Cultural & Educational Organizations

Islamischer Verein Kt. Zug, Verein für Dialog und Völkerverständigung 

Baar · Since 2013

The core activity of the Islamic Association of the Canton of Zug (IVKZ) is the promotion of interfaith dialogue, the organization of seminars, discussion groups and conferences on social, cultural and religious topics, as well as the establishment and maintenance of a mosque as a meeting point for members and guests. The association also offers prayer times, leisure and sports activities for children and young people, and strives to be an open point of contact for people of all nationalities and religions.

machwerk GmbH 

Zurich · Since 2006

The company "machwerk" is an open cultural and workshop center that offers various creative and cultural activities. The core activity of the company is to provide a platform for people to exchange knowledge, engage in creative activities, and take initiative. This includes, among other things: Open workshops for various creative disciplines such as ceramics, printing, textiles, and more; A cultural space for events and exhibitions; Opportunities for people to work, learn, and share together; A gallery space for exhibitions and presentations. The company promotes initiative, creativity, and the exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Stiftung Chärnehus 

Einsiedeln · Since 1982

The company "Chärnehus" is a cultural association focused on promoting art, culture and education. Its core activities include organizing events, exhibitions, theater performances and children's theater, as well as renting out spaces for cultural purposes. Additionally, the association maintains a collection and library and offers a lending catalog.

Stiftung Landesplattenberg Engi 

Engi · Since 2000

The company offers guided tours and experiences related to slate and mines, particularly in the Engi country slate mine and the Elm slate factory. The core activities include: public guided tours, group tours, school class tours, factory tours, mine tours, adventure tours, organization of events and concerts, rental of rooms for events, and sale of slate products and vouchers. The company's core activity is in the field of tourism and education, with a focus on presenting and experiencing slate and mines.

Cordeb'Art Sàrl 

Lausanne · Since 2021

The core activity of Cordeb'Art is the organization of courses and workshops for children and adults in the field of manga drawing, including online courses and special offers such as holiday courses and birthday parties.

Fondazione Centro Giacometti 

Stampa · Since 2013

The Centro Giacometti is a cultural center specializing in the preservation and dissemination of the cultural heritage of the Giacometti artist family in the Bregaglia region. The company's core activity is the organization of cultural events, exhibitions, guided tours, and educational programs that focus on the life and work of the Giacometti artists, particularly Alberto Giacometti. The center also offers a Sentiero Giacometti, a hiking trail that takes visitors through the landscapes and places that were significant to the Giacometti artists. Furthermore, the Centro Giacometti supports research and documentation projects that deal with the life and work of the Giacometti artists.

Türkisch-Islamischen Kulturverein Mevlana Moschee 

Bachenbülach · Since 2017

The core activity of the company 'Schweizerisch Islamischer Kulturverein Bülach' is the promotion of the religious, national, cultural and social concerns of Muslims in Switzerland, particularly through: * Creating infrastructure for the practice of Islam * Organizing social, cultural and sporting activities * Conducting courses and seminars * Operating a mosque (Bülach Mevlana Mosque) The association focuses on the integration of Muslims into Swiss society and offers various services and activities to achieve this.

Fondation CICRA (Centre d'Intégration Culturelle et Religieuse Albanais) 

Bussigny · Since 2024

The core activity of the company "Qendra Shqiptare për Integrim, Kulturë dhe Religjion" (CICRA) in Lausanne, Switzerland, is to promote and support the Muslim community, particularly the Albanian community, through religious, cultural and social activities. The activities include: Religious activities: prayers, Quran reading, religious lectures and celebrations; Cultural activities: organization of cultural events, such as concerts, exhibitions and literary events; Social activities: support for those in need, organization of social events, such as food and drink, and promotion of community; Educational activities: Quran lessons, language courses and other educational offers; Community activities: organization of community events, such as picnics, sports events and other activities that strengthen the community. The company aims to strengthen and promote the Muslim community in Lausanne and offers a variety of activities to achieve this goal.

Fondation pour la Conservation de la Maison du Général Guillaume Henri Dufour 

Geneva · Since 1991

The company's core activity is the promotion and preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of Guillaume Henri Dufour, a Swiss general and statesman. This includes organizing events, exhibitions, concerts and other cultural activities, managing spaces such as the Salons Dufour, publishing books and DVDs, and maintaining contacts with various societies and organizations interested in Dufour's history and legacy.

Stiftung Dr. Hans Müller und Gertrud Müller 

Lenzburg · Since 1988

The Müllerhaus Stiftung Dr. Hans Müller und Gertrud Müller is a cultural and event center specializing in renting out spaces for various occasions such as meetings, workshops, birthday parties, concerts, and summer festivals. Additionally, the Müllerhaus also offers exhibition spaces and serves as a venue for civil weddings. The foundation also supports non-profit, social, and cultural organizations and offers a wide range of activities and events for the public.

Stiftung Gedenkstätte Riehen/Basel 

Basel · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the preservation and maintenance of a memorial site for Jewish refugees in Basel-Riehen, including the organization of events, the collection of donations, and volunteer work to keep the memory of the Jewish refugee fates during World War II alive.

Stiftung Pro Kirchbühl 

Sempach · Since 2022

The company's core activity is the preservation and dissemination of the cultural heritage of St. Martin's Church in Inner Switzerland. This includes the digital recording and documentation of the church, the restoration and renovation of the church, as well as the support and promotion of activities that preserve and convey the church's cultural heritage.

Tamilische Hindu Kultur-Gemeinschaft Luzern 

Root · Since 2012

The company's core activity is the operation of a Hindu temple in Lucerne, Switzerland, and the organization of religious and cultural activities for the Tamil community in Switzerland.

Verein SHEDHALLE 

Zurich · Since 1988

The company's core activity is the promotion and presentation of art and cultural projects, particularly those that involve unconventional forms of art mediation and interdisciplinary collaboration with other social and scientific organizations. This includes the organization of exhibitions, workshops, collective practices and symbioses that invite the public to actively co-create collaborative processes.

Amaretto 

Lausanne · Since 2021

The core activity of Amaretto is the conception and production of cultural projects, particularly in the field of interdisciplinary art, including the organization of events, the publication of publications and the promotion of creative projects in the region.

Fondation de l'Observatoire astronomique de Mont-Soleil 

St-Imier · Since 2001

The company "Observatoire et Planétarium de Mont-Soleil" has as its core activity the promotion of astronomy and the provision of educational and entertainment offers in the field of stargazing. This includes the operation of an observatory and a planetarium, the organization of guided tours and events, as well as the dissemination of information on astronomical phenomena and discoveries.

Franz Attenhofer-Stiftung 

Flims Dorf · Since 2020

Musikkollegium Winterthur 

Winterthur · Since 2014

Musikkollegium Winterthur is an orchestra organized as an association that presents public concerts and subscription series. The association also runs a conservatory, maintains an archive and provides educational and outreach programmes for schools, families and adults.

Association La Bulle d'Air 

Le Grand-Saconnex · Since 2005

The core activity of the company "La Bulle d'Air" is the musical education and promotion of children and adults through various courses and activities, such as musical early childhood education, instrumental lessons (e.g. piano, violin, flute, guitar), singing and orchestra work.

La 17ème 

Montreux · Since 2022

The company "La 17ème" is a cultural incubator that specializes in promoting and supporting artists and cultural projects. Its core activities include organizing events, producing cultural content, supporting artists in developing their projects, and providing spaces and infrastructure for cultural activities. Additionally, the company also offers services such as communication, logistics, and administration to support the implementation of cultural projects.