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oikos International

Our international initiatives aim to support the change we want to see in the world by empowering and encouraging student change agents and supporting them in actively creating …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About oikos International

Our international initiatives aim to support the change we want to see in the world by empowering and encouraging student change agents and supporting them in actively creating shifts in the way curricula are structured and developed. Our focus is on economics and management education, including multiple transdisciplinary perspectives and learning approaches. With our work, we provide fertile ground for the leaders of tomorrow to grow and learn: Our philosophy is that to support individuals in becoming sustainability leaders, education has to focus on fostering students to have "...an enhanced understanding of themselves, their abilities and desires, as well as a more profound understanding of their fellow humans and the world they inhabit. For over 30 years we have been …

Founded
Headquarters
St. Gallen
Operating in
16 countries

Mission

Our international initiatives aim to support the change we want to see in the world by empowering and encouraging student change agents and supporting them in actively creating shifts in the way curricula are structured and developed. Our focus is on economics and management education, including multiple transdisciplinary perspectives and learning approaches. With our work, we provide fertile ground for the leaders of tomorrow to grow and learn: Our philosophy is that to support individuals in becoming sustainability leaders, education has to focus on fostering students to have "...an enhanced understanding of themselves, their abilities and desires, as well as a more profound understanding of their fellow humans and the world they inhabit. For over 30 years we have been continuously innovating with formats that provide platforms for learning, creating and sharing solutions: social labs, conferences, webinars, workshops, simulation games, learning journeys are just some examples. At oikos, we have been coming together as a global community of student change agents for over 30 years. Spread in over 20 countries and 50 cities worldwide, we organize on campus to raise awareness for sustainability and transform our own education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Operating countries (16)
Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Hong Kong India Nigeria Poland Portugal Spain Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 33

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

oikos International is a registered environment nonprofit based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

oikos International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Switzerland is 33/100.

oikos International is located in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years. Its registered address is Dufourstrasse 50, Switzerland.

oikos International is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Switzerland.

oikos International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our international initiatives aim to support the change we want to see in the world by empowering and encouraging student change agents and supporting them in actively creating shifts in the way curricula are structured and developed. Our focus is on economics and management education, including multiple transdisciplinary perspectives and learning approaches. With our work, we provide fertile ground for the leaders of tomorrow to grow and learn: Our philosophy is that to support individuals in becoming sustainability leaders, education has to focus on fostering students to have "...an enhanced understanding of themselves, their abilities and desires, as well as a more profound understanding of their fellow humans and the... oikos International is classified as a environment organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among environment charities registered in Switzerland: oikos International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is in line with the peer average of 33/100.

oikos International 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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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Preisträger 2024 - Universität Paderborn
Jan 2025
www.uni-paderborn.de
Wirtschaft in der Pflicht: HSG-Konferenz oikos zum Klimaschutz - St. Galler Tagblatt
Oct 2021
www.tagblatt.ch
Die Welt als Expedition - Scinexx
Jan 2006
www.scinexx.de

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about oikos International

What is oikos International?
oikos International is a environment nonprofit organization based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Our international initiatives aim to support the change we want to see in the world by empowering and encouraging student change agents and supporting them in actively creating shifts in the way curricula are structured and developed. Our focus is on economics and management education, including multiple transdisciplinary perspectives and learning approaches. With our work, we provide fertile ground for the leaders of tomorrow to grow and learn: Our philosophy is that to support individuals in becoming sustainability leaders, education has to focus on fostering students to have "...an enhanced understanding of themselves, their abilities and desires, as well as a more profound understanding of their fellow humans and the world they inhabit. For over 30 years we have been continuously innovating with formats that provide platforms for learning, creating and sharing solutions: social labs, conferences, webinars, workshops, simulation games, learning journeys are just some examples. At oikos, we have been coming together as a global community of student change agents for over 30 years. Spread in over 20 countries and 50 cities worldwide, we organize on campus to raise awareness for sustainability and transform our own education.
When was oikos International founded?
oikos International was founded in 1987.
Where is oikos International located?
Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The charity operates in 16 countries.
Is oikos International trustworthy?
oikos International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 oikos International's website?
https://oikos-international.org/
Are donations to oikos International 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.