Associations & Interest Groups

Verein zur Förderung der Neuapostolischen Kirche in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo 

Zurich · Since 2006

VSAT - Verein Schweizer Auslandtierschutz 

Märwil · Since 2020

The company's core activity is animal welfare, specifically the rescue, medical care and placement of dogs and cats from Romania to Switzerland, as well as the operation of a sanctuary and life farm in Romania.

focusC 

Chur · Since 1983

The company's core activity is Christian community work and mission, particularly the dissemination of the message of Jesus Christ through worship services, community groups, social engagement and youth work.

Fondation des Amis de l'enfant c'est la vie 

Boudry · Since 1999

The core activity of the company "L'enfant c'est la vie" is the care and support of children and adolescents in various age groups (0-18 years) through different facilities and services, such as boarding schools, foyers, holiday homes, family units, meeting points, emergency reception groups (GAU) and others. These facilities provide accommodation, care, education and therapeutic support for children and adolescents who require support due to conflicts, neglect or other problems.

Fondation Plate-Forme Jeunesse 

Bex · Since 2024

Fondation Saint-Martin 

Cottens Fr · Since 1987

Fondation Saint-Martin is a foundation that welcomes and supports children facing difficult life situations through pedagogical and social care. The foundation operates several residential and care services (Maison des Avants, Maison de Belmont, Le Chalet, La Maise), provides intensive family support as an alternative to placement (AIAP), organises supervised parent–child contacts (EPRA) and coordinates foster family arrangements.

Fondation St. Martin 

Blonay · Since 2006

The core activity of Fondation St-Martin is the care and support of people in various facilities, such as La Maison des Avants, La Maison de Belmont, Le Chalet and La Maise. The foundation offers concepts for accompaniment and support, such as the accompaniment concept, and works with families and partners to ensure comprehensive support. The foundation also offers opportunities for families to engage as host families and provides information on the admission and placement of people in their facilities.

Fonds Jean-Charles Scholder 

Lausanne · Since 1960

Genossenschaft Sennerei Sufers 

Sufers · Since 2016

The core activity of Sennerei Sufers is the processing of cow, goat and sheep milk into organic cheese products, particularly the production of various cheese varieties such as Sufner Bergkäse, Crestawaldkäse, Geiss-Ziger and sheep cheese.

GGG Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel 

Basel · Since 1916

GGG Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel is a non-profit association that supports projects in the fields of education, social services and culture through twelve affiliated organizations and a network of patronage organizations, and that administers funding for community initiatives. It also provides services such as volunteer coordination, tax advice and programmatic activities to support civic and cultural engagement.

GGG Stiftung für das Gesundheitswesen 

Basel · Since 1988

International Security Association - ISA 

Rietheim · Since 2017

The core activity of International Security Association (ISA) is research, development, education and support in the field of global security, particularly in the areas of Private Security Industry, Homeland Security, National Security and Law Enforcement. The company focuses on improving security and reducing crime, homelessness and unemployment by developing programs and solutions that range from rehabilitation of ex-offenders to support for law enforcement agencies.

Katholische Kirchenstiftung St. Anna, Opfikon-Glattbrugg 

Glattbrugg · Since 2019

The core activity of the company is the practice and promotion of the Christian faith, particularly through worship services, religious education, youth and adult work, pastoral care and community life.

Kaufmännischer Verband Zürich 

Zurich · Since 1979

Kaufmännischer Verband Zürich is an employees' association that represents members' interests in labour, education and economic policy. It provides counselling services (youth, career, salary and legal), organises events and publications, and acts as an operator and stakeholder in vocational education, including the Wirtschaftsschule KV Zürich.

Landwaisenhaus Basel 

Basel · Since 1916

Robert Fuchs-Stiftung 

Schindellegi · Since 2007

Robert Fuchs-Stiftung supports the financing and implementation of small hydropower plants and the support of religious, social and educational institutions. The website describes projects in Tanzania, including the construction and operation of a hydropower plant for the St. Agnes convent in Chipole carried out with local partners.

Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk SAH Schaffhausen 

Schaffhausen · Since 2005

Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk SAH Schaffhausen is a non-profit organisation active in integration and migration, offering services such as German language courses, vocational integration and interpreting.

Schweizerische Vereinigung integriert produzierender Bauern und Bäuerinnen (IP-SUISSE) 

Zollikofen · Since 2002

IP-SUISSE is an association that promotes sustainable agriculture and food production. The company's core activity is to define requirements and guidelines for environmentally friendly and fair food production and to ensure their compliance through independent controls. The goal is to offer products with high ecological added value and fair prices to consumers.

Società Mastri Macellai e Salumieri società cooperativa 

Bironico · Since 1983

The company "Centro Macellai" is a centre for the purchase and distribution of meat and sausage products for butchers in the canton of Ticino and Mesolcina. It offers over 4,000 items and represents a central purchasing point for the affiliated butchers. The core activity of the company consists of supplying butchers with meat and sausage products as well as offering services such as a Servizio a domicilio (home delivery).

Stiftung Chance 

Glattbrugg · Since 1995

Stiftung Chance is a federal foundation for vocational integration that supports jobseekers with modular programmes to enter the labour market. It delivers services including job coaching, practical placements and placement with partner companies, and operates workshop and building-component reuse services linked to circular-economy projects.