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: Strategic development, communication, fundraising
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science, expert in strategic communication, public affairs, and sustainability; many years of experience advising and supporting organizations and change processes.
Motivation: Education and access to medical care open up new perspectives for people and give them the opportunity to shape their own lives. I want to use my experience and network to help Chay Ya provide sustainable opportunities for the future to as many people in Nepal as possible. In doing so, it is important to me to work with local people to develop solutions that have a long-term impact.
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.
Daniel Müller
Board Member Chay Ya Switzerland
Responsibility: Finance and Digitalization
Qualification:Lic. rer. pol. in Business Administration from the University of Fribourg: Finance, Organization, and Marketing; Postgraduate Studies in Leadership in Digital Transformation
Motivation: I want to work to inspire people to embrace a future in the new world of digitalization, while not neglecting—but rather promoting—the values of humanity and self-determination.
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.