Zewo Foundation

Observer

Zewo is setting the standard for Swiss charities. The main goal of the foundation is to strengthen confidence of the society in charitable objectives by setting standards regarding the work of charitable and donation-funded organisations.

These standards cover the following aspects: ethics and integrity, corporate governance, efficient use of funds, results, true and fair accounting, transparency and accountability as well as fundraising and communication. It monitors charities against these standards and awards those organizations that meet its standards with the Zewo seal of approval.

It further provides information to the public about donations, fundraising and charities in Switzerland.