About us
BevelON Association for Social and Economic Empowerment
Nowadays, professional displacement disrupts the lives and careers of millions. Bevel ON began as an initiative to support professionals fleeing war, helping them rebuild their future. Today, we are an international non-profit organization offering Career Reinvention, Upskilling, and Community Management programme for displaced and transitioning talents—regardless of origin, gender, or social status—to restart careers in organizations or begin with entrepreneurship.
BevelON Programme is a new approach to Career Reinvention
Our unique Programme approach equips professionals with the tools necessary to restart their careers. This initiative is not just about professional development. A supportive and understanding community of trainers and mentors helps you to rebuild a new life in Switzerland and across Europe.
Fostering Personal Capacity: Stimulating mental and emotional balance, fostering resilience and stress management, driving self-confidence and cultural integration.
Enriching Business Skills: Guiding participants to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, leverage creativity, learn project management, digital, and sustainability essentials.
Facilitating Career Growth: Equipping individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate their career paths effectively and successfully integrate into the new professional landscape.
Supporting with Mentorship: Bringing a wealth of experience across various industries, providing invaluable guidance, insights, and support to mentees as they chart their professional journeys.
Career Reinvention Programme - Designed for Displaced and Transitioning Talent
Join our upcoming programme: Cohort 10 dates: 2 February - 31 March 2026
Upcoming events
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Bevel ON Meet & Greet for the Career Reinvention Programme 10
·OnlineOnlineBevel ON Meet & Greet
We’re excited to invite you to our Meet & Greet session for the upcoming Bevel ON Career Reinvention Programme 10, starting on February 2, 2025.Date: 30.01.2026, time: 12 pm CEST. Zoom link will be provided upon submitting the form.
This informal and interactive session is a great opportunity to:- Meet the Bevel ON team and other potential participants
- Discover the scope, structure, and goals of Programme 10
- Learn how to prepare and get the most out of the experience
Whether you're already confirmed or still considering your participation, we would love to see you there and help you connect with the spirit and purpose behind this transformative programme.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Bevel ON Team1 attendee- CHF 250.00
Career Reinvention Programme
·OnlineOnlineRegister by using this link: APPLICATION FORM
Additional information: WEBSITEThis one-of-a-kind Career Reinvention Programme delivers transformational self-leadership, career, and entrepreneurial strategy training to displaced and expatriated professionals, as well as people in career transition, through a programme of curated masterclasses coupled with coaching, mentoring, and community-building opportunities. It emphasizes building critical business acumen alongside fostering emotional well-being, empowering participants to successfully integrate into their adoptive local communities and thrive in today’s competitive global professional landscape.
Applications are open for Programme 10, starting on 2nd February 2026.-
DURATION: 2 months, 2-3 sessions per week in the afternoons (14:00-15:30 CEST).
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FORMAT: live online, in-person programme components will be offered additionally
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: this is an English-speaking programme and therefore a strong command of the English language, both spoken and written, is required to participate
WHO BEVEL ON SUPPORTS:
- Displaced professionals in Switzerland, the UK, and the European Union with temporary protection residence permits.
- Expatriated migrants without access to Swiss unemployment insurance (ALV/RAV) and without a recent stable employment history in Switzerland.
- Professionals in difficult career transitions whose unemployment/social benefits are no longer eligible.
PROGRAMME CONTRIBUTION FEE (donation):
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CHF 250 for displaced professionals with temporary protection status. Applicants who (a) have exhausted OCE/ORP/ALV/RAV benefits, and (b) do not receive salary or state financial support at the time of application.
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CHF 750 for other eligible professionals in transition and expatriated spouses.
If you are currently employed or receiving unemployment benefits:
Your application can also be considered and to be potentially covered by a sponsor (employer or cantonal authority).HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the application below. Eligibility for the Bevel ON programme is not automatic; we review each case and reply with a decision and next steps.
By submitting this application, you confirm your understanding of the programme rules of engagement. If you are accepted into the Career Reinvention Programme, you will receive notification at the email address you provided.Thank you for your interest in the programme! The Bevel ON team will follow up with you once your application has been processed.
Register by using this link: APPLICATION FORM
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Flagship Event - CHANGE - Basel Edition
Marriott Hotel Chem. du Ruisseau 1,, Geneva Marriott Hotel Chem. du Ruisseau 1, Genève,, Geneve, CH#### Where purpose-driven leaders come together to co-create impact.
##### CHANGE is Bevel ON’s flagship social sustainability platform — a gathering where people who care about impact, inclusion, and the future of work come together to build what’s next. This is not another conference. It is a movement, a meeting point, and a space where action begins.
##### Created for leaders, innovators, community builders, and individuals in mission-driven transitions, CHANGE brings together the private sector, public institutions, and civil society around one shared belief: sustainability must start with people — with dignity, opportunity, and the courage to reinvent.
##### Several times a year, CHANGE comes to life through high-energy gatherings where:
##### • ideas turn into partnerships,
##### • stories turn into action,
##### • and people find the community that helps them rise.
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#### Why CHANGE Exists
##### At Bevel ON, we believe something simple and transformational:Change begins with opportunity. And opportunity begins with people.
##### Behind every environmental breakthrough, every social innovation, every governance reform — there are human beings who dared to do things differently. Social sustainability is therefore not a side topic. It is the engine that empowers lives, strengthens communities, fuels economies, and reshapes the systems we all depend on.
##### We created CHANGE to bring this truth forward: to put people back at the centre of sustainability and to create a space where humanity, reinvention, collaboration, and courage lead the conversation. It is a space to be inspired, moved, challenged — and activated. A space where you don’t just hear about impact. You become part of it.
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#### AGENDA: 16:30-21:00
##### 16:30-17:00: Opening and Registration
##### 17:00-17:15: Welcome Word
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##### 17:15-18:00: Opening Keynote: Sustainability Begins With People by Arnaud Debia, Global Creative Director, Ipsos
##### A powerful exploration of why the next era of sustainability must be human-centred — and how people-powered change transforms organisations, communities, and economies.
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##### 18:00-18:30: Social Innovation, Community Support, Impact Partnerships with:
##### Effie Mataliotaki, Head Corporate Affairs & Engagement, L’Oreal
##### Angela (Heal) Lilienthal, General Manager Marriott Basel
##### Caroline McLay, ESG and Sustainability Manager, Ferring Pharmaceuticals
##### A conversation on how private sector organizations drive Social Sustainability — and how human stories spark systemic change.
##### Moderator: Inna Malaia, Managing Director, Bevel ON
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##### 18:30-19:00: Workforce Crisis, Talent Shortages, Skills for the future of Work with:
##### Oxana Herzog, Partnerships Lead, Project Management Institute
##### Yannick Coulange, Managing Director Switzerland & Nordics, PageGroup
##### Oleksandr Zdoryk, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems
##### A sharp, honest look at Switzerland’s workforce reality — and the inclusive upskilling solutions shaping our future talent landscape.
##### Moderator: Chris Holmes, Holmes Bluebird Advisors
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##### 19:00-19:15: Closing Speech: Reinventing Talent - what the Future of Work demands from All of Us by Inna Malaia, Managing Director, Bevel ON
##### A call to action for leaders, employers, and individuals to embrace reinvention as a pathway to social impact.
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##### 19:30-21:00: Networking & Community Gathering
##### Where conversations deepen, partnerships begin, and new opportunities take shape.Meet the people building the future — and the community ready to build it with you.
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#### Tickets
##### Your donation-based ticket supports Bevel ON’s social non for profit mission to create professional pathways for displaced professionals and talents in transition. This event is proudly sponsored by Marriott Basel, as part of Marriott International’s global Serve 360 initiative — “Doing Good in Every Direction.” Ipsos Switzerland is our informational sponsor, helping amplify the role of social impact within the global sustainability agenda — grounded in evidence, insight, and people-centred leadership.
##### With the support of the Hirschmann Foundation, Bevel ON continues to drive meaningful change — empowering displaced transitioning talents, to rebuild their lives and contribute their skills to local economies. This partnership enables us to expand opportunities, strengthen our programmes, and create spaces like CHANGE where collaboration turns into action.
Register now by paying with PayPa below, or an alternative payment method is available through this link! 👉 PAYMENT
##### If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where can I truly make a difference?” — this room is full of the answers. See you there.
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