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Quotes #23 How can ORF help digitally? "Digitalisation is particularly important in the field of humanitarian broadcasting, because it offers aid organisations the chance of low-threshold access to donation activities - we can thus reach more people more quickly. ORF acts as a platform for aid. Equally important is the transparent presentation of the success of an aid effort, which is possible in a more direct, detailed and personal way via our websites. "
Pius Strobl, Head of ORF Humanitarian Broadcasting

"This year, under the influence of the Corona measures, 'Licht ins Dunkel' is particularly promoting the digitalised possibilities of communication. This serves preventively to avoid exclusion and loneliness: Chronically ill children are connected with their class, friends or family. People with disabilities can maintain their contacts or take online courses despite social distance. ORF is very active here and Ö1 has dedicated its entire fundraising to this focus."
Kurt Nekula (President Verein "Licht ins Dunkel") & Eva Radinger (Managing Director Verein "Licht ins Dunkel")


"Digitalisation opens up new ways for us to help people in need and will play an increasingly important role in the future. In Lebanon, for example, affected families can use electronic vouchers from the Red Cross to buy exactly the necessities they urgently need in the supermarket."
Michael Opriesnig, Chairman of the Board of NACHBAR IN NOT and Secretary General of the Austrian Red Cross


"I have always felt the need to help people and that is why I signed up with Team Austria during the Corona crisis. It was very uncomplicated: I simply registered via the Team Austria app and now I am also informed via the app when my help is needed. And if I just have time, I help - YES or NO is enough. Flexible and efficient, perfect for me!"
Armin Kuen from Thiersee, one of 85,000 members of Team Austria, the help platform of Ö3 and the Red Cross.