Associations & Interest Groups

Fondation Lê Quang 

La Chaux-De-Fonds · Since 2011

The core activity of the Fondation Lê Quang is the promotion and support of research and education in the field of health psychology and psychiatric care, with a particular focus on intercultural and global aspects.

Fondation Les Enfants de la Broye 

Payerne · Since 2012

Fondation Les Enfants de la Broye provides financial assistance to families and to young students or apprentices who are working but unable to meet their needs. The foundation asks interested families to contact it in writing with a letter of motivation.

Fondation Les Marronniers 

Chêne-Bougeries · Since 2000

Fondation Les Marronniers operates EMS Les Marronniers, providing a residential care and support facility for older adults with nursing care, hospitality services, kosher catering and religious/cultural activities.

FONDATION LILY SAFRA 

Geneva · Since 2012

FONDATION LILY SAFRA funds philanthropic projects in education, science and medicine, religion, culture and humanitarian relief, supporting research into Parkinson’s disease and other brain disorders as well as hospitals, scholarships and heritage-preservation initiatives.

FONDATION LOOM 

Basel · Since 2020

FONDATION LOOM supports projects that promote the self-reliance and rights of women and girls in less developed countries in Asia, including Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal and India. It funds projects by international aid organisations and small local partner organisations, focusing on measures that enable economic independence and equitable participation in community life.

Fondation Lord Michelham of Hellingly 

Geneva · Since 1985

The core activity of the Fondation Lord Michelham is to support social projects and organizations, particularly in the following areas: * Supporting seniors in need * Supporting people with physical disabilities * Development aid for people in need in Switzerland and abroad The Fondation supports specific actions and projects that benefit these target groups.

Fondation Lorinet Suisse 

Geneva · Since 2013

The core activity of Lorinet Foundation is to provide financial and non-financial support to carefully selected organizations and initiatives that promote social innovation in Mongolia and Southeast Asia. This includes impact investments and other innovative financing instruments to achieve positive impact.

Fondation Lucien Levy 

Veyrier · Since 1985

Fondation Lucien Levy provides financial assistance in the form of allowances or scholarships for up to one year to support young people engaged in sporting activities. Recipients are student athletes who need help reconciling studies and training; applicants must be resident in Switzerland and no older than 28 years, and applications with a budget and supporting documents must be submitted before May or before September for review by the allocation committee.

Fondation LVPP de promotion de la santé 

Sion · Since 1985

The core activity of the company 'Promotion santé Valais' (PSV) is the promotion and prevention of health, particularly in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The organization offers various services, such as health programs, prevention measures, screening and vaccination programs, as well as counseling and support in various areas like nutrition, physical activity, mental health and addiction prevention. It also works closely with schools, municipalities and other partners to promote the health and well-being of the population.

Fondation Mamajah Expérience 

Bernex · Since 2023

Fondation Mamajah Expérience supports ecological and social transition by funding and mentoring participatory projects in agroecology, eco‑education, eco‑therapy and eco‑art, and by operating a project nursery for emerging grassroots initiatives.

Fondation Marcelle Buenzod 

Veyrier · Since 1996

The core activity of the Fondation Marcelle Buenzod is to provide financial support to women in Geneva who are of AVS (Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance) age and are entitled to supplementary benefits. This support enables women to access material and immaterial goods, such as travel, cultural events, household appliances or other things that can improve their daily lives.

Fondation Marguerite Bays 

Chavannes-Les-Forts · Since 2021

The company's core activity is the promotion and dissemination of the heritage and spirituality of Sainte Marguerite Bays, including the management of pilgrimage sites, the organization of religious events, and the administration of donations and endowment funds.

FONDATION MARIE DE LA PROVIDENCE 

Fribourg · Since 2022

FONDATION MARIE DE LA PROVIDENCE operates EMS La Providence, runs Crèche La Providence and manages its property; it provides spiritual support via the chapel and a chaplaincy and offers care and support services including long-term nursing, activities, physiotherapy, laundry, hairdressing and catering.

Fondation Marina Cuennet-Mauvernay 

Ecublens Vd · Since 2017

The core activity of the Fondation Marina Cuennet-Mauvernay is to support people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, as well as their relatives. This is achieved through the financing of care services and research projects focusing on pathology and support for relatives.

Fondation Martin Ennals 

Geneva · Since 2014

Fondation Martin Ennals administers the Martin Ennals Award, which recognises human rights defenders and provides protection and support by raising their public profile and mobilising international backing.

Fondation Medintegra 

Pully · Since 2015

The core activity of the Fondation Medintegra is to support projects that focus on the development of integrative medicine, encompassing both conventional and complementary medicine. The foundation promotes collaboration between various medical disciplines to improve patient health. This includes supporting research projects, training healthcare professionals, and providing information to the public.

FONDATION MERAC (Mobilising European Research in Astrophysics and Cosmology) 

Zurich · Since 2011

The core activity of the Fondation Merac is to promote innovative and non-commercial research in astrophysics and cosmology in Europe and Switzerland. This includes awarding prizes, such as the MERAC Prize and the George Lake Technology Innovation Award, as well as supporting postdoctoral researchers in the early stages of their careers. The Fondation Merac aims to foster the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Switzerland and Europe and to support innovative research in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology.

Fondation Mesopotamia Observatory of Justice 

Geneva · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the promotion and enforcement of human rights, particularly in the Middle East region. This includes: * Legal counseling and representation for victims of human rights violations * Strategic litigation and legal proceedings * Legal training for local lawyers and human rights activists * Monitoring and research on human rights violations * Lobbying and advocacy for human rights The company also collaborates with international organizations such as the European Court of Human Rights and the United Nations to combat human rights violations and protect the rights of victims.

Fondation Meyrinoise du Casino 

Meyrin · Since 2006

The core activity of the company "Fondation Meyrinoise du Casino" is to support and promote projects in the fields of culture, sports and social affairs in Meyrin and the surrounding region. The foundation provides financial and logistical support to organizations and associations that wish to carry out projects of public interest.

Fondation Middle East Children's Institute International (MECI) 

Fribourg · Since 2012

The core activity of the company "Middle East Children's Institute" (MECI) is the implementation of educational and development programs for children and young people in the Middle East, with a focus on women's empowerment, peace education, and social well-being. This includes, among other things: Implementation of afternoon programs and non-formal education offers for children and young people; Awarding of university scholarships; Organization of women's empowerment programs and summer peace camps; Implementation of healing and growth programs for children and young people. The company focuses on promoting education, women's empowerment, and peace education in the Middle East, working in collaboration with local partners and organizations.