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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Geography and climate
Politics and economics
People and society
Religion and the church
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Latin Link's work in Switzerland
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Meet our team in Switzerland
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William and Nadia with Kenya live in Chía, very close to Bogotá. They work with several churches in the Discípulos de Cristo (Disciples of Christ) denomination in pastoral accompaniment, training,
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Liv is on a Stride placement until mid-May. Using her love of floorball, Liv will be based in El Valle de los Chillos to serve with Scripture Union’s floorball ministry
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Serge and Sandra are on a two-year Stride placement based in Shell, on the edge of the jungle. Working with a project Voz y Manos (Voice and Hands) they will
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Dagmar started a two year Stride in Recife in June 2023. She has a heart to be part of the restoration journey of those passing through dificult times, using music
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Murielle completed her two-year Stride placement in September last year. She returns as a long-term member in January this year where she will continue to serve with the ministry Asociación
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Zoé works in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and is involved in the process of selecting Striders. She represents Latin Link in several events taking place in the western part
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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
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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, they lead Bible studies,
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Mirjam and Jürg support the work of Corazones Unidos (United Hearts), a Christian organization that promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities. They are also involved in various ministries in
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Paola lives in Bogotá. She works in Hogar Feliz (Happy Home), a programme that accompanies and empowers families with deaf, deaf-blind children and deaf children with multiple disabilities. She mentors
Mission opportunities in Switzerland
To find out more about mission in Switzerland, please browse our opportunities or contact us.