Fédération genevoise de coopération - FGC

What Fédération genevoise de coopération - FGC does

Fédération genevoise de coopération (FGC) is a Geneva-based non-profit federation founded in 1966 that brings together approximately 60 member organizations — NGOs, associations, and foundations active in international development, humanitarian aid, and solidarity. FGC functions as a coordination and funding intermediary, channeling public funds from the Canton of Geneva, the City of Geneva, and Geneva communes to its member organizations for development, information, and knowledge-sharing projects implemented in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Switzerland, contributing to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The federation is also a member of FEDERESO, the network of Swiss cantonal federations for international cooperation.

FGC's service offering extends beyond fund distribution to include capacity-building activities (training workshops, webinars), member coordination via thematic platforms (food sovereignty, Latin America/Caribbean), and public awareness initiatives. These include the 'Quoi de neuf' journal, the 'Réflexions et Débats' thematic review, the 'Esprit solidaire' television emission on Léman Bleu, the '360° sur le monde' virtual reality experience, the 'Projets à livre ouvert' Power BI-based project visualization tool (covering projects since 1995), and the Infothèque digital library. A small secretariat of approximately 23 employees executes these activities, supported by named institutional contacts including the communications lead Catherine Dubouloz Chantre.

The organization's business model is predominantly funded by public grants from Geneva cantonal and municipal authorities, distributed to member organizations through project calls and financing mechanisms. FGC also generates ancillary income through registration fees for training workshops. The organization has undergone leadership transitions — a new President in December 2012 and a new Secretary General in October 2013 — and is marking its 60th anniversary in 2026 with a series of events including a parade, roundtable discussions, and an NGO forum.

Name

Fédération genevoise de coopération - FGC

Legal name

Fédération genevoise de coopération (FGC)

Website

https://fgc.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fédération genevoise de coopération (FGC) is a Geneva-based non-profit federation founded in 1966 that channels public funding from Geneva cantonal and municipal authorities to approximately 60 member NGOs for international development projects across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Cooperation

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• NGO project financing
• Public funding coordination
• Solidarity awareness programs
• NGO federation membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding from cantonal and municipal authorities: FGC receives funds from public authorities (Canton of Geneva, City of Geneva, and communes) which are then distributed to member organizations for development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FGC is a federation established in 1966 that brings together approximately 60 member NGOs, associations, and foundations active in international solidarity. It receives public funding from the Canton of Geneva, City of Geneva, and communes, and redistributes it as grants to member organizations for development, information, and knowledge-sharing projects in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Switzerland. FGC also runs training workshops, roundtables, awareness events, publications, and a digital resource center to strengthen its members and inform the Geneva public about global cooperation issues.

Product overview

La Fédération genevoise de coopération (FGC) est une organisation faîtière regroupant une soixante d'organisations membres, créée en 1966. Elle n'est pas un éditeur de logiciels mais une organisation de solidarité internationale qui finance et coordonne des projets de développement. Son offre de services comprend le financement de projets (développement, information, partage des savoirs) en Afrique, Amérique latine, Asie et Suisse, des activités d'information et de sensibilisation du public, des formations et ateliers pour ses membres, ainsi que des publications (Quoi de neuf, Réflexions et Débats). Elle propose également des plateformes thématiques (souveraineté alimentaire, Amérique latine), des outils de visualisation de données (Projets à livre ouvert via Power BI), une émission média (Esprit solidaire), un outil de réalité virtuelle (360° sur le monde), et une infothèque numérique. La FGC ne développe pas de produits technologiques au sens commercial, mais utilise des outils numériques pour ses activités de coopération.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Development Project Financing (Financement de projets de développement) Financing of development, information, and knowledge-sharing projects submitted by FGC's approximately 60 member organizations and their local partners in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Switzerland.
• Information and Awareness Activities (Activités d'information et de sensibilisation) Awareness and information activities aimed at the Geneva public to educate about global issues and international cooperation themes.
• Training and Workshops (Formations et ateliers) Knowledge-sharing and training activities for FGC member organizations, including a structured program of trainings, financial conditions, and training partnerships.
• Internal Journal "Quoi de neuf" Regular internal newsletter/bulletin published by FGC featuring news and thematic dossiers, including a special 60th anniversary edition in June-July 2026.
• "Réflexions et Débats" Thematic Review Thematic publication of FGC covering topics related to development and global issues.
• "Esprit solidaire" TV Emission Television episodes produced by FGC and broadcast on Léman Bleu, covering topics of international solidarity and featuring member organizations.
• "360° sur le monde" Virtual Reality Experience Virtual reality project enabling users to discover international solidarity projects through immersive experiences, used as part of youth mobilization efforts.
• "Projets à livre ouvert" Power BI Data Visualization Online Power BI tool visualizing all projects supported by FGC since 1995.
• International Solidarity Statistics Platform Statistical data platform providing information on international solidarity activities in the Canton of Geneva.
• Roundtables (Tables rondes) Panel discussions organized by FGC on international cooperation topics.
• Café-débats Informal discussion format organized by FGC for exchanges on international solidarity topics.
• Infothèque (Digital Library) Digital media library gathering FGC publications and those of its member organizations, including videos, conference replays, and reference texts.
• Food Sovereignty Member Platform (Plateforme souveraineté alimentaire) Thematic platform grouping FGC member organizations working on food sovereignty issues.
• Latin America and Caribbean Member Platform (Plateforme Amérique latine et Caraïbes) Thematic platform grouping FGC member organizations working on Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Project Templates (Canevas pour les projets) Templates and frameworks provided by FGC for the preparation of development project dossiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contributes to implementation of Agenda 2030 through development cooperation projects

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FEDERESO (Réseau des fédérations cantonales de coopération internationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEDERESO is the network of Swiss cantonal federations for international cooperation. FGC is a member of this network, contributing to coordination at the national level among cantonal cooperation bodies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Switzerland: Major Swiss humanitarian and development organization with similar Geneva presence and project portfolio — larger scale and broader domestic mandate than FGC's federation model.
• Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation: One of Switzerland's largest development NGOs implementing projects across multiple continents — comparable thematic focus (water, climate, education) but operates as direct implementer rather than federation coordinator.
• Swiss Solidarity (Chaîne du Bonheur): Swiss foundation channeling public donations to humanitarian and development projects via partner NGOs — comparable intermediary role with national rather than cantonal funding base.
• Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC / DDC): Federal-level Swiss government body that ultimately defines the funding envelope for cantonal cooperation bodies like FGC — operates at a higher policy tier but is the upstream counterpart in FGC's funding chain.
• Terre des Hommes Switzerland: Swiss federation of Terre des Hommes foundations working on children's rights and development aid — analogous federation-of-NGOs structure with broader international footprint than FGC's cantonal scope.

Direct peers

• Fédération vaudoise de coopération (Fedevaco): Cantonal federation in Vaud, Switzerland coordinating public development funding among member NGOs — same federation-of-NGOs model, same cantonal-funder dependency, same thematic scope as FGC.
• Fribourg Solidaire: Cantonal coordination body in Fribourg channeling public funds to member organizations for international cooperation projects — directly comparable role at smaller cantonal scale.
• Alliance Sud: Swiss national umbrella of six major development NGOs (Caritas, Helvetas, etc.), engaging in policy advocacy and coordination — operates one level above FGC as a national coordination body with overlapping public-affairs and awareness-raising mandates.

Others

• Bread for All / Pain pour le prochain: Swiss church-backed development organization financing international cooperation and awareness projects — similar thematic scope and Geneva presence, but backed by ecclesiastical rather than cantonal funding.

Emerging players

• Medico International Switzerland: Smaller Swiss development organization supporting health and rights projects in the Global South — comparable thematic focus on solidarity and rights-based development, but lacks the federation/cantonal funding structure of FGC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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