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SAM global

Christliche Non-Profit-Organisation mit Schwerpunkt personelle Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, tätig in elf Ländern in Afrika, Asien und Südamerika

Winterthur, ZH Reg CHE108950437 · Zefix Sign up to see website
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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About SAM global

Der Verein leistet personelle Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit und materielle Unterstützung in den Bereichen Grund- und Berufsbildung, Gesundheit, Theologie und Verbesserung der Lebensgrundlagen. Er tut dies aus der Motivation, die gute Nachricht von Jesus Christus ganzheitlich zu vermitteln. Zudem leistet der Verein Sensibilisieru­ngsarbeit in der Schweiz und weiteren Ländern Europas.

Founded
Headquarters
Winterthur, ZH
Foundation type
Verein
Operating in
10 countries

Mission

Christliche Non-Profit-Organisation mit Schwerpunkt personelle Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, tätig in elf Ländern in Afrika, Asien und Südamerika

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Operating countries (10)
Angola Brazil Burkina Faso China India Cambodia Cameroon Nepal Sri Lanka Chad

How it stacks up against peers

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

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

SAM global is a registered community development nonprofit based in Winterthur, ZH, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1889 and has been operating for 137 years. Its registration number is CHE108950437. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

SAM global 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.

SAM global is located in Winterthur, ZH, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1889 and has been active for 137 years.

SAM global is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.

SAM global has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. Visit the SAM global profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Der Verein leistet personelle Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und materielle Unterstützung in den Bereichen Grund- und Berufsbildung, Gesundheit, Theologie und Verbesserung der Lebensgrundlagen. Er tut dies aus der Motivation, die gute Nachricht von Jesus Christus ganzheitlich zu vermitteln. Zudem leistet der Verein Sensibilisierungsarbeit in der Schweiz und weiteren Ländern Europas. SAM global is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1889.

Among community development charities registered in Switzerland: SAM global's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

SAM global 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

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Was uns die Christen von Guinea lehren - Jesus.ch
Aug 2023
www.jesus.ch
Kampfwahl in Kradolf-Schönenberg dank vier Neuen - Thurgauer Zeitung
Jan 2023
www.thurgauerzeitung.ch
Überschwemmungen, Demos und Interesse an christlichen Schulen - Jesus.ch
Nov 2022
www.jesus.ch
Ein Grabser setzt sich gegen die Beschneidung von Mädchen ein: «Aufklärung ist der Schlüssel» - St. Galler Tagblatt
Jan 2020
www.tagblatt.ch
HERISAU: Guineas Bauern unterstützt - Appenzeller Zeitung
Jun 2017
www.appenzellerzeitung.ch
Neue Managerin für Fonds von Robeco SAM - das investment
Mar 2016
www.dasinvestment.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
SAM global This page 52 - -
AI Suisse 52 - -
Medecins du Monde - Suisse 52 - -
Blaues Kreuz Schweiz 52 - -
Lungenliga beider Basel 52 - -
Schweizer Kinderhilfswerk Kovive 52 - -
Solafrica 52 - -
Médecins Sans Frontières 52 - -
Caritas Vaud 52 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 SAM global

What is SAM global?
SAM global is a community development verein based in Winterthur, Switzerland. Der Verein leistet personelle Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und materielle Unterstützung in den Bereichen Grund- und Berufsbildung, Gesundheit, Theologie und Verbesserung der Lebensgrundlagen. Er tut dies aus der Motivation, die gute Nachricht von Jesus Christus ganzheitlich zu vermitteln. Zudem leistet der Verein Sensibilisierungsarbeit in der Schweiz und weiteren Ländern Europas.
When was SAM global founded?
SAM global was founded in 1889.
Where is SAM global located?
Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. The charity operates in 10 countries.
Is SAM global trustworthy?
SAM global 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 SAM global's registration number?
Registration: CHE108950437 (Switzerland).
What is SAM global's website?
https://www.sam-global.org
Are donations to SAM global 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.