Chay Ya Switzerland
CHAY YA SWITZERLAND was founded in September 2016 and is registered as a non-profit organization. The first loose cooperation with Chay Ya Austria started in 2015 after the devastating earthquake in Nepal. The next logical step was to formally establish a sister organization in Switzerland to strengthen the cooperation with the Chay Ya network. Chay Ya Switzerland works according to the same principles as Chay Ya Austria. It goes without saying that within the network we work as equal partners in all of our projects.
Chay Ya Switzerland is mainly involved in the development of projects in the areas of waste, water, hygiene and health.
Karin Gasser
President of the Board Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Fundraising, project development, communication
Qualification: lic.phil.nat (physical geography), Master of Public Administration, has been travelling in and for Nepal for many years and is committed to the project.
Motivation: I would like to contribute to ensuring that as many people as possible can exercise their right to education and a dignified life. It motivates me to help people on their way to a self-determined and dignified life.
to be allowed to accompany an independent life. I consider it a privilege to be allowed to help!
Anja Bundschuh
Board Member Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Communication and Conception
Qualification: Dr. rer. pol.
Martin Gutmann
Board Member Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Advice on concept and management issues
Qualification:Economist lic.rer.pol. University of Basel,
Postgraduate courses in development cooperation ETH Zurich (NADEL)
Motivation: Nepal, a country with a lot of potential but difficult
geographical conditions and that long remained closed to the world, it deserves to be supported to develop its potential.
Heera Bal Gurung
Board Member Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Cultural Mediation
Qualification: Former President Non-Resident Nepali Association
Motivation: I am Nepali and live in Switzerland. It motivates me to work with an association which tries to improve the circumstances and livelihoods of those Nepalis disadvantaged by their geographical situation. Chay Ya Switzerland realizes the projects very effectively. Those are very convincing and motivating reasons to be a member of the board of Chay Ya Switzerland.
Nina Rocha
Board Member Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Administration and projects
Qualification: Businesswoman & Yoga teacher with tour guide experience in Nepal
Motivation: I am Nepalese and live in Switzerland. It motivates me to be involved in an association that works to improve the livelihood of those Nepalese who are disadvantaged due to geographical conditions. Chay Ya Switzerland is very effective in implementing the support and relief programs. Very compelling and motivating reasons to be a board member of Chay Ya Switzerland.
Timo Bütler
Consultant of Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibilities: Project consulting
Qualifications: PhD Biochemistry, practical experience in project management and conception
Motivation: Nepal is a mountainous country like Switzerland and we can support the people who live there in many ways on their way to a safer and better life. I am pleased to support meaningful charitable projects in Nepal with my knowledge and experience.
Nadine Sailer Hernández
Board Member Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Georgraphic Information System Support .
Qualification: M.Sc. Geosciences (physical- & human geography, environmental change)
Motivation: I am committed to make a positive contribution inööööö the growth and development of our different societies by helping to ensure healthy lives, promote well-being, ensure access to water and sanitation and most and for all, ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for everyone equally. We are privileged to have access to all of those things – we should make sure everyone else has that too, no matter where they are.
Nadia Jaggi
Board Member Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Advice on education, prevention and health promotion; support for charity events; presentations
Qualification: BA in Primary Education, CAS Prevention and Health Promotion, MSc Educational Sciences
Motivation: A holistic and comprehensive education is a human right. I am committed to making sure that people all over the world – independently from where they were born into – gain access to education, knowledge and enlightenment.