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SOS Ticino

Le attività riguardano il settore della migrazione e della disoccupazione

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About SOS Ticino

Organizzazione umanitaria che si impegna nella promozione della giustizia sociale, politica ed economica e sostiene l'autodeterminazione e il rispetto dei diritti umani, operando nei contesti di emarginazione e povertà. A tal fine SOS Ticino sostiene le persone culturalmente, economicamente e socialmente sfavorite, offre assistenza e consulenza ai migranti e ai disoccupati affinché siano loro riconosciuti i diritti derivanti dalla legge e dalle convenzioni internazionali, elabora e propone progetti di integrazione e lotta contro ogni forma di discriminazione ed esclusione sociale. SOS Ticino può aderire ad organizzazioni nazionali e internazionali che perseguono scopi identici o simili. SOS Ticino non persegue fini di lucro.

Founded
Headquarters
Lugano, TI
Foundation type
Verein
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Le attività riguardano il settore della migrazione e della disoccupazione

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Operating countries (1)
Switzerland

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

SOS Ticino is a registered community development nonprofit based in Lugano, TI, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is CHE112241367. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

SOS Ticino 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.

SOS Ticino is located in Lugano, TI, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

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

SOS Ticino 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 SOS Ticino 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.

Organizzazione umanitaria che si impegna nella promozione della giustizia sociale, politica ed economica e sostiene l'autodeterminazione e il rispetto dei diritti umani, operando nei contesti di emarginazione e povertà. A tal fine SOS Ticino sostiene le persone culturalmente, economicamente e socialmente sfavorite, offre assistenza e consulenza ai migranti e ai disoccupati affinché siano loro riconosciuti i diritti derivanti dalla legge e dalle convenzioni internazionali, elabora e propone progetti di integrazione e lotta contro ogni forma di discriminazione ed esclusione sociale. SOS Ticino può aderire ad organizzazioni nazionali e internazionali che perseguono scopi identici o simili. SOS Ticino non persegue fini di lucro. SOS Ticino is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1984.

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

SOS Ticino 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

Alles hängt vom Alter ab: Jugendliche Asylsuchende unter Druck - Caritas Schweiz
Oct 2025
www.caritas.ch
Berufliche und soziale Integration junger Menschen in der Schweiz - Glückskette
Mar 2025
www.glueckskette.ch
Über 50 Projekte: So hilft Caritas Geflüchteten aus der Ukraine - Caritas Schweiz
Feb 2023
www.caritas.ch
Fachstellen verzeichnen Zunahme beim Menschenhandel - Südostschweiz
Oct 2022
www.suedostschweiz.ch
Arbeit für Flüchtlinge - Der Schweiz gehen die Erntehelfer aus - SRF
Sep 2021
www.srf.ch
Hilfsorganisationen haben 174 Opfer von Menschenhandel identifizert - Südostschweiz
Sep 2021
www.suedostschweiz.ch

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Peer charities

Other community development in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
SOS Ticino 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 - -
Solafrica 52 - -
Médecins Sans Frontières 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 SOS Ticino

What is SOS Ticino?
SOS Ticino is a community development verein based in Lugano, Switzerland. Organizzazione umanitaria che si impegna nella promozione della giustizia sociale, politica ed economica e sostiene l'autodeterminazione e il rispetto dei diritti umani, operando nei contesti di emarginazione e povertà. A tal fine SOS Ticino sostiene le persone culturalmente, economicamente e socialmente sfavorite, offre assistenza e consulenza ai migranti e ai disoccupati affinché siano loro riconosciuti i diritti derivanti dalla legge e dalle convenzioni internazionali, elabora e propone progetti di integrazione e lotta contro ogni forma di discriminazione ed esclusione sociale. SOS Ticino può aderire ad organizzazioni nazionali e internazionali che perseguono scopi identici o simili. SOS Ticino non persegue fini di lucro.
When was SOS Ticino founded?
SOS Ticino was founded in 1984.
Where is SOS Ticino located?
Headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland.
Is SOS Ticino trustworthy?
SOS Ticino 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 SOS Ticino's registration number?
Registration: CHE112241367 (Switzerland).
What is SOS Ticino's website?
http://www.sos-ti.ch
Are donations to SOS Ticino 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.