Associations & Interest Groups

Fritz und Julia Jörg - Stiftung 

Murten · Since 1975

Fritz und Julia Jörg - Stiftung provides financial assistance from the returns of its endowment to blind individuals and organisations. The foundation council may prioritise organisations in the cantons of Fribourg, Bern and Solothurn and can award contributions elsewhere in Switzerland or abroad in exceptional hardship cases; the office is administered by Treuhand Schwab AG.

Fritz Zwicky Stiftung Glarus (Schweiz) 

Glarus · Since 1973

Fritz Zwicky Stiftung Glarus (Schweiz) awards the Zwicky Prize, documents the life and work of Fritz Zwicky, and provides resources on astrophysics and morphological thinking. The foundation also organizes events and publishes literature references and links to related sources.

FROMARTE Genossenschaft der Schweizer Käsespezialisten 

Bern · Since 1917

The core activity of FROMARTE is the representation and support of the Swiss cheese industry. This includes services such as quality management, quality assurance, occupational safety, environmental and energy management, milk purchasing, human resources and trust services. In addition, the company offers further education and training in the fields of milk technology and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, FROMARTE is involved in public relations and represents the interests of the industry in political and market economic matters.

From Basel with Love 

Basel · Since 2022

From Basel with Love is a non-profit association that provides tailored humanitarian aid to vulnerable people in Ukraine, including children with disabilities, orphans, displaced families and elderly individuals. The organisation verifies needs via local volunteers, social workers and medical staff and sends personalised aid parcels such as clothing, hygiene items, medical supplies and mobility aids.

Fully Destination Petite Arvine SA 

Fully · Since 2021

Fully Destination Petite Arvine SA is a regional development project and network that promotes the Petite Arvine grape and the local wine sector. The initiative coordinates projects including the construction of La Maison de la Petite Arvine, the establishment of new wine cellars and a cheese cellar, the development of educational trails and the restoration of traditional guérites.

Fundación Feliz 

Bignasco · Since 2023

The core activity of Fundación Feliz is to provide financial support to charitable organizations that care for people and animals, without territorial boundaries. This includes, in particular, supporting organizations that deal with the treatment of diseases and pathologies in children, humanitarian aid, animal welfare and the protection of endangered species.

FUNDACION PORVENIR PERU - SCHWEIZER STIFTUNG 

Esslingen · Since 2013

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Disentis/Mustér · Since 2017

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of religious activities, in particular worship services, festivals, celebrations, teaching, choir and other events, as part of the Evangelical Reformed Church community of Cadi Disentis/Mustér.

FunPlace Group, société coopérative 

Enney · Since 2023

FunPlace Group, société coopérative operates bilingual childcare centres (crèches) that provide early childhood care with a pedagogical emphasis on artistic activities for children from three months until school entry. The centres offer French–German bilingual care, meals prepared by a partner caterer, and online pre-registration and daily reports via a partner app.

Fürsorgefonds der Firma Minimax AG 

Dübendorf · Since 1941

Fürsorgegut des Verbandes Schweizer Fachjournalisten SFJ 

Zurich · Since 1930

The Swiss Association of Specialist Journalists (SFJ) is an organization that advocates for the interests and further education of specialist journalists in Switzerland. The core activities of the SFJ include: promoting networking and exchange of ideas among industry colleagues through regular get-togethers and events; providing legal advice and support to members in specialist journalistic or editorial matters; supporting long-standing active members through a welfare fund; promoting the quality of specialist articles and publications; and representing the interests of specialist journalists in public and vis-à-vis other organizations.

Fürsorgestiftung für Christliche Wissenschafter 

Zurich · Since 1982

Fürsorge-, Wohlfahrts- und Kulturstiftung der Bürgergemeinde Zug 

Zug · Since 2015

Fürsorge-, Wohlfahrts- und Kulturstiftung der Bürgergemeinde Zug provides financial support to the Bürgergemeinde, funds projects for disadvantaged children in Switzerland and abroad, and offers additional financial assistance to needy citizens of the city of Zug in specific emergency or hardship cases. The foundation also supports third-party charitable, historical, social and cultural projects in the canton of Zug and may use income from the property at Poststrasse 14 for disbursements.

Future Directions Foundation 

Zug · Since 2017

The company's core activity is the philanthropic support of organizations and institutions in the fields of healthcare, culture and social reform in Europe, the United Kingdom and Israel through financial support and strategic partnerships, with the goal of promoting sustainable and scalable positive changes in society.

GAMARAAL FOUNDATION 

Zurich · Since 2014

The core activity of the Gamaraal Foundation is to support and assist Holocaust survivors, particularly in Switzerland, through financial, medical and social assistance, as well as promoting Holocaust education and preventing genocide.

Garant-Möbel AG 

Schüpfheim · Since 1993

The core activity of GARANT-MÖBEL AG is to be a group association for independent entrepreneurs in the furniture and interior design trade. It offers its member companies a performance platform that enables them to benefit from joint purchasing conditions, exchange of experience, marketing concepts and services. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and profitability of the member companies and offer them a strong network in which they can grow and develop further.

GastroBern, Arbeitgeberverband für Restauration und Hotellerie 

Bern · Since 1947

GastroBern, Arbeitgeberverband für Restauration und Hotellerie represents the interests of the hospitality sector and provides members with advisory services, member services and information. The association runs professional courses (e.g. Wirtekurs, G1/G2), offers social-insurance and hygiene consultancy and publishes the 'Bärner Channe'.

GASTROFRIBOURG 

Fribourg · Since 2016

The company's core activity is education and training in the hotel and gastronomy sector, particularly in the areas of kitchen, service, management, languages and communication. The company offers various courses and programs, including vocational training, continuing education and special courses, and targets trainees, professionals and companies in the industry.

GastroGraubünden Verband für Hotellerie und Restauration 

Chur · Since 2017

GastroGraubünden Verband für Hotellerie und Restauration is an employers' association representing hotels and restaurants, providing members with services such as vocational training and continuing education, seminar room provision, projects and initiatives for workforce development, and sector communication and partnerships.

Gastro Kanton Zürich 

Zurich · Since 1998

The core activity of the company 'Gastro Kanton Zürich' is the representation and support of the hospitality industry in the canton of Zurich, including the provision of training and further education opportunities, consulting and legal advice for restaurateurs, as well as the promotion of young talent and the representation of the industry in public and with authorities.