Associations & Interest Groups

profawo 

Lausanne · Since 2023

profawo is a non-profit organisation that promotes work–family reconciliation. It provides employers with membership options, consulting and services related to childcare and care for relatives, including operating and mediating daycare services, nanny placement and work & care solutions.

Professor Heinrich Greinacher-Stiftung 

Bern · Since 1989

The company is the University of Bern, specifically the Physics Institute. The core activity of the institute is research and teaching in physics, particularly in the areas of climate and environmental physics, space research and planetary sciences, and laboratory for high energy physics.

Professor J. Werder-Stiftung 

Bern · Since 1944

Professor J. Werder-Stiftung honors individuals for contributions to food quality and safety, particularly in food chemistry. The foundation awards the Werder Medal and the Werder Prize with an accompanying certificate, with the prize usually presented every two years.

profialliance 

Oberägeri · Since 2007

profialliance promotes and supports its members in applying biblical-Christian values in everyday business. Its activities include providing information, membership options and events for individuals and organisations that align their business conduct with Christian-biblical principles.

Profil 

Zurich · Since 1999

The core activity of the "Stiftung Profil" company consists of integrating people with disabilities into the primary labor market. To this end, the foundation offers consulting and support services for people with disabilities in job search, job retention or search for a training position. At the same time, the foundation advises and supports employers in the employment of people with disabilities, places employees and accompanies them throughout the entire process.

PRO FILIA, Kantonalverein Zürich 

Zurich · Since 2008

The core activity of PRO FILIA Zurich is to provide non-profit, non-profit projects and services for people in challenging life situations. These include: The rental of affordable housing that also serves as a place of refuge; The provision of integration and training places for young people and migrants; The support of people in need through station assistance, such as mobility assistance, travel assistance and small gestures; The rental of wheelchairs and the implementation of accompanied child handovers; The care of residential groups and hotels for people in special life situations. Overall, the company focuses on supporting and promoting people in need and providing services that aim to improve their life situation.

PRO FILIA LOCARNO 

Locarno · Since 1931

The core activity of the company "Pro Filia Locarno" is to support projects that help women and children in difficult situations in the Locarnese region. To this end, the organization collects funds through membership fees and donates them to selected projects that support its goals.

pro futura, Jugendstiftung des Lions Club Werdenberg 

Sevelen · Since 1999

pro futura, Jugendstiftung des Lions Club Werdenberg is a foundation that provides financial and other assistance to people up to 25 years old who face material barriers to their personal or social development. The foundation can also support youth-promotion projects in the same geographic area, is funded by contributions from the Lions Club Werdenberg and charity donations, and evaluates applications through its board.

Progress Foundation 

Zurich · Since 2002

Progress Foundation promotes the development and dissemination of liberal ideas, with a focus on competition, private property, individual responsibility and social responsibility. It organises lectures, workshops and Economic Conferences, publishes a series of writings and supports exchange between scholars and the public.

prointegration 

Glattbrugg · Since 2016

The core activity of the company 'prointegration' is the promotion of professional and social integration of socially disadvantaged people. This includes: Professional integration: advising people on their professional (re-)entry, especially those who do not receive support from the public sector. fokusnetzwerk: A tandem program for refugees and voluntary mentors from the local population. Give & Need: An innovative platform that offers financially restricted individuals the opportunity to receive everyday items for free. Overall, the company focuses on supporting people in difficult life situations to promote their integration into society and the labor market.

Projekt Perspektive AG 

Zurich · Since 2008

The company 'projekt perspektive' provides professional support in the areas of child, youth and family welfare. The core activities include: * Socio-pedagogical accompaniment and support for children, adolescents, young adults and families * Placement of children and adolescents in foster families * Accompanied individual housing (AJB) and socio-pedagogical family accompaniment (SPF) * Socio-pedagogical coaching for adolescents living at home in crisis situations The company works closely with authorities and institutions and offers its services on the basis of contracts with the City of Zurich and other partners.

Pro-Jet 

Nyon · Since 1996

The core activity of Pro-jet is to promote the professional integration and development of individuals, particularly young people, through various measures such as coaching, training, internships and social integration. The company also offers various services, such as cleaning, secretariat, cybercafé and others, to promote the integration and employability of participants.

Projo 

Martigny · Since 2018

The company's core activity is to support and promote people with disabilities. The organization collects donations, hosts events and offers opportunities to become a member or supporter to achieve its goals. The core activity can be described as 'charity' or 'social work'.

PROLAIT fédération laitière société coopérative 

Yverdon-Les-Bains · Since 2008

The core activity of PROLAIT is the organization of the defense of the interests of milk producers in the regions of Vaud, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Berne, particularly through the planning and management of milk volumes in view of market needs and the representation of its members.

Promarca Schweizerischer Markenartikelverband 

Bern · Since 1991

The core activity of Promarca is to provide a platform for brand management and development, particularly through the organization of events such as the "Day of the Brand" and the "Promarca Forum", as well as through the awarding of awards such as the "Star of the Year" and the "Brand of the Year". Additionally, Promarca also offers services such as meeting room rental and consulting. It is an association that advocates for the interests of its members, predominantly Swiss companies, and supports them in brand management.

Pro Natura Genève, Association Genevoise pour la Protection de la Nature 

Geneva · Since 2013

The core activity of Pro Natura Genève is nature conservation and environmental education. The company operates several nature centers in Switzerland, such as the Centre Pro Natura d'Aletsch, Centre Pro Natura de Champ-Pittet and Centre Nature Pointe à la Bise, and offers various activities and programs to raise public awareness and sensitize people to the importance of nature conservation. This also includes the management of nature reserves, the implementation of research projects and the development of educational programs.

PRO SALARIO 

Lausanne · Since 1984

The company's core activity is the representation and support of teachers and employees in the education sector, particularly in Switzerland, by providing services such as collective and individual defense, consulting, information and support on issues related to working conditions, pensions and social security. The company acts as a trade union and advocates for the interests of its members.

Prosalute 

Basel · Since 2020

The core activity of Prosalute is the promotion of health, prevention, care and support of people with migration experience and socially disadvantaged individuals. The company is particularly committed to reducing health inequalities and improving health, as well as strengthening the health competence of these target groups.

Pro Senectute Appenzell A. Rh. - Für das Alter 

Herisau · Since 1996

The company's core activity is advising and supporting older people in various areas of life, particularly in financial, legal and health matters, as well as providing services to support daily life and prepare for retirement.

Pro Tarasp 

Tarasp · Since 1935

The core activity of PRO TARASP is the promotion of tourism and culture in the village of Tarasp, as well as the preservation of the village's and landscape's integrity. This includes the organization and support of cultural events, the promotion of coexistence between locals and guests, and the implementation of ideas that enrich village life.