Every day, millions of women and girls around the world face violence and discrimination. Too many lack access to education, income, or the ability to make their own choices. Without support, they remain trapped in a cycle of poverty and injustice.
With a regular donation, you stand by their side every day.
Your support allows us to plan long-term programmes and accompany women on a real path to empowerment — from immediate protection to economic independence.
Your regular contribution makes a difference
- 60 francs provide a woman with tools and livestock to start a farming activity and support her family
- 120 francs fund professional agricultural training for an independent future
- 240 francs ensure access to safe spaces and protection from violence
- 360 francs support women’s leadership and empowerment programmes
What we do
ActionAid works worldwide to defend women’s rights, because this is the only way to build a more just, equal and sustainable world. Every day we:
- run awareness campaigns and challenge gender stereotypes
- provide medical, legal and psychological support to survivors of violence
- offer tools and resources to start income-generating activities
- deliver education, vocational training and women’s leadership programmes to strengthen skills and capacities
Discover everything we do to defend Women’s Rights.
Questions or doubts?
We are always here for you! Write at sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org or call us at +41 91 922 65 42.
Are you a Corporate, Foundation or Major Donor? Please contact:
Claudia Vitali
Corporate, Major Donor & Philanthropy Officer
claudia.vitali@actionaid.org
+39 3349836820
Frequently Asked Questions
We use your contribution to implement concrete actions based on the priorities defined by our local teams.
As a federation, we allocate 70% of funds to the countries and communities we support. The remaining 30% is used for awareness campaigns and organizational costs.
Learn more about our work in countries of the Global South.
Yes. You can modify or cancel your regular donation at any time by writing to sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org
or calling +41 91 922 65 42.
Yes! In many Swiss cantons, donations to ActionAid can be deducted from your tax return. Each year, we will send you a donation receipt that you can use for this purpose.
ActionAid Switzerland was legally established on February 18, 2013, in Lugano, with the aim of fighting poverty and social exclusion worldwide. Since then, we have raised funds and supported many people and projects around the world. You can consult our annual report at any time to find all the details about our activities.
If you don’t want to use the online form, you can support us through the following options:
- By phone: +41 919226542
- Bank transfer:
Banca Stato del Canton Ticino
IBAN: CH30007646277427C000C
Reason of payment: “Fight for Women” - Slip Payment:
Associazione ActionAid Switzerland c/o Altiqa SA
Via Nassa 21 – 6900, Lugano
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PostFinance SA, account no.: 65-255503-4
IBAN: CH54 0900 0000 6525 5503 4
Reason of payment: “Fight for Women”