Testimonials

ULI SIGG

SWISS BUSINESSMAN, ART COLLECTOR, FORMER SWISS AMBASSADOR TO CHINA

We all know what traditional literacy means: the ability to read and write. But in today’s digital world, being literate isn’t enough anymore. Teaching kids digital literacy skills is very important, they need to be able to understand the technology so they can use it safely and effectively. This is where The Dariu Foundation comes in with its Digital Literacy Initiative, where the help socially disadvantaged children to improve their chances through digital education

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ANNABELLA BASSLER

CFO RINGIER AG

As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dariu Foundation, I am very pleased to be able to combine two of my heartfelt themes – the promotion of children and digital literacy – with this commitment. The knowledge and education of children is essential for our society and our future. Since its establishment in 2002, the Dariu Foundation has made a significant contribution to the self-determined lives of people in rural areas of Vietnam, India and Myanmar.

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PHYLLIS KURLANDER COSTANZA

HEAD UBS IN SOCIETY AND CEO UBS OPTIMUS FOUNDATION

Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic brought along with it, The Dariu Foundation continued to provide training for hundreds of teachers and thousands of students through online and offline classes for the Digital Literacy Skills program. Dariu’s accomplishments are testament to the organization’s forward-thinking leadership and agility and the relevance of the role that technology plays in education.

MICHAEL RINGIER

CHAIRMAN RINGIER AG, SWITZERLAND

Dariu foundation does not do any development aid – it does investments. Believing into people’s own motivation and encouraging their declared intention to improve their own position in life, is by far the most efficient start-up aid for a change.

URS WIETLISBACH

CO-FOUNDER PARTNERS GROUP, SWITZERLAND

The Dariu Foundation impressed us very much with its unique model. Through its efficient structure and the clearly visible impact on education and the well-being and life of the participants. The rural areas of Vietnam and Myanmar, are home to some of the poorest people in the world, so it is important to intervene and break the vicious cycle of poverty and non-education. This is where the Dariu Foundation does excellent work.

ALBERTO VENZAGO

PHOTOJOURNALIST, FILMMAKER AND ARTIST

As a dedicated and committed world citizen and an international documentary filmmaker and photojournalist, I have seen enormous suffering and poverty around the world. The helplessness kept being overwhelming throughout my activities. I used to believed that a picture can change the world, because I was committed to the truth. But ultimately it is just a picture. An organization like the Dariu Foundation is giving hope. Where the media and politics cease, passionate individuals step in. Schools instead of swords. Education rather than banal ideologies.

MARC WALDER

CEO AND MANAGING PARTNER, RINGIER AG, SWITZERLAND

Dariu is a global role model for longterm thinking, doing the right thing paired with strong execution. Dariu makes a difference. A very big one even.