Our team

Born in Geneva to a Franco-Italian mother and a Swiss and Dutch father, Jan develops a taste of travel early on that will make him travel the world during his law studies in Geneva and his master’s degree in international law in Barcelona. After a quick passage in a law firm, he publishes a book inspired by a journey in India, the Himalayas and China. This experience reinforces his idea of going off the beaten path and leads him to found OneAction. Since then, he has worked to develop the various projects of the association and to involve more and more people in the adventure.

“It’s impossible, says pride. It’s risky, says experience. It’s pointless, says reason. Give it a try, whispers the heart.” (Unknown)

What I like above all at OneAction is the fertile ground we have been able to create; today, OneAction is a space of expression where ideas, even the wildest, find a chance to germinate and inspire more and more people around us.

Saskia has always been passionate about solidarity, social work and humanitarian action. After growing up in several countries, including six years in India, her motivation to participate in these types of projects around the world continued to develop. During her Bachelor’s in Social and Political Studies and International Relations at University College London, and her Master’s in International Political Economy at Sciences Po, Paris, she was involved with several associations and NGOs. After her studies, she joined the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) as an Associate Protection Officer in the Philippines and then came back to Geneva where she joined the Fondation pour Genève. She integrated OneAction during its first year of operation and has been working ever since to develop the organization and its projects.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” (Mahatma Gandhi)

What stimulates me at OneAction are the relationships of trust and solidarity that we build within the team, as well as with our partners and all of the people involved in the projects. These relationships evolve in a space of dialogue, respect and strong values where open-mindedness and the will to share ideas and create beautiful initiatives together inspire us to extend the range of possibilities and to act towards a more harmonious world.

Growing up in several countries, Monica is a culturally agile, global citizen with a true desire to empower others. She entered the banking world after studying Business Management in Switzerland and South Africa after which she thrived in Personal Banking for more than 20 years. Though she had a penchant for Client Asset Management, she was called to help others in the pursuit of meaningful change which led to complete several coaching courses and ultimately to study psychology at the University of Geneva. Joining OneAction was a natural choice, allowing Monica to nurture her humanitarian skills and employ her optimism and empathy to helping others reach their goals.

“Don’t let the world change your smile, but let your smile change the world.” (Unknown)

Joining OneAction has allowed me to efficiently organize my work, share my ideas with care and in harmony with a mutually supportive team. I look forward to a long and fulfilling partnership.

Camille’s career path has been driven by her will to contribute to greater social justice and to concrete, meaningful projects. After a bachelor’s degree in ethnology and a master’s in development studies at the Graduate Institute, she joined OneAction to run a school vegetable garden project, then worked in the world of journalism and investigation for various media and a leading Swiss NGO. An all-rounder, she knows Geneva’s political and agricultural landscape like the back of her hand, having spent many years at the service of the cantonal parliament and working for over six years on a Geneva organic farm one day a week. Today, enriched by the experience she has acquired, she is once again working for OneAction, in charge of the Reunited under the canopy tree-planting project

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Emma has always been passionate about environmental and social justice. Her journey in this field began through her studies of International Development at the University of East Anglia, where she delved into the topics of environmental conservation, policy, and conflicts. Currently engaged in a placement year in industry at OneAction, she has seized the opportunity to understand the complexities of NGO work. This experience has not only immersed her in OneAction’s projects in Ecuador and Kenya, engaging with local partners but also enabled her to gain skills in report writing.

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One of the key factors that attracted me to OneAction was its holistic approach to development. Being part of an organisation that prioritises participatory engagement with beneficiaries and that adopts a bottom-up approach which was very important to me. I also appreciate OneAction’s supportive working environment and openness to new ideas.

Born in Geneva to a Franco-Italian mother and a Swiss and Dutch father, Jan develops a taste of travel early on that will make him travel the world during his law studies in Geneva and his master’s degree in international law in Barcelona. After a quick passage in a law firm, he publishes a book inspired by a journey in India, the Himalayas and China. This experience reinforces his idea of going off the beaten path and leads him to found OneAction. Since then, he has worked to develop the various projects of the association and to involve more and more people in the adventure.

“It’s impossible, says pride. It’s risky, says experience. It’s pointless, says reason. Give it a try, whispers the heart.” (Unknown)

What I like above all at OneAction is the fertile ground we have been able to create; today, OneAction is a space of expression where ideas, even the wildest, find a chance to germinate and inspire more and more people around us.

Saskia has always been passionate about solidarity, social work and humanitarian action. After growing up in several countries, including six years in India, her motivation to participate in these types of projects around the world continued to develop. During her Bachelor’s in Social and Political Studies and International Relations at University College London, and her Master’s in International Political Economy at Sciences Po, Paris, she was involved with several associations and NGOs. After her studies, she joined the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) as an Associate Protection Officer in the Philippines and then came back to Geneva where she joined the Fondation pour Genève. She integrated OneAction during its first year of operation and has been working ever since to develop the organization and its projects.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” (Mahatma Gandhi)

What stimulates me at OneAction are the relationships of trust and solidarity that we build within the team, as well as with our partners and all of the people involved in the projects. These relationships evolve in a space of dialogue, respect and strong values where open-mindedness and the will to share ideas and create beautiful initiatives together inspire us to extend the range of possibilities and to act towards a more harmonious world.

Growing up in several countries, Monica is a culturally agile, global citizen with a true desire to empower others. She entered the banking world after studying Business Management in Switzerland and South Africa after which she thrived in Personal Banking for more than 20 years. Though she had a penchant for Client Asset Management, she was called to help others in the pursuit of meaningful change which led to complete several coaching courses and ultimately to study psychology at the University of Geneva. Joining OneAction was a natural choice, allowing Monica to nurture her humanitarian skills and employ her optimism and empathy to helping others reach their goals.

“Don’t let the world change your smile, but let your smile change the world.” (Unknown)

Joining OneAction has allowed me to efficiently organize my work, share my ideas with care and in harmony with a mutually supportive team. I look forward to a long and fulfilling partnership.

Camille’s career path has been driven by her will to contribute to greater social justice and to concrete, meaningful projects. After a bachelor’s degree in ethnology and a master’s in development studies at the Graduate Institute, she joined OneAction to run a school vegetable garden project, then worked in the world of journalism and investigation for various media and a leading Swiss NGO. An all-rounder, she knows Geneva’s political and agricultural landscape like the back of her hand, having spent many years at the service of the cantonal parliament and working for over six years on a Geneva organic farm one day a week. Today, enriched by the experience she has acquired, she is once again working for OneAction, in charge of the Reunited under the canopy tree-planting project

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Emma has always been passionate about environmental and social justice. Her journey in this field began through her studies of International Development at the University of East Anglia, where she delved into the topics of environmental conservation, policy, and conflicts. Currently engaged in a placement year in industry at OneAction, she has seized the opportunity to understand the complexities of NGO work. This experience has not only immersed her in OneAction’s projects in Ecuador and Kenya, engaging with local partners but also enabled her to gain skills in report writing.

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One of the key factors that attracted me to OneAction was its holistic approach to development. Being part of an organisation that prioritises participatory engagement with beneficiaries and that adopts a bottom-up approach which was very important to me. I also appreciate OneAction’s supportive working environment and openness to new ideas.