Where we work
Facts about Switzerland
Area: 41,285 km2
Capital: Bern
Currency: Swiss franc
People: Immigrants 25% of which: Italian 15%, German 14%, Portuguese 12%, Balkan 11%, French 6%, Spanish 4%, Others 38%
Main Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Religion: Christian 66.5%, Non-Christian faiths 6.6%, No religious affiliation 26.3%, Unknown 1.4%

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Latin Link's work in Switzerland

Meet our team in Switzerland

Murielle Beer began her two-year Stride placement at the beginning of September 2021. She is serving with the ministry Esperanza de Vida (Hope of Life) Association, which provides primary education

José and Regula Fuentes, with Samuel, Elian and Noemi, live near Aarau. José’s passion is working in intercultural projects. He’s currently being trained as a nurse. During this time, he

Carolin Klett continues her two-year Stride placement in Lima. Working alongside Altisima Fortaleza (High Fortress) Association, she is working primarily with children and teenagers on the streets and those at

Zoé Bailat works in the Frenchspeaking part of Switzerland and is involved in the process of selecting Striders. She represents Latin Link in several events taking place in the western

Silvia Diether is involved in the process of selecting Striders and coordinates the organisation of their projects. CHURCH: FREIE CHRISTENGEMEINDE, WETZIKON, SWITZERLAND

Uta Widmer is responsible for the care of Swiss-sent Stay members. She invests time in looking after and maintaining good communication with members’ sending churches, supporters, and family members. She

Thomas and Manuela Weber, with Timo, Elina and Leana, are based in Winterthur. As Team Leader, Thomas is responsible for development; he heads up the office team in Winterthur, and

Jerson and Rahel Guimas, with Sophie and Asser, work at the International School in Arequipa. They are part of the Christian Outreach team of the school, leading Bible studies, devotionals

Mirjam and Jürg Hofer are back in Trujillo after an extended period in Switzerland. They support the work of Corazones Unidos (United Hearts), a Christian organisation that works for the

Etienne and Jessica Freiburghaus
Etienne and Jessica Freiburghaus, with Tim a, Adriel and Joana, are doing a two-year Stride placement in Projecto Sión (Zion Project), located in Concepción de Tres Ríos, Cartago. They work with

William and Nadia Zapata Hirsig
William and Nadia Zapata Hirsig, with Jeremy and Kenya, work with the Amistad Internacional (Friendship International) Association in the Centro Cristiano (Christian Centre) Villa Los Guido in Desamparados, dedicated to

Paola Innocente is based in Bogot . She works in Hogar Feliz (Happy Home), a programme for strengthening families with Deaf and Deafblind children across Colombia. Hopefully after the Covid ‘brake’
Mission opportunities in Switzerland
To find out more about mission in Switzerland, please browse our opportunities or contact us.