Why is the small-scale dairy DJOM KOSSAM for profit?
DJOM KOSSAM is not a short-term project. We believe that its long-term viability is only guaranteed if it can create a sustainable profit. The profits will be invested into the education of employees and infrastructure.
Can donation to the association Pro Milk Mali be deducted from the income tax?
Yes, the cantonal tax office of the canton of St. Gallen excluded the association Pro Milk Mali from its liability for taxation. The exclusion for taxation was declared on harmo-nized national taxation law and is valid in each canton of Switzerland. The deductibility of donations is regulated on cantonal taxation law.
The national number of the tax register of the canton of St. Gallen is: 60408.
Why should I support the association Pro Milk Mali?
The objective of the association Pro Milk Mali is to support the local dairy industry in Mali. Pro Milk Mali realizes activities that support all participants of the local dairy value chain (farmer, producer, and sales) and helps to improve their living standard.
For all projects, the association follows a long-term approach, which is based on sus-tainable and economic principles and triggers the participant’s own initiative. This ob-jective can only be reached through the support by donations.