NGOs & NPOs

CareCross, Stiftung für Gesundheit & Umwelt 

Aesch Zh · Since 2009

The core activity of the CareCross Foundation is to promote, preserve and restore the health of humans and the environment through various projects and fundraising campaigns, without pursuing any commercial purposes.

Careleaver Schweiz 

Winterthur · Since 2022

The core activity of the company "Careleaver Schweiz" is to support and promote care leavers, i.e. young people who come from institutions or foster families. The association provides information, emergency assistance, regional networks and cooperation partners to facilitate the transition of care leavers into adulthood. The association does not pursue any commercial purposes and does not strive for profit.

CARIGEST SA 

Geneva · Since 2004

The core activity of CARIGEST SA is to support and accompany donors and their representatives in the planning and implementation of philanthropic projects, particularly by providing infrastructure, expertise and services for the management and monitoring of projects in the fields of music, education, environmental protection and support for the elderly or disabled.

Caritas Jura 

Delémont · Since 1995

Caritas Jura is a social institution that addresses poverty by providing social and legal support. Its services include social and legal advice, debt counselling, integration and employment insertion programmes, second‑hand shops (COMM9), workshops and a community meeting place (LARC).

Caritas-Genève 

Geneva · Since 2013

The core activity of Caritas Genève is to provide social services and support to people in need, including: social counseling and assistance, legal counseling and assistance, debt regulation support, vocational integration and training, health promotion and support, support for the elderly and people with disabilities, emergency aid and emergency shelter, food and clothing assistance, language courses and integration assistance for migrants. Caritas Genève is also committed to combating poverty and social exclusion in the Geneva region.

Caritas Neuchâtel 

Neuchâtel · Since 2009

Caritas Neuchâtel provides social and legal counselling and supports people affected by poverty and social disadvantage. Services include debt counselling, a Caritas market, KulturLegi, integration and employment programmes, emergency aid and local services such as secondhand shops, laundry and interpreting services.

Caritas Bern 

Bern · Since 2011

Caritas Bern is a regional relief organisation that supports people affected by poverty and social disadvantage regardless of nationality or beliefs. It provides services such as social and debt counselling, Caritas markets, interpreting services, digital learning offers (DigiTreff) and other local support and integration programmes.

Caritas Vaud 

Lausanne · Since 2001

Caritas Vaud is a non-profit association that provides social and material support to people in vulnerable situations. Its services include social and legal counselling, emergency aid (food, temporary accommodation), debt counselling, employment and integration programmes, and second‑hand/upcycling services.

Caritas Thurgau 

Weinfelden · Since 2022

The core activity of Caritas Thurgau is charitable and social work, particularly in supporting and helping people in need in the canton of Thurgau.

Caritas Valais 

Sion · Since 2013

The core activity of Caritas Valais is to provide social support and counseling to people in need, particularly families, in the Valais region. The organization offers various services, including: social and financial counseling, debt counseling and rehabilitation, violence counseling, family and child counseling, support for the unemployed and people in precarious living situations, and educational and prevention courses. In addition, Caritas Valais operates a second-hand clothing boutique and collects donations to finance its activities. The organization is recognized as a non-profit association and works closely with other social institutions and organizations.

Carnegie-Stiftung für Lebensretter (Schweiz) 

Zurich · Since 2024

The company's core activity is the promotion of lifesaving and support for people in distress. This includes recognizing and honoring courageous lifesavers, providing financial support to rescuers and their families in need, and raising public awareness of the importance of lifesaving and first aid.

Cartier Philanthropy 

Meyrin · Since 2012

The core activity of Cartier Philanthropy is to provide financial resources and support to non-profit organizations that are committed to combating poverty and improving the living conditions of disadvantaged communities worldwide. The focus is on four key areas: access to basic services, women's empowerment and economic development, sustainable livelihoods, and emergency aid.

Casa Alianza Suisse 

Geneva · Since 1999

The core activity of Casa Alianza Suisse is to support and promote children and adolescents in difficult life situations in Latin America, particularly in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. The organization offers programs and services aimed at promoting the health, education, and social integration of these young people, as well as protecting them from exploitation, violence, and neglect. The activities include, among others: educational and vocational training programs, psychological and legal support, promotion of health and well-being, support for reintegration into family or society, and prevention and combating of child poverty, exploitation, and violence. The organization aims to enable the affected children and adolescents to have a better future and to empower them to actively participate in shaping their communities.

Casa Astano 

Lugano · Since 2022

The core activity of the company "Associazione Casa Astano" is the care and support of children in need, particularly those affected by tragic events. The company provides accommodation, care and support to bring a smile back to the children's faces. The organization is constituted as an association and is financed through donations and donations.

CasaLibera; das Hausgemeinschaft-Syndikat GmbH 

Bern · Since 2019

CasaLibera is a housing cooperative syndicate that focuses on supporting and promoting self-managed projects. The company's core activity is to support and politically enforce the creation of safe, affordable, and self-managed spaces by removing properties from the market and allocating them to self-managed projects. The company thereby prevents real estate speculation and the conversion of buildings into individual ownership. It also supports the transfer of knowledge and solidarity between old and new projects and promotes the autonomy and self-management of housing projects.

Caucasus Cooperation Foundation for Youth Development 

Hergiswil Nw · Since 2009

The core activity of Caucasus Cooperation For Youth Development (CCFYD) is the promotion and support of youth projects and developments in the Caucasus region, particularly in Georgia. This includes the establishment and operation of youth hostels, campsites and other facilities for young people, as well as the organization of projects and activities to promote education, culture and social development.

CBM (Schweiz) 

Thalwil · Since 1991

The company's core activity is to support and promote people with disabilities and families living in poverty, particularly through ophthalmological work, health and rehabilitation services, as well as political engagement and training. The company works in partnership with other organizations, governments and employees to achieve sustainable change.

CDI Club Diplomatique International 

Geneva · Since 2003

CDI Club Diplomatique International is an association that facilitates the exchange and maintenance of private and business contacts among members of diplomatic services, representatives of international organisations and the international private sector. The association organises events, issues membership identification and legitimacy documents, and supports charitable institutions while promoting education and research in diplomatic studies and international cooperation.

Center for Advocacy and Global Growth 

Geneva · Since 2021

The company 'Center for Advocacy and Global Growth' is a non-profit organization whose core activity is to support and strengthen development organizations from around the world to achieve the United Nations' sustainable development goals. This includes providing international funding, organizing activities to disseminate project results, and promoting entrepreneurship, gender equality, environmental protection, and health equity.

Centre de Genève pour la Démocratie et les droits humains 

Geneva · Since 2012

The core activity of the company 'Centre de Genève pour la Démocratie et les Droits de l'homme' is the promotion and defense of human rights and democracy worldwide. This includes combating human rights abuses, supporting victims of oppression, and promoting the rule of law and good governance. The company also works to eliminate colonial remnants in the world and protect the rights of women, children, and young people.