Associations & Interest Groups

Fondazione PKB 

Lugano · Since 2009

Fondazione PKB focuses on promoting science and medicine to improve the prevention and treatment of diseases. It supports social and medical assistance projects, with particular attention to older people and children, and funds selected initiatives in Switzerland and abroad.

FONDAZIONE PREMIOSWISSENGINEERINGTICINO 

Lugano · Since 2015

FONDAZIONE PREMIOSWISSENGINEERINGTICINO awards prizes, grants and study contributions to support young recent graduates. It organises competitions judged by professional juries that evaluate diploma projects and student works from vocational schools, universities of applied sciences and universities in the Canton of Ticino.

Fondazione Privilège 

Lugano · Since 2023

The core activity of the company "Fondazione Privilège" is the collection and management of donations and charitable funds to support social and philanthropic purposes and contribute to a better future for all.

Fondazione San Maurizio 

Maggia · Since 1972

The company's core activity is the management and maintenance of religious institutions, in particular the Fondazione San Maurizio, which focuses on promoting education, morality, religion and social activities for the community in Maggia and its surroundings.

Fondazione San Romerio 

Brusio · Since 2023

Fondazione San Romerio operates an alpine refuge offering a mountain inn and overnight accommodation with regional, seasonal cuisine. The organisation hosts activities and events such as hiking, cycling and yoga, manages the alpine pasture and cultivates a garden using biodynamic practices, and uses on-site water and renewable energy systems.

Fondazione San Salvatore 

Lugano · Since 1979

The core activity of the company "Fondazione San Salvatore" consists of providing financial support (Sostegno finanziario) to specific individuals or organizations that meet certain criteria. The company has a scientific advisory board (Comitato scientifico) and a foundation board (Consiglio di fondazione), which are likely involved in the decision-making process regarding the allocation of support. There is also an annual award (Il premio dell'anno) that is presented every year.

Fondazione Sciaredo 

Barbengo · Since 1996

Fondazione Sciaredo manages Casa Sciaredo and operates the atelier house as a residency for visual artists, writers, filmmakers, architects and other cultural producers. It also preserves the building and garden as an example of modern architecture and maintains the artistic estate of Georgette Tentori‑Klein.

Fondazione Silvio e Marianne Tarchini 

Manno · Since 2018

Fondazione Silvio e Marianne Tarchini awards scholarships to meritorious Swiss students, giving preference to applicants from Ticino and to studies in architecture (notably at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio) and in economics; it also supports professional training and selected cultural and charitable projects.

Fondazione Sogno di Vita 

Tegna · Since 1999

Fondazione Sogno di Vita operates two therapeutic houses (Visionshaus and Casa Betulla) and offers personalised therapy programmes, body therapies, retreats and training seminars. It funds part of its work through donations to help make therapeutic services more accessible.

Fondazione Svizzera Madagascar (F.S.M.) 

Lugano · Since 1993

The core activity of Fondazione Svizzera Madagascar (FSM) is the implementation of development projects in Madagascar, particularly in the following areas: Health: Supporting the improvement of healthcare, especially through the promotion of hygiene and the training of local healthcare personnel. Education: Promoting education and training of young people, especially through the support of educational projects and the promotion of professional integration. Environmental protection: Protecting and preserving Madagascar's natural resources, especially through the support of conservation projects and the promotion of sustainable development. FSM focuses on the island of Nosy Be and works closely with local partners and the Malagasy government to improve the living conditions of the population and promote sustainable development.