Mandat International was founded in 1995 as an association under Swiss law and transformed in 2004 into a foundation which pursues goals of public utility. It is strictly independent of any political or religious affiliation.
It is governed by its Council of Foundation and seconded by a Consultative Committee which is composed of around 20 people actives in international organisations and NGOs throughout all spheres of activity of the international arena.
- - To promote international dialogue and cooperation.
- - To welcome, inform and facilitate the participation of non-governmental representatives in international conferences.
- - To support and provide budget accommodation to delegates from developing countries.
The organisation relies on the following resources:
- - Some of our projects are financially supported by our public and private partners, in particular the Welcome Centre.
- - We rely on significant in kind contributions from volunteers, members, interns and others.
- - A part of our equipment is given to us by mutual aid projects and by businesses.
- - Delegates cover a part of the Welcome Centre's running costs.
- - International Organisations and NGOs provide us free of charge with a large amount of documentation that normally has to be paid for.
- - Support members pay us subscriptions.
We have two offices, one near the UN premises in Geneva, one in neighbouring village Bellevue, where the Welcome Centre for Non-Governmental Organizations and Delegations is also located. The Bellevue office is also the organisation's official seat.
To go to the Bellevue office and the Welcome Centre, click here.
To go to the Geneva / UN office, click here.
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You may take a taxi with the company New Cab (tel. +41 (0)22 320 20 20), which has agreed to transport passengers to the Welcome Centre for a flat rate (CHF 28.-). When getting into the cab, do not forget to remind the driver that you are making use of the flat rate agreed upon with Mandat International.
Public transport: Bus n°5 or n°10, or the train to the Geneva train station in the town centre (see also in this section "How to get from the airport to the town centre?"). Then take bus “V” which stops in front of the train station. Get off at the stop “Valavran” (takes approximately 20 minutes) and follow the signs “Mandat International” (15 minutes walk).
For a map and more information click here.
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To get there, take bus “V” towards “C.S. La Bécassière" from the train station or from the UN and get off at the bus stop «Valavran ».
A free shuttle will take you in the morning to the UN and other international organisations, and back to the Welcome Centre in the evening.
For more information click here and see the section on 'Transportation' below.
A free shuttle is available in the morning to take you to the UN and other international organisations and at the evening to take you back to the Welcome Centre.
To get there, you may also take the bus 'V' towards "Gare Cornavin" and get off at either "Appia" or "Nations". The journey will take 13 to 15 minutes. Please consult the schedule of bus "V" from the 'Valavran' stop.
To get back, take bus 'V' at either of the two afore-mentioned stops and get off at 'Valavran'. Consult also the schedule of bus "V" from 'Nations' stop and from 'Appia' stop.
