About OneAction

OneAction was born in December 2011 as an independent, apolitical and non-profit association based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Vision

OneAction aims for a more united and conscious world. Seeing one's potential for sustainable change, OneAction aspires to encourage the transition from intention to action, accompanying individuals and communities in the process of creating or developing empowerment projects. In doing so, our intention is to instigate a society built on respect, dignity, dialogue, creativity and mutual aid.

Mission

OneAction works with individuals, communities and organizations looking to work towards a more sustainable world. By sharing its expertise and experience, OneAction amplifies the impact of its partners and strengthens their capacity to act: we accompany these actors on the journey to self-sufficiency and sustainable change. In collaboration with our partners, we develop projects with strong social and environmental impacts, while providing self-financing mechanisms that guarantee sustainability. OneAction primarily focuses on education, training, sustainable agriculture, reforestation, renewable energies and social entrepreneurship. Our current efforts are concentrated in regions where we benefit from a well-established network of contacts and an excellent knowledge of the socio-cultural, political and environmental context, namely Switzerland, South America and Asia.

Statutes

OneAction Statutes

Values

OneAction works with 5 key values and makes sure to translate them both at headquarters and in the field:

Altruism

For OneAction, altruism is reflected at headquarters and in our projects by a spirit geared towards benevolent action and a strong sense of commitment.

Integrity

Integrity implies for OneAction to constantly seek coherence and reliability in the conduct of its activities.

Sustainability

OneAction considers both notions of empowerment and self-sufficiency as a fondation for the sustainability of its actions.

Unity

OneAction seeks to promote a spirit of unity. Because the multiple causes of today's global challenges are interdependent, OneAction favours a holistic approach, without limiting its actions to a particular sector or region.

A sense of sharing

OneAction sees the development and conduct of its projects through co-creativity, always sharing with all stakeholders. It maintains strong interactions with its partners and seeks to invariably work with joy.

Annual reports

OneAction in numbers

OneAction has 6 years of activity.
It has 5 members within the Operational team, 5 members on the Executive board, 4 Advisory board members, a Local coordinator for each project, and many volunteers at headquarters and abroad.
OneAction manages 15 projects in 7 countries and 4 continents.
It counts with an annual budget higher than 500’000 CHF.
OneAction is financed by donations from foundations and associations (34%), individuals (30%), public entities (8%), companies (6%); fundraising events (11%); social entrepreneurship projects (10%), and membership fees (1%).
OneAction has won 3 awards and honours.

Our partners

NGOs

A future of children in Bodhgaya society, Cambodian Rural Development Team (CRDT), Credit Suisse Foundation, Euforia, Fengarion, Green Leaves Education Foundation, Gyan Niketan Charitable Trust, The Institute of Research, Education and Public Promotion of Ecuador (INEPE), Institut Robin des Bois, Jean-Luc Lagadère Foundation (under the aegis of Fondation de France), Karuna-Shechen, Le Pôle, Leopold Bachmann Foundation, Oak Foundation, Pro Victimis, Samarpan Foundation, Swiss Red Cross, Vitalideas.

Businesses

Ayurvedic centre Anahata, Ayurvedic centre Purusha, Baker Tilly Spiess, Banque du Léman, BrieF’R Formations, Café Voisins, CanopyCo, the Cercle des Bains, Ernst & Young, Fonds de soutien Migros, Hindi Bazaar, Ital'India, La Mie Câline, Olé Olé, Pasta Prima, the Pictet Group, Prodemolition, Restaurant le Sunset, Une Bonne Santé, Yogifood and other anonymous businesses.