NGOs & NPOs

Associazione Amici della Fondazione il Gabbiano 

Lugano · Since 2006

Associazione Amici della Fondazione il Gabbiano is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-denominational association that supports the Fondazione il Gabbiano through financial contributions, support activities and solidarity initiatives. The association promotes projects focused on personal growth, inclusion and wellbeing and collaborates with volunteers and supporters to accompany the foundation's educational, social and training activities.

Associazione Casa dos Curumins 

Lugano · Since 2012

The core activity of the company 'Casa dos Curumins' is the care and support of children and young people in socially disadvantaged circumstances, particularly in Brazil. The company offers various programs and activities, such as education, culture, sports, music, and social support, to enable the children and young people to have a better future. It is a non-profit organization that relies on donations and support from donors and partners to finance its activities.

Associazione Compagnia Finzi Pasca 

Lugano · Since 2011

Associazione Compagnia Finzi Pasca is an arts association that produces stage works combining theatre, dance, acrobatics, circus, opera and documentary elements. The association presents shows on tour and takes part in events and large-scale ceremonies.

Associazione COOPI cooperazione internazionale, Suisse 

Lugano · Since 2012

The core activity of Coopi Suisse is humanitarian aid and development cooperation, particularly in the areas of: disaster relief and risk reduction, food security and nutrition, water and sanitation, education in emergency situations, and protection and safety. The company is involved in various projects and activities in Switzerland and abroad to help people in need and improve their living conditions.

Associazione degli Amici della Compagnia Finzi Pasca 

Lugano · Since 2012

Associazione degli Amici della Compagnia Finzi Pasca is an association that supports the Compagnia Finzi Pasca and promotes its public presence. It brings together supporters, backs the Compagnia's cultural projects and offers different membership categories with associated benefits and participation opportunities.

Associazione degli amici dell'Orchestra della Svizzera italiana 

Lugano · Since 2022

Associazione degli amici dell'Orchestra della Svizzera italiana is the official friends’ association of the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana; it promotes the orchestra, provides financial support and organises member activities such as open rehearsals and membership services.

ASSOCIAZIONE HELIANTO 

Giubiasco · Since 2005

The core activity of Helianto is to support projects that focus on combating poverty, illiteracy and diseases affecting children. This includes activities in the areas of: nutrition, healthcare, education, schooling and health. Helianto is a non-profit, politically independent and non-denominational organization that is committed to supporting aid projects, particularly for children.

Associazione Malattie Genetiche Rare Svizzera Italiana 

Giubiasco · Since 2014

The company's core activity is to support and care for people with rare genetic diseases and their families. This includes providing information, financial support, organizing leisure activities and vacations, as well as social counseling and assistance. The company acts as an association and provides a platform for those affected to network and receive support.

Associazione Minusio Casa Rea "AMICAREA" 

Minusio · Since 2024

The core activity of the company "Comune di Minusio" is the management and administration of public tasks of a municipality in Switzerland, including the provision of services and information to citizens.

Associazione Missione Possibile Svizzera 

Viganello · Since 2008

The core activity of Missione Possibile Svizzera is to support humanitarian projects, particularly in the areas of: Education: school education and vocational training for people in need, especially women and children; Healthcare: support for medical facilities, family planning clinics and mobile clinics; Children's rights: prevention of child abandonment, abuse and exploitation, support for street children and victims of violence, sexual abuse or prostitution; Microfinance: provision of microcredits to support people in poverty. The organization focuses on supporting people in need, especially in countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Haiti.

NamuCare 

Vernate · Since 2021

The core activity of NamuCare is to support family caregivers by providing them with an income for caring for their relatives. Specifically, the company employs family caregivers and pays them a salary for the duration of care, thereby reducing the financial burden on the family and enabling them to focus on caring for their loved one.

Associazione per l'aiuto medico al Centro America 

Giubiasco · Since 1987

Associazione per l'aiuto medico al Centro America is an association that promotes international cooperation to improve health systems in Central America and the Caribbean. It supports projects in healthcare delivery, training of health personnel, provision of equipment, water and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, and renewable energy solutions for health facilities.

Associazione Sogno di Vita 

Tegna · Since 2019

Associazione Sogno di Vita is an association that brings together people who have been involved with the Fondazione Lebenstraum programmes (such as the Medicine Wheel, Casa Betulla or Visionshaus) and who wish to support the foundation’s purpose. Members receive regular information, may take part in the general assembly and can join association activities such as themed walks and online meditations.

Associazione "The World Peace Factory" 

Mesocco · Since 2020

The core activity of the company "The World Peace Factory" is to promote peace, social justice, and human dignity through various projects and activities. These include: Defending the environment and combating poverty and social injustice; Supporting education and health projects, also in remote regions; Developing and donating technologies to improve people's quality of life; Raising awareness about war crimes and abuse of power through social media; Supporting refugees and promoting peace initiatives. The company operates as a non-profit organization and advocates for the values of peace, justice, and human dignity.

Associazione Ticinese Dislessia (DSA-ADHA) 

Lugano · Since 2023

The core activity of ADAT - Associazione DSA e ADHD Ticino is to promote and support individuals with Specific Learning Disorders (DSA) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Switzerland. The organization provides information, counseling, and support to those affected and their families, aiming to facilitate better integration into society and the school system.

ASSOCIAZIONE UMANITARIA "if..." 

Pambio-Noranco · Since 2007

The company's core activity is humanitarian work, particularly supporting development projects in the areas of education, health, equality, access to water and agriculture, mainly in Africa. The company is a non-profit organization that collects donations and supports projects such as the construction of schools, dispensaries, kindergartens and agricultural facilities.

Associazione una goccia nel mare 

Muralto · Since 2021

The core activity of the company "Una Goccia nel Mare" consists of collecting donations and funds for charitable purposes, particularly to support needy individuals and organizations in Switzerland and worldwide. The company operates as a non-profit organization and distributes the collected funds to various projects and recipients to provide humanitarian aid and support.

Associazione UNI2GROW 

Massagno · Since 2012

The core activity of Uni2Grow consists in financing university studies for needy and talented students in Cameroon through the yields of a social business activity, particularly through the development, installation and maintenance of software for hospitals in Africa, as well as through donations and membership fees.

Associazione Vimala 

Lugano · Since 1999

The company's core activity is humanitarian aid and support for those in need, particularly in the areas of health, nutrition, education and social welfare. The company collects donations, organizes events and sells products to raise funds for its projects, which include supporting students in Mumbai, helping children and the elderly in refugee camps, and supporting families.

atDta-Stiftung Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe 

Jona · Since 1997

The core activity of atDta is to provide grants and support to organizations and individuals within the framework of the foundation 'Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe' (Help for Self-Help). The foundation offers individual grants and project grants to support self-help projects and initiatives.