In just a few decades, The Z Zurich Foundation has shifted from a local charity into a globally recognized organization, transforming the lives of nearly 11 million people along the way.
But we couldn’t have done it alone. We cannot overstate the impact that our team, charitable organizations we work with, and global network have had on the first 50 years of our story, and we are extremely grateful.
Here’s to the next 50!
As the Z Zurich Foundation reaches this important landmark, I've reflected on the incredible journey of this organization. Throughout our history, we have continuously strived to stay agile to meet the challenges and needs of an ever-changing world.
Milestones in our history
A lot can change in half a century.
Since our creation, we've transformed from a local philanthropic charity to a global foundation, from funding a single professorship to advising communities on flood resilience.
Today we are on a mission to create positive change across the world, impacting nearly 11 million people through projects in over 50 countries.
Wondering how we got here?
Photo Gallery
Children playing tennis at Play Malawi, an non-profit that uses sports to educate young people on reproductive health and non-communicable diseases 
A community leader guides a boat to flooded houses in Jonuta, Tabasco Mexico 
Program participants completing career training, Instituto Techmail, Brazil 
Women carrying recently harvested maize from their communal farm in Makere Village, Kenya. Photo: Lisa Murray/Kerry Group/Concern Worldwide 
Manon Parmentier, Head of Advocacy and Communications Z Zurich Foundation volunteering with the Winnie Mabaso Foundation, South Africa 
AjTyVit Workshop, Slovakia, Photo: Martina Mlcuchova 
Gary Shaughnessy, Chair of Z Zurich Foundation cycling from Liverpool to Ukraine to raise funds for Parkinsons UK and Terre des hommes 
Isle Listen, Isle of Man 
Coordinating crisis response after devastating earthquakes, Turkiye 
In 2019, volunteers from around the world worked hand-in-hand with the community members in Khajuwa and Pabitra Basti (Nepal), as part our school building initiative, in collaboration with buildOn. Photo: buildOn