Associations & Interest Groups

FONDATION pour l'entretien, la reconstruction, le développement du village d'AIGUES-VERTES 

Bernex · Since 2004

FONDATION pour l'entretien, la reconstruction, le développement du village d'AIGUES-VERTES provides educational, residential and employment support for adults with intellectual disabilities, aiming to promote autonomy, social inclusion and everyday life. The organisation operates a village model with residences, workshops and service activities (for example bakery, cafés, ceramics, carpentry, second‑hand shop) and offers training and adapted work opportunities.

Fondation du Festival de Jazz de Montreux 

Montreux · Since 1996

Fondation du Festival de Jazz de Montreux supports emerging artists by scouting and promoting talent, organising residencies and concerts, and running outreach programmes to make music accessible to broader audiences.

Islamisches Zentrum Zürich 

Glattbrugg · Since 1996

The Islamic Centre Zurich is a religious institution whose core activity is to offer Islamic community services and activities, including: Organisation of prayer times and religious celebrations, delivery of lectures and lessons on Islam, care for community members in need, such as illness, birth and death, provision of social services, such as organisation of meals and community events, maintenance of contacts with other Islamic centres and communities, promotion of intercultural dialogue and understanding. The centre also serves as a meeting point for Muslims in the Zurich region and provides a platform for the dissemination of Islamic values and traditions.

Campus USI SA 

Lugano · Since 2010

Campus USI SA is the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), a higher education institution offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes and conducting research.

GastroVaud 

Pully · Since 2017

The core activity of GastroVaud is the representation and support of companies in the gastronomy and hotel industry, particularly through the provision of services such as digital marketing, training and further education, as well as the promotion and representation of the industry.

Gurudwara Sahib Schweiz 

Bassersdorf · Since 2015

The core activity of Gurudwara Sahib Zurich is the provision of religious services and ceremonies within the framework of Sikhism, including worship services, wedding ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and other spiritual practices.

Verein Sterntaler 

Walkringen · Since 2001

Unité des frères en Suisse 

Thielle · Since 1909

Unité des frères en Suisse is an association that operates the Montmirail guesthouse and offers religious services, courses and retreats, counselling/coaching and cultural programmes.

YOU Church 

Kloten · Since 2011

YOU Church is a Christian free church that offers regular worship services, prayer meetings and pastoral care. The church conducts baptisms, runs educational programs such as the Foundation School, operates an online shop for sermons and teaching materials, and provides a hotline for personal support.

Centri OCST per l'Infanzia 

Lugano · Since 2015

The core activity of OCST (Organizzazione cristiano-sociale ticinese) is the representation and support of employees in Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Ticino. The focus is on trade union work, representation of employee interests, organization of courses and events, as well as provision of services such as counseling, support in labor conflicts and placement of job openings.