In January, the K-Tipp criticised the lack of transparency in the salaries of managing directors of Swiss NGOs as well as the high salary level. terre des hommes schweiz was not asked. The public anger caused by the K-Tipp has also reached us. We would therefore like to clarify matters: The manager's salary is no secret to us and is significantly below the industry average.
On 31 January 2018, K-Tipp published an article entitled "Cheflohn? - Sagen wir nicht sagen," in which the journalist Gery Schwager criticizes the intransparency and high salary level of the managers of Swiss NGOs. Although terre des hommes schweiz is not mentioned in the article and our organisation has a rather low management salary, we have since been affected by negative reactions from our donors. It is therefore important to us to ensure transparency.
terre des hommes switzerland at the lower end of the scale
The managing director of terre des hommes schweiz earns 125,690 francs per year, calculated on a 100 percent workload. In reality, however, she is only 80 percent employed and receives around CHF 100,550. Compared with the other organisations listed in the K-tip, the executive salary of terre des hommes schweiz is at the lower end of the scale.
Risk of confusion
The K-Tipp report mentions, among others, the organisation "Terre des hommes - Children's Aid Worldwide". This children's charity, based in Lausanne, is an independent organisation and is legally, organisationally and financially separate from us. The very similar name is based on common roots.
Relying on your trust
In order to reliably continue our important work for disadvantaged young people in Southern Africa and Latin America, we are dependent on your support. You can rely on us to use the donations you entrust to us carefully and efficiently. Last but not least, the Zewo terre des hommes schweiz Foundation certifies that your donation is being used efficiently.
We hope for your continued trust in our work and thank you!
