Where we work

We drive systemic and catalytic impact by working with our partners to empower marginalized communities, globally and locally

Our philanthropic foundation works in over 80 countries across the globe, particularly with vulnerable communities. Our global strategy, applied locally, empowers communities to drive their own solutions. We believe our social impact and philanthropy focus areas in healthcare, education, climate and environment ensures you can reach, and have impact, in all corners of the globe.

Global impact – local solutions

Our philanthropy experts partner with clients, Non-governmental organization (NGOs) , governments, communities and other global philanthropy organizations to strategically distribute funds and reach marginalized communities in each region.

This image is a world map showing the regions where UBS Optimus Foundation invests: 4% in the Americas, 34% in APAC, 21% in Africa, 21% in Europe, 20% globally.

Distribution of UBS Optimus Foundation investments per region (2023):

Percentage2023

Percentage2023

Region

Region

Percentage2023

23.9

Region

Global

Percentage2023

20.6

Region

APAC

Percentage2023

2.9

Region

Americas

Percentage2023

23.3

Region

Africa

Percentage2023

2.1

Region

Middle East

Percentage2023

19.9

Region

UK

Percentage2023

6.9

Region

Europe

Percentage2023

0.4

Region

Switzerland

Discover our regional philanthropy and social impact partners and programs

Explore the unique perspectives some of our regions bring to our global philanthropy and social impact work by checking out their specific portfolios and programs below.

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