The association is not affiliated with any party or denomination and is exclusively focused on its idealistic purpose. The association collects donations for the organization Benposta in Venezuela, with the aim of promoting the sustainability of the children's aid organization there. In addition, Amigos de Benposta Schweiz is responsible for recruiting volunteers. The purpose of the association is to procure financial or other means to support Benposta's projects, based on the principle of helping people to help themselves. Amigos de Benposta Schweiz does not pursue any commercial purposes and does not strive for profit.