DEAR CITIZEN OF ZURICH
Currently, 1000 people live in Zurich's asylum centers who were forced to leave their homes due to war, terror and persecution - in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Often living alone, in a confined space, in a country foreign to them, the Corona crisis has hit them particularly hard.
Christmas gives us the chance to invite each of the 1000 refugees with a gift and a welcoming message to participate in our holiday traditions and be part of our community. Give a gift or make a donation now until 13 December 2024!
ABOUT ZUERI SCHENKT
Zueri schenkt is a Christmas collection campaign with the aim of welcoming all refugees in Zurich to our city with a gift. Since 2016, it has been organised on a voluntary basis by the Global Shapers Zurich association in cooperation with the AOZ, the operator of the asylum centres. The last regular campaign was in 2023 and thanks to you, we collected over 1400 gifts again.
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FAQ
Can I currently donate items of clothing or other donations in kind?
No. Experts and also we are of the opinion that money donations are currently more effective and efficient. A monetary donation allows us to obtain the needed clothes directly and according to the needs. This prevents costly logistics and transportation expenses. We help in a targeted and effective way.
What is the fundraising target? How much are you collecting?
At the moment we are collecting CHF 10,000 to buy urgently needed clothes for the new residents of the Zurich asylum centres. According to BAZ Zurich, they currently need underwear, socks and flip-flops. As hundreds of refugees from Ukraine arrive in Switzerland every day and their needs may change, we may adjust our donation target.