Associations & Interest Groups

Foundation of Hope 

Riehen · Since 2003

The core activity of the Foundation of Hope is to support social and humanitarian projects, particularly in the Third World and Lebanon. This includes supporting orphanages, schools, vocational training centers, nursing homes, therapeutic institutions and providing medical aid. The focus is on supporting schools in Lebanon, especially the Armenian Ev. Sec. School of Bourj Hammoud and the schools in Anjar, as well as the Howard Karagheusian Health Center in Beirut.

Foundation of the English-speaking Catholic Mission of the Canton of Zurich 

Zurich · Since 2002

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of religious activities and services for the English-speaking Catholic community in Zurich, including worship services, religious education, sacraments, charity projects and social events.

Franciscans International Association 

Geneva · Since 2010

Franciscans International Association is an organisation that advocates at the United Nations for human dignity, peace and environmental justice using a rights‑based approach. It supports Franciscans and their partners to translate grassroots testimonies into UN interventions, regional programmes and advocacy across Africa, the Americas, Asia‑Pacific and Europe.

Franziskanische Gemeinschaft (FG) der deutschen Schweiz 

Morschach · Since 1968

Franziskanische Gemeinschaft (FG) der deutschen Schweiz is a lay community that brings together people inspired by the life and teachings of Francis and Clare of Assisi. It organises retreats, pilgrimages, courses and accompaniment for life-and-faith paths, and is a member of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS).

Frauenstiftung Irma Landolt-Lechner 

Chur · Since 1983

The core activity of the Irma Landolt-Lechner Foundation is to award recognition and promotion prizes to women or institutions that have made outstanding contributions in the cultural or social field.

Frauenzentrale St. Gallen 

St. Gallen · Since 2023

Frauenzentrale St. Gallen is a politically and denominationally independent association providing advisory services, specialist offices and project sponsorship to promote gender equality and support women. Its services include budget and debt counselling, child and family support, family planning and pregnancy counselling, home‑help and relief services, and a contact point for self‑help groups; the organisation also runs an information desk, a contacts network for women in politics and manages the Bersinger Foundation.

Frédy und Laura Grimm-Stiftung 

Welschenrohr · Since 2022

The core activity of the Frédy and Laura Grimm Foundation is to provide financial support to children and young people in financial need, in order to offer them a perspective and help them achieve their educational, vocational or training goals.

Free Ukraine 

Geneva · Since 2022

The core activity of the company "Free Ukraine" is to support humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine, particularly in the areas of: * Humanitarian mine clearance (#DemineUkraine) * Provision of medical equipment and vehicles for emergency aid * Support for education and culture in Ukraine * Organization of donation campaigns and fundraising events. The company is a Swiss non-profit association based in Geneva and focuses on supporting Ukraine and its people in various humanitarian areas.

Freie Evangelische Gemeinden in der Schweiz 

Pfäffikon Zh · Since 2023

The company's core activity is to support and promote communities, particularly in the area of the evangelical church. The company offers a range of services, including personnel administration, financial assistance, community counseling, pastor training and support, as well as support for the founding of new communities. It also provides various resources and tools, such as community apps, sermon workshops, and pastoral practice. The company's core activity is therefore in religious and social work, particularly in the area of community development and support.

Fremdenverkehrsamt der VR China in Zürich 

Zurich · Since 2021

The company's core activity is the representation of the People's Republic of China in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, in particular the provision of consular services such as visa issuance, legalization, passport and travel document authentication, as well as the provision of information and support for Chinese nationals and other interested parties.