NGOs & NPOs

Stiftung NOIVA 

Winterthur · Since 2010

The company's core activity is humanitarian work, particularly providing practical assistance to families and individuals in need. This includes visiting families in need, distributing food, and promoting personal relationships and friendships. The company also works towards peace education and social skills development, particularly through the development and dissemination of educational materials and the implementation of courses for students.

Stiftung Saas ischi Heimat 

Saas-Grund · Since 1998

Stiftung Saas ischi Heimat works to preserve cultural heritage and supports projects that conserve historic buildings, cultural landscapes and folk traditions. The organization documents its activities through annual general meeting minutes and publishes its statutes.

Stiftung Schulen für Afghanistan 

Guttannen · Since 2006

The core activity of the "Stiftung Schulen für Afghanistan" (Foundation Schools for Afghanistan) is to support and promote education, health and development projects in Afghanistan, particularly in the Nuristan region. The foundation focuses on the following areas: Education: Supporting schools, training women and girls, as well as promoting students from Nuristan. Health: Improving medical care, training midwives and nurses, as well as financing doctor visits and hospital treatments. Development: Promoting alpine and farm projects, providing emergency aid when needed, and improving water supply in villages. The foundation collects donations and donates them for the implementation of these projects in Afghanistan.

Stiftung SoliWerk 

Almens · Since 2005

The core activity of SoliWerk encompasses three main areas: 1. **Büro SoliWerk**: It offers services in the field of project planning, development and implementation, particularly for social, peace and development policy projects. 2. **Tavolata**: This is a holiday home or accommodation run by Gina and Urs Chiara. 3. **Stiftung SoliWerk**: The foundation supports social, peace and development policy projects. Overall, the core activity of the company can be described as a combination of social services, tourism and philanthropic activities.

Stiftung St. Martin 

Baar · Since 1992

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung St. Martin' consists of implementing humanitarian projects, particularly in the field of water supply in developing countries, such as Cameroon. The company focuses on the construction of wells and supporting communities in accessing clean drinking water.

Stiftung Zeitvorsorge 

St. Gallen · Since 2012

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Zeitvorsorge' is the promotion and organization of time banking systems, where people can offer and receive time and assistance. This is particularly done in the areas of Spitex and community work. The foundation serves as a platform for the exchange of time and assistance between members and supports the organization of local time banking networks.

The UsitawiNetwork Foundation 

Münsingen · Since 2002

The core activity of the company "The UsitawiNetwork" is the promotion of sustainable development through the support of projects and the networking of leaders from various fields such as economy, science, politics, administration and culture. The company is guided by the UN's Agenda 2030 and pursues the goals of sustainable development through donation pooling, project financing and the organization of events and lectures.

Velux Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2003

The core activity of VELUX STIFTUNG is to promote research projects in various fields, particularly in the areas of daylight research, forestry, healthy ageing and ophthalmology. The foundation supports researchers and projects that aim to gain new insights and disseminate them in a way that has a positive impact on society.

Verein Dienende Hände 

Schwaderloch · Since 2010

The core activity of the company 'Verein Dienende Hände' is to provide support and assistance to people in need, particularly in Romania, through humanitarian projects and donations. The association supports the Philadelphia association in Romania and also provides aid to Ukraine. It is a non-profit relief organization in Switzerland.

Verein El Refugio 

Frauenfeld · Since 2017

Verein El Refugio operates a non-denominational children’s home for children who cannot be raised by their families. The institution in Honduras receives children assigned by SENAF and the juvenile court, is state-recognized, and provides accommodation, an on-site primary school, medical care, and play and workshop facilities.

Verein GummiLove 

Laax Gr · Since 2019

Verein GummiLove is an independent non-profit organisation that promotes sexual health among young people and develops prevention and education programmes. It offers education products and workshop materials, distributes the #SafetyFirstSet with condoms and information, and runs awareness campaigns, events, a podcast and an online shop.

Verein Schweizer Osthilfe 

Ibach · Since 2017

The core activity of the company 'Schweizer Osthilfe' is to provide humanitarian aid, particularly in Ukraine, through donations and direct support to families in need. The association is a non-profit, registered association that focuses on organizing aid campaigns and managing donations to enable concrete assistance on site.

Verein Sonnenberg 

Kriens · Since 2013

Verein Sonnenberg operates the Hotel-Restaurant Sonnenberg and provides practice-oriented training in the hospitality sector. The association runs the public hotel and restaurant as an educational and work-integration project, offering courses and integration programmes (e.g. GastroGo!) as well as hotel, banquet, seminar and leisure services.

Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse 

Bern · Since 2016

The company's core activity is providing humanitarian and veterinary services in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company supports the health and well-being of animals and people in need, promotes the livelihoods of livestock keepers and improves the food security of displaced households. Specific activities include training animal health workers, providing veterinary services, distributing animal feed and vegetable seeds, conducting vaccination and treatment campaigns, and promoting women-led dairy producer cooperatives.

Vie Ensemble Bâleo 

Basel · Since 2019

The core activity of VieEnsemble is to provide coworking spaces and community facilities for people, projects and entrepreneurial ideas from the neighborhood. This includes the rental of workstations, meeting rooms and workshop spaces, as well as the creation of a community and network for users.

WILDTIER SCHWEIZ 

Zurich · Since 2005

The core activity of Wildtier Schweiz is the research and management of wildlife populations, environmental and nature conservation, as well as the provision of information and services for environmental practice, hunting, forestry, nature and species conservation, politics, administration, universities, research, museums, schools and the public. This includes, among other things, the implementation of projects, the creation of publications and the maintenance of databases.

Z'RÄCHTCHO Nordwestschweiz 

Pratteln · Since 2020

The company offers various programs and services to support and integrate people into the labor market, particularly for individuals with special needs or challenges. Core activities include potential assessment, job coaching, work integration courses, accompaniment, vocational training, administration, and other support services. The company appears to focus on social integration and promoting equal opportunities.

Personalfürsorgestiftung der Firma Lido AG 

Lucerne · Since 1959

Förderverein Boldern 

Männedorf · Since 2022

Stiftung Tierschutz Uster und Umgebung 

Volketswil · Since 1998

The company operates an animal shelter where animals are housed, cared for and rehomed with new owners.