{"id":20018,"date":"2026-04-07T09:15:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/?page_id=20018"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:57:01","slug":"advisors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/was-wir-tun\/advisors\/","title":{"rendered":"Advisors"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/csm_header_news_d521d70e38.jpeg\" alt=\"csm header news d521d70e38\" height=\"688\" width=\"1680\" title=\"csm_Header_News_d521d70e38\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<h2>Responsibility in transition<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Intermediaries advising on family matters, estate planning, asset structuring or similar constellations are increasingly dealing with philanthropic issues as part of their mandates.<br \/>In such contexts, it is helpful to be able to classify partner organizations and their institutional structures, working methods and control mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>The following overview provides partners in the intermediary environment in particular with an insight into key aspects of our organization and our work.<\/p>\n\t<h2><strong>Brief portrait<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Mission 21 is an internationally active, non-profit organization based in Basel. It emerged from the Basel Mission founded in 1815 and has more than 200 years of experience in international cooperation and humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n<p>Our work aims to achieve sustainable impact, justice and an improvement in the living conditions of disadvantaged population groups. To this end, we work with our partner organizations to implement initiatives in various regions of the world and contexts with the following priorities:<\/p>\n\t<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Titillium+Web:wght@300;400;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n  <h3>Mission 21 in figures<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>200+ years of international activity<\/li>\n    <li>70+ partner organizations<\/li>\n    <li>60+ projects<\/li>\n    <li>50+ employees<\/li>\n    <li>14 countries<\/li>\n    <li>8 SDGs in focus<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/who-we-are\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more about Mission 21\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zewo-pwc-eduqua-logo-ohne-hintergrund.png\" alt=\"zewo, pwc, eduqua logo without background\" height=\"1260\" width=\"1680\" title=\"Zewo, pwc, eduqua logo without background\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGood governance and standards\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We have clearly defined supervisory and decision-making structures and are committed to the transparent and responsible use of the funds entrusted to us.<\/p>\n<p>The central elements of our institutional quality assurance include<\/p>\n' Recognized as non-profit and tax-exempt in Switzerland<br \/>\n' External audit of the annual financial statements by PwC<br \/>\n' ZEWO certification for transparency and use of funds<br \/>\n' eduQua certification in the field of adult education<br \/>\n' Anti-corruption and compliance principles (Code of Conduct)<br \/>\n' Ethical policies and guidelines on communication, fair language, climate protection and accepting donations\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/inform\/shop-materials-and-products\/?_produkt_kategorie=informationen\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTo the annual reports\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tInternational presence\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We are active with long-term programs and partnerships in selected countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America as well as in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>Regional coordination offices ensure continuous coordination of the programmes and enable close cooperation and implementation at local level through locally anchored organizations.<\/p>\n<p>On the map opposite you will find an overview of the countries in which we are currently active.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore about our projects and programs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"map_wrapper\" id=\"map_wrapper_16209\">\n<div class=\"map_box\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"map_aspect_ratio\" style=\"padding-top:56%\" data-padding-top=\"56%\" data-padding-top-mobile=\"0%\">\n<div class=\"map_container\">\n<div class=\"map_render map_loading\" id=\"map_16209\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tImpact orientation\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We develop our programs in close cooperation with local partners and align them with clearly formulated impact goals.<\/p>\n<p>We carry out regular monitoring and evaluation processes in order to continuously develop the quality and effectiveness of this work. Findings from these are incorporated into strategic planning. Selected programs are also reviewed by external evaluations.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach is based on the following chain of effects (Theory of Change).<\/p>\n      <h3>Resources<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Funding<\/li>\n        <li>Specialist knowledge<\/li>\n        <li>International networking<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <h3>Intervention logic<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Strengthening local partners<\/li>\n        <li>Support &amp; competence building<\/li>\n        <li>Dialog and situation-appropriate approaches<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <h3>Changes<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Increased personal responsibility<\/li>\n        <li>Improved access to resources<\/li>\n        <li>Increased social &amp; political participation<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <h3>Results<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Functioning local structures<\/li>\n        <li>Improved competencies &amp; processes<\/li>\n        <li>Local programs in key impact areas<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <h3>Long-term effect<\/h3>\n      \n        More stable, fairer and accessible social structures,\n        that sustainably improve local life prospects.\n      \n<h2>\n\t\t\tOrientation towards the sustainability goals\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We align our activities with selected sustainability goals of the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda (Sustainable Development Goals).<\/p>\n<p>In particular, our programs contribute to peacebuilding, education, health and food security. These include, among others:<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/peace-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n    16\n      Peace,<br \/>\n      Justice<br \/>\n      and strong<br \/>\n      Institutions\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/?_search_test=armut\" target=\"_blank\">\n    1\n      None<br \/>\n      Poverty\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/?_search_test=armut&#038;_themen=ernaehrungssouveraenitaet\" target=\"_blank\">\n    2\n      None<br \/>\n      Hunger\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/?_themen=gesundheit\" target=\"_blank\">\n    3\n      Health<br \/>\n      and<br \/>\n      Well-being\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/?_themen=bildung\" target=\"_blank\">\n    4\n      High quality<br \/>\n      Education\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/?_themen=gendergerechtigkeit\" target=\"_blank\">\n    5\n      Gender<br \/>\n      equality\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/?_themen=bildung-fuer-den-sozialen-wandel\" target=\"_blank\">\n    8\n      Humane<br \/>\n      Work and<br \/>\n      Economic<br \/>\n      growth\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/what-we-do\/projects-and-partners\/?_themen=gendergerechtigkeit\" target=\"_blank\">\n    10\n      Less<br \/>\n      Inequalities\n  <\/a>\n<style>\n.sdg-grid{\n  display:grid;\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,150px);\n  gap:14px;\n  margin:30px 0;\n}\n.sdg-card{\n  width:150px;\n  height:150px;\n  padding:16px 18px;\n  box-sizing:border-box;\n  color:#fff;\n  text-decoration:none;\n  display:flex;\n  flex-direction:column;\n  justify-content:flex-start;\n  overflow:hidden;\n  transition:all .25s 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href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/851195532\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thumbnail_doku-lateinamerika.jpg\" alt=\"Food sovereignty in Latin America\"\/>\n    <\/a>\n      <h3>Food sovereignty in Latin America<\/h3>\n      <p>A five-part documentary series about Mission 21's work to promote food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture in the highlands.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/417983256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thumbnail_film-suedsudan.jpg\" alt=\"The dream of peace in South Sudan\"\/>\n    <\/a>\n      <h3>The dream of peace in South Sudan<\/h3>\n      <p>An insight into the work of Mission 21 at the Muhaba Children's Center and into the lives of children who find protection and prospects here.<\/p>\n    <a 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allowtransparency=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/picture-tc-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Christian Tohm\u00e9\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" title=\"picture tc\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tYour contact\t<\/h2>\n\t<strong>Christian Tohm\u00e9<\/strong><br \/>\nSenior Advisor, Philanthropy\n<p>Christian.Tohme@mission-21.org | +41 61 260 23 40<\/p>\n<p>We are at your and your clients' disposal for a discussion or further information. On request, our program managers will also be happy to provide in-depth insights into their work on site.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Verantwortung im Wandel Beratende Intermedi\u00e4re im Umfeld von Familienbelangen, Nachlassregelungen, Verm\u00f6gensstrukturierung oder vergleichbaren Konstellationen befassen sich im Rahmen ihrer Mandate zunehmend auch mit Fragen philanthropischen Engagements.In solchen Kontexten ist es hilfreich, Partnerorganisationen sowie ihre institutionellen Strukturen, Arbeitsweisen und Kontrollmechanismen einordnen zu k\u00f6nnen. 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