Two Swiss networks long engaged in international cooperation in education and vocational skills development, FoBBIZ (Swiss Forum for Vocational Education and Training and International Cooperation) and RECI (Swiss Network for Education and International Cooperation), have decided to join forces and merge.
FoBBIZ and RECI both recognised the value of closer cooperation in the fields of education and international cooperation, of joining forces, exploit synergies and make their activities more efficient and effective.
This merger came into effect with the Extraordinary General Assembly on 14 October 2025, following a period of close collaboration throughout 2025.
Two Paths, One Common Vision
Over the years, FoBBIZ has brought together Swiss actors in vocational education and training (VET) and promoted international exchange around the dual vocational education system.
RECI, for its part, brings together a strong network of NGOs, universities, and experts working for inclusive and equitable education and lifelong learning in more than sixty countries.
By combining their expertise and commitment, RECI and FoBBIZ are creating a unique platform to strengthen Switzerland’s contribution to quality education and vocational skills development for all.
New RECI-FoBBIZ Board Members
The newly formed RECI-FoBBIZ network is pleased to welcome new members to its board, bringing a wealth of experience from vocational skills development in Switzerland and international cooperation:
- Corinna Borer, Lecturer in the International Educational Development department at the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PH Zürich),
- Mergim Jahiu, Senior Advisor at the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET).
- Ingrid Portenkirchner, Advisor Skills Development, Swisscontact
- Sabrina Würmli, Co-Head of the Skills, Jobs and Income team at Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation,
Current board members of RECI:
- Sébastien Blat, Sahel Programme Officer at Enfants du Monde;
- Lisa Isler, Former Director and Head of IC Careers at cinfo;
- Malika Kons, Individual Member
- Valeria Kunz, Head of Education at Save the Children Switzerland;
- Corinne Pernet, Head of International Projects in Education (IPE) at the Zurich University of Teacher Education.
