Associations & Interest Groups

Schweizerischer Verband zur Förderung der Schmerztherapie nach Liebscher & Bracht und deren Anerkennung durch die Zusatzversicherung der Schweizer Krankenkassen (SVSLB) 

Mettmenstetten · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the promotion and dissemination of Liebscher & Bracht pain and movement therapy in Switzerland. The association offers training, further education and certification for therapists and represents the professional policy interests of its members.

Schweizerischer Ziegenzuchtverband (SZZV) Genossenschaft 

Zollikofen · Since 1969

The core activity of the company is the breeding and keeping of goats and deer, in particular the promotion and support of breeders and keepers through the provision of information, resources and services.

Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk SAH Bern 

Bern · Since 2005

The core activity of SAH Bern is the professional and social integration of people through a wide range of innovative education, consulting and employment services. This includes in particular: vocational courses and qualifications in the areas of cleaning and retail; personnel leasing and placement of contract work; social bicycle workshops and services; creative studios and other employment-oriented offers; and consulting and support in job search and placement. The company works in partnership with public and private clients, such as the federal government, cantons and municipalities.

SCHWEIZERISCHES FORUM FÜR REVISOREN UND TREUHÄNDER GMBH 

Lucerne · Since 2019

SCHWEIZERISCHES FORUM FÜR REVISOREN UND TREUHÄNDER GMBH offers continuing education seminars and webinars for auditors and fiduciaries. The organisation publishes a programme of seminars and runs online webinar sessions for professional development.

Schweizerisches Hilfswerk KINDER IN NOT 

Zurich · Since 2009

The company is a humanitarian organization focused on supporting children in need. Its core activities include providing water, food, education, healthcare and empowerment for mothers in distress. It carries out projects to achieve these goals and accepts donations to support its work.

Schweizerisches Institut für Männer- und Geschlechterfragen GmbH 

Zurich · Since 2014

Schweizerisches Konsumentenforum kf 

Bern · Since 2021

Schweizerisches Konsumentenforum kf is a national consumer organisation that provides information services, a free initial legal consultation and ombuds/mediation services for consumers. It publishes the magazine konsum.ch, produces studies and explanatory videos, and communicates about product recalls (RecallSwiss).

Schweizerische Stiftung für Arbeit und Weiterbildung SSAW 

Zofingen · Since 2015

The company's core activity is the reintegration of long-term unemployed individuals into the primary labor market through individually tailored support and promotion measures, including the mediation of basic competencies in practice-oriented learning units, such as general and vocational education, application portfolio, job or internship search, as well as the application of computer and internet.

Schweizerische Stiftung für die Zertifizierung der Qualitätssicherung im Gesundheitswesen 

Bern · Since 2002

The core activity of SanaCERT Suisse is the certification of quality management systems in the healthcare sector, particularly in hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities. The company promotes and demands quality in healthcare by certifying institutions that meet specific quality standards.

Schweizerische Stiftung für Kinder und Jugendliche in Not 

Lucerne · Since 1988

The core activity of the Swiss Foundation for Children and Young People in Need is to support and help distressed, endangered or needy children and young people in Switzerland, particularly through direct, uncomplicated assistance, advice and mediation, in order to provide them with a perspective and alleviate their financial and social distress.

Schweizerische Stiftung für Landschaftsarchitektur (SLA) 

Rapperswil Sg · Since 1999

Schweizerische Stiftung für Rhythmologie 

Basel · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the promotion of research, education and training, as well as quality assurance in the field of electrophysiology, pacemaker and defibrillator treatment in Switzerland. This includes, in particular, the awarding of scholarships for further education, the support of projects and activities, quality assurance and the promotion of measures to improve quality.

Schweizerische Stiftung Intensivmedizin 

Basel · Since 2021

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of high-quality intensive medical care in Switzerland. This includes public awareness-raising on intensive care topics, information and counseling for patients and their families, as well as the support and recognition of research and development projects in the field of intensive care.

Schweizerisches Verpackungsinstitut 

Olten · Since 1994

The company is an association that deals with the promotion and representation of the interests of the packaging industry in Switzerland. The core activities include providing information and knowledge about packaging, organizing events and trade fairs, representing the interests of its members in political and social issues, as well as promoting sustainability and holistic packaging solutions.

Schweizerische Studienstiftung Fonds für begabte junge Menschen 

Zurich · Since 1992

The core activity of the company "The Nunatak Group" is the consulting and implementation of projects in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in the areas of marketing and communication. The core activity of the "Swiss Study Foundation" is the promotion of talent through a broad range of educational offerings, individual support, and project-related financial assistance for outstanding students. The core activity of "UNITY Schweiz AG" is the implementation of projects and consulting in the field of Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Schweizerische Vereinigung der Eltern hörgeschädigter Kinder (SVEHK) 

Bern · Since 2021

The core activity of SVEHK is to support and represent parents of hearing-impaired children in Switzerland. The association provides information, advice and support to parents, educators and professionals to facilitate the integration and promotion of hearing-impaired children. This includes organizing educational weekends, providing information on hearing aids and technical aids, as well as representing the interests of hearing-impaired children and their families to institutions and the public.

Schweizerische Vereinigung Diplomierter Steuerexperten (SVDS) 

Bern · Since 1990

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of certified tax experts in Switzerland, including the conduct of examinations, seminars and further training measures, as well as the preservation of the reputation and independence of the profession.

Schweizerische Vereinigung für Schifffahrt und Hafenwirtschaft 

Basel · Since 1989

The company's core activity is the promotion and representation of shipping and port economy in Switzerland, particularly through lobbying, public relations and the provision of information and resources for the industry.

Schweizerische Vereinigung für Qualitäts- und Management-Systeme (SQS) 

Zollikofen · Since 2001

Schweizerische Vereinigung für Qualitäts- und Management-Systeme (SQS) provides certification and assessment services for organisations against international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO/IEC 27001. SQS also offers audits, verification services, training programmes and tools for sustainability reporting and performance evaluation (for example esg2go and the Sustainability Performance Standard).

Schweizerische Vereinigung Industrie + Landwirtschaft 

Zurich · Since 2006

Schweizerische Vereinigung Industrie + Landwirtschaft is a private association that advocates for rational land use, soil protection and the strengthening of domestic agriculture to support food security. The organisation issues consultation responses and publications, organises conferences and operates a technical office providing consulting in spatial planning, land acquisition, agricultural construction and soil protection.