With a clear focus on vocational education, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and green economy, we implement projects that generate income, foster employment, and enable structural changes. All locally anchored, impact-oriented, and in partnership.
Our mission
We unleash the potential of private initiative to foster sustainable development and shared prosperity in developing and emerging countries.
Our guiding principles
Our work is based on four core principles:
Private initiative & systemic change: We promote individual initiative as a driving force for sustainable, inclusive development and strengthen people’s resilience through holistic transformation.
Localization & partnerships: We build long-term, values-based partnerships and empower local stakeholders with decision-making capabilities to enhance their ownership.
Quality & equal opportunity: With international expertise, we develop scalable solutions and are committed to equality and non-discrimination.
Integrity, transparency & empowerment: We act ethically, communicate transparently, and create an environment of trust where staff take responsibility and drive innovation.
Why Swisscontact
Because we combine economic development with social impact – enabling people to shape their own future. Our work is partnership-based, market-oriented, and demonstrably effective.
