Associations & Interest Groups

Stiftung Offener Kreis 

Lucerne · Since 2020

Stiftung Offener Kreis promotes awareness of peace in the world. It maintains the Zen Zentrum Offener Kreis as a meeting, silence and reflection place and supports projects on peacebuilding, international understanding, integration of migrants and education for parents and children.

Stiftung Oekumenische Bergkapelle Weissenstein 

Solothurn · Since 1981

Stiftung Oekumenische Bergkapelle Weissenstein manages the ecumenical chapel and is responsible for its operation and maintenance. The foundation organises ecumenical worship services, makes the chapel available for appropriate events and moments of private contemplation, and provides information on its heritage protection status.

Stiftung Offene Hand "Swisshand" 

Baar · Since 1993

The core activity of the company "Swisshand" is the promotion of microfinance projects in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company supports the establishment and expansion of small businesses through the granting of loans and the implementation of business training, in order to reduce poverty in these regions.

Stiftung Olaf Asteson 

Hinterfultigen · Since 2013

The core activity of Olaf Asteson is the care and support of adults with disabilities. The company offers living spaces, projects and workshops that enable the individuals to live, work and develop individually and together. The activities include, among others, eating, working, drinking, vegetable cultivation, colors, humor, animals, nature and woodwork. The company works closely with various partners and institutions to ensure comprehensive support and care.

Stiftung Olivenzweig 

Basel · Since 2023

The company's core activity is to support local communities and projects in various countries through donations and promotion of self-help projects, with the aim of promoting the self-determination and independence of these communities.

Stiftung Opportunity International Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 2012

The company's core activity is to promote small businesses, education, health, agriculture and support extremely poor families (ultra-poor) in developing countries. The company offers financial services, training and other support services to help people in these countries improve their economic situation and build a sustainable livelihood.

Stiftung Ora et Labora 

Sarnen · Since 2016

The core activity of the company "Stiftung Ora et Labora" is the sponsorship and operation of the Benedictine Center, which serves as a living space and a place of spirituality, pilgrimage, and encounter for monastic communities. The foundation supports the livelihood of monastic communities, in particular through the financing and realization as well as the operation of the center, and offers internal services in the areas of household management, care, and organization.

Stiftung Oscar Menz 

Unterägeri · Since 1971

Stiftung Oscar Menz supports integration projects for people with disabilities or impairments. It funds and promotes projects run by social institutions or similar organisations that assist people with intellectual, cerebral or multiple disabilities and/or psychological impairments, with activities focused primarily in the canton of Zug.

Stiftung Otto Känzig & Jakob Züllig Mühle Feilen 

Arbon · Since 1994

The core activity of the company 'Restaurant Mühle Feilen' is gastronomy, specifically the operation of a restaurant with various offers such as lunch, menu, wine list, mill cellar, wine cellar, smoking lounge, parties, garden, barn, cowshed, grill chalet and farm shop/winter lounge.

Stiftung Osteuropa-Mission Schweiz 

Bäretswil · Since 1988

Stiftung Osteuropa-Mission Schweiz is an interdenominational Christian aid organization that provides humanitarian assistance in Eastern Europe. It coordinates shipments of relief goods, winter aid, education and construction projects, sponsorship programmes and fundraising together with local partners.