Associations & Interest Groups

Fondazione di beneficenza Kiwanis Club Lugano 

Lugano · Since 1993

The core activity of Kiwanis Lugano is the implementation of social and charitable activities, particularly in the field of child welfare. The company is part of the international organization Kiwanis International and focuses on supporting and promoting children and young people.

Fondazione di ricerca scientifica ed umanistica Antonio Meneghetti 

Lugano · Since 2007

Fondazione di ricerca scientifica ed umanistica Antonio Meneghetti promotes scientific and humanistic research and conducts cultural, artistic and educational projects. Its activities include sustainable development initiatives (e.g. Hortus Lizori), the Meneghetti Award and Meneghetti International Art Prize, and a special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.

Fondazione Don Guanella 

Riva San Vitale · Since 1964

The company's core activity is the management and organization of the Diocese of Lugano, including the care of the Catholic community, the conduct of worship services and religious events, the management of church property, and the representation of the diocese in public.

Fondazione Elisa 

Locarno · Since 1998

The core activity of the company is to support families with sick children, particularly in the field of pediatric oncology. The foundation offers financial, social, psychological and educational support to help the affected families during this difficult time. Specific activities include: Financial support for families, Social support for families, Pediatric oncology, Home care for children, Psychological support, Educational support, and Projects such as "Progetto Mappamondo" and "Progetto Baobab". The foundation aims to help the affected families in various areas and offer them comprehensive support.

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri 

Lugano · Since 1995

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri awards grants and supports projects in culture, academic studies, medical equipment provision and nature and animal protection. It pursues its purposes mainly by funding third-party activities and lists beneficiaries such as universities, museums and health institutions.

Fondazione Francesco ed Erica Terrani 

Lugano · Since 2006

The core activity of the Fondazione Francesco e Erica Terrani consists of providing financial support, particularly scholarships, to young, talented students from the Canton of Ticino who, due to family circumstances, do not have the necessary financial means to continue their education.

Fondazione Footuro - Sostegno alla formazione del calcio ticinese 

Lugano · Since 2013

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of youth football in Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Ticino. This includes providing resources for the training of young football players, promoting values such as fair play and respect, and supporting measures to prevent violence on football pitches.

FONDAZIONE GIANETTO E GRAZIELLA AMBROSOLI 

Lugano · Since 1990

The core activity of the Fondazione Gianetto & Graziella Ambrosoli is to support and promote social projects, particularly in the field of child welfare, in Switzerland and in developing countries. This includes, among other things, supporting educational projects, promoting children in need and supporting refugee children. The foundation is also committed to supporting libraries and schools in developing countries.

Fondazione Giuliano Bignasca 

Lugano · Since 2014

The core activity of the Fondazione Giuliano Bignasca is to provide financial support and assistance to people in need, particularly in the canton of Ticino. This includes providing subsidies for living expenses, paying rent, supporting job seekers and financing studies. In addition, the foundation also supports elderly people in need and provides assistance for young people's entry into the workforce.

Fondazione HC Lugano Academy 

Lugano · Since 2015

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of youth development in ice hockey, particularly through the support of the youth department of Hockey Club Lugano.