Margarete Neuenschwander
Lead Philanthropy Margarete Neuenschwander loves languages and cultures. After leaving school, she lived in Paris and London. She studied Literature and Linguistics at the University of Zurich, followed by stays abroad in Sweden and Southern Asia. During her studies, Margarete Neuenschwander already worked as a copywriter and dreamed of using her talents for charitable causes. This wish was to shape her professional career. In German-speaking Switzerland, she set up the branch of the emergency aid organisation Médecins Sans Frontières, which she managed for five years. This was followed by assignments for other non-profit organisations. She also worked for seven years in various functions for the Solar Impulse project and experienced the historic flight around the world first-hand. Subsequently, she was responsible for foundation fundraising for the Special Olympics. As a member of the board of trustees of a development foundation, she has also volunteered for projects in the areas of healthcare, education and ecology for many years. Since 2019, Margarete Neuenschwander has been contributing her many years of experience in public relations and fundraising to OceanCare.
Every year, approximately 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean – a deadly trap for millions of ocean inhabitants. Together we can stop the plastic wave and create a clean and healthy ocean.
The use of destructive fishing gear is one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. Together we can stop destructive fishing practises and protect the ocean and their inhabitants. The time to act is now.
Oil and gas exploration threatens marine ecosystems and life in the ocean. Together we can enforce a ban and protect our ocean. The time to act is now.
The deep sea is a unique habitat full of secrets and life. Resource extraction threatens to irreversibly destroy this treasure. Together, we can protect the deep sea. The time to act is now.
A healthy Ocean is essential for life on the blue planet.
We must stop harming our planet and start caring for it. The time to act is now.