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Support women’s rights over time

With a regular donation to ActionAid, you support the rights of women and the most vulnerable communities around the world. Your contribution allows us to plan long-term programmes, work alongside local communities and build concrete and sustainable change. Becoming a supporter means accompanying people and communities on their path towards independence, rights and opportunities.

Donate now to Fight for Women to stand with women around the world and help change their future.

Why regular support makes a difference

  • Build long-term programmes

    Regular support allows us to work with communities over time and address the root causes of poverty and inequality. This stability is essential to plan effective programmes and accompany communities on their path towards growth and self-determination.

  • Promote change rooted in the community

    Respect for women’s rights comes from change that involves the whole community. We work with families, men and political and religious leaders to tackle deep and persistent inequalities. Your regular support helps make this awareness possible and contributes to building a more just society.

  • Support integrated programmes for women

    Making a woman independent involves many elements: protection, education, psychological, medical and legal support, the creation of work opportunities, economic support and the sharing of knowledge and tools across the community. Regular support makes it possible to develop all these interventions and accompany women towards real and lasting change.

What does your donation make possible?

  • 60 Francs

    You provide tools and livestock to help a woman start her own farming activity.

  • 120 Francs

    You give a woman access to agricultural training so she can become economically independent.

  • 240 Francs

    You help create safe shelters to protect women and girls from violence.

  • 360 Francs

    You support leadership and empowerment programmes so women can raise their voices, including at the political level.

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Defending women’s rights

is essential to reducing global inequalities.

Find out how we do it

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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.

To donate safely, make sure you use official websites and secure, traceable payment methods. If you have any doubts, write to us at: sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org or call us at +41 91 922 65 42.

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.

Yes. Companies and foundations can support our work through financial contributions or partnerships. To discuss the best way to collaborate, please contact:

Claudia Vitali – Corporate, Major Donor & Philanthropy Officer
claudia.vitali@actionaid.org
+39 3349836820

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

    PostFinance SA, account no.: 65-255503-4
    IBAN: CH54 0900 0000 6525 5503 4
    Reason of payment: “Fight for Women”

Questions or doubts?

We are always here for you! Write at sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org or call us at +41 91 922 65 42.

Photocredits: Misper ​Apawu; Mohamed L. Touray / ActionAid