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Switzerland also has four unevenly-distributed official languages: German, French, Italian, Rumansch - and a wealth of dialects. Known as a wealthy country, social challenges include the breakdown of families, alcohol, drug abuse and violence.

Despite a rich history of Christianity, more and more people are leaving the official Protestant or Catholic state churches. Only a small percentage of Switzerland’s population claim to be Evangelical Christians - the same percentage as claim to be Muslim. New Age, Buddhism and Hinduism are widely spread throughout Switzerland. The church has become irrelevant to many Swiss citizens, despite the growing spiritual void.

Founded in 1976, OM Switzerland has two major ministries: the Swiss home offices in the German and French-speaking parts of Switzerland, and Focus Switzerland reaching out mostly to migrant people within Switzerland.