Our approach
Our projects turn local ideas into sustainable livelihoods.
We focus on practical, community-led solutions that strengthen local economies, build skills, and create long-term opportunities — especially in contexts where traditional investment rarely reaches.
Through cooperatives, savings groups, micro-projects, and vocational training, we partner with communities that lead their own development and shape their own future.
The ripple effect
Each initiative we support is designed to become self-sustaining.
Once it does, it helps create a new one.
This ripple effect is at the heart of our model: when people gain skills, income, and ownership, they reinvest in their families, their groups, and their communities: allowing impact to grow organically over time.
Our projects
Join the ripple effect
Support cooperatives, local businesses, and bold community-led solutions and change lives.
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If you want to choose a specific project to donate to, click the donate button, select your donation amount, and then click on "Additional Information" to access a drop-down menu. Here, you can choose from five specific projects or opt for a general donation. We will ensure your contribution reaches your selected project.
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Maximizing Impact with Every Donation
Ninety-five percent of our funds directly support projects aimed at fulfilling OBF's mission. Our administrative expenses, comprising human resources, accounting, information technology, fundraising, and communication, amount to only 5 percent. This allocation falls well below the ZEWO average of 21 percent, underscoring our commitment to maximizing the impact of every donation received. -
By donating to OBF, a recognized public charity, you can claim a tax deduction of up to 20 percent of your income on your federal taxes. Similar provisions apply in most cantons. Rest assured, we will provide you with the necessary donation certificate by March of the following year.
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Ensuring data protection is a top priority at OBF, and as such, it is a concern for all members and employees. We strictly adhere to stringent policies to safeguard personal information. OBF does not disclose addresses to third parties, nor do we engage in renting, selling, or exchanging personal data. Our practices align with relevant data protection regulations, notably the Federal Data Protection Act.
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Furthermore, OBF upholds the ZEWO Standards and Ethical Guidelines for Fundraising. These standards serve as a benchmark for our fundraising activities, reinforcing our commitment to ethical practices and accountability.
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Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact our
Director
Chiara Polti
chiara.polti@stiftungolivenzweig.ch
+41 78 911 53 87 -
If you prefer, you can download the QR code now to make your donation via bank transfer effortlessly by clicking here!
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If you prefer, you can donate via Twint by clicking here!
Kindly note that acknowledgments for online donations will be sent via email. This approach is not only environmentally friendly but also aids in optimizing resource management.
When you donate, you want your support to count. We make sure it does.
We don’t support what looks good on paper — we back what works on the ground.
We listen, we observe, we collect data — not only to understand impact, but to stay accountable to you.
Because transparency isn’t a bonus — it’s a promise.
When you donate to us, you know where your money goes, who it reaches, and what it changes.
No empty promises. Just real results, shared openly.