KiKa
KiKA is a German free-to-air television channel dedicated to children, launched on 1 October 1997 as a joint venture of the public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF. The channel is operated by KiKA GmbH, and its editorial and strategic oversight is provided by the participating broadcasters. It is based in Erfurt, Germany, and is funded through the routine financing mechanisms of the public broadcasting system.
KiKA's programming targets children from preschool through early adolescence, offering a mix of animated and live-action
In addition to its television broadcast, KiKA content is accessible online through the official website kika.de
As a leading public-service child-focused channel in Germany, KiKA aims to complement schooling and family life