Senior Advisors

«Agroecology and gender equality are issues that form the basis for sustainable and equal development of communities. Meeting at eye level with our partners and the people on the ground motivates me every day to find lasting solutions together and to initiate important processes of change.»

«Making global supply chains fairer and more sustainable is key to improving the living and working conditions of people in the Global South. SWISSAID pursues this endeavour by doing advocacy among Swiss companies, which play a crucial role in many global supply chains. I am glad to be able to contribute to it on a daily basis. It makes my professional life particularly meaningful and motivating.»

"What always impresses me when I visit the site: women, farmers and young people in our projects look the SWISSAID team in the eyes, because they feel understood and taken seriously. They know that it is their own project and that they are responsible for its implementation."

"Whether it's a climate crisis or social inequality, the world is facing incredibly serious challenges that need to be tackled globally. I see SWISSAID's work as an important part of the solution – and I am committed to it together with over 180 employees worldwide."

"Getting involved in the fight against the curse of raw materials is both exciting and absurd. Because it seems natural to me that the local population should benefit from the wealth of their land."

"I am fascinated by the diversity of seeds that the world's farmers have created. Humanity depends on this treasure when it comes to overcome the challenges of climate warming and species loss. That is why I am working by SWISSAID, to ensure that seeds remain in the hands of farmers and are not monopolized by seed multinationals."

"Considering the huge challenge of limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius, the categories "needy", "helpers", "donors" are blurred. SWISSAID convinces me because we are working on an equal footing with the true experts in the field - farmers on four continents -, and are promoting climate-friendly, ecological food systems in both the North and the South."

"I was raised with a deep respect for nature and a commitment to serving people, with the goal of leaving the world better than I found it. I discovered a science that embodies these values, creating connections between people, ecosystems, and our shared well-being. That science is agroecology. Since then, my focus has been on promoting agroecology to foster sustainable development for both humans and our planet."