NGOs & NPOs

Verein "Köche ohne Grenzen" 

Elgg · Since 2004

Verein "Köche ohne Grenzen" organizes educational cooking seminars, culinary events and modular projects for schools to teach healthy nutrition and spice knowledge; the association also supports people in need and promotes intercultural coexistence.

VEREIN LAZARUS 

Thun · Since 1992

The Lazarus Association is a social-diakonic organization that advocates for people on the fringes of society. The company's core activity lies in social work and supporting disadvantaged individuals.

Verein Lunge Zürich 

Zurich · Since 2003

The company's core activity is the medical care and support of patients with respiratory diseases and other health problems. This includes therapies such as CPAP therapy, inhalation therapy, mechanical home ventilation, oxygen therapy and suction therapy. The company also offers consulting services, such as the Care Service, Asbestos and Tuberculosis Center. In addition, the company is active in the prevention and education of respiratory diseases, as shown by the LuftiBus and campaigns & projects.

Verein Mädchenhaus Zürich, Wohnraum und Schutz für gewaltbetroffene Mädchen und junge Frauen 

Zurich · Since 2021

The company provides support and protection services for girls who have become victims of abuse. The core activities include: * Protection and accommodation at a secret location * Provision of necessary items such as clothing, hygiene products, public transportation tickets, and pocket money * Educational support and leisure activities * Accompaniment in developing new future perspectives * Assistance in dealing with the family * Aftercare upon request The company works in a partisan manner and involves the girls' social environment in its work. The employees are professional women from the social sector with additional training in victim support, systemic counseling, child protection, and trauma pedagogy.

Verein Mamma 

Münchenstein · Since 2008

The core activity of the Mamma association is to promote a culture of life, particularly in protecting the unborn child from conception and supporting families and single parents. The association is committed to opposing abortions, cloning and research with embryonic stem cells, and advocates for life-saving measures for embryos and premature babies. It carries out public awareness and prevention work and provides support for pregnant women and families.

Verein Mensch - Natur 

Herisau · Since 2012

Verein Mensch - Natur is an association for labour‑market integration that provides work placements, targeted job coaching and acts as a recognised personnel placement agency. Its departments include a wood workshop, an atelier, landscape maintenance, an application office and administrative services, and it offers production, services and a shop with nature‑related products.

Verein Naturnetz 

Zurich · Since 2007

The core activity of Naturnetz is the implementation of nature conservation projects, environmental education and corporate volunteering. Specifically, this includes the maintenance of nature reserves and other ecologically valuable areas, the organization of work assignments for civil servants, environmental education camps for schools and companies, as well as the creation of information boards for environmental projects.

Verein PerspektivA 

Hosenruck · Since 2014

The core activity of PerspektivA is social support and assistance for people in various life situations. This includes in particular: German courses for people of all levels, support in everyday life, job training and coaching, life accompaniment, and practical work experience in agriculture. PerspektivA positions itself as a social non-profit organization that aims to give people hope and provide practical help.

Verein ProClowns 

Winterthur · Since 2012

The core activity of the company 'ProClowns' consists of organizing and conducting visits by trained clowns to hospitals, long-term care institutions and facilities for people with disabilities, in order to promote and improve the joy of life and quality of life of these individuals.

Verein Project Rescue 

Zurich · Since 2022

The core activity of Project Rescue is to provide assistance and support to people who are victims of human trafficking, sexual or economic exploitation. This includes, in particular, organizing return journeys and reintegration into their home country, as well as providing emergency accommodation, medical and psychological care, legal advice and support with bureaucratic procedures.

Verein Pro Kind 

Winterthur · Since 2003

The core activity of the Pro Kind association is to promote educational programs for children and young people in Ethiopia, as well as to network adoptive families and provide further training for adoptive parents in Switzerland.

Verein Pro Pferd 

Zurich · Since 2002

Verein Pro Pferd supports research projects focused on horse health and welfare and on improving human–horse interaction. The organisation funds and evaluates practice-oriented studies, publishes project reports and organises seminars and training.

Verein pro swisspeace 

Basel · Since 2024

Verein Robi-Spiel-Aktionen Basel 

Basel · Since 2013

The core activity of the Robi-Spiel-Aktionen Basel association is to provide socio-pedagogically supervised play and leisure activities for children and young people in Basel-Stadt and Birsfelden. This includes: operating neighborhood playgrounds (Robi playgrounds), mobile play animation with playmobiles, children's vacation city at changing locations, rental of play equipment for bounce castles, catapults, play vehicles, etc., daily structures and lunch tables in schools and communities, day vacation offers, and the organization of events such as the fairy tale forest and the children's vacation city. The association thus offers a wide range of activities aimed at promoting, caring for and entertaining children and young people.

Verein Rotary Jugendaustausch Schweiz / Liechtenstein 

Lenzburg · Since 2011

The company is involved in the organization and administration of exchange programs for students, particularly within the framework of Rotary programs. The core activity includes the care and support of exchange students, placement with host families, visa and insurance processing, as well as general preparation for stays abroad or in Switzerland.

Verein Rumänienhilfe 

Spiez · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of aid projects in Romania, particularly in Cluj-Napoca, with the aim of alleviating social distress and supporting people in need. This includes the collection and transportation of relief goods, support for the elderly, childcare in a day care center, and the distribution of Christmas gifts to those in need.

Verein Salio 

Zurich · Since 2024

The company's core activity is the operation of a second-hand shop or a goods acceptance center, where used goods are accepted, sold and disposed of. Additionally, the company offers services such as transportation, clearance, disposal and final cleaning.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz 

Bern · Since 2009

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is a humanitarian organisation that provides emergency aid, disaster preparedness, and health and social services. The organisation operates in Switzerland and runs humanitarian and development projects abroad.

Verein SHARKPROJECT Switzerland 

Oberglatt Zh · Since 2008

Verein Sharkproject Switzerland is an organization dedicated to shark and marine conservation. It raises funds for conservation projects, runs educational programmes and supports research and advocacy activities.

Verein smarthöfe 

Freienbach · Since 2021

Verein smarthöfe is a working platform that initiates projects on digitalisation and connectivity and implements infrastructure projects. The association serves as a knowledge and experience network, facilitating cooperation among businesses, energy and water providers and public authorities to develop practical projects in infrastructure, buildings, energy and mobility.