Who We Are

The Community of Cooperation (KoGe) was founded in 2012 as a network of like-minded faith- and human-rights-based Swiss organisations with the overall goal of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its member’s cooperation programmes in the South. To this end, the KoGe built up a vibrant learning community that provides an important platform for learning and exchange.

In two thematic learning groups we learn together, create synergies and experiment with new models and tools of collaboration. Since May 2019 the KoGe is a registered association according to Swiss law. Our operations as an independent association and umbrella organisation started in January 2021.

Our Structure

The association Community of Cooperation (KoGe) was founded in May 2019. Its supreme body is called the General Assembly and is composed of the representatives of all its member organisations. The KoGe Secretariat based in Basel is responsible for the operations of the association. KoGe’s External Quality Commission (EQC) is based on a collaboration with the Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP) of the Graduate Institute Geneva.

Organigramme (PDF)

Our Member Organisations

Connexio develop
is the development organisation of the United Methodist Church in Switzerland and France and is part of a worldwide Methodist network. Connexio develop contributes to a peaceful and just world in which all people and creation are respected in their dignity.
www.connexio-develop.ch

ena
For over 40 years ena has served to provide life-changing perspectives through effective humanitarian aid and development cooperation – up until 2024, it operated under the name TearFund Switzerland. Based on mutual respect and a holistic assessment of needs, ena works closely with experienced local partner organizations. Projects are implemented where they are most needed in the areas of basic health, livelihood, and education for development with an overall emphasis on promoting peace.
www.ena-schweiz.ch/

advocates for women, peace and justice. In order for women to be able to play an equal role in shaping society socially, economically and politically.
www.frieda.org

Horyzon
is the Swiss development organisation for youth. Improving the situation of young people is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
www.horyzon.ch

International Blue Cross (IBC)
works to reduce and prevent the negative impact of alcohol and drug use worldwide and to enable resilient communities – free from violence, poverty and addiction.
www.internationalbluecross.org

Mission 21
is committed as an international community to a more just world. We work together for sustainable development: peacebuilding, education, health and food sovereignty.
www.mission-21.org

Mission Evangélique Braille (MEB)
advocates for people with a visual impairment, embracing a respectful and holistic approach.
www.mebraille.ch

Salvation Army Switzerland
empowers people to build their future themselves. We support those in need and we strengthen relationships and the dignity of people left behind around the world.
www.salvationarmy.ch/id

Service de Missions et d’Entraide (SME)
conducts development and self-help activities based on knowledge sharing. Through education, SME accompanies disadvantaged people towards self-reliance, enabling them to develop their capacities and reduce poverty.
www.sme-suisse.org