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Stiftung Offene Hand
“Swisshand”
Baar
Switzerland

PC 85–264463‑3
IBAN CH52 0900 0000 8526 4463 3

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Why Swisshand?

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    ACCOUNTABLE

    Swisshand holds itself to high standards. This is why we are zewo-certified and publish an annual report which gives donors an excellent overview over our activies, successes, and failures.

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    VOLUNTEER RUN

    While we of course pay our local partners, our entire board works on a volunteer basis. We are in this to make a change, not to make a living off of charity work.

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    TRACK RECORD

    Swisshand has an excellent track record. We have provided microcredits to thousands of women over the last fifty-five years.

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    SUSTAINABLE MODEL

    Microcredits are a powerful way to run a charity because they empower people to build sustainable livelihoods, creating lasting change instead of one-time aid. Our solution integrates into a capitalistic world.

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    HOLISTIC

    Over the years, we have learn what is necessary to make microcredit-based development work a success. Our clients are trained in bookkeeping and financial planning. This makes success much more likely, thanks to solid preparation, mentoring and peer support.

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    EMPOWERING

    If you give a man a fish he eats for one day, but if you teach a woman how to run a business, she ends poverty for her entire family.

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FAQ’s

  • 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, Ethiopia, and Ghana.