Einhell and Zgonc for "Licht ins Dunkel"
Austria's biggest humanitarian aid campaign
Especially in times of crisis, the inclusion of people with disabilities can become an even greater challenge. Helping these people and their families is a wonderful goal. Together with our long-standing partner Zgonc, Einhell is therefore committed to the "Licht ins Dunkel" (German for 'Light into the dark') association of the ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation). Together we will support the social projects of Austria's largest charitable initiative to show solidarity with those who are not doing so well.
"We are overwhelmed and proud to be a partner of this great campaign. The association LICHT INS DUNKEL has been doing a great job for years by supporting thousands of families every year. That's why the commitment and dedication of each and every one of us is important, so that together we can set an example for a good cause."
Gala for LICHT INS DUNKEL 2025
Einhell makes a statement for a good cause!
Once again this year, it was a matter close to our hearts to take part in the ORF’s major fundraising gala. The Gala for LICHT INS DUNKEL was a particularly moving evening for us at Einhell. Both on stage and behind the scenes, inclusion, solidarity and shared commitment took centre stage. People with and without disabilities competed in impressive sporting challenges, demonstrating just how much can be achieved when we work together.
Together we create moments of light that last
At the ORF fundraising gala, an impressive total of €3,154,074 was raised – a result everyone involved can be proud of.
We are especially delighted by the commitment of our Team Einhell, which gave its all during the 12-hour challenge and ultimately achieved a strong 3rd place. The kilometres completed were converted into donations – and we doubled the amount raised. This brought the total to €150,000, which our CEO Andreas Kroiss personally presented during the gala.
We are proud to join so many dedicated people in bringing light to where it is urgently needed – and in creating moments of light that endure.
Our CEO, Andreas Kroiss, personally handed over the €150,000 donation.
Gala for LICHT INS DUNKEL 2024
Einhell sets an example of solidarity
Success and responsibility go hand in hand. That is why it was important to us to give something back.
With a donation of €200,001, we are setting a strong example of solidarity and supporting important social projects.
A gala dedicated to inclusion
We are proud to once again support the ORF’s LICHT INS DUNKEL (light into darkness) campaign as an official partner in 2024. As part of the “Challenge for LICHT INS DUNKEL”, a twelve-hour sporting competition held in the run-up to the gala evening, we took part together with our partners. The kilometres cycled, run and rowed during the challenge were converted by us into a generous donation of €200,001. In this way, we helped increase the total amount raised at the gala to €3.04 million.
For Einhell, this commitment means more than economic success: it is our contribution to social solidarity and genuine inclusion. We believe that, together, we can support people who are in need of help.
Einhell CEO Andreas Kroiss at the donation handover during the LICHT INS DUNKEL gala.
Licht ins Dunkel
Humanitarian aid for 50 years
"Licht ins Dunkel" (Light into Darkness) is a unique aid campaign in Europe that has stood for social cohesion for 50 years. The focus of the non-profit association is on supporting physically and intellectually impaired people as well as psychosocially disadvantaged families with children. The association's activities cover the whole of Austria and are not aimed at making a profit.
Every year, the "Licht ins Dunkel" project aid supports around 400 inclusion and social projects throughout Austria that aim at social participation. More information about the association and how you can donate can be found here:
Licht ins Dunkel 2020
150,000 euros for people with disabilities and families in need
ORF quizmaster Armin Assinger, former ski racer Hans Knauß, cabaret artist Gery Seidl and professional cyclist Yvonne Marzinke competed together in the ORF 24-hour cycling challenge, covering incredible 750 kilometres. The cycled kilometres not only recharged an oversized Einhell battery - every kilometre cycled helps disabled people and families in need. Zgonc and Einhell sponsored 100 euros for each kilometre for the ORF campaign. In the kick-off programme "Licht ins Dunkel - der Gala-Abend", Zgonc CEO Michael Dockal and Einhell CEO Andreas Kroiss surprisingly doubled the amount and thus donated a sum of 150,000 euros to the Austrian aid campaign.