Jeder Rappen zählt
Jeder Rappen zählt (JRZ) (literally Every rappen (nickel) counts) is the Swiss version of the Serious Request that broadcasts on Dutch radio/television.
The Dutch campaign started in 2004, and in 2009 the German Swiss station joined in with a similar format and subjects. The show appeals for money which each year helps a certain cause is broadcast on Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)' Radio SRF 3. SRF zwei also broadcasts part of the campaign.
A number of radio or television personalities are locked inside a glass house and they run broadcasts from there broadcast live on major radio stations. Every year, a special topic is chosen and funds collected donated to that specific cause.
In 2007, Geneva-based Couleur 3 radio station had organized a similar campaign called Couleur Terre for one year in French language.
Summary
| Period | City | Location | Personalities | Cause | Amount collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (14-19 December) |
Bern | Bundesplatz | Mario Torriani Nik Hartmann Judith Wernli |
Malaria | CHF 9.2 million |
| 2010 13–18 December |
Bern | Bundesplatz | Tom Gisler Nik Hartmann Anic Lautenschlager |
Children in conflict zones |
CHF 8,996,326 |
| 2011 12–17 December |
Lucerne | Europaplatz | Nik Hartmann Anic Lautenschlager Kathrin Hönegger |
Mothers in need | CHF 6,295,846 |
| 2012 17–22 December |
Lucerne | Europaplatz | Nik Hartmann Kathrin Hönegger Franziska von Grünigen |
"Every drop helps": Access to clean water |
CHF 6,712,839 |
| 2013 16–20 December |
Zurich Basel Aarau St. Gallen |
Münsterplatz (Basel) Bahnhofplatz Aarau Blumenplatz St. Gallen |
Mario Torriani Judith Wernli Kathrin Hönegger Nik Hartmann |
Slum children | CHF 3.2 million |
| 2014 17–23 December |
Lucerne | Europaplatz | Nik Hartmann Philippe Gerber Tina Nägeli |
Fleeing families | CHF 6,127,335 |
| 2015 10–16 December |
Bern | Bundesplatz | Nik Hartmann Michel Birri Anic Lautenschlager |
Young people in need | CHF 7,018,137 |
| 2016 18–23 December |
Lucerne | Europaplatz | Stefan Büsser Rosana Grütera Fabio Nay |
Children fleeing alone | CHF 6’162’076 |
| 2017 15–21 December |
Lucerne | Europaplatz | Stefan Büsser Tina Nägeli Fabio Nay |
Education – A Chance for children in need | CHF 5’093’456 |
awas replaced by Tina Nägeli after two days into the show because of suffering from Laryngitis
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