Associations & Interest Groups

Stiftung Wald-Klima-Umwelt 

Basel · Since 1995

The core activity of the Forest - Climate - Environment Foundation is the promotion and support of environmental and nature conservation projects, particularly in the areas of forest protection and climate policy. The foundation is committed to raising awareness and educating about the importance of forests for the climate and the environment, among other things through exhibitions, publications and the sale of images.

STIFTUNG WEEPI 

Basel · Since 2018

The core activity of the WEEPI Foundation is to promote research projects and measures to improve healthcare for HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis, particularly in Eastern Europe. This includes financing research projects, supporting capacity-building measures and promoting partnerships between healthcare institutions. The foundation focuses on improving the quality of healthcare, reducing barriers to diagnosis and treatment, and generating evidence for new approaches in healthcare.

Stiftung we-help 

Biel-Benken Bl · Since 2009

The core activity of the company "Stiftung we-help" is to support and promote social projects and humanitarian actions worldwide, particularly through donations and the implementation of aid projects in various countries, with the aim of helping people in need and improving their living conditions.

Stiftung Wegbegleiter 

Matzingen · Since 2023

The core activity of the Wegbegleiter Foundation is to provide help, advice and support to people in distressing life situations, particularly after accidents, deaths or illnesses. It offers practical help, advice and surprises to support and accompany those affected. In addition, the foundation publishes books that are intended to serve as comfort, guidance and encouragement, and engages in public relations to draw attention to its work.

Stiftung "Welt ohne Minen" 

Zurich · Since 1997

The company's core activity is humanitarian mine clearance, particularly the clearance of anti-personnel mines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war, in order to mitigate the social, economic and environmental impacts of this ammunition and to increase the safety of the affected population.

Stiftung Wildtiere Aargau 

Schafisheim · Since 2004

The core activity of the Stiftung Wildtiere Aargau is the promotion and support of wildlife and nature conservation in the canton of Aargau. This includes, in particular, the implementation of projects for habitat improvement, young animal rescue, drone surveillance, and fence projects to improve the living conditions of wildlife and ensure their safety. In addition, the foundation organizes events such as the Hunter's Ball to collect donations and raise public awareness of the concerns of wildlife and nature conservation.

Stiftung Wildspitz 

Steinerberg · Since 1989

Stiftung Wildspitz seeks to acquire the Berggasthaus Wildspitz and to preserve it as a mountain inn and a base for outdoor recreation; the foundation does not operate for profit.

Stiftung Wolf 

Basel · Since 2009

Stiftung Wolf is a grant-making foundation that typically awards grants between CHF 3,000 and CHF 5,000 to projects in culture, social services, sport, scientific research and environment/nature. Applications must be submitted via the foundation's digital portal; personal grants, top-up funding and commercial projects are not supported.

Stiftung Wunderbar 

Leuggern · Since 2020

The core activity of the Wunderbar Foundation is to support disadvantaged and needy individuals as well as institutions pursuing the same purpose, particularly in the field of animal and nature conservation. The foundation awards grants to private individuals or institutions that are not or not primarily supported by the public sector or other institutions.

Stiftung YLENIA 

Appenzell · Since 2007

Stiftung YLENIA provides support for disadvantaged children through educational and aid projects. The foundation has implemented school projects in the Philippines, organises fundraising collections and market stalls/shops to raise funds, and publishes annual project reports.