
EMPOWERING THE GENERATIONS
OF TOMORROW
PIECES is a student-led NGO at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) that partners with local communities in emerging countries. We co-create sustainable educational opportunities and foster mutual global exchange. Founded in 2009 by three SIM Master’s students following a volunteer teaching project in Nicaragua, our organization is now driven by an 8-person board and over 30 active members.
Pieces influenced more than
6'000
School children around the globe.
We realized
15
unique project destinations in the past.
More than
600
volunteers engaged themselves.
We count over
30
active members on campus.
OUR PROJECTS
We cultivate long-lasting partnerships with educational institutions in Brazil, Colombia, Thailand, Zambia, and Mongolia. By deploying dedicated volunteers twice a year, we deliver targeted support based on local circumstances and community needs.





