Associations & Interest Groups

Stiftung Natur und Form 

Flawil · Since 2009

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Natur und Form' is the reception, care and maintenance of animals in need, particularly those rescued from poor living conditions or surrendered due to personal emergencies. Furthermore, the foundation offers educational programs for children and adolescents to promote a conscious and respectful interaction with animals and to convey that animals are sentient beings that should be treated with respect.

Stiftung net-work 

Weinfelden · Since 2005

Stiftung net-work supports disadvantaged children, young people, apprentices and young professionals through counselling, personal mentoring and vocational support. It runs projects nationally and internationally, including street outreach, apprenticeship coaching, entrepreneurship promotion and media initiatives.

Stiftung Natur & Wirtschaft 

Bern · Since 1997

The core activity of the Stiftung Natur & Wirtschaft is the certification and promotion of nature-friendly areas, particularly in private gardens, with the aim of increasing biodiversity and protecting the basis of life. To this end, the foundation offers certification programs, consulting and information to support property owners and those responsible for managing their areas in a nature-friendly way.

Stiftung Netzwerk Bielersee 

Biel/Bienne · Since 2007

The company 'Netzwerk Bielersee' is a protection organization that is committed to preserving and developing the cultural landscape and ecosystem around Lake Biel. The core activities include: * Construction consulting and local image care: Professional consulting for builders and municipalities in the planning and implementation of construction projects on the north and south shores of Lake Biel. * Knowledge transfer and education: Organization of lectures, events and environmental education for children and young people to deepen understanding of the Lake Biel region. * Political participation: Statements, objections and complaints in political and administrative processes to represent concerns of landscape and environmental protection. The company is committed to sustainable development in the region and aims to combine utility interests with ecological, cultural and aesthetic values.

Stiftung NURU 

Alterswil Fr · Since 2014

The core activity of the NURU Foundation is humanitarian support, particularly in the areas of healthcare and family development, in developing countries such as Tanzania. The foundation is committed to improving the living conditions and healthcare of people in need by supporting and implementing projects such as mobile clinics and educational initiatives.

Stiftung Oase für Wohnen im Alter 

Dübendorf · Since 2013

The core activity of Oase Service AG is the operation of senior centers, including the development of concepts and consulting on the evaluation of locations, as well as the provision of services to municipalities in the field of age strategy.

Stiftung Oberwallis für Kinder unserer Welt 

St. Niklaus Vs · Since 2006

The core activity of the company 'Oberwallis für Kinder unserer Welt' is to support and promote children and young people in need, particularly through the implementation of projects and fundraising campaigns for education, health and well-being in various countries, including Lebanon and Nigeria.

Stiftung Oberwalliser Winterhilfe 

Eyholz · Since 1992

The core activity of the company "Winterhilfe Schweiz" is to provide emergency aid and support to disadvantaged individuals and families in Switzerland, particularly through the provision of financial and material assistance such as food, clothing, heating materials, beds, and other essential goods. Furthermore, the company also promotes educational and recreational activities for children and young people to support their social inclusion and development.

Stiftung Obi-Haus 

Zurich · Since 1994

Stiftung Obi-Haus organizes seminars, workshops and meetings at the Obihaus on subjects such as shamanism, painting, Kabbalah and related spiritual practices. The foundation publishes an annual programme, handles course registrations and occasionally sells mandalas, candles and antiquarian books, with proceeds and collections used to support people in need.

Stiftung Obwalden Finanzhaushalt 

Sarnen · Since 2019

The core activity of the Obwalden Financial Foundation is to build up assets through voluntary contributions from Obwalden citizens and to invest these assets in a profitable manner, in order to use the resulting returns to support public tasks in the canton of Obwalden in the areas of health, education, social affairs, natural hazard prevention and infrastructure.