NGOs & NPOs

Stiftung World Vision Schweiz und Liechtenstein, Kinderhilfswerk 

Dübendorf · Since 2014

The core activity of World Vision Switzerland and Liechtenstein is the global support of children in need, particularly through the promotion of health, protection, education and sustainable development.

SVTI Schweizerischer Verein für technische Inspektionen 

Wallisellen · Since 1984

SVTI Schweizerischer Verein für technische Inspektionen provides technical safety oversight and inspection services on behalf of federal and cantonal authorities and private clients, working to prevent accidents, malfunctions and damage and to ensure the safe operation of technical installations. Its activities include boiler inspections, market surveillance of pressure equipment, the federal inspectorates for elevators and pipelines, a nuclear inspectorate with nondestructive testing laboratory, and related certification and training services.

Stiftung Kloster Maria Hilf auf dem Gubel 

Menzingen · Since 2023

Stiftung Kloster Maria Hilf auf dem Gubel is responsible for the long-term preservation and safeguarding of the Kloster Maria Hilf complex and the management of its properties. The foundation maintains the listed monastery buildings and promotes the site as a place for meetings, retreat and regular worship services.

Freundes-Dienst 

Biberstein · Since 1966

Freundes-Dienst operates a relief arm and a mission arm and publishes and distributes biblical literature and religious media. The relief work implements charitable projects in developing and crisis-affected countries, including education, healthcare, infrastructure (e.g. wells and sanitation), emergency aid and delivery of relief supplies.

International School of Schaffhausen Foundation 

Schaffhausen · Since 2006

International School of Schaffhausen Foundation is a private day and boarding school offering English-language international education from Nursery/Early Learning through the IB Diploma. Programmes include Early Learning, Primary, Secondary and the IB Diploma, a boarding programme, STEM and outdoor learning, and holiday camps.

Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz Kanton St. Gallen (SRK Kanton St. Gallen) 

St. Gallen · Since 2001

The company SRK Canton St. Gallen is a humanitarian organization that focuses on providing social services and support offers for people in need. The core activities include, among others: * Transportation services and emergency services * Childcare and trauma therapy * Financial bridging assistance and fundraising campaigns * Accompaniment and visiting/companion services * Integration and job integration programs * Counseling and information and counseling centers * Recreational stays and summer camps The company is also committed to volunteer work and offers opportunities for companies and private individuals to engage socially and make donations.

Stiftung Pro Alters- und Pflegezentrum Au 

Steinen · Since 2005

Schweizerische Flüchtlingshilfe SFH 

Bern · Since 2013

The core activity of the company 'Swiss Refugee Council (SFH)' is to support and promote refugees in Switzerland. This includes in particular: Refugee legal protection, Advocacy and lobbying for refugee rights, Education and public awareness of refugee issues, Promotion of refugee integration and participation in society, Support for organizations and aid agencies in the field of flight, asylum and integration. The SFH works to create safe and fair conditions for refugees and aims to strengthen their rights and promote their integration into society.

SOS Ticino 

Lugano · Since 2005

The core activity of SOS Ticino is to support and promote social projects and services in the areas of migration, unemployment and social entrepreneurship. The company offers various services, such as consulting, accompaniment and support for migrants, the unemployed and people in social difficulties. It also works with companies to promote integration projects and social initiatives. Furthermore, SOS Ticino also offers interpretation and mediation services to facilitate communication between people of different languages and cultures.

STIFTUNG WIRTSCHAFT UND ÖKOLOGIE SWO 

Schwerzenbach · Since 1982

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Wirtschaft und Ökologie' encompasses the following areas: * Consulting, planning, implementation and maintenance of projects in the field of sustainable development and ecology * Education and research in the fields of environmental protection, sustainability and ecology * Integration and civil service, including the promotion of integration work and intercultural coexistence * Services in the field of environmental and sustainability consulting * Operation of an educational platform and conduct of courses and workshops The company pursues the goals of sustainable development and ecology and is guided by the goals of the UN and the UN Global Compact.

Verein Konkret 

Nänikon · Since 2014

The core activity of the company "Konkret" is nature conservation, particularly the renaturation of habitats and the promotion of biodiversity. This also includes specific activities such as the construction of wild bee houses, amphibian exit points, school deployments, corporate deployments, mappings, concepts, consulting and the implementation of civilian services.

Plankis Stiftung 

Chur · Since 1931

The core activity of Plankis Stiftung is the integration of people with disabilities into society through supervised living and meaningful work. The company offers various forms of housing and over 150 job and training positions in the following areas: bakery, floristry, horticulture, garden maintenance, gastronomy, household management, creative crafts, food production, sales (shop), workshops, and agriculture with its own dairy farm. Thus, the company combines social and economic goals and offers people with disabilities the opportunity to lead a self-determined life.

Schweizerische Pestalozzistiftung Neuhof 

Birr · Since 1912

Schweizerische Pestalozzistiftung Neuhof provides residential and vocational support for young people, combining social-pedagogical guidance with practical training. The foundation operates nine market-oriented production and training units (e.g. nursery, gastronomy, carpentry, metalwork) and offers vocational preparation, school-based training and apprenticeship pathways.

Stiftung Lienhard-Hunger 

Chur · Since 1996

STIFTUNG PFADIHEIM BUECH 

Herrliberg · Since 2015

The core activity of the company is the management and rental of a scout home (youth hostel) in Herrliberg, Switzerland. The company, the Stiftung Pfadiheim Buech foundation, offers spaces for camps, weekends and other activities and takes care of the maintenance and renovation of the building.

Fondation Pierre Gianadda 

Martigny · Since 1977

Fondation Pierre Gianadda presents year-round temporary exhibitions and concert programmes and operates several museum and exhibition venues, including a Gallo‑Roman museum, an automobile museum and a sculpture park.

Fondazione Agire 

Manno · Since 2010

The core activity of Fondazione Agire is to promote and support innovation in companies, particularly in the areas of digitalization and entrepreneurship. This includes the development of programs to support corporate innovation and digitalization, the creation of evaluation protocols for the digitalization level of companies, the support of companies in applying for funding for innovation projects, and the organization of events and activities to promote innovation and industrial digitalization.

Ronald McDonald Haus Stiftung Basel 

Basel · Since 2010

Ronald McDonald Haus Stiftung Basel provides temporary accommodation for families of hospitalized children and manages rooms and shared facilities. The house offers seven double rooms, two single rooms and an adjacent apartment with additional double rooms, along with a communal kitchen, playroom and garden. Stays are free for families and the service is funded by donations.

Ronald McDonald Haus Stiftung Bern 

Bern · Since 2001

Ronald McDonald Haus Stiftung Bern provides temporary accommodation and communal facilities for relatives of hospitalized children in a parents' house. The house offers family rooms, shared kitchens, common areas, play spaces and apartments for longer stays; stays are free for families and funded by donations, with room allocation coordinated with treating hospitals.

BLKB-Stiftung für Kultur und Bildung 

Liestal · Since 1964

BLKB-Stiftung für Kultur und Bildung awards grants for cultural projects as well as education and MINT (STEM) initiatives. The foundation supports activities in areas such as dance, theatre, music, visual arts, literature and “living traditions”, offers study grants for students in STEM and medicine, and funds projects to promote STEM competencies; cultural and MINT grants are up to CHF 10,000 and study grants range CHF 1,500–2,500 per semester.