Donate to fund education
Donate to encourage and fund education. So that all people in Switzerland have a chance to accomplish the education or training they desire. All donations to EDUCA SWISS are tax deductible.
Your donation enables opportunities
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the EDUCA SWISS coaches, around a thousand people are supported and advised free of charge each year. Most of them find a solution in their immediate environment, are able to finance themselves or receive scholarships. If this is not enough, EDUCA SWISS also offers educational loans. In this way, EDUCA SWISS creates opportunities in Switzerland for motivated and determined people in sometimes difficult life situations. Join us on this journey as a donor. Your contribution will help to make the educational dreams of our candidates come true and change their lives for the better. Thank you very much!
Different ways to donate:
- As a sponsor, you contribute significantly to the coaching element for at least three years and therefore, to a core task of EDUCA SWISS. Thanks to the sponsorship contribution, coaching can be offered free of charge to all aspiring candidates. As a sponsor, you support the recruitment, training, mentoring, and planning of a coach, therefore making 30 coaching sessions possible.
- As a sponsor, you join our community. Your interest not only motivates us, but also helps us concretely to achieve our goals.
- In order to make the best possible use of your donation, in your interest as a donor as well, we will gladly plan a project with you or prepare a proposal that meets your expectations.
- If you would like your estate to be used to make education possible for everyone, please contact us without obligation. We will be happy to help you attain your wishes in the form of your estate.
Are you interested?
We will gladly send you more information about the various options to support us.
All donations are tax deductible, and you will receive a donation receipt from us.
Funding partners and cooperation partners
Our activities are made possible, among other things, by grants from institutional partners and thanks to cooperation partners, we can make even more education possible.
How can you support us?
There are different ways you can support education:
Student Loans
Invest directly in education and help shape a person’s biography. Schedule a meeting with us without any obligations. We look forward to getting to know you.
Coaching
Would you like to get personally involved and advise financially disadvantaged people? We are looking for individuals with life experience who can serve as coaches and help us make education possible.
Spending
EDUCA SWISS has coached over 600 motivated people free of charge and thus helped them to help themselves. Support us on this path and donate opportunities!
Do you still have questions? Use our contact form.
EDUCA SWISS is supported among others by
Matthias Aebischer
National Council Bern
«Education is a human right and should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their social background or financial starting position. I am committed to this along with EDUCA SWISS Foundation.»
Matthias Michel
Council of States Zug
«I support EDUCA SWISS in its goal of ensuring that every ambitious person in Switzerland can complete an education or training program – regardless of their financial situation or social background.»
Sandra Locher Benguerel
National Councillor Graubünden
«Education is the key to a self-determined life and contributes to a strong and stable society. That’s why I support EDUCA SWISS in its goal to create fair opportunities.»
Professor Dr. Theo Wehner
Industrial Psychologist
Theo Wehner studied psychology and sociology, is now a visiting professor at the University of Bremen and professor emeritus at the Center for Organizational and Work Sciences at ETH Zurich University. As an expert, he works for leading foundations that finance education. His research focuses on the meaning of professional work and the act of becoming in today’s society. How do we learn through experience – especially in dealing with mistakes and failure? What is the nature of volunteer work? How do we define effective support and guidance for people in their professional development? These questions are highly relevant for the EDUCA SWISS’ work especially.
Peter F. Weibel
Expert on Business and Foundations
Peter F. Weibel studied business administration at the University of Zurich and spent many years in leading positions for leading companies in Switzerland, including as CEO of PwC from 1988 to 2003 and as a member of the Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group from 2004 to 2012. For 15 years now, Peter F. Weibel has committed professionally to education, social issues and culture. He was awarded the Medal of Honor of the City of Zurich for his services as long-time President of the Festivals. He contributed to the development of several foundations, including the Pestalozzi Foundation. Since 2012, he has presided over the Foundation of the University of Zurich. For EDUCA SWISS, Peter Weibel’s experience in professional governance, sustainable fundraising and especially in impact-oriented leadership is particularly valuable.
