germany, specifically in places like Grimmen-Hohenwieden, Schwerin and Barth. Barbara Gruner explains that the collaboration with “Omaze” is crucial in responding to the reduced willingness to donate in Germany. In fact, fewer and fewer people are donating, but those who do often give more generously.

Omaze has so far raised over 100 million euros for charitable projects. The partnership with the SOS Children's Villages is intended to help increase the impact of these organizations both in Germany and internationally. Another advantage of the lottery is its transparency: the raffles work fairly using a certified random number generator, so that every participant has the same chances.

Social lotteries trend

The concept of social lotteries is on the rise in Germany and Austria. Like that Fundraiser Magazine As noted, these lotteries offer a variety of opportunities to combine community benefit with the chance of winning. The great interest in “Profit with Meaning” explores the possibilities that such initiatives offer for the funded projects.

With a clear focus on family structures and social progress, the memory of recent trouble spots, such as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, provides a tragic but realistic context for the ongoing need for such assistance. Support is urgently needed and Omaze's innovative approach could be an important step in the right direction.

So if you're looking for adventure and want to do good at the same time, this is the perfect opportunity: win a villa and help children and families have a better life - that sounds like a win-win situation!