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Solafrica

Entwicklungs- und Klimaschutzorganisation zur Förderung der Solarenergie in wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Regionen

Bern, BE Reg CHE233484752 · Zefix Sign up to see website
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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Solafrica

Der Verein fördert durch gemeinnützige Projekte erneuerbare Energien, um wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Personen den Zugang zu Energie zu ermöglichen und den wachsenden Energiebedarf klimaschonend zu decken. Der Verein wird als gemeinnützige Institution betrieben. Der Verein ist politisch unabhängig und konfessionell neutral.

Founded
Headquarters
Bern, BE
Foundation type
Verein
Operating in
6 countries

Mission

Entwicklungs- und Klimaschutzorganisation zur Förderung der Solarenergie in wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Regionen

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Operating countries (6)
Ethiopia Burkina Faso Kenya Niger Switzerland Togo

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
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Solafrica is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bern, BE, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CHE233484752. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Solafrica 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.

Solafrica is located in Bern, BE, Switzerland. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

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

Solafrica 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 Solafrica 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 fördert durch gemeinnützige Projekte erneuerbare Energien, um wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Personen den Zugang zu Energie zu ermöglichen und den wachsenden Energiebedarf klimaschonend zu decken. Der Verein wird als gemeinnützige Institution betrieben. Der Verein ist politisch unabhängig und konfessionell neutral. Solafrica is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 2009.

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

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

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Peer charities

Other community development in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

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

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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 Solafrica

What is Solafrica?
Solafrica is a community development verein based in Bern, Switzerland. Der Verein fördert durch gemeinnützige Projekte erneuerbare Energien, um wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Personen den Zugang zu Energie zu ermöglichen und den wachsenden Energiebedarf klimaschonend zu decken. Der Verein wird als gemeinnützige Institution betrieben. Der Verein ist politisch unabhängig und konfessionell neutral.
When was Solafrica founded?
Solafrica was founded in 2009.
Where is Solafrica located?
Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. The charity operates in 6 countries.
Is Solafrica trustworthy?
Solafrica 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 Solafrica's registration number?
Registration: CHE233484752 (Switzerland).
What is Solafrica's website?
http://solafrica.ch
Are donations to Solafrica 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.