NGOs & NPOs

United for Support and Belonging (USB) 

Wabern · Since 2023

Ukraine-Schweiz Bern (USB) is a non-profit association that runs projects and programmes to accelerate the integration of migrants and refugees through education, mentoring and community-led initiatives. Its activities include a youth platform (U.integration), media and dialogue projects, and international twinning and partnership work.

Unité - Schweizerischer Verband für Personelle Entwicklungszusammenarbeit 

Bern · Since 2023

The core activity of Unité is personnel development cooperation, particularly in promoting projects and initiatives in partner countries to support local development and the well-being of the population. This also includes providing resources, strengthening local knowledge and promoting peacebuilding and human rights.

Unterstützungsverein Olaf Asteson 

Hinterfultigen · Since 2013

Unterstützungsverein Olaf Asteson provides accompaniment and support for adults with disabilities and offers residential and care services. It runs a range of activity- and work-oriented projects, including gardening and vegetable cultivation, carpentry, ateliers, animal care and communal food/cooking services.

Unterstützungskasse für die Angestellten der Rothpletz, Lienhard & Cie AG 

Aarau · Since 1942

UroViva Tumorzentrum 

Bülach · Since 2016

UroViva Tumorzentrum is the central point of contact for patients and primary care physicians dealing with urological cancers. It coordinates treatment steps, convenes weekly multidisciplinary case conferences (tumor board) to develop individualized treatment plans and provides professional education for clinicians.

Ursimone Wietlisbach Foundation 

Zug · Since 2021

Ursimone Wietlisbach Foundation invests in long-term partnerships and initiatives to promote holistic health, human development and active lifestyles. Its work includes supporting research, translating evidence into policy, implementing programmes with partners and exploring innovative financing, with activities in Switzerland and selected countries in the Mekong region.

U.W. Linsi-Stiftung 

Stäfa · Since 1997

The core activity of the company is the promotion and support of organizations and projects that are committed to social justice, education, health, environmental and climate protection, cultural and humanitarian aid. The foundation focuses on strengthening partner organizations and improving the living conditions of disadvantaged people, particularly in the areas of poverty reduction, education, health and environmental protection.

VALTEX Multiservice SA 

Monthey · Since 2012

The company Valtex offers various services, including: logistics, sales, catering, workshops for training and support in finding a professional solution, companies for practical training in trade and administration, positions in networks for job search support, and job search dynamics. However, the core activity of the company is social integration and support for people in finding a professional solution, particularly through the provision of workshops, companies for practical training, and positions in networks.

VARIWA-Stiftung für Kinder in Not 

Wallisellen · Since 2005

The core activity of VARIWA is to support aid projects for children in need in Varanasi, India, particularly by providing accommodation, education and training for orphans and disadvantaged children, as well as promoting self-help projects for girls and women.

VEDANTA Haus der angewandten Religionsphilosophie 

Stans · Since 1997

The core activity of the Vedanta Foundation is the promotion and dissemination of spiritual values and applied religious philosophy, particularly the Vedanta philosophy, through various activities such as seminars, projects and publications, with the aim of supporting people striving for spiritual growth and self-development.

Verein "AFRICAN WOMEN AND WIDOWS CARE" 

Kloten · Since 2019

The core activity of African Women and Widows Care is to support social and humanitarian projects in Africa, particularly in helping and supporting women and widows on various social and humanitarian levels. This also includes promoting the rights and privileges of women.

Verein ALS Schweiz 

Olten · Since 2016

Verein ALS Schweiz provides information and support to people affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), their relatives and professionals. Services include free loan and home delivery of assistive devices with instruction, individual counselling and financial direct assistance, moderated support meetings, training for care teams, respite offers such as day trips and short stays, and resources such as voice banking and a podcast.

Verein Arboles y futuro 

Chur · Since 2006

Verein Arboles y futuro promotes forestry, environmental and education activities in the Andes and deploys local specialists for project implementation. It supports municipalities, institutions and farming families in environmental projects and contributes to environmental education through teaching materials and field activities.

Verein Betroffene von Narzissmus und Mobbing 

Thun · Since 2022

The Association for Victims of Narcissism and Mobbing offers self-help and support to individuals who suffer from relationships with narcissistic or bullying individuals. The core activities include: self-help groups for victims in various regions of Switzerland; awareness and prevention work on the topics of narcissism and mobbing; events, lectures, and media work to raise awareness of the issue; and support and counseling for victims to help them cope with their situation. The association is non-commercial in nature and focuses on supporting and helping victims.

Verein Bright Future Switzerland 

Rothrist · Since 2020

The core activity of the company "Bright Future" is to support and care for children, young people and their families in Ethiopia, particularly in the slums of Addis Ababa. The company provides integrated support and care, including education, healthcare and social support. The organization is led by a voluntary board in Switzerland and works closely with local staff in Ethiopia.

Verein DeinAdieu 

Zurich · Since 2016

Verein DeinAdieu is the nonprofit association that oversees DeinAdieu.ch and promotes information and services for self-determined end-of-life planning. The association supports reports and guides, provides online tools to create wills, patient directives and advance care mandates, and works with service providers and charitable organisations.

Verein Die Tagesfamilie 

Dättwil Ag · Since 2012

The core activity of the company 'Die Tagesfamilie' is the placement and care of childcare in qualified day families as well as the placement of professional nannies. The company offers family-complementary childcare and advocates for appreciative and individual care.

Verein ELIM International 

Mettmenstetten · Since 2015

The core activity of the company "Elim International" is to provide humanitarian support to people in need in Ethiopia, particularly in the areas of food security, water supply, education and emergency aid. The association finances and supports corresponding development projects and also offers opportunities for voluntary deployments on site.

Verein Eulerstrooss Nüün 

Basel · Since 1992

The core activity of e9 is the implementation of open and supplementary childcare and youth work in Basel. This includes the care and accompaniment of children and young people in various day structures, open play meetings, youth centers, day holidays and coaching offers.

Verein ESPOIR 

Zurich · Since 2012

The core activity of Espoir is the provision of family care services, particularly in socio-pedagogical family support and intensive assessment (KOFA). This also includes experiential educational offers and individual support for children.