Frequently Asked Questions

Each franc collected is a franc invested entirely in a project carried out on the ground, all administrative costs being covered by the founder of Children Action. The programs are subject to a precise budgetary and feasibility study. The allocation of donations and their use are subject to rigorous control.

The funds collected are allocated according to the needs of each project. Donors also have the option to allocate their contributions to the project of their choice. The funds assigned in this manner will be used entirely and exclusively to finance the defined project."

Operated like a business, Children Action carries out targeted projects that meet specific requirements for management, skills, and purpose. The Foundation undertakes medium-sized projects, emphasizing quality over quantity. Special attention is given to feasibility and ethics, team selection, cost control, and evaluation of results. The choices and directions of Children Action are decided by the Foundation's Board and supported by an Ethics Committee, both composed of individuals from the scientific, medical, and business worlds.

Children Action is not a 'grantmaking' foundation. Children Action initiates its own projects or gets involved in programs in partnership with other organizations. The Foundation does not provide financial support without direct involvement in the projects and without its expertise adding value. Priority is given to projects within the Foundation's areas of operation and the countries where it is present. Children Action does not consider requests for support outside of its scope of operation or for fundraising or sponsorship initiatives.

Children Action benefits from the usual tax exemptions in this matter and the provisions of Article 21u of the Swiss Federal Tax Law. Additionally, Children Action is 'tax deductible' for foundations in the USA. The Foundation is a partner in the Transnational Giving Europe network (http://www.transnationalgiving.eu/)."

It is possible to offer your professional services or involve your company. To be effective and meet the highest level of standards, Children Action must gather specific skills. Therefore, individuals who get involved are chosen based on project needs and specific criteria.