In 2019, CHF 1.91 billion was donated to charity. That's a record, and the generosity of Swiss citizens continues unabated! The charity Zewo (Quality label for the transparency of donations in Switzerland) tells us that donations in Switzerland have been stable in recent years at around 1.8 billion francs. This will be followed by growth in 2019, as shown in the graph below.
The big Swiss NGOs first!
2 francs out of 3 go into the coffers of the 50 largest Swiss NGOs. When you make a donation in Switzerland, you are first and foremost supporting these major humanitarian organisations, and that's only natural, given their high profile and the resources they devote to their communications. Each of them has received between 6 and 117 million Swiss francs. But for many people, making a donation in Switzerland also means supporting small NGOs or associations. A third of all donations go to them. This enthusiasm for small foundations, such as Children in the Cloud, stems from the idea that less money is wasted. Management costs are much lower. And the costly communication campaigns of the big NGOs do not correct this judgement...
Give us from Switzerland
Switzerland is our country of origin and registration. Despite the adage that "no man is a prophet in his own country", most of our resources come from Switzerland. Around 60% of donations come from Switzerland. Our donations come from a balance of individuals and donor foundations (NPOs). Our accounts are of course certified by our chartered accountant and auditor, as required by law. They are also filed each year with the federal umbrella organisation. But over and above our legal obligations, our donors appreciate our reports, which bear witness to the proper use of the donations we receive from Switzerland and elsewhere. Take, for example, the report on our last trip in January 2021 orApril 2021.
Support our NGO
You can support us by making our action known. You can also, and very easily, make a donation from Switzerland or any other European country.