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 |