We support economically disadvantaged people, aiming to give them the knowledge and skills they need to create a better future for themselves and their families. To achieve this objective, we promote school education, professional and entrepreneurial training, and provide start-up support to small companies.
Taking Responsibility
As an international agency, iffee is mainly implementing its own projects, therefore ensuring maximum impact and high quality of the outcomes.
Supporting community-based development
Local needs and cultural and economic framework conditions always take centre stage. Representatives from local communities are involved in all project phases to ensure strong identification with the projects.
Fostering self-reliance
iffee sees itself as a partner, supporting or kick-starting initiatives that will in the medium term continue to be run independently by the beneficiaries or local partners. Whenever possible, long-term financial dependencies are avoided.
Entrepreneurial philosophy
Self-responsibility, local ownership and strong initiative to shape the future are key values for us. Entrepreneurship always goes hand in hand with a high degree of social responsibility.
Organisation
iffee is an independent charitable foundation established under Swiss law. Donations to iffee are tax-deductible in Switzerland.
All iffee Board Members, experts, and employees in Switzerland work on a purely voluntary basis. Only actual outlays related to project implementation are reimbursed. The founders themselves do not accept any reimbursement of expenses.
100% of your donation benefits the project.
The project teams and partner organisations in the target countries are carefully selected. Loyalty, a proven track record with comparable initiatives, professional expertise, and motivation to work under challenging conditions are central requirements for a fruitful cooperation. Close project support, financial controlling and effective quality management are ensured by iffee.
The people behind the Foundation
Foundation Board
Christoph Dürmüller, Founder and President of the Foundation Board
Stefan Amrhein, Member of the Foundation Board
Martina Dürmüller, Founder and Vice-President of the Foundation Board
Project managers
Peter Eppler, Country Director Nepal
Thakur Thapa, Local Representative in Nepal
Auditors & foundation supervision
Ernst & Young AG, Basel, Switzerland
The charitable iffee Foundation is subject to the supervision of the Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations.