Supported by "Ein Netz für Kinder” (A Network for Kids) Initiative
Supported by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media and the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth in the years 2012 and 2013; additionally supported by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media from 2015 to 2018
State-Funded Quality: animalfunfacts.net and “Ein Netz für Kinder”
A great knowledge portal often has strong backing. We take pride in the fact that tierchenwelt.de has been supported by the initiative "Ein Netz für Kinder” (“A Network for Children”). This support serves as an important signal for you as parents regarding the reliability and educational value of our content.
What is "Ein Netz für Kinder"?
"A Network for Children" is a collaborative initiative involving politics, business, and youth media protection institutions, all of whom believe that a wide range of quality, age-appropriate, and engaging offerings for children is the best form of youth media protection.
The goal of this initiative is to create an appealing and safe online space for children aged 8 to 12, where they can discover not just individual good offerings, but a vast online environment that allows them to understand the structure of the internet and learn how to navigate it. What can they find online? How do they locate the sites that interest them? How should they surf to quickly access the important pages?
This societal initiative from politics and business aims to strengthen the trust of children, as well as parents and schools, in the medium of the internet.
What does this support mean for you?
The "A Network for Children" initiative is a joint project of the federal government (Commissioner for Culture and Media) and the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs. The selection of tierchenwelt.de for this support highlights our high standards:
- Verified Content: Our texts and media offerings meet the strictest criteria for child-friendliness and factual accuracy.
- Educational Value: We provide more than just entertainment. Our focus is on knowledge transfer, promoting environmental awareness, and supporting educational development.
- Safe Online Space: This support confirms that we offer children a protected environment where they can explore without fear of inappropriate content.
Our Goal: A Better Internet for Children
The digital world is expanding rapidly. With the support of "A Network for Children," we have developed tierchenwelt.de into one of the most comprehensive animal encyclopedias for children in the German-speaking region. We are continuously investing in:
- Media Literacy: We teach children how to search for, evaluate, and use information online.
- Simple Language: We strive to present knowledge in a way that is easily accessible and understandable for all children.
- Diversity: Our offerings include not only profiles but also videos, quizzes, and interactive learning modules that engage various senses.
Sustainability Through Your Support
While initial funding from government sources helped us establish the platform, ongoing operations are now supported by advertising revenue and our ad-free subscription model. This ensures that the high-quality standards certified by "A Network for Children" are maintained over the long term.
A Network for Children - Support 2012-2013
From 2012 to 2013, tierchenwelt.de was supported by the initiative "A Network for Children." As part of this support, interactive content such as coloring pages, animal quizzes, and personality tests were created for tierchenwelt.de.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Culture State Minister Bernd Neumann, Ms. Christel Franz, initiator Hans-Ernst Hanten, and the office of "A Network for Children."
Press release from 02.05.2012 (opens a new browser tab with the PDF)
A Network for Children - Support 2015-2018
From 2015 to 2018, tierchenwelt.de is receiving a second round of support from the initiative "A Network for Children." The project goals include the creation of video reports and the English version of the website.
We would like to express our special gratitude to Culture State Minister Monika Grütters, Ms. Christel Franz, initiator Hans-Ernst Hanten, and the office of "A Network for Children."
Pressemeldung vom 20.05.2015 (öffnet neuen Browser-Tab mit dem PDF)
