Give the gift of life with a bequest or a legacy
Who are better suited to receive bequests or legacies than children?

Children who represent our future. Children who can only have the prospect of an independent life with our support. Children who have a basic right to a life of dignity.

The requirement for this is a will. Regrettably, six out of ten people in Switzerland die without having made one, even though it is so simple to set down your wishes in a will. Without a will and with no close family (children, spouses, or parents are usually covered by the legal reserve), after your death your property will go to distant relatives or the State!

There are two ways to support the Foundation of Terre des hommes – Child Relief

Legacy (share of inheritance)
You appoint the Terre des hommes Foundation (alone or with other persons or institutions) as legatee. If there are heirs, they are entitled to a legally defined minimum share of the total inheritance (legal reserve).

Testamentary gift (bequest)
You bequeath Terre des hommes a set sum of money or tangible assets. This can be in the form of property, works of art, securities, valuable furniture or life insurance and annuities.

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When you include a legacy or bequest to Terre des hommes – Child Relief in your will:

• We undertake to use the funds entrusted to us for the benefit of children in need according to the Terre des hommes Charter;
• We guarantee to deal with all information in the strictest confidence;
• Donations are exempt from death duty in almost all Swiss cantons.

When departing this life, think about the world's children.
Important information for close relatives in the event of sickness or death. 32 pages.

Give the gift of life with your will.
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Your foresight protects children and your estate.
How you can donate without losing any of your assets. 32 pages.