UNHCR works tirelessly to save lives and build better futures for millions of people forced to flee their homes.
By remembering Switzerland for UNHCR in your will, your legacy will offer relief, protection and hope for the world’s most vulnerable people.
"Your gift in your will is in safe hands. It will be used to provide shelter, care, food, and education to those who have lost everything. It will help them regain a zest for life."
Claude Marshall
Founder Switzerland for UNHCR
If there’s no will, the law determines who inherits what. If the outcome doesn’t reflect your wishes, you may adjust the division of your inheritance (provided the respect of the compulsory portions regulated by law) and ensure that your assets are distributed according to your plans, not state rules. A will enables you to bequeath part of your estate to people or organizations close to your heart.
Discover the compulsory portions of your estate and the percentage you are free to leave for your loved ones and organisations close to your heart.
Including those who need your support, alongside your loved ones, in your will shows great kindness and solidarity that will positively impact the world long after you are gone.
No matter your circumstances, whether you have extensive assets or few possessions, a will is essential. If you appoint Switzerland for UNHCR in your will as an heir or a legatee, even the smallest amount can make a positive change to the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Yes, provided the respect of the compulsory portions regulated by law. If you don’t have any forced heirs, you can freely dispose of your entire estate. Use our free inheritance calculator.
Because it is important to use the accurate denomination in your will, please make sure to indicate the full name and address of Switzerland for UNHCR* :
Switzerland for UNHCR - IDE: CHE-297.811.210
Rue de Montbrillant 96
1211 Geneva
Please specify the kind of legacy gift you wish to leave. Make sure you sign your will and indicate the place and date of signature.
The UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) is a global UN agency responsible for protecting and assisting refugees worldwide, while Switzerland for UNHCR is a national partner organization that raises funds and awareness in Switzerland to support UNHCR's global efforts.
The decision is completely yours. We are deeply moved by the compassion and kindness shown by those who choose to include Switzerland for UNHCR in their will. We would be delighted to connect with each of you and express our gratitude for your contribution, though we respect your privacy.
