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Stiftung Vivamos

Vivamos stärkt Gemeinschaften in Lateinamerika und Ostafrika mit Programmen zu Bildung, Wasser und Nahrung.

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Bern, BE Reg: CHE108041598 (Zefix) Sign up to see website
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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Stiftung Vivamos

Die Stiftung ist auf dem Gebiet der langfristig ausgerichteten Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit tätig. Sie fördert die Solidarität und leistet einen Beitrag zur Verringerung des Gefälles zwischen den Ländern des globalen Norden und des globalen Südens und in den unterstützten Gebieten selbst. Ungeachtet der politischen, ideologischen und religiösen Struktur des Landes, aber in Kenntnis des soziokulturellen Umfeldes sollen die Lebensbedingungen des Einzelnen, der Familien und der Gemeinschaft in ökonomischer, ökologischer und gesellschaftlicher Hinsicht nachhaltig verbessert werden. Die basis- und zielgruppenori­entierte, zeitlich befristete Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe richtet sich in erster Linie an sozioökonomisch besonders benachteiligte Bevölkerungsschichten (Armutsbekämpfung). Die Unterstützung erfolgt in der Regel über lokale Partnerorganisationen und beinhaltet insbesondere die Vermittlung von elementarem Grundwissen, technische Assistenz, Beratung und Finanzhilfe in Bereichen wie Erziehung/Bildung, Gesundheit/Ernährung, …

Founded
Headquarters
Bern, BE
Foundation type
Stiftung
Operating in
4 countries

Mission

Vivamos stärkt Gemeinschaften in Lateinamerika und Ostafrika mit Programmen zu Bildung, Wasser und Nahrung.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (4)
Guatemala Honduras Kenya Colombia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 57

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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Stiftung Vivamos has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any social services charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 16,783 social services charities in Switzerland it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • 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

Stiftung Vivamos is a registered social services nonprofit based in Bern, BE, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is CHE108041598. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Stiftung Vivamos's official registration number is CHE108041598, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.

Stiftung Vivamos 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 social services charities in Switzerland is 57/100.

Stiftung Vivamos is located in Bern, BE, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Stiftung Vivamos is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Stiftung.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stiftung Vivamos is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.

Die Stiftung ist auf dem Gebiet der langfristig ausgerichteten Entwicklungszusammenarbeit tätig. Sie fördert die Solidarität und leistet einen Beitrag zur Verringerung des Gefälles zwischen den Ländern des globalen Norden und des globalen Südens und in den unterstützten Gebieten selbst. Ungeachtet der politischen, ideologischen und religiösen Struktur des Landes, aber in Kenntnis des soziokulturellen Umfeldes sollen die Lebensbedingungen des Einzelnen, der Familien und der Gemeinschaft in ökonomischer, ökologischer und gesellschaftlicher Hinsicht nachhaltig verbessert werden. Die basis- und zielgruppenorientierte, zeitlich befristete Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe richtet sich in erster Linie an sozioökonomisch besonders benachteiligte Bevölkerungsschichten (Armutsbekämpfung). Die Unterstützung erfolgt in der Regel über lokale Partnerorganisationen und beinhaltet insbesondere die Vermittlung von elementarem Grundwissen... Stiftung Vivamos is classified as a social services organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1981.

Stiftung Vivamos 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 this charity 16,783
Community Development 12,499
Education 260
Health 125
Arts & Culture 107
Environment 82
Science & Technology 75
International 68
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Most common causes in Switzerland

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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)

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 · 6
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1981
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Stiftung Vivamos

What is Stiftung Vivamos?
Stiftung Vivamos is a social services stiftung based in Bern, Switzerland. Die Stiftung ist auf dem Gebiet der langfristig ausgerichteten Entwicklungszusammenarbeit tätig. Sie fördert die Solidarität und leistet einen Beitrag zur Verringerung des Gefälles zwischen den Ländern des globalen Norden und des globalen Südens und in den unterstützten Gebieten selbst. Ungeachtet der politischen, ideologischen und religiösen Struktur des Landes, aber in Kenntnis des soziokulturellen Umfeldes sollen die Lebensbedingungen des Einzelnen, der Familien und der Gemeinschaft in ökonomischer, ökologischer und gesellschaftlicher Hinsicht nachhaltig verbessert werden. Die basis- und zielgruppenorientierte, zeitlich befristete Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe richtet sich in erster Linie an sozioökonomisch besonders benachteiligte Bevölkerungsschichten (Armutsbekämpfung). Die Unterstützung erfolgt in der Regel über lokale Partnerorganisationen und beinhaltet insbesondere die Vermittlung von elementarem Grundwissen, technische Assistenz, Beratung und Finanzhilfe in Bereichen wie Erziehung/Bildung, Gesundheit/Ernährung, Berufsausbildung, Kleingewerbeförderung, Ökologie, Siedlungshygiene und Wohnbau. Dabei werden die Verbreitung geeigneter, erprobter Projektmodelle durch Erfahrungsaustausch und in konstruktiver Kooperation mit privaten, staatlichen und internationalen Institutionen sowie die Integration in lokale, regionale oder nationale Strukturen gefördert.
When was Stiftung Vivamos founded?
Stiftung Vivamos was founded in 1981.
Where is Stiftung Vivamos located?
Headquartered in Bern, BE, Switzerland. The charity operates in 4 countries.
Is Stiftung Vivamos trustworthy?
Stiftung Vivamos 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 Stiftung Vivamos's registration number?
Registration: CHE108041598 (Switzerland).
What is Stiftung Vivamos's website?
https://www.vivamos.org
Are donations to Stiftung Vivamos 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.