Associations & Interest Groups

Fondation Bru 

Geneva · Since 2013

Fondation Bru supports and accompanies pioneering projects that serve major social causes. The foundation focuses on initiatives in education and cultural heritage, providing funding and support for activities such as school projects, historic building restorations and cultural programmes.

Fondation CAD 

Granges (Veveyse) · Since 2021

The core activity of the Fondation CAD is to promote and support projects and initiatives that aim to improve the living conditions of people, particularly in the areas of: * Poverty reduction * Hunger reduction * Health promotion and well-being * Education, training and science * Environmental protection * Inclusion and economic development. The Fondation CAD is a non-profit organization that collects donations and uses them to support projects and initiatives that pursue its goals.

Fondation Camille Binzegger 

Carouge Ge · Since 1973

The core activity of the Fondation Camille Binzegger is to support elderly individuals in financial difficulties in the canton of Geneva. The foundation provides financial assistance for specific expenses such as dental costs, medical equipment, glasses, replacement of household appliances or furniture, and other necessary expenses that these individuals are unable to bear themselves.

Fondation Camélia Botnar 

Villars-Sur-Ollon · Since 1987

The core activity of the Fondation Camélia Botnar is to support and promote the social and medical well-being of the population in Villars, Ollon and Gryon through financial and material assistance, particularly for individuals in difficult situations, the elderly, the lonely, children and young people.

Fondation Carène 

Sion · Since 2008

The core activity of Carène Foundation is to operate a foundation focused on philanthropic and social projects. Although the exact activities and goals of the foundation are not explicitly stated, it appears to concentrate on education, social and cultural projects. There is no indication of commercial or economic activities that could be considered as the core activity of the company.

Fondation CARITAS GENEVE 

Carouge Ge · Since 2018

Fondation CARITAS GENEVE supports the activities of Caritas Genève and partner organisations with similar aims by managing funds and overseeing supported projects. Its governing body is made up of volunteer professionals from finance, law and social action, and it accepts donations and legacies that can be allocated to specific funds.

FONDATION CARITAS IN VERITATE 

Fribourg · Since 2011

The core activity of the Caritas in Veritate Foundation is to promote and disseminate the social teachings of the Catholic Church in an international context, particularly in the areas of labor, education, health, and human rights. To this end, the foundation publishes working papers and organizes events to strengthen and represent the positions of the Catholic Church in international organizations and forums.

Fondation Carrefour Neuchâtel 

Peseux · Since 2019

The core activity of the company 'La Fondation Carrefour' is to provide accompaniment and support to children, adolescents, young adults and families facing social and/or behavioral difficulties. This includes in particular: Ambulatory accompaniment and support (AEMO), Specialized support for families and children (ASAEF), Care and support for adolescents and young adults (LA BATOUDE), Emergency assistance and support (ASAP). The Fondation Carrefour also offers events and training sessions to meet the needs of its target audience and to raise public awareness of important issues such as poverty and intra-family violence.

Fondation Cassiopée 

Geneva · Since 2022

Fondation Cassiopée provides financial support to organizations that improve living conditions and provide education for children, promote peace, peaceful coexistence and human rights, assist vulnerable people or those with specific needs (particularly financially precarious or disabled individuals), and operate in the cultural field and in medical scientific research.

Fondation Casa Juan Diego 

Fully · Since 1994

Fondation Casa Juan Diego supports projects for spiritual, human and social development with a preferential option for the poor. The foundation funds and accompanies initiatives in prisons and disadvantaged neighborhoods in Argentina and offers volunteer placement opportunities.

Fondation Centres Bibliques - Support International 

Ballaigues · Since 1992

The core activity of the company "Les Centres Bibliques" is the dissemination of the Bible and the support of humanitarian projects in various countries, particularly in Africa. The organization offers Bible courses, studies and resources and is involved in humanitarian areas such as education and healthcare. It operates as a non-profit foundation and is based in Switzerland.

Fondation Centre de recherches médicales Carlos et Elsie de Reuter 

Geneva · Since 1981

The company's core activity is the promotion of medical research and the support of the Centre Médical Universitaire in Geneva.

Fondation Ceres 

Carouge Ge · Since 2014

The core activity of the Fondation Ceres is the management of philanthropic projects and funds within a host foundation. It provides a platform for donors to establish and manage their own funds while benefiting from the advantages of an established foundation, such as recognition as a non-profit organization, tax benefits, and professional management. Fondation Ceres supports donors in selecting and implementing their philanthropic goals, enabling them to use their resources efficiently to achieve the greatest possible impact.

Fondation C.F. Ramuz 

Pully · Since 1951

The core activity of the Fondation C.F. Ramuz is the promotion and preservation of the literary heritage of the Swiss writer C.F. Ramuz, particularly through the awarding of literary prizes, such as the Grand Prix Ramuz and the Prix de poésie, as well as the organization of cultural events like colloquia and ceremonies.

Fondation Chablais Nature 

Collombey · Since 2010

The core activity of the Fondation Chablais Nature is to support and promote projects that are committed to protecting and preserving nature and the environment in the Chablais region. This includes in particular supporting initiatives that aim to preserve and restore natural habitats, promote biodiversity and improve environmental conditions. The foundation provides financial support and project management services to achieve these goals.

Fondation Charles Léopold Mayer pour le progrès humain - fph 

Chavannes-Près-Renens · Since 1982

Fondation Charles Léopold Mayer pour le progrès humain - fph provides long-term core funding and project grants to civil society organisations working on social and ecological transitions. The foundation supports networks, policy analysis and the dissemination of alternative practices across programmes such as ecological economics, energy and climate, democracy and territorialised food systems.

FONDATION CHARLES VEILLON 

Lausanne · Since 1973

The company's core activity is the awarding of the European Essay Prize, a literary prize dedicated solely to the genre of the essay since 1975. The prize aims to recognize authors whose works provide a fruitful critique of current societies, practices, and ideologies.

Fondation Ciao Kids 

Lausanne · Since 2008

The core activity of CIAO KIDS is to collect and manage donations to support children in need, particularly in Nepal. The company enables donors to make financial contributions to provide children in Nepal with a warm meal.

Fondation CINTCOM 

Vernier · Since 2014

The core activity of the Fondation CINTCOM is to promote collective intelligence and innovation through collaboration between private and public actors. It develops methods, tools and strategies for the joint creation of knowledge, resources and goods, particularly in the field of "Biens communs" (Common Goods). The Foundation offers services such as consulting, support and research to support the solution of societal problems.

Fondation CIOMAL de l'Ordre de Malte (Campagne internationale de l'Ordre de Malte contre la Lèpre) 

Geneva · Since 1999

The core activity of the Fondation CIOMAL is to combat leprosy and support leprosy patients and their families in various countries, particularly in Cambodia, Brazil, Mauritania and Vietnam. The foundation focuses on the prevention, cure and rehabilitation of leprosy patients, as well as on combating discrimination and promoting the social and economic reintegration of former leprosy patients.