{"id":2946,"date":"2021-03-05T14:56:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T13:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/?page_id=2946"},"modified":"2025-02-04T09:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T08:17:25","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/public\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Who We Are<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]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\u2019s 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Structure<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]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\u2019s External Quality Commission (EQC) is based on a collaboration with\u00a0the\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.graduateinstitute.ch\/ccdp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP)<\/a> of the Graduate Institute Geneva.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/KoGe-Organigramm_v210120.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organigramme (PDF)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Member Organisations<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3856\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LG_connexio_develop_de-300x70.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LG_connexio_develop_de-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LG_connexio_develop_de-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LG_connexio_develop_de.png 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connexio develop<br \/>\n<\/strong>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.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/connexio-develop.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/connexio.ch\/develop\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4708\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ena_Logo_blue_rgb_geschnitten-1-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ena_Logo_blue_rgb_geschnitten-1-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ena_Logo_blue_rgb_geschnitten-1-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ena_Logo_blue_rgb_geschnitten-1-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ena_Logo_blue_rgb_geschnitten-1-1536x828.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ena_Logo_blue_rgb_geschnitten-1-2048x1103.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><br \/>\nena<br \/>\n<\/strong>For over 40 years ena has served to provide life-changing perspectives through effective humanitarian aid and development cooperation &#8211; 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.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ena-schweiz.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ena-schweiz.ch\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2667\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/HORYZON-Logo_200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/HORYZON-Logo_200.png 419w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/HORYZON-Logo_200-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Horyzon<br \/>\n<\/strong>is the Swiss development organisation for youth.\u00a0Improving the situation of young people is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.horyzon.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.horyzon.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2670\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/International-Blue-Cross-Logo_200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/International-Blue-Cross-Logo_200.png 329w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/International-Blue-Cross-Logo_200-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Blue Cross (IBC)<br \/>\n<\/strong>works to reduce and prevent the negative impact of alcohol and drug use worldwide and to enable resilient communities &#8211; free from violence, poverty and addiction.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalbluecross.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.internationalbluecross.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3030\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/m21_e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/m21_e.png 800w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/m21_e-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/m21_e-768x324.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission 21<br \/>\n<\/strong>is committed as an international community to a more just world. We work together for sustainable development: peacebuilding, education, health and food sovereignty.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mission-21.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mission-21.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2676\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mission-Evangelique-Braille-Logo_200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mission-Evangelique-Braille-Logo_200.png 456w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mission-Evangelique-Braille-Logo_200-300x62.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission Evang\u00e9lique Braille (MEB)<br \/>\n<\/strong>advocates for people with a visual impairment, embracing a respectful and holistic approach.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mebraille.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mebraille.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3026\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ha_e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"73\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ha_e.png 689w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ha_e-254x300.png 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 73px) 100vw, 73px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salvation Army Switzerland<br \/>\n<\/strong>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.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.heilsarmee.ch\/ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.salvationarmy.ch\/id<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2679\" src=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SME-Logo_200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SME-Logo_200.png 507w, https:\/\/koge.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SME-Logo_200-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Service de Missions et d\u2019Entraide (SME)<br \/>\n<\/strong>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.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sme-suisse.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sme-suisse.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2284&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Madeleine Bolliger<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:madeleine.bolliger@koge.ch\">madeleine.bolliger@koge.ch<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2287&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Mirjam Moser<\/strong><br \/>\nMEL Officer<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:mirjam.moser@koge.ch\">mirjam.moser@koge.ch<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3776&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Sabrina Beeler St\u00fccklin<\/strong><br \/>\nQuality Manager<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:sabrina.beeler@koge.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sabrina.beeler@koge.ch<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2428&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Flavia Ganarin<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational Blue Cross (IBC)<br \/>\nFocal Point of the Learning Group SDG 16+<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:f.ganarin@internationalbluecross.org\">f.ganarin@internationalbluecross.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4327&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Corinna B\u00fctikofer Nkhoma<\/strong><br \/>\nConnexio develop<br \/>\nFocal Point of the Learning Group Good Governance and Partnerships<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:corinna.buetikofer@connexio.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corinna.buetikofer@connexio.ch<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Board<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2872&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Sarah Makanjera<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\nSalvation Army[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2855&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Anne Babb<br \/>\n<\/strong>Vice President<br \/>\nIBC[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2851&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Ulrich Bachmann <\/strong><br \/>\nConnexio develop[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2867&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Thomas Stahl<\/strong><br \/>\nEna[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4538&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Katharina Gfeller<\/strong><br \/>\nMission 21[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Who We Are [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]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\u2019s cooperation programmes in the South. To this end, the KoGe built up a vibrant learning community that provides &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/public\/about-us\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;About us&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"parent":2315,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-public.php","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2946"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2946"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2946\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4840,"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2946\/revisions\/4840"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/koge.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}