NGOs & NPOs

Stiftung zur Förderung von Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie 

Zurich · Since 1963

The company's core activity is the promotion of psychiatry and psychotherapy by providing financial resources for selected projects, particularly in the areas of training and further education of psychiatrists and psychologists, scientific work and projects, as well as the awarding of prizes for corresponding achievements.

Stiftung zur Unterstützung des Hilfswerkes von Schwester Consolata Graber 

Emmenbrücke · Since 1996

Stiftung zur Unterstützung des Hilfswerkes von Schwester Consolata Graber provides funding to the CECRIS Centro Cultural e Assistencial São Cristóvão and supports its social and educational programs. The foundation finances activities for children, youth and vulnerable families, monitors the use of funds and publishes regular activity and financial reports.

Stiftung zur Unterstützung psychisch kranker Menschen im Kanton Bern 

Boll · Since 2021

The company's core activity is to provide financial support to individuals who have fallen into financial difficulties due to a mental illness, with the aim of improving their quality of life and integration. This includes, in particular, covering costs that are not or only partially covered by health insurance, as well as promoting projects and institutions that offer accompaniment, support and integration for people with mental illnesses.

Stillförderung Schweiz 

Bern · Since 2000

The core activity of the company "Stillförderung Schweiz" is the promotion and support of breastfeeding for mothers in Switzerland. This includes providing information and resources for parents, professionals and employers, organizing activities such as World Breastfeeding Week and conferences, as well as lobbying for the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Additionally, the company operates an online shop offering products and publications related to breastfeeding.

St John Eleimon Foundation 

Freienbach · Since 2012

The core activity of the company "St. John Eleimon Foundation" consists of collecting donations and supporting religious, philanthropic, charitable and social organizations, particularly in the areas of: * Restoration of monasteries and churches * Supporting dioceses in fulfilling their mission * Supporting organizations that feed people, protect mothers and children, and educate people. The company collects donations through various payment methods, including PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer, and uses these funds to realize its mission and vision, namely to bring people closer to God and the Church and to improve society.

St. Petrus-Claver-Sodalität 

Zug · Since 1909

The company's core activity is the promotion of missionary work and the support of mission projects, particularly in Africa. This includes: Missionary information and awareness-raising through publications and participation in diocesan and national mission committees; Spiritual and material support for mission projects, such as the training of local priests, catechists and religious; Combating modern slavery, such as street children and child prostitution; Building churches and other missionary activities; Promoting education and helping people in need in the missions; Operating an Africa museum to promote understanding and support for missionary work.

Styger Stiftung für Kinder 

Alpnach Dorf · Since 2010

The core activity of the company is to support and promote children and young people in need, particularly in homes and similar institutions, through various projects, fundraising campaigns and events, as well as providing resources and services for this target group.

SUAQ foundation 

Wädenswil · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the research and protection of Sumatran orangutans and their habitat in the rainforest of Suaq Balimbing on Sumatra, Indonesia. This includes studying the biology and behavior of orangutans, developing strategies for the protection and conservation of the species, as well as collaborating with the local population to secure the natural habitat.

Südland Stiftung 

Bern · Since 2019

Südland Stiftung supports needs‑based medical care and funds projects and organisations that place patients' individual needs at the centre. Its activities include supporting rural general practices, providing training contributions for medical professionals, procuring and donating medical supplies, and financing patient‑oriented research and care projects.

Sulzer-Stiftung 

Winterthur · Since 2011

Sulzer-Stiftung provides supplementary pension coverage for executive staff and insures the portion of salary that exceeds the SVE base scheme up to the legally defined maximum. The foundation operates independently while complementing the SVE and publishes reports and guidance on purchases, home-ownership withdrawals and investment strategy.

Summit Foundation 

Vevey · Since 2003

The core activity of Summit Foundation is the organization of environmental protection projects, particularly in mountainous regions, with the aim of reducing environmental pollution. This includes the implementation of clean-up actions, the organization of educational and awareness-raising events, as well as the support of research projects in the field of environmental protection.

Summits 4 Hope 

Horgen · Since 2016

The company's core activity is to support educational and aid projects in developing countries, particularly in Kenya, by providing financial resources, expertise and resources to improve access to education, clean water, sanitation facilities and hygiene practices for children and young people.

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung 

St. Gallen · Since 2015

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung provides financial support to projects and awards scholarships to promote the public good. Supported areas include culture and the arts, science, social and humanitarian initiatives, animal welfare (in Switzerland), ecology, education and medicine; the foundation selects partners actively and treats unsolicited applications only as supplemental in exceptional cases.

Sustain for Life Switzerland Foundation 

Zug · Since 2011

Sustain for Life Switzerland Foundation is a charitable foundation that funds projects to reduce poverty by supporting activities that enable people to develop sustainable livelihoods. It focuses on education, sustainable agriculture and health, awards grants to registered NGOs and community-based organisations, and requires sustainability and clear exit strategies for supported projects. The website states that the founder covers core administrative costs so donations are directed to projects.

SvS Siziliens vergessene Seelen 

Appenzell · Since 2023

The core activity of the company 'Siziliens Vergessene Seelen' is animal welfare, specifically the rescue and placement of abandoned dogs and cats from Sicily in Switzerland. The association supports animal welfare organizations, provides foster homes and places the animals with new families in Switzerland.

SV Stiftung 

Dübendorf · Since 1999

The core activity of the SV Foundation is to promote the health, well-being and quality of life of the general population by supporting projects in the field of nutrition. The foundation is particularly committed to a balanced and healthy diet for all age groups and social classes, which is accessible and affordable. To this end, the foundation supports various projects, such as online cooking courses, nutrition initiatives and educational programs, with the aim of educating and promoting the population about healthy nutrition.

SWICA-Stiftung Appenzell 

Appenzell · Since 2005

Swiss4Afrika 

Bern · Since 2022

Swiss4Afrika is a non-profit organisation that supports local non-profit partners and implements projects aimed at reducing poverty. Its activities focus on housing (homes, ablution blocks, kitchens), education (early childhood development, back-to-school, adult and skills training) and self-sustainability initiatives (community gardens, micro‑enterprises, training workshops) in Switzerland and South Africa.

Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D 

Biel/Bienne · Since 2001

Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is a non-profit organisation that uses sport and play to promote the development of children and young people and to support their active participation in communities. It implements projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and provides bespoke services such as partnerships, capacity development and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).

SwissAfrican Foundation 

Zollikon · Since 2015

The core activity of SwissAfrican Foundation is to support projects for the protection of wildlife and flora in Africa, particularly through the fight against poaching, the conservation of endangered animals and the promotion of ecological awareness and education in local communities.