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ADRA Schweiz

Projekte der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit sowie der humanitären Hilfe in Katastrophenfällen - in der Schweiz wie auch im Ausland.

ADRA, Adventistische Entwicklungs- und Katastrophenhilfe

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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About ADRA Schweiz

Zweck des Vereins ist: a. insbesondere die Förderung der Fürsorge und Hilfe für Personengruppen, die von einer Natur- oder durch Menschen verursachten Katastrophe oder einer anderen allgemeinen Notlage betroffen sind und die, infolge ihres körperlichen, geistigen oder seelischen Zustandes auf die Hilfe anderer angewiesen sind. Dazu zählen auch Personen, deren wirtschaftliche Notlage Hilfe erforderlich macht. b. Information der Öffentlichkeit, einzelner Personen und Körperschaften über die allgemeine Lebenssituation von Menschen, in Ländern, die von Notlagen oder struktureller Armut betroffen sind. (Bildungs- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit) c. die Beschaffung von Mitteln in der allgemeinen Öffentlichkeit, bei anderen gemeinnützigen Organisationen und Stiftungen, Firmen und Körperschaften, sowie öffentlich-rechtlichen Körperschaften wie Ministerien des Bundes und. der Kantone, Organisationen auf europäischer Ebene und UN-Organisationen, um den unter a) …

Founded
Headquarters
Zürich, ZH
Foundation type
Verein
Operating in
14 countries

Mission

Projekte der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit sowie der humanitären Hilfe in Katastrophenfällen - in der Schweiz wie auch im Ausland.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (14)
Afghanistan Indonesia Lebanon Moldova Mongolia Nepal Philippines Switzerland Serbia Zimbabwe Somalia Syria Thailand Ukraine

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

GiveRadar's verified records show ADRA Schweiz with 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
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Switzerland GiveRadar currently 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

ADRA Schweiz is a registered community development nonprofit based in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is CHE106036540. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

ADRA Schweiz's official registration number is CHE106036540, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.

ADRA Schweiz 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.

ADRA Schweiz is located in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

ADRA Schweiz is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.

According to GiveRadar's records, ADRA Schweiz 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.

Zweck des Vereins ist: a. insbesondere die Förderung der Fürsorge und Hilfe für Personengruppen, die von einer Natur- oder durch Menschen verursachten Katastrophe oder einer anderen allgemeinen Notlage betroffen sind und die, infolge ihres körperlichen, geistigen oder seelischen Zustandes auf die Hilfe anderer angewiesen sind. Dazu zählen auch Personen, deren wirtschaftliche Notlage Hilfe erforderlich macht. b. Information der Öffentlichkeit, einzelner Personen und Körperschaften über die allgemeine Lebenssituation von Menschen, in Ländern, die von Notlagen oder struktureller Armut betroffen sind. (Bildungs- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit) c. die Beschaffung von Mitteln in der allgemeinen Öffentlichkeit, bei anderen gemeinnützigen Organisationen und Stiftungen, Firmen und Körperschaften, sowie öffentlich-rechtlichen Körperschaften wie Ministerien des Bundes und. der Kantone... ADRA Schweiz is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1987.

ADRA Schweiz 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 · 1987
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 ADRA Schweiz

What is ADRA Schweiz?
ADRA Schweiz is a community development verein based in Zürich, Switzerland. Zweck des Vereins ist: a. insbesondere die Förderung der Fürsorge und Hilfe für Personengruppen, die von einer Natur- oder durch Menschen verursachten Katastrophe oder einer anderen allgemeinen Notlage betroffen sind und die, infolge ihres körperlichen, geistigen oder seelischen Zustandes auf die Hilfe anderer angewiesen sind. Dazu zählen auch Personen, deren wirtschaftliche Notlage Hilfe erforderlich macht. b. Information der Öffentlichkeit, einzelner Personen und Körperschaften über die allgemeine Lebenssituation von Menschen, in Ländern, die von Notlagen oder struktureller Armut betroffen sind. (Bildungs- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit) c. die Beschaffung von Mitteln in der allgemeinen Öffentlichkeit, bei anderen gemeinnützigen Organisationen und Stiftungen, Firmen und Körperschaften, sowie öffentlich-rechtlichen Körperschaften wie Ministerien des Bundes und. der Kantone, Organisationen auf europäischer Ebene und UN-Organisationen, um den unter a) genannten Personen beizustehen und zu helfen, ihre Notlage zu überwinden oder ihre individuelle Lebenssituation zu verbessern. d. Die Unterstützung partnerschaftlicher Zusammenarbeit durch Personen und Organisationen im In- und Ausland zur Förderung von Solidarität, Toleranz und Völkerverständigung.
When was ADRA Schweiz founded?
ADRA Schweiz was founded in 1987.
Where is ADRA Schweiz located?
Headquartered in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. The charity operates in 14 countries.
Is ADRA Schweiz trustworthy?
ADRA Schweiz 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 ADRA Schweiz's registration number?
Registration: CHE106036540 (Switzerland).
What is ADRA Schweiz's website?
https://www.adra.ch/
Are donations to ADRA Schweiz 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.