Meet the great-granddaughter of the Keller family, emigrants to Brazil

Published on August 7, 2022

Patrícia Keller Mendonça is the descendant of Elisabetha and Johannes Keller, who started a new life in Brazil in 1908. In the latest SwissCommunity Portrait of the Month, you will discover the revealing story and historical pictures of the family from a time when almost 50,000 Swiss citizens sought their fortune abroad. And find out why Patrícia chose the path back to Europe. ➡ Portrait of Patrícia Keller Mendonça.

Many exciting stories and experiences are shared by Swiss people living abroad. Personal fates, brilliant ideas and future-oriented projects are waiting to be shared with other people.

Reason enough for the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad to launch an appeal: Tell us about your life, your projects, your successes and difficulties.
Find out how to do so: Portraits section on SwissCommunity.

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