ActionAid Switzerland

Founded in 2013, ActionAid Switzerland is a non-profit association based in Lugano, Switzerland working on gender equality, poverty & hunger, human rights +4 more.

ActionAid Switzerland is the Swiss association of ActionAid, an independent international federation active in around 75 countries. It was legally constituted in Lugano on 18 February 2013 with the aim of fighting poverty and social exclusion anywhere in the world. In Switzerland it raises funds and promotes women's rights, including action against gender-based violence, access to education and economic independence for women, and climate justice. Its work with communities abroad is guided by local staff priorities, and the organisation states that 70% of funds raised at federation level go to the countries and communities where it works, with the remainder used for awareness campaigns and running costs. It works through long-term programmes, emergency response and advocacy, and supports donations from individuals, companies and foundations.