Dear readers,
Every “Swiss Review” gives you a little piece of home. In our December edition, we asked you to help us secure the future of our magazine. Your response was overwhelming – thank you!
In the first two months after our appeal, we received over 50,000 Swiss francs in donations. This money will go directly into helping us to continue offering our usual journalistic content. We are touched by the many readers who also expressed their support in the form of smaller five-franc donations. Every cent given is a gesture of solidarity that shows how much the “Fifth Switzerland” and our readers support our magazine. This is extremely gratifying.
In “Swiss Review”, we provide an independent and expert journalistic take on the latest political, economic and social issues in Switzerland – and make this content relatable to the Swiss Abroad. Our experienced editorial team facilitates this work, carrying out diligent research to produce a magazine that is available in different languages. Your donation helps us to continue delivering this quality journalism.
Our print edition, in particular, entails significant printing and mailing costs. Monetary contributions from those who regularly read our print version and want to continue doing so are, therefore, especially important.
“Swiss Review” is funded by the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA), the body that fulfils key responsibilities for the “Fifth Switzerland” on behalf of the federal government. OSA’s remit comes from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, with federal money currently accounting for over 80 per cent of OSA’s funding. This heavy reliance on subsidies means that any cuts in state funding have a direct impact on OSA and, by extension, “Swiss Review”.
This is why OSA wants to improve its ability to fund itself and strengthen its financial base. Donations specifically in support of “Swiss Review” make a tangible contribution to achieving this goal.
Going forward, support from readers will continue to be crucial in maintaining the quality, independence and publication frequency of our magazine long-term. We thank everyone who helps us through their donations.
Filippo Lombardi, OSA President
Daniel Hunziker, OSA Director
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