Philanthropy

Testament

With part of an inheritance or a legacy to Terre des hommes, you can lastingly support the future of some of the world’s most vulnerable children. We can assist you in your project and guarantee you complete discretion.

You can also order our free guide with information about estate planning (only available in German and French) or you can define your actual family situation with the free-of-charge tool of our partner  Moribono here below.

If you decide to leave an inheritance or bequest to Terre des hommes in your will:

- we are committed to use the funds entrusted to us in accordance with the vision and values of Terre des hommes for children in need.

- we guarantee that your data will be treated confidentially.

- your donation is exempt from inheritance and gift tax in nearly all Swiss cantons.

New inheritance law: greater freedom.

On January 1, 2023, changes to the inheritance law will come into effect in Switzerland. The aim of this reform is to give the testator greater freedom in disposing of his or her estate, in particular by reducing the compulsory part for descendants (children) and abolishing the compulsory part for ancestors (parents). This makes it possible, for example, to benefit more extensively a charitable organization such as the Terre des hommes Foundation in Lausanne. With these new legal provisions coming into force, it is important to reconsider your estate or amend your existing will.