2givelife.org is a non-profit association within the scope of Art. 60 et. seq. of the Swiss Civil Code. The headquarters are in Buchs SG. It is politically and denominationally independent.
The association aims to develop, implement, promote and finance exclusively charitable projects with a focus on poor countries and disadvantaged population groups. Examples of such projects include educational support for children in Africa, female genital mutilation (FGM)and HIV prevention, training for persons affected by HIV, vocational training for disadvantaged children, etc.
The association does not pursue any commercial purposes and does not aim to generate a profit. The organs work on a voluntary basis.
2givelife.org is a tax-exempt NGO / NPO based in Switzerland, registered under the number 62448.
2givelife.org is also registered as a charity in Liechtenstein, so donations are deductible from your taxes.
2givelife.org Switzerland
Tanja Mettlerinfo@2givelife.org+41 79 356 82 37
Year 2023
The annual report in German
Founder, President, Information Systems
Founder, Vice President, Education
Finances, South Africa
Program Manager, Fundraising
Daniel Mettler grew up as a missionary kid in Indonesia. This helps him understand the difficulties of life in poverty and the challenges organizations have with limited resources and options.He is a software engineer in Switzerland and manages a small team of developers. He uses this experience to create the processes and structures necessary to manage Swiss School System.His team also volunteered to develop and sponsor the education platform of Swiss School System.
Change is real.
“ I dream of children living their best life, thanks to the frugal education systems we develop.
I dream of children living their best life, thanks to the frugal education systems we develop.
Tanja is a senior primary-school teacher in Switzerland. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience and is specialized in teaching languages.
Tanja volunteered in daycares in Arusha, Tanzania and used her knowledge about the tanzanian school system to develop Swiss School System. With creating lessons of all subjects, she gives children all over the world access to sustainable learning.
Tanja is coordinating all Swiss School System Locations in Tanzania and is in direct contact with native employees.
“ It is my heart felt wish to give disadvantaged children a successful start in life.
It is my heart felt wish to give disadvantaged children a successful start in life.
After graduating from business school, Daniela got her federal certificate in finance and accounting. She advises 2givelife in financial matters and manages the accounting.
Her Business background helps her being a Country Manager in South Africa. She will use her contacts in South Africa to introduce and set up the Swiss School System in Cape Town.
“ Many children get stuck in the “poor stays poor” vortex. Thanks to Swiss School System I can do something about it.
Many children get stuck in the “poor stays poor” vortex. Thanks to Swiss School System I can do something about it.
Maria grew up in Germany but always wished to explore different cultures and countries. After graduating from school, she moved abroad and lived in China, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, and South Africa, where she gained valuable insights and experiences about these countries and their people.
These experiences motivated her to complete a master's degree in international development and enabled her to work on projects for the UN and in the renewable energy sector in Asia.
While living in South Africa she began working as a Program Manager and Fundraiser for 2givelife. She believes that good educational programs in early childhood in particular can reverse the effects of poverty and early deprivation on children.
“ I have always felt a strong desire to contribute to solving social problems. Children are our future, and I want to actively contribute finding sustainable ways to maximize their chances of reaching their innate potential.
I have always felt a strong desire to contribute to solving social problems. Children are our future, and I want to actively contribute finding sustainable ways to maximize their chances of reaching their innate potential.
2givelife.org Tanzania is a registered NGO in Tanzania. Below you'll find our official documents.
Registration with Tanzanian Tax Authorities
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