CO-OPERAID: Prospects for a brighter future for children and youth in Africa and Asia

CO-OPERAID supports the schooling and vocational training of children, adolescents, and young adults from disadvantaged families in Africa and Asia. Quality education gives them the opportunity to develop their skills and break free from poverty.

Our projects are developed in close collaboration with local partners and are sustainably embedded in the communities. We focus on effective solutions that create long-term prospects.

CO-OPERAID is a non-profit, independent organization with over 40 years of experience. Our work is ZEWO-certified and aligned with international standards in development cooperation.

Office

Nicole Stejskal, Managing Director

Since 2012, Nicole Stejskal has been the co-managing director at CO-OPERAID. Since 2025 Nicole optained the position of managing director and is responsible for several educational projects. She is originally an economist and also studied development cooperation at ETH Zurich (NADEL). She has worked for various Swiss development organizations in Switzerland and Brazil.

"Education is the key to a life without poverty. This is why CO-OPERAID's projects for children and young people are so important. This is what I am committed to!"

Contact:
stejskal@co-operaid.ch

Katharina von Allmen, Head Fundraising an Communication

Since June 2023, Katharina von Allmen has been working as Head of Fundraising and Communication at CO-OPERAID with a 60% workload. She holds a federal diploma as a PR consultant (MA) and has obtained a translation diploma in English/German as well as a CAS from NADEL at ETH. She has worked for various Swiss NGOs and has many years of experience in fundraising and organizational communication.

Contact:
vonallmen@co-operaid.ch

Stephanie Theis, Project Manager

Since January 2025, Stephanie Theis has been working as a project manager at CO-OPERAID. She holds a Master's degree in Development Studies and has several years of professional experience as a program coordinator and consultant in the fields of human rights and education.

Her career path took her from Germany to Nepal and finally to Switzerland, where she worked as a project manager for various international and national organizations. In a volunteer capacity, she supports an NGO in Nepal, which she co-founded.

Kontaktieren Sie mich:
theis@co-operaid.ch

Anabel Wörner, Manager Fundraising and Communication

After extensive practical fundraising experience, Anabel Wörner completed a DAS in Fundraising Management at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. Since January 2025, she has been strengthening our team as Fundraising and Communication Manager.

Contact:
woerner@co-operaid.ch

Réka Fall, Finance and Administration

After studying accounting and management information systems at West University in Timișoara, Romania, she completed her training as a certified accountant in Hungary. After various positions and voluntary engagements, she joined CO-OPERAID as a volunteer at the end of 2020. Since January 2022, Réka Fall has been supporting the team as a full-time employee in administration and accounting.

"A meaningful job that makes the world a little better has always been close to my heart. That’s why I feel very privileged to work at CO-OPERAID and contribute to the goals of the organization."

Contact:
fall@co-operaid.ch