{"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":"2026-04-17T17:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:12:16","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\/portraet\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about Mission 21 here\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\tWe have clearly defined supervisory and decision-making structures and are committed to the transparent and responsible use of the funds entrusted to us.<br \/>\nThe central elements of our institutional quality assurance include\n' Recognized as a non-profit organization 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\tWe are active with long-term programs and partnerships in selected countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America as well as in Switzerland.<br \/>\nRegional coordination offices ensure continuous coordination of the programmes and enable close cooperation and implementation at local level through locally anchored organizations.<br \/>\nOn the map opposite you will find an overview of the countries in which we are currently active.\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\/weltkarte_mission21-projektlaender_0326-900x675.jpg\" alt=\"world map mission21 project countries 0326\" height=\"675\" width=\"900\" title=\"Worldmap_Mission21 project countries_0326\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\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\tTo our projects and partners\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tImpact orientation\t<\/h2>\n\tWe develop our programs in close cooperation with local partners and align them with clearly formulated impact goals.<br \/>\nWe 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.<br \/>\nOur approach is based on the following chain of effects (Theory of Change).\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<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\/sdg-icons.jpg\" alt=\"sdg icons\" height=\"201\" width=\"400\" title=\"sdg icons\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tOrientation towards the sustainability goals\t<\/h2>\n\tWe align our activities with selected sustainability goals of the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda (Sustainable Development Goals).<br \/>\nIn particular, our programs contribute to peacebuilding, education, health and food security. These include, among others:\n<h2>\n\t\t\tNetworks\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We are part of various national and international networks in the field of development cooperation and philanthropy. These collaborations enable professional exchange, common standards and coordinated cooperation with partner organizations worldwide.<\/p>\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\/logos-netzwerke-ohne-hintergrund-900x675.png\" alt=\"logos networks without background\" height=\"675\" width=\"900\" title=\"Logos Networks without background\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n  \n    The following videos provide insights into our programs and projects in various regions:\n  \n    <a href=\"#\"\n       data-video=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/DEINE_VIDEO_ID?autoplay=1\"\n       aria-label=\"Open video: Food sovereignty in Latin America\">\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=\"#\"\n       data-video=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/417983256?autoplay=1\"\n       aria-label=\"Open video: The dream of peace in South Sudan\">\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.srf.ch\/play\/tv\/mitenand\/video\/hongkong---gegen-die-ausbeutung-von-hausangestellten?urn=urn:srf:video:c7ea8668-db05-4878-a927-1f3c77f30a00\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener\"\n       aria-label=\"Open video: Against the exploitation of domestic workers in Hong Kong\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thumbnail_film-hongkong.jpg\" alt=\"Against the exploitation of domestic workers in Hong Kong\"\/>\n    <\/a>\n      <h3>Against the exploitation of domestic workers in Hong Kong<\/h3>\n      <p>A contribution to the SRF program <em>mitenand<\/em> about Mission 21's work on the ground and its commitment to the rights of domestic workers.<\/p>\n    <button id=\"videoModalClose\" aria-label=\"Close popup\">\u00d7<\/button>\n      <iframe\n        id=\"videoModalIframe\"\n        src=\"\"\n        frameborder=\"0\"\n        allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\n        allowfullscreen>\n      <\/iframe>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tNews\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/mission-21-presents-compass-of-just-language\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mission 21 presents \u201cCompass of just language\u201d\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kompass-der-gerechten-sprache_0226-1200x900.png\" alt=\"compass of just language 0226\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/mission-21-presents-compass-of-just-language\/\" title=\"Mission 21 presents \u201cCompass of just language\u201d\">Mission 21 pr\u00e4sentiert &#8220;Kompass der gerechten Sprache&#8221;<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\tMarch 2, 2026\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/we-are-part-of-the-16-days-campaign-against-violence-against-women\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"We are part of the 16-day campaign against violence against women\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/16tgg_keyvisual25_cmyk_rz01_keyvisual-25-de-orange_keyvisual-25-de-orange_4-zu-3-1200x909.png\" alt=\" 16tgg keyvisual25 cmyk rz01 keyvisual 25 de orange keyvisual 25 de orange 4 to 3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/we-are-part-of-the-16-days-campaign-against-violence-against-women\/\" title=\"We are part of the 16-day campaign against violence against women\">We are part of the 16-day campaign against violence against women<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\tNovember 25, 2025\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/a-life-free-from-violence-is-a-human-right\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"A life free from violence is a human right\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16days.png\" alt=\"16days\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/a-life-free-from-violence-is-a-human-right\/\" title=\"A life free from violence is a human right\">A life free from violence is a human right<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\tDecember 10, 2024\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>","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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