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About us

In partnership with the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR and various private media organisations, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation (SwS) has been a key player in promoting solidarity in Switzerland for over 75 years.

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Mission and mandate

In partnership with the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR and various private media organisations, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation (SwS) has been a key player in promoting solidarity in Switzerland for over 75 years.

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Our story

Who could have imagined that a radio programme would become one of Switzerland’s biggest humanitarian funders? Founded in 1946 by Roger Nordmann and Jack Rollan, Swiss Solidarity has continued to embody the Swiss people’s spirit of solidarity ever since. 

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Our governance and our team

To guarantee responsible and transparent management, a number of statutory bodies ensure that donations are used as effectively as possible to help vulnerable people in Switzerland and around the world. 

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