ONG SWISSAID Guiné-Bissau

What ONG SWISSAID Guiné-Bissau does

ONG SWISSAID Guiné-Bissau is the country program of SWISSAID, a Swiss foundation for development cooperation (Stiftung für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit) founded in 1948 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. The Guinea-Bissau country program has operated continuously since 1980, implementing development projects across six regions (Bafatá, Cacheu, Oio, Biombo/Bissau, Quinara, and Gabu) focused on three interconnected pillars: agroecology, gender equality, and food security. The organization targets rural smallholder farmers (constituting 98% of Guinea-Bissau's family farms, which produce over 90% of national agricultural output) and rural women in particular, who face compounded barriers of land ownership denial, limited education, and exclusion from economic decision-making.

The country program operates through a portfolio of programs rather than technology products. Core offerings include agroecological training delivered through a national Competence Center (operational since 2015), gender equality initiatives supporting women's land access and economic empowerment, literacy programs for women, and food security projects. The Agricultural Competence Center coordinates training for farmers, promoters, and association leaders across Cacheu, Bafatá, Oio, and Bissau regions, serving as a national reference point for agroecological techniques. Implementation is conducted through local partner organizations, village associations, and civil society groups, with technical collaboration from French NGO Agrisud on competence cluster activities.

The business model is donor-funded rather than commercial. Revenue derives from two streams: private donations from Swiss donors (tax-deductible, Zewo-certified) and institutional co-financing from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The country program's annual operating budget is CHF 1,893,914, supporting 4 active projects. The broader SWISSAID foundation operates across 9 partner countries with approximately CHF 18 million in total annual project value and roughly 180 employees globally. Programs are co-financed rather than fee-for-service, with governance provided by a foundation board and the Guinea-Bissau country office led by Country Representative Ousmane Coulibaly.

Name

ONG SWISSAID Guiné-Bissau

Legal name

SWISSAID - Stiftung für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Website

https://swissaidgb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SWISSAID Guiné-Bissau is the country program of a Swiss development NGO operating in Guinea-Bissau since 1980, delivering agroecology, gender equality, and food security programs to rural smallholder farmers and women across six regions with an annual budget of CHF 1.89 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Cooperation

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture & Food Security Development (BPAGABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Security, Agriculture & Nutrition Aid Programs (BPADABAD), Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems & Land Management (BPADALAG), Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition Technical Assistance (BPADAEAG), Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• Agroecology training programs
• Gender equality initiatives
• Food security projects
• Rural community empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SWISSAID generates revenue primarily through donations from private donors in Switzerland. The organization is certified by Zewo, a Swiss quality label ensuring responsible use of donations. Donations are tax-deductible in Switzerland.
2. Institutional Funding (SDC Co-financing): The Guinea-Bissau country program is co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through program contributions, providing substantial institutional support alongside private donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SWISSAID Guinea-Bissau implements development cooperation programs that support rural smallholder farmers, especially women, in adopting agroecological practices and securing their livelihoods. Its offerings combine agricultural training and farmer-managed seed systems with gender equality programs (literacy, land access, microcredits) and food security initiatives, delivered through a national Competence Center for Agroecology and in partnership with local civil society organizations across six regions of Guinea-Bissau.

Product overview

SWISSAID Guinea-Bissau operates as a development cooperation NGO implementing a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on agroecology, gender equality, and food security. The core offerings include agroecological farming support with a dedicated Competence Center for training, gender equality initiatives supporting women's land access and economic empowerment, literacy programs for women, and food security projects targeting rural smallholder families. These programs work in an integrated manner: agroecology improves agricultural productivity while gender programs empower women who constitute the primary agricultural workforce, and literacy enhances their market participation. The country program, present since 1980 with an annual budget of CHF 1,893,914, operates across regions including Bafatá, Cacheu, Oio, Biombo/Bissau, Quinara, and Gabu, co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agroecology Development Programs Programs supporting smallholder farmers, particularly women, in adopting agroecological practices including natural fertilizers, water management, and diverse seed systems to improve food security and livelihoods in Guinea-Bissau.
• Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Initiatives supporting women's access to land, microcredits, literacy education, and political participation to reduce inequality and strengthen their role in rural communities in Guinea-Bissau.
• Food Security and Nutrition Projects Projects addressing hunger through improved agricultural production, sustainable farming techniques, and support for rural families to achieve year-round food self-sufficiency in Guinea-Bissau.
• Competence Center for Agroecology A national expertise center in Guinea-Bissau operating in regions Cacheu, Bafatá, Oio, and Bissau that trains farmers, promoters, and association leaders in agroecological techniques, established in partnership with local organizations.
• Literacy Programs for Women Literacy courses for women covering reading, writing, and arithmetic to enhance their ability to negotiate, conduct business, and increase household income in rural Guinea-Bissau.
• Land Access for Women Program supporting women's ability to inherit and own land, challenging patriarchal traditions that prevent women from accessing and controlling agricultural land in Guinea-Bissau.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4662 small producers (including 3912 women and 750 men) benefited from agroecology project in Guinea-Bissau
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AgrisudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench NGO collaborating with SWISSAID Guinea-Bissau on agroecology projects. Coordinates competence cluster activities for agroecology in the country.
• Formunauts GmbH, VOISS AG, and Wesser und Partner KLGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party service providers engaged for information stand advertising and door-to-door campaigns in Switzerland. Data protection agreements in place.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation: Swiss development NGO implementing rural development, agriculture, and livelihoods programs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Directly comparable to SWISSAID as a fellow Swiss-based NGO funded by SDC and private donations, with similar geographic scope and agroecology/rural development focus.
• Action Against Hunger (ACF): International NGO specialized in fighting hunger through food security, nutrition, water/sanitation, and livelihoods programs in fragile contexts. Comparable to SWISSAID on food security focus, rural livelihoods, and field implementation in West Africa.
• Agrisud International: French NGO specializing in agroecology and smallholder economic development in developing countries. Existing operational partner of SWISSAID Guinea-Bissau; directly comparable on agroecology training, value chain development, and smallholder support.
• Caritas Switzerland: Swiss humanitarian and development NGO working on poverty alleviation, food security, and gender in multiple countries. Comparable funding model (SDC co-financing + private donations, Zewo-certified) and overlapping thematic focus on rural communities and food security.
• Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action): German development NGO focused on fighting hunger through sustainable agriculture, rural development, and food security programs across Africa and Asia. Directly comparable to SWISSAID on agroecology and food security mission, beneficiary targeting, and project-based funding.
• Concern Worldwide: Ireland-based international humanitarian NGO working on extreme poverty, food security, and livelihoods in fragile states. Comparable to SWISSAID on community-led development, rural smallholder focus, and institutional co-financing with European donors.
• HEKS/EPER (Swiss Protestant Aid): Swiss NGO implementing development and humanitarian projects with focus on rural livelihoods, agroecology, and migration. Shares SWISSAID's rural development and agroecology focus, Swiss funding base, and SDC institutional co-financing model.
• Solidarités International: French humanitarian NGO active in food security, water/sanitation, and rural livelihoods in West Africa. Comparable to SWISSAID on francophone West Africa presence, food security programs, and donor-base composition including SDC co-financing.

Broad incumbents

• SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation): Large Dutch development organisation with broad portfolio in agriculture, food security, water, and energy across Africa and Asia. Comparable to SWISSAID on agroecology and smallholder livelihoods, but operates at significantly larger scale with diversified funder relationships.

Regional players

• Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF) Suisse: Swiss NGO focused on livestock-based livelihoods, food security, and rural development in West Africa. Comparable to SWISSAID on Swiss funding base, agroecology overlap, and operational presence in countries including Guinea-Bissau-adjacent regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/swissaid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ong-swissaid-guin%C3%A9-bissau

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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