Associations & Interest Groups

Institut der Barmherzigen Schwestern vom heiligen Kreuz, Ingenbohl 

Brunnen · Since 2010

Institut der Barmherzigen Schwestern vom heiligen Kreuz, Ingenbohl is an international community of Catholic religious sisters. The community works in social and charitable services, healthcare, education and pastoral ministry, operating through its own institutions as well as participating in external organizations and projects.

Institut HI pour l'action humanitaire - éthique opérationnelle 

Geneva · Since 2015

Institut Menzingen 

Menzingen · Since 2021

Institut Menzingen is an institution of the Sisters of the Holy Cross providing religious and spiritual services such as liturgies, pilgrimage ministry, retreats and guest stays. The community also includes a motherhouse and the St. Franziskus nursing home and offers accompaniment for people seeking spiritual guidance.

Institut Robin des Bois 

Geneva · Since 2003

Institut Robin des Bois is an independent charitable foundation that provides donations to fund human‑scale projects in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The institute focuses on activities in education, health and ad‑hoc support (including encouragement of entrepreneurial initiatives) to help develop beneficiaries' skills and self‑sufficiency.

Institut Scandinave pour les Droits de l'Homme/Fondation Haytham Manna 

Le Grand-Saconnex · Since 2016

The company's core activity is the promotion and protection of human rights and non-violence, particularly through education and training. The company supports projects that help vulnerable groups and victims of humanitarian crises, and develops mechanisms to prevent human rights violations. It also provides training and workshops to train qualified individuals in the fields of human rights and non-violence.

Integras, Fachverband Sozial- und Sonderpädagogik 

Zurich · Since 2001

The core activity of Integras is to represent expertise in working with placed-out and/or special educationally supported children, adolescents and young adults. This includes promoting high quality standards that are both ethical and professional, providing support on issues related to children's rights, offering further education and conducting research and development projects in the field of social and special education.

Interchain Stiftung 

Zug · Since 2017

Interchain Stiftung funds and supports the development of an interoperable, sustainable, community-owned decentralized ecosystem through funding, investments and programmatic initiatives. It engages with the Cosmos ecosystem via advocacy, technology work and the Cosmos Labs organization.

INTERCOOP EUROPE Verein Europäischer Landwirtschaftlicher Genossenschaften 

Biel/Bienne · Since 2000

The core activity of Intercoop House & Garden is the coordination and optimization of procurement for its retail members, particularly through direct sourcing from suppliers, consolidation of volumes in the procurement of products and private labels, as well as negotiations on purchase prices with brand manufacturers.

Intercoop House & Garden Cooperative 

Biel/Bienne · Since 2008

Intercoop House & Garden Cooperative is a purchasing organization serving cooperative retailers in Europe. It coordinates and optimizes members' merchandise procurement via direct sourcing from suppliers, volume aggregation, European-level price negotiations with brand manufacturers and support from agents, with product focus on garden, pet & farming, household and DIY categories.

Interessengemeinschaft der führenden europäischen Flusskreuzfahrtreedereien (IG RiverCruise ) 

Basel · Since 2005

The core activity of IG RiverCruise is the representation and promotion of the interests of the European river cruise industry. As an umbrella organization, it represents over 90% of the European river cruise market and advocates for the common interests of its members in the areas of safety, training and environmental protection.

Interessengemeinschaft Scrimber (IG Scrimber) 

Thun · Since 2023

Interessengemeinschaft Scrimber (IG Scrimber) is an interest group that promotes the development and adoption of the Scrimber technology in the construction sector. The association connects stakeholders, facilitates collaboration on projects and supports knowledge transfer related to Scrimber products.

Interessengemeinschaft Schweizer Parkettmarkt ISP 

Heimberg · Since 1998

The company's core activity is the creation of neutral expert opinions, consultations and reports for builders, publishers, architects, planners, insurance companies and other parties in the field of wood, parquet, cork, laminate, wooden terraces, floor constructions and substructures. This also includes on-site oral consultations and construction acceptances.

Interessengemeinschaft Sihlcity 

Zurich · Since 2006

Interessengemeinschaft Sihlcity provides information about the Sihlcity shopping and leisure centre, including listings for shops, restaurants, services, events and centre services.

Interlens GmbH 

Aarau · Since 2010

The core activity of Interlens GmbH is to inform, supply and follow up contact lens wearers through a network of business and industrial partners, particularly through the adaptation of contact lenses and the long-term follow-up of contact lens wearers.

International Academy of Legal Medicine 

Geneva · Since 2018

The company's core activity is to promote scientific progress in the field of forensic medicine, particularly by promoting cooperation and information exchange among specialists at an international level, organizing scientific conferences and congresses, recommending guidelines in various areas of forensic medicine, and publishing scientific information.

International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) 

Cham · Since 2017

International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is an organization that represents the interests of amateur radio at the global level. It is a federation of national member societies and engages in representation and advocacy at international telecommunications fora; its published bylaws also provide for individual and organizational membership.

International Amateur Radio Union, Region 1 

Cham · Since 2006

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of amateur radio operators at an international level, particularly with regard to the use of radio frequencies and the development of amateur radio technologies. The company coordinates the work of various committees and working groups dealing with topics such as emergency communication, high-speed telegraphy, amateur radio in space, and support for people with disabilities in amateur radio.

International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes IAGP 

Kreuzlingen · Since 2003

The company's core activity is the promotion and development of group psychotherapy and group processes at an international level, particularly through cooperation and the exchange of ideas and practices between professionals from different cultures, disciplines and methods.

International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education 

Dornach · Since 2015

The core activity of IASWECE is the promotion and support of Waldorf education worldwide, particularly in the field of early childhood education. This includes organizing conferences, supporting research projects, recognizing training courses, and networking Waldorf kindergartens and schools. The company serves as an umbrella organization and provides a platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and resources among its members.

International Blue Cross 

Bern · Since 2019

The core activity of International Blue Cross is to promote comprehensive social responsibility and support programs that focus on reducing the consumption, abuse and dependence on alcohol and other drugs, as well as the associated harm. This includes programs to promote life skills, self-help, alcohol policy and good governance. As a non-governmental organization, the company pools the expertise and know-how of nearly 40 national Blue Cross organizations to create a global network for promoting a common cause.