Private bank Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch named The Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity supporting the needs of severely ill children, as the ...

Private bank Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch named The Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity supporting the needs of severely ill children, as the most effective philanthropic organisation, during the Humagora conference in Geneva yesterday. The conference focuses on integrating philanthropy on the agendas of high net worth individuals and corporations using interactive exhibitions, discussions and meetings. The seminars touch on many social, humanitarian and environmental issues. Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch offers the winning association the services of its employees in order to help develop the project. Patrick Odier, a partner at Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, said: "Everyone should be able to offer what they have. This may be solely money, time, expertise, or all three together, depending on what people have available."