Mission

The CIPINA association, created under the articles 60 and following of the Swiss Civil Code, is an organization of integration, development and cooperation whose purpose is promote the image of a New Africa, uninhibited, competent and future-oriented. It aims to advance the cause of African populations, or of African origin, based in Switzerland and in the rest of the world. CIPINA works primarily for the coexistence among peoples and struggles against all forms of stigma and intolerance, particularly against African populations or of African origin. CIPINA is in favour of resolutely fighting intolerance, because it is an obstacle to the peaceful coexistence of peoples. 

Objectives

1. Promote a positive image of the New Africa abroad and bring positive encouragement to the youth, women and men of Africa
2. Provide significant support to safeguard the interests of Africa abroad
   
3. Facilitate the integration of Africans in Switzerland
   
4. Contribute to a better understanding of the realities and specificities of Africa for the populations who ignore them
5. Fight against discrimination against Africans and work for peace and coexistence between all the communities
6. Provide the necessary support to the public authorities to help them make intelligent decisions on Africa
7. Promote exchanges and cooperation between the North and Africa
   
8. Communicate about good African practices in all areas
   
9. Promote human rights in Africa and enhance positive change where wanted and needed
   
10. Highlight the diversity and attractiveness of Africa, the continent of the future

Vision

CIPINA is for a world where dignity is ensured by and for everyone, women, men and children, through living together, tolerance, respect for the cultural diversity and Human Rights. These factors are essential to human development.

Projects

CIPINA implements several projects each year to promote a positive image of Africa. These projects cover various areas such as culture, sport, social integration, training and research, economics and business, international cooperation, human rights, and so on. Managed by professionals from various backgrounds, these projects are intended to convey a positive message about Africa and Africans.    

Themes

CIPINA is primarily concerned with the following topics: Food Security, Economic and Social Governance, Human Development, International Cooperation, Digital divide, Sustainable Development, Gender issues and capacity Building, Youth Development, Sports and Health, Immigration, Human Rights, Francophony.

Support us    

Your support is essential to the action of CIPINA, so it continues to play fully its role as a centre of reference for the promotion of the image of Africa and the information on good practices in Africa.

Make a donation

From Switzerland
CCP 12-457012-3 or
IBAN CH67 0900 0000 1245 7012 3

From abroad
CH67 0900 0000 1245 7012 3

Bank details:
Beneficiary: CIPINA
BIC: POFICHBEXXX
Clearing: 9000
Address: PostFinance SA, Mingerstrasse 20, 3030 Bern

For more information, contact us:
Association CIPINA
CP 395
1001 Lausanne
Suisse
contact@cipina.org