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

67

countries in which we are active in close cooperation with local employees, churches and organizations.

970

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.

9 400

native people* are educated and trained by compatriots in 30 different countries.
* This means the whole range of people who work with us or our partners.

11 700

school children* receive an education which is far above average of local standards in their own schools.
* Of these, 4 500 children with AVC sponsorships.

238 000

bibles distributed, primarily in countries with great restrictions and high persecution of Christians.

26 800

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

1 330

tons of relief supplies such as clothes, shoes, tools, food, furnishings and leftover items are transported to 11 countries each year and distributed to those in need.

91

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

92

individuals* were deployed abroad in groups or individually in Moldova, Bulgaria, Greece and one other country not named for security reasons for 7 and 21 days.

10 500

hours of work were performed by 260 volunteers (individuals, couples, families and groups) from young to old in a wide variety of work areas in Switzerland.

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).
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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 8,388,000 in 2021. We cannot book the equivalent value of these relief goods as donations. If this were possible, our fundraising and administration expenses in 2021 would even be a super-slim 5,2 %.