Associations & Interest Groups

IMSSA SA 

Bulle · Since 2004

The core activity of IMSSA SA is to provide global assistance and insurance services, particularly in the field of medical and security-related support for individuals, organizations and events, including coverage of risks such as illnesses, accidents, threats and quarantine measures.

IndustriALL Global Union 

Carouge Ge · Since 2024

IndustriALL Global Union represents workers in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors and advocates for improved working conditions and trade union rights. It negotiates with multinational companies at a global level and runs campaigns and programmes on issues such as health and safety, gender equality and a just transition.

ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum Schaffhausen 

Schaffhausen · Since 2006

The core activity of the company 'Verein ITS' consists of organizing events, workshops and innovation workshops that focus on promoting innovation culture, corporate development and marketing within companies. The association provides platforms for the exchange of knowledge, experiences and best practices between companies and experts to support companies in developing innovative solutions and strategies.

LA VIE EN ROSE ASSOCIATION 

Lutry · Since 2021

LA VIE EN ROSE ASSOCIATION promotes joy and women's empowerment through musical projects (such as the Pink Challenge and Miracle Hits), public campaigns, conferences, and community activities.

LCH (Dachverband Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz) 

Zurich · Since 2011

LCH (Dachverband Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz) is the umbrella organisation of teachers. The association represents pedagogical and professional interests, provides member organisations with networking as well as education-policy, pedagogical and legal support, and offers services such as publications, events, insurance and other member benefits.

Lugano Quartiere Maghetti Sagl 

Lugano · Since 2011

The core activity of Fondazione Maghetti is the management and operation of a district in Lugano, offering a wide range of services and activities, including: a shopping center with various shops and services, restaurants and bars, cultural institutions such as a cinema, a Sala San Rocco and a Chiesa San Rocco, a playground and an oratory, event and conference rooms, and social institutions such as a Casa dello Studente and a Bottega del Mondo. The company thus offers a combination of commercial, cultural and social activities tailored to the needs of the local community.

Mena Rights Group 

Châtelaine · Since 2018

The core activity of MENA Rights Group is to document, analyze and combat human rights violations in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). This includes supporting victims of human rights abuses, conducting litigation, producing reports and engaging in advocacy with international organizations and governments. The company advocates for the respect of human rights and the promotion of the rule of law in the region.

MHK Schweiz AG 

Zug · Since 1985

MHK Schweiz AG is a purchasing and service association for mid-sized, owner-managed kitchen manufacturers and is part of the MHK Group. It coordinates a network of kitchen specialists and provides B2B services including kitchen planning and implementation, dealer search, model kitchens and an online kitchen planner.

Nationaler Geistiger Rat der Bahá'í der Schweiz 

Bern · Since 1955

Nationaler Geistiger Rat der Bahá'í der Schweiz is the elected national council that administers the affairs of the Bahá'í community and provides guidance, coordination and encouragement to local spiritual assemblies and individual community members.

Optim'Home SA 

Lussy-Sur-Morges · Since 2006

The core activity of JBCgroup is the care and accommodation of people in various facilities, such as apartments (Les Preyades, Les Dyades, Les Thyades, Les Myriades, Les Lusiades, Les Novalles) and the provision of services like home care (Prestations à domicile), day and night care (Accueil jour & nuit) as well as club and community activities (Club 7/77).

Organisation der Arbeitswelt Gesundheit und Soziales Thurgau (OdA GS Thurgau) 

Weinfelden · Since 2018

The company is a trade association and third learning location that specializes in the qualification of professionals in the health and social sector at secondary level II. The core activities include the planning and implementation of inter-company courses (üK) for aspiring professionals in the fields of AGS (geriatric care), FaBe (specialist in care) and FaGe (specialist in health).

ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LE DROIT A L'EDUCATION ET LA LIBERTE DE L'ENSEIGNEMENT (OIDEL) 

Le Grand-Saconnex · Since 1986

The core activity of OIDEL is the promotion and protection of the right to education and the freedom of education as fundamental human rights. OIDEL is engaged at the international level, particularly with the United Nations, UNESCO and the Council of Europe, to promote the recognition and implementation of these rights. This includes research and publication activities, such as the Freedom of Education Index, as well as the organization of events and cooperation with other organizations in the field of education.

Pantec Stiftung 

Selzach · Since 2013

Pantec Stiftung is the family foundation that holds the majority shareholding of the Pantec group. The foundation contributes to the group's long-term ownership structure and is associated with business units in machine engineering, control technology, laser systems and metrology.

Paritätische Kommission Schweizer Bäcker-Confiseure 

Bern · Since 2024

The core activity of the company "Paritätische Kommission Schweizer Bäcker-Confiseure" consists of performing tasks within the framework of the Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for the bakery and confectionery industry in Switzerland. This includes in particular: enforcement and interpretation of the CLA, conducting controls to ensure compliance with the CLA, imposition of contractual penalties in case of breaches of the CLA, collection and management of enforcement cost contributions and contractual penalties, mediation in disputes between employers and employees, and promotion of vocational training and continuing education as well as occupational safety in the industry.

Pfarrkirchenstiftung Küssnacht am Rigi 

Küssnacht Am Rigi · Since 2020

Pfarrpfrundstiftung Morschach 

Morschach · Since 2020

Pfingstmission Zürich 

Zurich · Since 2007

The core activity of SPM is mission and humanitarian aid, particularly in the establishment and support of local communities and churches, as well as the training of pastors, pastoral assistants and volunteers. This also includes supporting community establishment projects, micro-projects and evangelistic projects in various countries, such as the Himalayas, Iran and Japan.

plan.inklusion 

Basel · Since 2021

The core activity of the company 'plan.inklusion' is the placement and support of people in need of assistance in finding housing and employment. The company offers services such as networking, administration and documentation to promote the integration and inclusion of people in need of assistance.

Procap Schweiz 

Olten · Since 1942

Procap Schweiz is a Swiss membership association for people with disabilities that represents their interests and provides advice and services in areas such as social insurance law, building and housing, travel, and education, sport and leisure offerings.

ProSan Handelsgenossenschaft 

Wettingen · Since 1997

Römisch-katholische Pfarrpfrundstiftung Merlischachen, Bezirk Küssnacht am Rigi 

Küssnacht Am Rigi · Since 2020

SAT Kids GmbH 

Weinfelden · Since 2024

The core activity of the Eckstein Association is to support and promote socio-pedagogical residential groups with family structures. The association finances itself through membership fees and donations, and supports the affiliated residential groups through professional training, quality improvements, financial assistance and consulting. The Eckstein Association acts as a sponsor for the affiliated residential groups and assumes responsibility for internal supervision and quality assurance.

Schweizerische Stiftung für die Familie (SSF) 

Baden · Since 1998

The core activity of the Swiss Foundation for the Family is to support and strengthen families in need through counseling, financial assistance and the issuance of food vouchers, with the aim of supporting families in economic distress and promoting the well-being of marriage and family.

Secours Dentaire International 

Oron-La-Ville · Since 1986

The core activity of Secours Dentaire International (SDI) is to provide social dentistry in developing countries, particularly in Africa, Haiti and South America. The focus is on prevention in order to improve the oral health of disadvantaged populations in the long term.

Société Coopérative d'habitation Mpf-Prim 

Geneva · Since 2015

The core activity of the company 'Mouvement Populaire des Familles' is to promote and support families through various activities, such as organizing workshops, providing information and resources, conducting campaigns, and representing the interests of families in society. The company aims to improve the living conditions of families and defend their rights.

Soeurs de l'Oeuvre de Saint-Paul société coopérative 

Fribourg · Since 1952

The core activity of the company "Soeurs de Saint-Paul" is the exercise of religious and charitable activities as part of a Catholic congregation. The community is dedicated to spirituality, care and support of people in various countries, including Switzerland, Cameroon, Madagascar, Vietnam and Burundi.

SO-FIT Organisme de Surveillance pour Intermédiaires Financiers & Trustees 

Geneva · Since 2000

The core activity of SO-FIT is the supervision and regulation of financial intermediaries, asset managers and trustees in Switzerland, particularly in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. SO-FIT is a non-profit association authorized by FINMA, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and monitoring the activities of these financial intermediaries.

Solidaritäts- und Ausbildungsstiftung des Dachverbandes Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz LCH (SoAuSt) 

Zurich · Since 1995

Sozialatelier GmbH 

Olten · Since 2016

The core activity of the company "Sozialatelier GmbH" is the provision of social services, particularly in the areas of: family accompaniment, accompanied visitation rights, housing coaching, socio-pedagogical family accompaniment, visitation rights accompaniment, and child and adult protection. The company offers these services in various cantons of Switzerland, including Solothurn, Baselland, Basel-Stadt, Bern, and Aargau.

Sozialwerke, Stiftung Peter Bachmann 

Greifensee · Since 1994

The company's core activity is the promotion of social and economic projects in Uganda, particularly in the Rwenzori Mountains region, with the goal of eradicating poverty and restoring the dignity of widows, orphans, and impoverished people. This includes activities such as: Environmental protection through tree planting and promotion of energy-saving cooking stoves; Palliative care for the elderly, the sick, and people living in poverty; Training of orphans, widows, and impoverished people in various vocational skills such as metalwork, motorcycle mechanics, carpentry, tailoring, and sewing; Lobbying and advocacy for the rights of marginalized and impoverished people; Promotion of self-help skills and community projects. The company works closely with the Peter Bachmann Foundation, which supports its activities.

Sport et Solidarité, fondation pour les handicapés 

Lausanne · Since 1987

The company's core activity is to support and promote people with disabilities through sports, with the aim of promoting their integration and inclusion.

Sportförderstiftung Appenzellerland 

Teufen Ar · Since 2022

Sportförderstiftung Appenzellerland provides financial support to athletes affiliated with the Sportschule Appenzellerland and funds projects for talent development, community and health sport via scholarships, repayable loans and project grants.

SQH Swiss Quality Hotels Genossenschaft 

Zurich · Since 1983

SQH Swiss Quality Hotels Genossenschaft represents a selection of 3- and 4-star hotels and manages their joint marketing. It operates an online booking service, provides a reservations team to assist with organising stays, events and conferences, and offers packages and vouchers.

Sterbe- und Unterstützungskasse des Verbandes Schweizerischer Polizei-Beamter 

Lucerne · Since 2008

The core activity of the company is the representation and support of the interests of police officers in Switzerland, particularly through the provision of services such as professional legal protection, death and support fund, holiday apartments and other member offers. The association also represents the concerns of its members to police and political authorities and carries out communication and marketing work to achieve its goals.

Stiftung Blutspende SRK Nordwestschweiz 

Basel · Since 1996

The company's core activity is to provide safe and high-quality blood products for the care of patients in the cantons of Aargau and Solothurn. This includes blood collection, the manufacture of blood products, donor analysis, transportation and delivery, as well as haemovigilance.

Stiftung CareLink 

Glattbrugg · Since 2003

The core activity of Carelink is the acute care of those affected and the support of companies and institutions in crisis situations. This includes emergency psychology, emergency pastoral care and other forms of care and support. The company also offers further training and consulting for companies and institutions to support them in coping with crisis situations.

Stiftung Chloster3 

Berg Am Irchel · Since 2021

Stiftung Chloster3 provides people with psychological or physical impairments and people in crisis with living, work and recreational spaces, and offers assisted living as well as employment and work-training programs. It operates the Werkhaus and the organically managed BungertHof and provides environmental education, day-structure services and venue rental for events.

Stiftung der römisch-katholischen Pfarrei Adliswil 

Adliswil · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of religious and social activities, particularly in the area of the Catholic Church. This includes church services, religious education, youth groups, family offers, senior work, Caritas and other social services. The company appears to not engage in any commercial activity, but rather focuses on promoting community, spirituality and social commitment.

Stiftung für die Hilfskasse des Schweizerischen Technischen Verbandes STV 

Zurich · Since 1959

Stiftung für die Hilfskasse des Schweizerischen Technischen Verbandes STV provides financial assistance to association members and supports technical projects. It awards continuing-education loans, assists members in financial need, and promotes the standing of technical professions and public understanding of technology.

Stiftung Grosshaus 

Diemtigen · Since 2021

Stiftung Grosshaus operates residential schools and care groups for children and adolescents, providing accommodation, educational support and assistance with vocational integration. Its services include an internat for male children and youths, an external residential group for young people on the autism spectrum, and a construction team (G+F AG) that supports vocational training.

Stiftung "In Labore Virtus" 

Zurich · Since 1944

Stiftung "In Labore Virtus" is a masonic lodge that conducts initiation and advancement rituals and organises monthly ritual meetings, lectures and publications on social and personal development topics.

Stiftung Kirche St. Peter und Paul, Leuggern 

Leuggern · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of the Church of St. Peter and Paul in Leuggern, particularly through the organization of cultural and religious events, such as concerts and charity events, as well as through the maintenance and preservation of the church's value.

Stiftung Mobilita 

Chur · Since 2002

The core activity of the Mobilita Foundation is to support people with limited mobility in Graubünden, particularly through the organization and financing of leisure trips. To this end, the foundation offers a coupon billing system that enables users to take advantage of discounted trips. The foundation works with driving service partners and finances its activities through donations and support from external partners.

Stiftung pro Quinten 

Quinten · Since 1988

Stiftung pro Quinten develops housing and employment opportunities and promotes economic prosperity. It operates as a non-profit and carries out projects such as "Dörfli 1370" to provide housing for young families and to generate local jobs.

Stiftung Quinten lebt 

Quinten · Since 2017

Stiftung Quinten lebt creates jobs and housing and supports projects that promote local economic prosperity. Its activities include the «Dörfli 1370» project, which provided housing for young families and generated employment.

Stiftung Right To Play 

Zurich · Since 2007

The core activity of Right To Play is to promote children in need through play-based methods, conveying important skills and knowledge, protecting, educating and empowering them, especially in difficult and dangerous regions of the world.

Stiftung Usthi 

Jona · Since 1985

The core activity of the company "Stiftung Usthi" is the promotion of education and health in India and Nepal, particularly through the support of children's homes, vocational training courses and local initiatives.

Surselva Tourismus AG 

Ilanz · Since 2009

Surselva Tourismus AG coordinates and markets the tourism offerings of the Surselva. Its activities include product development, marketing and communication, information and reservation services, ticketing, on-site guest services, coordination of guest programmes and operation of local information offices.

SwissFoundations - Verband der Schweizer Förderstiftungen 

Zurich · Since 2024

SwissFoundations - Verband der Schweizer Förderstiftungen is an association of grant‑making foundations that connects foundations via thematic networks, working groups and roundtables. It develops standards and practical tools for foundation governance, publishes the Swiss Foundation Code and provides events, publications and advisory resources.

SWISS-GREEK CHAMBER of ECONOMICS 

Zurich · Since 2024

SWISS-GREEK CHAMBER of ECONOMICS promotes economic relations between Switzerland, Greece and the European Union and facilitates business contacts and information. The chamber provides services including market research and economic information, support for contacts and transactions, legal and financial advice, and assistance with investments, company setup and cooperation projects.