Associations & Interest Groups

Fondation Marcelle Buenzod 

Veyrier · Since 1996

The core activity of the Fondation Marcelle Buenzod is to provide financial support to women in Geneva who are of AVS (Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance) age and are entitled to supplementary benefits. This support enables women to access material and immaterial goods, such as travel, cultural events, household appliances or other things that can improve their daily lives.

Fondation Marguerite Bays 

Chavannes-Les-Forts · Since 2021

The company's core activity is the promotion and dissemination of the heritage and spirituality of Sainte Marguerite Bays, including the management of pilgrimage sites, the organization of religious events, and the administration of donations and endowment funds.

FONDATION MARIE DE LA PROVIDENCE 

Fribourg · Since 2022

FONDATION MARIE DE LA PROVIDENCE operates EMS La Providence, runs Crèche La Providence and manages its property; it provides spiritual support via the chapel and a chaplaincy and offers care and support services including long-term nursing, activities, physiotherapy, laundry, hairdressing and catering.

Fondation Marina Cuennet-Mauvernay 

Ecublens Vd · Since 2017

The core activity of the Fondation Marina Cuennet-Mauvernay is to support people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, as well as their relatives. This is achieved through the financing of care services and research projects focusing on pathology and support for relatives.

Fondation Martin Ennals 

Geneva · Since 2014

Fondation Martin Ennals administers the Martin Ennals Award, which recognises human rights defenders and provides protection and support by raising their public profile and mobilising international backing.

Fondation Medintegra 

Pully · Since 2015

The core activity of the Fondation Medintegra is to support projects that focus on the development of integrative medicine, encompassing both conventional and complementary medicine. The foundation promotes collaboration between various medical disciplines to improve patient health. This includes supporting research projects, training healthcare professionals, and providing information to the public.

FONDATION MERAC (Mobilising European Research in Astrophysics and Cosmology) 

Zurich · Since 2011

The core activity of the Fondation Merac is to promote innovative and non-commercial research in astrophysics and cosmology in Europe and Switzerland. This includes awarding prizes, such as the MERAC Prize and the George Lake Technology Innovation Award, as well as supporting postdoctoral researchers in the early stages of their careers. The Fondation Merac aims to foster the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Switzerland and Europe and to support innovative research in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology.

Fondation Mesopotamia Observatory of Justice 

Geneva · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the promotion and enforcement of human rights, particularly in the Middle East region. This includes: * Legal counseling and representation for victims of human rights violations * Strategic litigation and legal proceedings * Legal training for local lawyers and human rights activists * Monitoring and research on human rights violations * Lobbying and advocacy for human rights The company also collaborates with international organizations such as the European Court of Human Rights and the United Nations to combat human rights violations and protect the rights of victims.

Fondation Meyrinoise du Casino 

Meyrin · Since 2006

The core activity of the company "Fondation Meyrinoise du Casino" is to support and promote projects in the fields of culture, sports and social affairs in Meyrin and the surrounding region. The foundation provides financial and logistical support to organizations and associations that wish to carry out projects of public interest.

Fondation Middle East Children's Institute International (MECI) 

Fribourg · Since 2012

The core activity of the company "Middle East Children's Institute" (MECI) is the implementation of educational and development programs for children and young people in the Middle East, with a focus on women's empowerment, peace education, and social well-being. This includes, among other things: Implementation of afternoon programs and non-formal education offers for children and young people; Awarding of university scholarships; Organization of women's empowerment programs and summer peace camps; Implementation of healing and growth programs for children and young people. The company focuses on promoting education, women's empowerment, and peace education in the Middle East, working in collaboration with local partners and organizations.