Clients are trained by our experienced local staff with years of experience. Clients are trained in accounting, financial planning and best business practices.

They are in Switzerland! If you are from a different country, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can support you in receiving the documentation you need for your taxes.

Yes, they are! Most of our clients are succesful in building their own businesses and turning a profit. Once they repay the loans, they are reinvested locally.

We have programs in Uganda, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana.

We cooperate with local organizations (mostly small NGOs run by locals) which we select, train and supervise carefully. We are in regular contact with them and provide support and guidance whenever needed.

Swisshand is non-discriminatory. The overwhelming majority of our clients are women due to social structures in the countries we work in.

Swisshand clients invest in small businesses which are immediately cash-generating, such as hair salons, restaurants, small grocery stores, coal trade, second-hand clothing.