Provision of services of all kinds for the care of people in need. May establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, and acquire licenses and agencies. Is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. May furthermore conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, in particular also acquire intellectual property rights, register trademarks, etc. Ancillary obligations, pre-emption rights, rights of first refusal or purchase: as specified in more detail in the articles of association.