Associations & Interest Groups

Stiftung Dialog zwischen Kirchen, Religionen und Kulturen 

Basel · Since 2009

The core activity of the Dialog Foundation is to promote projects that foster ecumenical and interfaith cooperation, particularly in the areas of migration, ecumenism, and interfaith dialogue. The foundation supports projects that promote encounter, mutual understanding, and understanding between members of different cultures, churches, and religions, and enable constructive coexistence.

Stiftung Doku-Zug 

Zug · Since 2017

The core activity of the Doku-Zug Foundation is to support projects that document local contemporary history and make it accessible to the public. This includes promoting research, publishing publications and providing information and documents from the fields of politics, economy, education, environment, culture, history and sports in the Zug region.

Stiftung Don Bosco für die Jugend der Welt 

Beromünster · Since 2013

The core activity of the company 'Jugendhilfe Weltweit' consists of supporting children, young people and families in social hotspots worldwide through holistic help for self-help, education and promotion of personal development. The company collects donations, inheritances and legacies to finance projects all over the world and supports the work of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Stiftung Dorf am Bettlihorn 

Grengiols · Since 2019

The core activity of the Dorf am Bettlihorn Foundation is to support efforts to preserve, renew and revitalize the village of Grengiols, particularly through the preservation of historic buildings and structures and the processing of their history. This also includes promoting architectural-historical, monument-preserving, spatial-planning and socio-cultural aspects. A specific focus is on the realization of a village hotel called POORT A POORT, to revitalize the village square and counteract the downward spiral in the village center.

Stiftung "Dorfbild Herisau" 

Herisau · Since 1990

The core activity of the Dorfbild Herisau Foundation is the promotion and design of the village image of Herisau, particularly through the preservation and improvement of the local image, the support of projects for neighborhood development and the promotion of local culture. The foundation strives for a harmonious development of the village and supports the community in shaping public space.

Stiftung Dr. Hans und Hilde von Lorentz 

Zurich · Since 2014

The core activity of the Dr. Hans and Hilde von Lorentz Foundation is to promote and support exceptionally gifted children and young people who, due to their parents' or guardians' financial situation, are unable to take advantage of their educational opportunities. Additionally, the foundation supports the training and provision of dogs for blind and disabled individuals.

STIFTUNG DR. J.E. BRANDENBERGER, Erfinder des Cellophans, errichtet von seiner Tochter, Irma Marthe Brandenberger 

Kerns · Since 1987

The core activity of the company is the management of a foundation that awards prizes to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of humanity, particularly in the fields of natural and social sciences, social work, the promotion and preservation of humanitarian culture, and the improvement of the standard of living.

Stiftung dropforlife 

Zurich · Since 2010

The core activity of the company 'dropforlife' is to support people in need, providing them with better access to clean water and promoting their independence from third parties. To achieve this, the company collaborates with philanthropic investors to create sustainable and positive impacts in the areas of economy, society, ecology, and health. The organization focuses on the development and implementation of water projects, such as the 'Safe Water Program', 'NEXUS Nepal', and 'Nexus Madagascar', and strives to provide all people with access to clean water.

Stiftung Drittes Millennium 

Zurich · Since 1997

The core activity of the "Stiftung Drittes Millennium" foundation is to promote and support projects that focus on topics such as health, sustainability, environment, education, and social change. The foundation specifically concentrates on promoting projects that address the interfaces between environment and health, health promotion and prevention, sustainable nutrition, and education. It provides financial support, consulting, and networking opportunities for projects that pursue these goals.

Stiftung Dufner 

St. Gallen · Since 2009

The core activity of the "Stiftung Dufner" company is to support and promote young people and young adults in difficult life situations. This includes providing housing in a protected, family environment, assistance with personal, professional and financial orientation, as well as promoting personality development. The foundation follows a Christian approach and works with partners to offer young people an individual daily structure and opportunities for reintegration into society.