Founded in 1981 by a doctor, Vivamos Mejor is a privately owned and Swiss-based foundation. Our headquarters is in Bern and we have a branch office in Zurich. We are not affiliated with any political groups or religions and we are a ZEWO-certified, tax-exempt non-profit organization. We work primarily in long-term developmental collaborations and we also actively give humanitarian aid when catastrophic events occur in our project areas.
We work to counteract the pronounced social decline in Latin America and are committed to making sure everyone can enjoy a socially active life. Therefore, we empower people and communities to develop personally, economically, and socially with the goal of ending the cycle of poverty.
Our Team
Sabine Maier
Director
Sabine Maurer
Head of Area Fundraising and Communications
Ira Amin
Head of Area Program and Project Management for Nicaragua
Our Board of Trustees
Franziska Kristensen-Rohner
Chair
Bruno Meyer
Member of the Board of Trustees
Nadine Vasella
Member of the Board of Trustees
Our Partners
Vivamos Mejor collaborates with one NGO per country, which employ only qualified, local staff. These partner organizations are responsible for the operational implementation of the projects. Learn more
Vivamos Mejor also relies on additional financial and strategic partners such as private donors, companies, foundations, and volunteers. Learn more