Associations & Interest Groups

Stiftung für chiropraktische Forschung 

Bern · Since 2023

Stiftung für chiropraktische Forschung supports research and quality in the field of chiropractic and does not pursue commercial aims. Its income and capital are used exclusively to realise the foundation's statutory purpose, and it may acquire real estate or participate in property companies to ensure suitable infrastructure.

Stiftung für christlich-jüdische Projekte 

Basel · Since 2002

Stiftung für christlich-jüdische Projekte promotes encounter and dialogue between Christian and Jewish communities and engages other faiths through educational programmes, guided visits, excursions and public events aimed at young people, multipliers and the general public. It contributes to racism prevention through religious education in northwestern Switzerland and cooperates with local churches, the Israelite community and cantonal authorities.

Stiftung für das lungenkranke Kind 

Zurich · Since 1991

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung für das lungenkranke Kind' is to support children with lung diseases (such as cystic fibrosis, fibrosis and asthma) and their parents through various projects, including financial support, childcare and therapeutic accompaniment.

Stiftung für die Ausbildung von Chiropraktoren 

Bern · Since 2003

Stiftung für die Ausbildung von Chiropraktoren secures funding for the training of chiropractors at Swiss universities. It may carry out its own projects, assume related tasks and enter agreements with public authorities and private organisations.

Stiftung für die Auslandschweizer 

Bern · Since 1961

Stiftung für die Lauterkeit in der kommerziellen Kommunikation 

Zurich · Since 1981

The company's core activity is the self-regulation and monitoring of commercial communication in Switzerland, in particular the examination of advertising for its honesty and legality, as well as the processing of complaints and the publication of decisions and guidelines in this area.

Stiftung für ein lebendiges Niederurnen 

Niederurnen · Since 2010

The company's core activity is to promote the social, educational and socio-cultural environment in Niederurnen (Glarus Nord). This includes in particular: Providing contributions in the areas of education and social welfare; Granting subsidies to individuals and families in need; Providing training contributions; Supporting associations, events and institutions such as libraries and collections. The company operates as a foundation and focuses on promoting village life in Niederurnen.

Stiftung für ein glückliches Alter Hägendorf-Rickenbach 

Hägendorf · Since 1980

Stiftung für ein glückliches Alter Hägendorf-Rickenbach provides financial assistance and other support to needy, frail or incapacitated persons of pension age. The foundation organises or supports meal services, events, leisure and training courses, and excursions for seniors.

Stiftung für Forschung in Tumordiagnostik und Prävention 

St. Gallen · Since 1998

The core activity of the company "stiftup" is to promote research in tumor diagnostics and prevention, particularly in the field of oncology, with the aim of preventing cancer diseases or detecting them early and treating them as gently as possible. To this end, the foundation supports research projects and studies that deal with tumor diagnostic and preventive research questions and promotes the quality of life of cancer patients.

Stiftung für Gesundheit, Religiosität und Spiritualität 

Langenthal · Since 1992

Stiftung für Gesundheit, Religiosität und Spiritualität promotes interdisciplinary research on the relationships between health, religiosity and spirituality and supports education and training for health professionals in medicine, nursing, psychotherapy, social work and pastoral care. The foundation also supports scientific cooperation, conferences and publications and collaborates with the Research Institute for Spirituality and Health (FISG) in implementing projects.