HOW WE WORK
We promote collaboration, and respect the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality. The people we serve remain at the heart of our mission as we rely on the guidance and support of our advisory board to lead us forward.
Our strategy
Our working strategy is based on collaboration. As a well-known African proverb says: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”.
We connect our donors with the realistically assessed needs of people and collaborate with institutions and partners both abroad and in Switzerland. We create synergies between the Global North and South in favor of our beneficiaries.
We believe that our projects are successful because of our collaboration with our donors, partners and colleagues in the field, who each invest their resources, skills and time.
Our principles
SwissABILITY maintains a neutral position in any country in which it operates.
Dignity and respect for the person.
Everyone has the right to be heard, cared for, protected, and educated. Furthermore, everyone has the right to have the same level of opportunity to reach their maximum potential, regardless of their social background, culture, ethnicity, age, gender, political and religious views.
Our Relational Values
- We work in partnership with those who share our values, which in turn, strengthens their autonomy.
- We create our programs in collaboration with our beneficiaries, in an innovative and sustainable way.
- We value the local context and are committed to create situations of neutrality, promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue even in the most delicate of situations.
- We work in partnership with civil society, local and national governments, and the private sector, fostering the exchange of resources and expertise among all stakeholders.
- We promote transparency and good governance in the local context, even in places where corruption is practised without challenge.
- We operate with efficiency and a results-driven focus, maintaining an open mindset toward change and continuous learning.
- We believe in the personal and professional development of everyone involved in our programs: employees, volunteers and partners.