Fundraising in Switzerland
War Child Switzerland is a team of volunteers that mobilises individuals, companies, foundations and partners to strengthen War Child’s global mission. Through fundraising, strategic partnerships, events and awareness-raising activities, it connects the Swiss community with opportunities to help children affected by war and conflict.
Support our work
Your contribution supports War Child’s international work in mental health and psychosocial support, education and child protection. Together, we can help children recover from the effects of war and build a safer future. Funds that are raised in Switzerland are managed within the applicable War Child Alliance governance and financial framework.
Our leadership
Our Swiss board is a dedicated team of leaders and strategic advisers, who bring together expertise in governance, finance, partnerships, communications and organisational development to advance War Child’s mission in Switzerland.
Elliot Brennan - President
Elliot Brennan brings executive experience from across government, international health and global governance, including senior roles in government and technical leadership within the World Health Organization, complemented by international board-level service. He holds a PhD in public health focused on governance, learning and resilience in emergency contexts.
Ellie Devonshire - Treasurer
Ellie Devonshire is a mission-driven experienced professional accountant with over 18 years spanning Public, Private and NGO sectors. As part of the senior management team at professional services firm Deloitte, Ellie worked in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ellie worked on policy at the Bank of England before moving to Switzerland with PwC. She has worked in the non-profit sector in Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, Switzerland, Bolivia and Uganda.
Livia Spiesz - Strategic Partnerships, Communications and Events
Livia Spiesz brings close to 15 years of international experience across Switzerland, England, Kenya, China and Indonesia. Building on her work in international development and her research at the UN-mandated University for Peace, Livia developed the Neurodevelopmental Peacebuilding Framework, placing early childhood development at the heart of long-term peacebuilding and violence prevention.
Camilla Perera-de Wit - Governance
Camilla Perera-de Wit is an executive and governance leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of law, business and trade. She frequently speaks, publishes and lectures on the topic of international dispute resolution. Camilla has held senior leadership positions at leading international dispute resolution institutions, where she contributed to the development and promotion of innovative and effective cross-border dispute resolution frameworks.
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