Projects

Remote Roots is a Zurich-based association founded in July 2025.

02 · Our projects

Remote Roots is a Zurich-based association founded in July 2025.

Our goal is to reduce social and economic inequalities for young people from structurally disadvantaged regions and to create opportunities for education, employment, and participation in society. We rely on innovative and connecting approaches to promote integration and equal opportunities in a sustainable way.

Currently, we implemented 2 pilot projects in 2026 including a remote internship initiative that provides Lebanese students with remote work experience in collaboration with Swiss companies, and a mentorship programme supporting young newcomers in Zurich through tandems based on common interests.

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P.01 · Project 2026 · Lebanon ↔ Switzerland

Remote Internships for Students in Lebanon

This initiative matches university students in Lebanon with companies in Switzerland offering remote internships. Students gain valuable professional experience and international exposure, while companies benefit from motivated young talent and fresh perspectives.

More about the Remote Internship Project

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P.02 · Project 2026 · Zurich

Mentorship Programme

Our mentorship programme connects recently arrived young people in Zurich with volunteer mentors who share common interests or passions. Through regular meet-ups, tandems make settling into a new city feel easier and more familiar.

More about the Mentorship Project

05 · Our values

What shapes our work.

We aim to contribute towards the 3 SDGs dedicated to decent work (SDG 8), reduced inequality (SDG 10), and partnerships (SDG 17).

UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Remote Roots creates opportunities that equip young people with skills and experience.

SDG 8 · Decent work

UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Promote Equal Opportunities

Remote Roots aims to promote equity and to reduce social and economic inequalities for young people from structurally disadvantaged regions.

SDG 10 · Reduced inequality

UN Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Private Sector Engagement

Remote Roots builds cross-border collaborations between youth, companies, and civil society to drive innovative solutions.

SDG 17 · Partnerships

Remote Roots thanks its partners in 2026

06 · Contribute now

Help us create opportunities

Every contribution, no matter the amount, is valuable and makes a difference.

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Remote Roots, 8044 Zurich