AVC in numbers

A brief overview

In each of our areas of work, AVC invests in people. Each number represents a step toward our goal of making a lasting and holistic difference in people's lives.

Key figures 2022

38

countries in which we are active in close cooperation with local employees, churches and organizations. The engagement together with the international AVC family covers 67 countries.

341

local pastors and evangelists are supported by AVC. They complement humanitarian aid by taking the Good News of Jesus to the ends of the earth.

13 500

native people* are educated and trained by compatriots in 22 different countries.
* This means the whole range of people who work with us or our partners.

47

schools, kindergartens and children's homes enable children to receive an education that is far above average for local conditions.

176 000

bibles, NTs and digital data carriers distributed, primarily in countries with great restrictions and high persecution of Christians.
* 15 000 of them in Ukraine.

22 100

Christmas packages are collected annually at AVC centers and distributed to the poorest people in countries in Eastern Europe.

1429

tons of relief supplies such as clothes, shoes, tools, food, furnishings and leftover items are transported to 13 countries and distributed to those in need.

92%

of all donations benefit the projects thanks to lean administration and the commitment of the numerous volunteers.

105

individuals were deployed abroad in groups or individually in India, Nepal, Moldova, Estonia, Greece, Thailand and Bulgaria between 7 and 79 days.

11 200

hours of work were performed by 250 volunteers (individuals, couples, families and groups) from young to old in a wide variety of work areas in Switzerland.

21

employees in Switzerland share a total of 1480 full-time positions as of January 1, 2023.

For a comprehensive report on our global involvement, we recommend reading our 2022 Highlights (in German).
Download annual report (in German)

For a detailed account of our annual financial statements 2022, please consult our Financial Report (in German).
Download financial report (in German)

LEAN ADMINISTRATION

Thanks to lean administration, we can keep the internal share of each donation franc low. With a total of 8 % in 2022, we are well below the percentages that are common in similar organizations.

GENEROSITY MAKES HELP POSSIBLE

Once again this year, thousands of people have decided to entrust their donation to AVC Switzerland - a growing number even for the first time. This trust honors and obligates us. Your generosity enables us to make a difference around the world.

DONATIONS BEYOND ACCOUNTING

We received donations in kind with an estimated value of CHF 9’055’000 in 2022. We cannot book the equivalent value of these relief goods as donations. If this were possible, our fundraising and administration expenses in 2022 would even be a super-slim 4,5 %.