NGOs & NPOs

Fondazione "Medjugorje per l'infanzia" 

Vacallo · Since 1988

The core activity of the company "Medjugorje per l'Infanzia" consists of collecting and distributing donations for charitable purposes, particularly to support needy children and young people in developing countries. The organization finances projects that enable these children to receive adequate housing, nutrition, spiritual support, and educational and vocational training, in order to enable them to have an independent future.

Fondazione Mission Bambini Switzerland 

Lugano · Since 2015

The core activity of Mission Bambini Switzerland is the implementation of humanitarian projects, particularly in the field of child aid, in Switzerland and other countries. The organization supports needy children and families through various activities such as education, health and social assistance. It works with various partners, including other NGOs, and finances its activities through donations and other means.

Fondazione Noi Donna 

Bellinzona · Since 2013

The core activity of Fondazione Noi Donna is the promotion of health and well-being of women in the canton of Ticino, particularly through the support of prevention, information, education and research activities. This includes the awarding of scholarships, the organization of academic programs, symposia and awards, as well as the financing of clinical research.

Fondazione Nizzola 

Agarone · Since 2021

Fondazione Nizzola supports the academic excellence of Ticino students in technical master's programmes by awarding scholarships at ETHZ and EPFL and prizes for excellent master's theses at Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (SUP).

Fondazione Oltre Noi 

Breganzona · Since 2020

The core activity of Fondazione Oltre noi is the organization and implementation of social and cultural activities aimed at bringing people with and without disabilities together in a solidary, creative and inclusive community. This includes, among other things: organizing events such as concerts, workshops and meetings; creating spaces for social interaction and community building; promoting art and culture as a means of social inclusion; supporting families and caregivers of people with disabilities; and developing programs and activities to promote empathy and compassion in the community. Fondazione Oltre noi aims to create an inclusive and solidary community where people with and without disabilities feel welcome and integrated.

Fondazione Opera Umanitaria Dr. Maggi 

Breganzona · Since 1997

The core activity of the company "Associazione Hôpital Helvétique de Mada – Opera Umanitaria Dr. Maggi" consists of providing humanitarian support and operating a hospital in Mada, Cameroon, with a focus on medical care, prevention and education, particularly in the areas of health prevention and the fight against diseases such as malaria, HIV and tuberculosis.

Fondazione Opera San Giovanni Bosco 

Minusio · Since 1995

The company's core activity is the management and rental of spaces, particularly halls, for various events and purposes, within an oratory named after Giovanni Bosco.

FONDAZIONE PATRIZIO PATELLI 

Gordola · Since 2002

The core activity of the Fondazione Patrizio Patelli is to support young people, particularly those with disabilities, in practicing sports through financial contributions and sponsorship. This also includes supporting local sports clubs and promoting projects in the field of sports medicine. The Fondazione finances its activities through the sale of artworks in its Galleria d'Arte and through donations from sponsors and private individuals.

Fondazione per il bambino malato della Svizzera italiana 

Bellinzona · Since 2015

The company's core activity is to support and promote the health of sick children in the Italian-speaking Switzerland through donations and fundraising, as well as the dissemination of information and education on the importance of child health.

Fondazione per l'Attuazione e la Protezione dell'Insegnamento di Grigori Grabovoi 

Pregassona · Since 2020

The core activity of Grabovoi Foundation is the dissemination of Grigori Grabovoi's teaching, which focuses on the themes of reality control, consciousness, and the attainment of eternal life in the physical body. The company offers training, courses, and events to provide people with the necessary knowledge and skills to control their own reality and lead a harmonious life. The company's activities aim to promote global salvation through the dissemination of Grigori Grabovoi's teaching.

Fondazione PKB 

Lugano · Since 2009

Fondazione PKB focuses on promoting science and medicine to improve the prevention and treatment of diseases. It supports social and medical assistance projects, with particular attention to older people and children, and funds selected initiatives in Switzerland and abroad.

FONDAZIONE PREMIOSWISSENGINEERINGTICINO 

Lugano · Since 2015

FONDAZIONE PREMIOSWISSENGINEERINGTICINO awards prizes, grants and study contributions to support young recent graduates. It organises competitions judged by professional juries that evaluate diploma projects and student works from vocational schools, universities of applied sciences and universities in the Canton of Ticino.

Fondazione Privilège 

Lugano · Since 2023

The core activity of the company "Fondazione Privilège" is the collection and management of donations and charitable funds to support social and philanthropic purposes and contribute to a better future for all.

Fondazione San Romerio 

Brusio · Since 2023

Fondazione San Romerio operates an alpine refuge offering a mountain inn and overnight accommodation with regional, seasonal cuisine. The organisation hosts activities and events such as hiking, cycling and yoga, manages the alpine pasture and cultivates a garden using biodynamic practices, and uses on-site water and renewable energy systems.

Fondazione San Salvatore 

Lugano · Since 1979

The core activity of the company "Fondazione San Salvatore" consists of providing financial support (Sostegno finanziario) to specific individuals or organizations that meet certain criteria. The company has a scientific advisory board (Comitato scientifico) and a foundation board (Consiglio di fondazione), which are likely involved in the decision-making process regarding the allocation of support. There is also an annual award (Il premio dell'anno) that is presented every year.

Fondazione Sogno di Vita 

Tegna · Since 1999

Fondazione Sogno di Vita operates two therapeutic houses (Visionshaus and Casa Betulla) and offers personalised therapy programmes, body therapies, retreats and training seminars. It funds part of its work through donations to help make therapeutic services more accessible.

Fondazione Svizzera Madagascar (F.S.M.) 

Lugano · Since 1993

The core activity of Fondazione Svizzera Madagascar (FSM) is the implementation of development projects in Madagascar, particularly in the following areas: Health: Supporting the improvement of healthcare, especially through the promotion of hygiene and the training of local healthcare personnel. Education: Promoting education and training of young people, especially through the support of educational projects and the promotion of professional integration. Environmental protection: Protecting and preserving Madagascar's natural resources, especially through the support of conservation projects and the promotion of sustainable development. FSM focuses on the island of Nosy Be and works closely with local partners and the Malagasy government to improve the living conditions of the population and promote sustainable development.

Fondazione Ticino Cuore 

Lugano · Since 2005

The core activity of the company Fondazione Ticino Cuore is the promotion of health, particularly in the field of cardiovascular health, through the support of research, education and emergency services. The company is also committed to providing defibrillators and training first responders.

Fondazione Umanitaria Arcobaleno 

Lugano · Since 1990

The core activity of the company "Fondazione Arcobaleno" is the financial support and promotion of social projects, particularly in India and Nepal, with a focus on: * Supporting orphanages and facilities for people with disabilities * Providing financial assistance for surgical and orthopedic interventions * Promoting education and healthcare for disadvantaged children and young people * Building and maintaining orphanages and other social facilities Fondazione Arcobaleno acts as a donation organization, collecting donations and distributing them to various projects and facilities to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged children and young people.

Fondazione Uriele 

Lugano · Since 2009

The core activity of Fondazione Uriele consists of humanitarian support and development aid, particularly in the Congo, through the establishment and support of hospitals, schools and other social institutions, as well as through the provision of donations and relief goods.