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UBS Schweiz
Aiducation International Schweiz
IBAN: CH 1000275275813479M1M
BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
Clearing-Nr. 275
Post Account: 80-2-2
In September 2007, a small group of entrepreneurial Ph.D. students founded Aiducation International Switzerland. As the first Scholarship-Raising Chapter, the Swiss team worked closely with the first Talent-Raising chapter in Kenya to develop the concept and processes for AiducationInternational, which laid the foundation for a global organization.
We have official charity status in Switzerland, this means donations (e.g. as an AiduMaker) to Aiducation International Schweiz are exempt from taxes (official letter). Most of our team members are volunteers and receive no salary from Aiducation. With the additional support of our AiduPartners, it is, therefore, possible for us to pass on at least 90% of your donation to cover the school fees of your student. Contact us today if you would like to join our team or support a student.
The Swiss team currently consists of about 20 team members, most are volunteers, working out of Zurich and Basel. We would like to introduce some of our leaders, listed below
Contact of Aiducation International in Switzerland
8000 Zurich
Switzerland
Matthias Meier – CEO of Aiducation International Switzerland & Boardmember
Manages, develops and expands the Swiss chapter on a strategic and operational level. Represents Aiducation International Switzerland at events (internally and externally). Establishes and fosters relations to existing and potential AiduPartners. M.A. in Accounting and Finance of the University of St. Gallen.
“Education provides the foundation to realize professional ambitions and thereby enables individuals to take over responsibility for their society. With the unique business model of Aiducation I would like to make this kind of freedom possible to the underprivileged youth.”
Andrea Specht – Donor Relations Aiducation International Switzerland
Maya Hinterberger - For Impact Business Builder Aiducation International Switzerland
Mhyma Bilbao;Intern Aiducation International Switzerland
Irène Koch – CFO Aiducation International Switzerland & Boardmember
Supports the team in all financial processes.
"There is an old saying: “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, you feed him for life.” Aiducation follows this approach with an impressive passion and professionalism by giving gifted underprivileged students access to higher education. I am proud to be part of this team and make a small contribution to improve their country’s economic, social and political development."
Jan Rihak – Business Development Aiducation International Switzerland & Boardmember
Responsible for strategic partnerships and business development. Chief Operating Officer with MyMoneyPark, former Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Company. M.B.A from the University of Cambridge, Founding Member of the UK Chapter
“I chose to become an Aiducator because I believe in the concept, it gave me an amazing platform to make an impact, and the team is enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and keen to grow.”
Patricia Henderson – Aiducator Aiducation International Switzerland
Supports the team in various areas.
"Quality education is the main catalyst to promote peace, social justice, and economic advancement around the world, especially in underprivileged and underserved communities. I’m passionate about the transformative power of education, and have particular inclination towards gender equity, power and privilege, and counseling and mentoring. I’m proud to be part of Aiducation as it strives to tap into students’ potential through meritocratic principles and works with the students to explore the best version of themselves."
patricia.henderson(at)aiducation.org
Roland Knapp – Aiducator Aiducation International Switzerland
Business Development in the French speaking part of Switzerland (Suisse Romandie) - Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management – EHL.
"I’ve joined Aiducation because I’m convinced that education is a priority to each human being, every child should have the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to live a healthy and productive life. But also due to the extremely professional, highly competent, motivated and hard-working team behind the scenes, dedicated entrepreneurs who strongly believe in the core value of the organization which is supporting education for talented underprivileged youth in underdeveloped countries."
roland.knapp(at)aiducation.org
Florian Becker – Aiducator Aiducation International Switzerland
Supports the team in various areas.
"For ourselves it is quite natural to have free access to high quality educational standards, for most of the people especially the ones that belong to developing countries this is not the case. To obtain a long-lasting effect as a non-profit organization and thereby work as efficient as possible, it is important to guarantee that at least high potentials from disadvantaged regions get equal educational opportunities. I am proud to be part of a team starting at this particular point and therefore helping to improve the economic, social and intercultural development of the corresponding countries.
florian.becker(at)aiducation.org
Nicolas Nägeli - In loving memory (30.07.1991 - 19.03.2016)
We recently received the tragic news of the sudden death of our beloved Aiducator Nicolas Nägeli. Nicolas tragically lost his life on Saturday, 19th March 2016, while on a snowboarding-tour in the Alps. He was together with a friend on the Aletschhorn-glacier where he was doing what he passionately loved.
Nicolas abrupt and tragic death has left us in deep sorrow and with a sense of a great loss for this immensely bright, talented and gifted human being. His unique personality enabled him to participate in multiple areas and excel. Nicolas was highly committed to Aiducation, working in the Swiss chapter since 2013 as Vice-CEO helping our organisation grow and develop. Through his untimely death, we have lost a dear colleague and a trusting friend. His legacy will continue to inspire us.
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