About us
SUPPORTING DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD
PRESIDENT
PIRARD, EDDY
BOARD MEMBERS
GERBER, JEAN-DANIEL
KOSTANTOS, ROLAND
SHIMAYOSHI, KOJI
OVUMYAN, LUCINE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
RISSI, STEFAN
LEGAL SECRETARY
EKELSCHOT, JANE
Our mission
We help less privileged people and victims of natural or man-made disasters improve their quality of life. We achieve this by supporting organizations that implement programs we believe are relevant and appropriate.
Our approach
We seek partnerships with organizations that place beneficiaries at the center of their work.
We work with organizations that apply the highest standards of project management.
We build long-term partnerships.
We encourage our partner organizations to work together to achieve greater effectiveness.
We support Disaster Relief initiatives, but our main focus is on Disaster Risk Reduction.
We consider Disaster Risk Reduction a critical element of every sustainable development program.
About us
The JTI Foundation (Stiftung JT International) is a charitable organization registered under Swiss law and financially endowed by JT International SA. It was set up in 2001, and is a member of SwissFoundations – the Association of Swiss grant-making Foundations.
Apply for funding
The JTI Foundation invites applications from specific institutions and organizations.Find out how to apply for funding.