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SAPI Switzerland (Save The People International) deploys humanitarian programmes in child protection, emergency education and mental health across four African nations, with international coordination based in Lausanne.
Child protection, child-friendly spaces, family tracing and reunification (IDTR), emergency education and psychosocial support in Kasai, North Kivu and South Kivu.
Protection, psychosocial accompaniment and schooling for internally displaced and refugee children affected by security crises.
Protection de l'enfance, santé mentale et soutien psychosocial dans les préfectures de Bangui, Ombella-M'Poko, Lobaye, Nana-Grébizi et Ouaka.
Extension prochaine de l'approche CARE de SAPI dans les provinces de Ruyigi, Muyinga et Makamba : protection, soutien psychosocial et éducation des enfants affectés par les conflits et les déplacements.
International programme coordination, public awareness, volunteer mobilisation and fundraising from Lausanne (UID CHE-134.157.315).
Sponsor a child in the CongoChild protection in the DRCStreet children in KinshasaChildren released from armed groupsMaternal health and nutrition
SAPI Switzerland Save the People International is a non-profit organisation committed to the protection, education and psychosocial support of vulnerable children. Founded in Nyon in 2017 and based in Lausanne, it develops and runs projects for children affected by armed conflict, forced displacement, poverty and violence. SAPI Switzerland works closely with local partners to offer affected communities suitable, inclusive and lasting solutions.
Founded in 2017 in Nyon, Switzerland, SAPI (Save the People International) grew out of the determination of a group of committed professionals to act for the children and communities most vulnerable to humanitarian crises and social injustice. From the start, SAPI set itself the mission of defending children’s rights and promoting their access to protection, education and mental health, as well as to basic services.
In 2017, SAPI carried out key activities in Switzerland to raise awareness of children’s rights, mobilise resources and strengthen local solidarity, while joining strategic platforms such as Child Rights Connect and the Swiss Network for Education and International Cooperation (RECI).
Building on its local roots, SAPI began working in Africa in December 2017 in Kenya, where it runs an integrated multi-sector response for disadvantaged children, including refugee children. Building on this first experience, SAPI gradually extended its work to other countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Belgium, relying on strong partnerships and a dynamic network of volunteers.
Our story is above all one of humanitarian commitment and solidarity, driven by the values of inclusion and dignity. Together with local communities, partners and donors, we work to build a world where every child can live in safety, learn and thrive. Ours is the story of an organisation that grows with and for the communities it supports. Thanks to a strong network of volunteers, partners and donors, SAPI has built lasting, inclusive interventions adapted to local realities. Every step of our journey reflects a constant commitment: to help build a fairer world where every child can live in safety, learn and thrive.
In 2018, SAPI carried out its first intervention in the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing psychosocial support, protection and educational help to more than 140 displaced children in North Kivu province and to more than 6,700 children affected by the humanitarian crisis linked to the Kamuina Nsapu conflict in the Kasai region.
Promote social inclusion and justice for marginalised children and young people through lasting partnerships, reintegration programmes and community awareness-raising. Strengthen the protection, mental health, education and resilience of children and young people affected by conflict, migration or disasters.
Educate the public about a culture of solidarity and development cooperation.
SAPI Switzerland’s mandate towards children is to protect their fundamental rights and guarantee their access to education, mental health and a safe environment, while supporting their development and active participation in society. Our mandate is to ensure the protection, education and well-being of vulnerable children, in Switzerland and internationally, in response to the needs created by humanitarian and social crises.
A world where every child and every vulnerable community, in Switzerland and internationally, can grow up in dignity and safety, with equal opportunities.
SAPI is committed to protecting and supporting disadvantaged children, in Switzerland and internationally, especially those affected by humanitarian and social crises, by guaranteeing them access to education, protection and a safe environment that supports their development.
Registration number (UID): CHE.134.157.315
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