The association “BE STRONG” supports the development and the promotion of small non-profit humanitarian organizations. At the moment the association provides assistance to the children’s home Chahhari in Nepal. The emergency aid after the earthquake was a particular concern for the members of the association. At the moment the reconstruction and extension of the children home is their main focus. Since 2016 the association is exempted from tax.
Members of association
Regula Forrer
Regula Forrer, is professionally and privately actively involved in Zurich’s city life. She loves exchange with people and different cultures, is interested in many different topics and always enjoys getting to know new things. The opportunity to develop your own potential and capacity building are topics that are very dear to her heart.
Jean-Gérôme Carrey
Jean-Gérôme Carrey, lives and works in Canton Zurich. His first trip to Nepal as a travel buddy convinced him to join BeStrong and become an active member. When he is not involved for Nepal, Jean-Gé is involved in many ways, for his family or for various initiatives. He also likes to spend time with his French speaking friends.
Annina Coradi
Annina Coradi, passionate mountaineer, lives and works in the city of Zurich, loves the urban and artistic life, always looking for new challenges, team spirit, enthusiasm and curiosity. Children are our future! BE STRONG Nepal!
Eliane Herber
Eliane Herber, lebt und arbeitet in Zürich. Reisen ist ihre grosse Leidenschaft und sie liebt den Austausch mit Menschen und Kulturen. Wenn sie das Fernweh gerade nicht packt, besteigt sie die Berge der Schweiz oder geniesst Zürich. Sie schätzt es sehr hier zu leben und deshalb ist es ihr wichtig ein Teil ihrer Zeit in die Entwicklung von nicht-privilegierten Länder zu investieren, beruflich wie privat.
Melanie Herber
Melanie Herber, lives and works in the city of Zurich. She loves the mountains alongside all the sports you can practice there. Through her master thesis, which she has written for the Sunshine School in Nepal, she got to know the Nepalese culture and the children's home. Intercultural exchange interests her. During her spare time she is active for BE STRONG and “chicks on peaks”.
Ralph Ehrismann
Ralph Ehrismann lives in Männedorf but he dances in Zurich. He works with an energetic horde of children and lively teenagers. He likes to be active, loves his herb garden and enjoys exploring the nature. Soon he sets off to travel and discover the world.