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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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32
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
Operating countries (16)
Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Hong Kong India Nigeria Poland Portugal Spain Switzerland Türkiye United Kingdom

How it stacks up against peers

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

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 oikos International with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 95% of the 82 environment charities in Switzerland it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • 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

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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

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 an Environment organization, registered in Switzerland.

According to GiveRadar's records, oikos International is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and 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 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.

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 an environment organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1987.

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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Cause areas in Switzerland

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

Social Services 16,783
Community Development 12,499
Education 260
Health 125
Arts & Culture 107
Environment this charity 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)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

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 · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 1987
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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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.