Fondation Rolf Schnyder

Fondation Rolf Schnyder is a philanthropic organization founded in Switzerland in 2012 with the goal of helping those in need, especially children. We were established to fulfil the wish of Rolf W Schnyder, the late husband of our founder, to make the world a better place.

Established as a tax-exempt organisation under Swiss law in 2012 as Fondation Rolf Schnyder – Ulysse Nardin, we changed our name to Fondation Rolf Schnyder in 2014.

We have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to philanthropy, engaging in a wide range of impactful projects around the world. From micro-financing to improving sanitation in schools, sponsoring activities for children with special needs, and providing essential nutritional needs for vulnerable populations, our initiatives have brought about tangible, positive change. We have also contributed to the construction of schools and funding of aquaponics projects, among other endeavors.

Our integrative proactive child protection programs further underscore our dedication to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. With a focus on empowering those in need, our foundation remains steadfast in our mission to effect lasting change.

We are now putting our main focus on Digital Literacy for children as this is a crucial skill for most future jobs, brightening up their future.

Our founder, Datin Chai Schnyder, knows that there are many challenges and problems in the world, and that it can be difficult to know how to make a difference. However, she has learned that every effort counts and that following her heart can lead to meaningful encounters with hardworking people who are dedicated to helping those in need. She believes that education is key to helping people understand that there is a bright future ahead and to make the right choices for themselves and the world. Through the initiatives of Fondation Rolf Schnyder, she hopes to give as many people as possible the chance to learn, to hope, and to be happy.

IMPACT

TRUSTED BY GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY LEADERS

We are grateful for Persatuan Kebajikan Rolf Schnyder’s KIDS: Bits & Bytes Foundational Coding Program for pre-schools in Sarawak. Once this IT ecosystem is adopted and mastered by the children, Sarawak is in safe hands facing the digital economy.

Our ministry (Women, family and community wellbeing) is committed that all children in Sarawak are equipped with digital literacy so that they are not left behind in the digitalization era. For that, we are so grateful and thankful to Fondation Rolf Schnyder.

“ChildSafe empowers children with the skills they need to protect themselves and others, building confidence and awareness that will stay with them for life.”

“I’m so grateful that Fondation Rolf Schnyder brought the ChildSafe Program to our school. The program has helped make our preschool a safer and more nurturing environment. I highly recommend it to other kindergartens.”

“ChildSafe is an excellent program, and I would highly recommend it to other kindergartens and childcare centres. It equips teachers with the knowledge to keep children safe every day and reinforces important safety habits for the children. The ChildSafe Team has done a great job bringing this program to us.”

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