Associations & Interest Groups

Verein "Freie Volksmission" 

Wila · Since 1990

The company's core activity is the exercise and dissemination of religious and social activities within the framework of a Christian mission.

Verein Freunde der Alusuisse 

Hallau · Since 2013

Verein Freunde der Alusuisse is an association that preserves and promotes the cultural and scientific heritage of the former Alusuisse. It organises events such as jubilees, seminars, workshops, exhibitions and reunion meetings and operates an office to coordinate these activities.

Verein für Agrarökologie 

Aarau · Since 2022

Verein für Agrarökologie provides technical consultancy, project development and implementation, and expert assessments for agriculture and the food sector. Services include project management, tool development and the provision of sustainability tools such as biodiversity and climate calculators.

fribap 

Fribourg · Since 2008

The core activity of fribap is the placement and support of apprenticeships and vocational training. They connect training companies with learners and offer services in the field of vocational training.

Verein für die höheren Prüfungen in Rechnungswesen und Controlling 

Zurich · Since 2002

Verein für Pflegekinder und Familienhilfe 

Rothrist · Since 2011

The core activity of the association for foster children and family assistance consists of providing financial support to families, foster families, foster children, former foster children, and family assistance. This includes granting contributions to support projects, covering financial needs in connection with family emergencies, and promoting the training and further education of foster parents.

Verein gegen Grenzen 

Basel · Since 2016

The core activity of the company 'Lauf gegen Grenzen' is to collect donations for two carrier organizations and other projects by calling on people to participate in a running or dance event and find sponsors for their participation. The focus is on supporting undocumented immigrants and promoting an open and solidarity-based society.

Verein Gesundheitsdatenraum Schweiz (GdS) 

Zurich · Since 2022

Verein Gesundheitsdatenraum Schweiz (GdS) is an association that promotes human-centred digitalisation of the healthcare system and runs projects to collect, structure and enable the use of health data. The association organises an ‘‘expedition’’ involving salutonauts and mediconauts, operates the DATA2U app for requesting health data, and publishes findings, position papers and event information.

Verein Global Nomads 

Schaffhausen · Since 2020

The core activity of Global Nomads is the mission and evangelization of people, especially in unreached people groups, through the establishment of communities, the training of leaders and teams, the initiation of church planting movements and the promotion of holistic ministries.

Verein Grächen und St. Niklaus Tourismus und Gewerbe 

Grächen · Since 1932

Verein Grächen und St. Niklaus Tourismus und Gewerbe is the marketing and sales organisation that coordinates marketing, sales and guest services for tourism and local businesses. Its activities include running the tourist office, marketing and sales functions, and coordinating operational services such as mountain transport and hospitality operations.

Verein GS1 Schweiz 

Bern · Since 2006

The core activity of GS1 Switzerland is to support companies in optimizing the flow of goods, values and information to increase the performance of the economy and improve the quality of life for people. This is achieved through the development and implementation of standardized solutions and processes, particularly in the consumer goods/retail, healthcare, logistics and technical industries. GS1 Switzerland also offers educational and consulting services to support companies in implementing these standards.

Verein Guatemala-Zentralamerika 

Zollikon · Since 2024

The company's core activity is to support and finance non-profit projects, particularly in Guatemala, with the aim of enabling children and young people to access education and medical care, and improving their livelihoods. This includes financing and building schools, vocational training centers, rural clinics and simple homes, as well as supporting projects that support the federal government's development policy.

Verein Hölzli 

Hundwil · Since 2015

The company provides socio-pedagogical support and guidance to young people in challenging life circumstances, with the aim of offering them real opportunities and helping them find their place in society. This includes, among other things, the placement of apprenticeships, support in integrating into the professional world, and the promotion of independence.

Verein Hospiz Oberwallis HOPE 

Blatten B. Naters · Since 2017

Verein Hospiz Oberwallis HOPE provides inpatient palliative care and end-of-life support. The hospice operates a facility with patient rooms, communal areas and a holiday apartment, offering symptom relief including wound care and pain management as well as family support; qualified nursing staff are present around the clock and a medical on-call service is available.

Vereinigung Berner Gemeinwesenarbeit VBG 

Bern · Since 2012

The core activity of VBG is neighborhood work and support for community development in the Bernese neighborhoods. This includes operating neighborhood centers and meeting points, implementing projects and offers for the local population, supporting initiatives, and mediating conflicts. VBG acts as an umbrella organization for independent carrier associations that operate neighborhood centers and meeting points, and advocates for quality of life in the Bernese neighborhoods.

Vereinigte Schausteller-Verbände der Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of showmen and market traders in Switzerland, particularly through the organization of events, the provision of support services and representation to authorities and other organizations.

Vereinigung BIZUN 

Ennetbürgen · Since 1980

The company's core activity consists of the development, production and sale of measuring instruments, in particular photometers, as well as the management of real estate.

Vereinigung der privaten Aktiengesellschaften 

Basel · Since 1952

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of private, family-owned and owner-managed public limited companies in Switzerland. This includes, in particular, influencing political and legal framework conditions, organizing events and providing information and training for shareholders and their successors. The goal is to create optimal conditions for private public limited companies and to support their independence and freedom of action.

Vereinigung der Strassenverkehrsämter (asa) 

Bern · Since 2021

The core activity of asa is to support and provide services to road traffic authorities in Switzerland. asa offers a wide range of services, including: * Education and training for drivers and other professionals * IT services and projects * Management services, including finance and telephony * Services in the field of road safety, such as conducting theory tests * Consulting and support for road traffic authorities in implementing guidelines and regulations asa acts as a central point of contact for road traffic authorities and offers them a broad range of services to support and facilitate their work.

Vereinigung Evangelisch Freikirchliche Gemeinden 

Bern · Since 1976

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of religious and social activities, particularly worship services, home groups, youth and children's programs, as well as the dissemination of religious content through podcasts and other media. It is a Christian community or church that focuses on spreading the Christian faith and supporting its members.