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2nd Chance

Verein, der die Rekonstruktions-Chirurgie in unterentwickelten Regionen fördert. Ziel ist es, die Lebensqualität von Patienten in Subsahara-Afrika zu verbessern, mit besonderem Augenmerk auf Frauen, Kinder und die ländliche …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About 2nd Chance

renforcer et développer les capacités en chirurgie reconstructive dans les pays disposant de ressources et de moyens limités, avec une attention prioritaire en Afrique, en travaillant avec des partenaires locaux, régionaux et internationaux; mettre à disposition des professionnels de santé des opportunités de formation, des outils pédagogiques, des moyens techniques et financiers permettant de pratiquer des interventions de chirurgie reconstructive de qualité et garantissant la sécurité et le confort des patients; encourager et faciliter localement l'accès au plus grand nombre, à des soins de chirurgie reconstructive en accord avec les standards internationaux; promouvoir et soutenir l'intégration de la chirurgie reconstructive dans les politiques de santé, les programmes de développement et les réponses humanitaires d'urgence; prendre en charge, dans le cadre …

Founded
Headquarters
Genève, GE
Foundation type
Verein
Operating in
24 countries

Mission

Verein, der die Rekonstruktions-Chirurgie in unterentwickelten Regionen fördert. Ziel ist es, die Lebensqualität von Patienten in Subsahara-Afrika zu verbessern, mit besonderem Augenmerk auf Frauen, Kinder und die ländliche Bevölkerung, die mit den Folgen von bewaffneter Gewalt, Unfällen, Verbrennungen, Verstümmelungskrankheiten oder angeborenen Missbildungen leben.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (24)
Ethiopia Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Ivory Coast Ghana Cameroon Kenya Liberia Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Nigeria Rwanda Zambia Senegal Sierra Leone Zimbabwe Sudan South Sudan Tanzania Togo Uganda

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ESA / Zefix status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, 2nd Chance has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 12,499 community development charities in Switzerland it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

2nd Chance is a registered community development nonprofit based in Genève, GE, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CHE177448755. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

2nd Chance's official registration number is CHE177448755, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.

2nd Chance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Switzerland is 52/100.

2nd Chance is located in Genève, GE, Switzerland. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

2nd Chance is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.

According to GiveRadar's records, 2nd Chance is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

renforcer et développer les capacités en chirurgie reconstructive dans les pays disposant de ressources et de moyens limités, avec une attention prioritaire en Afrique, en travaillant avec des partenaires locaux, régionaux et internationaux; mettre à disposition des professionnels de santé des opportunités de formation, des outils pédagogiques, des moyens techniques et financiers permettant de pratiquer des interventions de chirurgie reconstructive de qualité et garantissant la sécurité et le confort des patients; encourager et faciliter localement l'accès au plus grand nombre, à des soins de chirurgie reconstructive en accord avec les standards internationaux; promouvoir et soutenir l'intégration de la chirurgie reconstructive dans les politiques de santé, les programmes de développement et... 2nd Chance is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 2010.

2nd Chance is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Switzerland

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 16,783
Community Development this charity 12,499
Education 260
Health 125
Arts & Culture 107
Environment 82
Science & Technology 75
International 68
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Most common causes in Switzerland

Causes charities work on most.

Disability 1,501
Mission Work 988
Eldercare & Aging 493
HIV/AIDS 349
Animal Welfare 346
Addiction Recovery 324
Cancer 261
Poverty 259

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about 2nd Chance

What is 2nd Chance?
2nd Chance is a community development verein based in Genève, Switzerland. renforcer et développer les capacités en chirurgie reconstructive dans les pays disposant de ressources et de moyens limités, avec une attention prioritaire en Afrique, en travaillant avec des partenaires locaux, régionaux et internationaux; mettre à disposition des professionnels de santé des opportunités de formation, des outils pédagogiques, des moyens techniques et financiers permettant de pratiquer des interventions de chirurgie reconstructive de qualité et garantissant la sécurité et le confort des patients; encourager et faciliter localement l'accès au plus grand nombre, à des soins de chirurgie reconstructive en accord avec les standards internationaux; promouvoir et soutenir l'intégration de la chirurgie reconstructive dans les politiques de santé, les programmes de développement et les réponses humanitaires d'urgence; prendre en charge, dans le cadre d'une convention signée, la gestion comptable d'un projet humanitaire spécifique ayant son propre financement (cf. statuts pour but complet).
When was 2nd Chance founded?
2nd Chance was founded in 2010.
Where is 2nd Chance located?
Headquartered in Genève, GE, Switzerland. The charity operates in 24 countries.
Is 2nd Chance trustworthy?
2nd Chance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is 2nd Chance's registration number?
Registration: CHE177448755 (Switzerland).
What is 2nd Chance's website?
https://2nd-chance.org/fr/chirurgie-reconstrucive-volontariat/
Are donations to 2nd Chance tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.