{"id":3811,"date":"2025-06-30T18:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actionaid.ch\/?page_id=3811"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:56:28","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/actionaid.ch\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vidiemme-block faq-band my-5 \" >\n  \n  <div class=\"container-xl\">\n    <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-0\">\n              <h3>Who is ActionAid?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p>ActionAid is an <strong>independent organization<\/strong> founded in the UK in <strong>1972<\/strong>. For over 50 years, we have been committed to <strong>fighting poverty<\/strong>, <strong>social exclusion<\/strong>, <strong>violence against women<\/strong>, and <strong>climate change<\/strong>. As a federation, we have <strong>45 offices<\/strong> around the world and are present in <strong>75 countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ActionAid Switzerland <\/strong>was <strong>founded in 2013<\/strong> in <strong>Lugano<\/strong> and is registered in the Ticino Commercial Register.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/actionaid.ch\/en\/who-we-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-1\">\n              <h3>What does ActionAid Switzerland do?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p>We work <strong>alongside the most vulnerable<\/strong> and <strong>marginalized communities<\/strong> in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe to <strong>overcome poverty and social exclusion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We adopt a <strong>human rights-based approach<\/strong> and ensure communities are at the center of our actions. We aim to amplify the voices of people and their rights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/actionaid.ch\/en\/what-we-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-2\">\n              <h3>How can I support your activities?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p>You can support our project <strong>Fight For Women<\/strong> with a <strong>recurring or one-time<\/strong> <strong>donation<\/strong> to stand with women around the world. Just 1 CHF a day helps us combat all forms of gender-based violence, from the most brutal to the most hidden and insidious.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a <strong>Corporate<\/strong>, <strong>Foundation<\/strong>, or <strong>Major Donor<\/strong>, you can m<strong>ake a lasting impact<\/strong> by entering into a long-term partnership with us to fight inequality, promote rights, and create shared value for a more just and inclusive world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/actionaid.ch\/en\/get-involved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-3\">\n              <h3>How can I trust your organization?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p>ActionAid Switzerland was <strong>legally established<\/strong> on February 18, <strong>2013<\/strong>, in <strong>Lugano<\/strong>, 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 <strong>consult our annual<\/strong> <strong>report<\/strong> at any time to find all the details about our activities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/actionaid.ch\/en\/who-we-are\/transparency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-4\">\n              <h3>How are donations used?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p>We use your contribution to implement <strong>concrete actions based on the priorities<\/strong> <strong>defined by our local teams.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a federation, we <strong>allocate 70% of funds to the countries and communities we support<\/strong>. The remaining 30% is used for awareness campaigns and organizational costs.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-5\">\n              <h3>Are my donations tax-deductible?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p><strong>Yes<\/strong>! In many Swiss cantons, donations to ActionAid can be deducted from your tax return. Each year, <strong>we will send you a donation receipt<\/strong> that you can use for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-6\">\n              <h3>How can I donate safely?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p>To donate safely, <strong>make sure you use official<\/strong> <strong>websites<\/strong> and <strong>secure, traceable payment methods<\/strong>. If you have any doubts, write to us at: <a href=\"mailto:sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org\">sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org<\/a> or call us at +41 91 922 65 42.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c-7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-7\">\n              <h3>How can I contact you?<\/h3>\n            <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n          <div id=\"accordion-69df119f4fb4c-7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-69df119f4fb4c\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n              <p><strong>We\u2019re always here for you!<\/strong> If you have something to share with us or would like more information, write to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org\">sostenitori.ch@actionaid.org<\/a> <\/strong>or call <strong>+41 91 922 65 42.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":162,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3811","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - 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