Associations & Interest Groups

Fondation Graines de Paix 

Geneva · Since 2020

The core activity of the company "Graines de Paix" is the promotion of education and peace education, particularly in developing countries. The company develops and implements programs to improve the quality of education, prevent violence and promote a culture of peace. This includes, among other things, the development of pedagogical resources, the implementation of educational programs and raising awareness on peace and education issues.

Fondation Gourgas 

Geneva · Since 1991

The core activity of Fondation Gourgas is to support and promote projects that advocate for disadvantaged and sick children in Geneva.

Fondation Gustave et Simone Prévot 

Geneva · Since 1992

The company's core activity is the financial support of medical research projects in the fields of oncology, cardiology and neurology.

Fondation H&B Agerup 

Geneva · Since 2012

Fondation H&B Agerup supports health-related initiatives by partnering with established foundations and organizations and focusing on well-defined projects with measurable objectives. The foundation favors projects with an entrepreneurial or novel approach and typically engages in longer-term collaborations.

Fondation H. Dudley Wright 

Geneva · Since 1989

Fondation H. Dudley Wright supports public engagement with science and science education by funding programmes, events and grants. It sponsors the biennial Wright Colloquia organized with the University of Geneva and provides grants to institutions and individuals for science education and outreach initiatives.

Fondation Helpeducation 

Geneva · Since 2010

Fondation Helpeducation is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the schooling of children and the education and training of young adults under 25 in Switzerland and abroad. It provides financial assistance, funds educational projects and collaborates with local partners on school construction and program delivery.

Fondation Henriette Nicolet-Burgagni 

Delémont · Since 2010

The core activity of FHNB is to provide financial support in the form of scholarships to students residing in the canton of Jura who are in need due to their financial situation. These scholarships can serve as a supplement or replacement for cantonal or communal scholarships.

Fondation Héron 

Gland · Since 2018

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of projects in the field of visual and hearing aids, particularly in poor countries. The organization focuses on improving access to visual and hearing care, preventing visual and hearing loss, and supporting people with visual and hearing impairments.

Fondation Hirondelle Media for Peace and Human Dignity 

Geneva · Since 1995

The core activity of Fondation Hirondelle is the production and dissemination of media content aimed at promoting peace, human dignity, and democracy, particularly in crisis areas and countries affected by conflict. This includes supporting media organizations, training journalists, producing radio programs, and organizing debates and forums. The foundation also focuses on promoting media literacy, combating misinformation, and supporting women in the economy.

Fondation Hope House Sawatdi 

Chamblon · Since 2006

The core activity of HopeHouse is to support young people in Thailand and Laos, enabling them to access education and training. This includes providing financial resources for extracurricular activities, university scholarships, and intensive English courses to prepare them for the national job market.

Fondation Hôpital Privé de la Tour 

Meyrin · Since 2023

Fondation Hôpital Privé de la Tour supports and funds projects in medical research, staff quality and wellbeing, and education and skills development, financing initiatives that benefit patients and healthcare professionals.

Fondation Horst Tappe 

Morges · Since 2007

The company's core activity is the management and allocation of foundation funds, as it is a foundation.

Fondation Ida 

Mont-Sur-Rolle · Since 2009

The core activity of the Fondation Ida is to support children suffering from cancer by organizing creative activities in hospitals and alleviating their suffering.

Fondation ImpactHope 

Mollens Vs · Since 2008

Fondation ImpactHope supports education and development projects that promote coexistence, reconciliation and economic participation of young people in post-conflict societies. It partners with local organisations across several countries and provides technical, methodological and financial support for initiatives in education, livelihoods and community reintegration.

Fondation Internationale "Les Enfants de l'Arc-en-Ciel" 

Romanel-Sur-Lausanne · Since 2001

The core activity of the company "Les Enfants de l'Arc-en-Ciel" (Children World) is to support and promote education and development of children in Switzerland, the Dominican Republic and France. The company is a foundation that is committed to improving the living conditions of children and carries out various activities such as educational programs, sponsoring and collecting donations to achieve its goals.

Fondation Internationale pour les Enfants du Monde 

Geneva · Since 2002

The core activity of the company "Enfants du Monde" consists of implementing humanitarian projects, particularly in the fields of education and health, in various countries around the world, with the aim of improving the living conditions of children and families in need. The company works with partners, donors and businesses to achieve its goals.

FONDATION INTERNATIONAL MARIA FRANCISCA 

Bellevue · Since 2005

The core activity of the company "Fondation International Maria Francisca" is the management and allocation of scholarships and support to those in need, as evidenced by the listed years and the mention of "BÉNÉFICIAIRES" (English: beneficiaries). It is a foundation that is committed to social purposes.

Fondation Investis-toit 

Martigny · Since 2017

Fondation Investis-toit undertakes construction, renovation and property acquisition projects to provide moderate‑rent housing for people in precarious situations and to support the association Immo‑Solidaire. The foundation manages a solidarity fund to grant rent reductions or cover rental arrears and seeks financing through donations, preferential loans, co‑investors or land contributions. Projects take into account environmental and social criteria such as energy efficiency, tenant participation and social mix.

Fondation Internationale Soi Dog 

Geneva · Since 2017

The company's core activity is the rescue and support of homeless animals in Asia, particularly in Thailand. This includes: * Rescue of animals from dire circumstances on the streets * Medical care and rehabilitation * Adoption of animals into a home * Spay/neuter programs to reduce the number of animals born into a life of suffering on the streets * Combating the dog meat trade * Education and public awareness to improve the welfare of stray and domestic animals * Emergency deployments to help animals affected by disasters. The company takes a holistic approach to ending animal suffering in Asia and works with other organizations to achieve its goals.

Fondation IPT, succursale de Zurich 

Zurich · Since 2008

Fondation IPT, succursale de Zurich provides vocational integration and reintegration services for individuals and delivers employer-facing services such as recruitment and payroll, case management, assessment centres and workplace training.

Fondation Islamique et Culturelle d'AHL-EL-BEIT 

Onex · Since 2008

Fondation Islamique et Culturelle d'AHL-EL-BEIT organizes religious and cultural activities for the Muslim community, providing prayer space, hosting religious ceremonies, offering educational and leisure programs, and promoting interreligious dialogue.

Fondation Isocrate 

Sion · Since 2011

Fondation Isocrate provides grants to nonprofit organisations that protect and encourage public debate by promoting access to independent, quality information and by contributing to the health and safety of the digital public space. It particularly funds public interest journalism, investigative media initiatives and civil society projects addressing responsible digitalization.

Fondation Jack Guberan 

Lausanne · Since 2008

The company's core activity is humanitarian and social support, particularly the development and construction of water supply infrastructure in African villages, as well as the support of projects in this field.

Fondation Janusz Korczak 

Les Acacias · Since 1982

Fondation Janusz Korczak provides financial and other support to the activities of the Association suisse des Amis du Dr Janusz Korczak, which promotes Janusz Korczak’s work and ideas through publications, conferences and awards.

FONDATION JEAN ARMAND SUNIER POUR LA FORMATION D'ORPHELINS 

Villars-Sur-Glâne · Since 2002

The core activity of the Fondation Jean Armand Sunier is to award scholarships and grants to orphaned children and young people who wish to pursue vocational training or higher education.

Fondation Jean-Jacques et Felicia Lopez-Loreta pour l'excellence académique 

Lausanne · Since 2016

The company's core activity is the management of a foundation, in particular the Fondation Jean-Jacques et Felicia Lopez-Loreta, which focuses on awarding prizes and supporting projects.

Fondation Jeanne et Henri Pittier-Thomas 

Bex · Since 1988

Fondation Jeanne et Henri Pittier-Thomas provides financial assistance, mainly as interest-free loans, to support vocational training and studies. It serves Swiss nationals domiciled in the district of Aigle and may also fund projects by local associations that support youth and intergenerational activities.

Fondation jeunesse de la Société Pédagogique Vaudoise 

Lausanne · Since 1990

Fondation jeunesse de la Société Pédagogique Vaudoise provides financial assistance to children and young people in need and administers grant applications and foundation funds.

Fondation Johanna Dürmüller-Bol 

Muri B. Bern · Since 2000

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of projects and institutions in the fields of medicine and care, culture, education and scientific research through donations and financial contributions.

Fondation John Bost Suisse Recherche et Développement 

Geneva · Since 2017

The core activity of the Fondation John BOST Suisse Recherche et Développement is to improve the quality of life of people with cognitive disorders and their families by providing financial support for various projects, creating a network around cognitive disorders, and promoting innovative solutions.

Fondation Jules Thurmann 

Porrentruy · Since 2012

Fondation Kalangos 

Geneva · Since 2002

The core activity of Kalangos Foundation is humanitarian work in the field of medicine, particularly in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. The company aims to enable access to medical care and education, and supports various projects, such as the establishment of humanitarian medical centers, support for children in need, and the conduct of scientific research. The foundation collects donations, offers opportunities for volunteer work, and accepts material donations to support its mission.

Fondation KISS 

Zug · Since 2019

Fondation KISS organizes conferences and informational events, for example on integrated care. On the KISS website it is referenced in connection with the KISS network, which supports accompanied neighbourhood-help services and local meeting formats.

Fondation Khuon 

Le Grand-Saconnex · Since 2020

The core activity of the Fondation Khuon is to support orphaned children in need, particularly in developing countries. This includes: Providing financial assistance and logistical support to neglected orphanages; Promoting partnerships between companies and communities to secure the long-term existence and development of these institutions; Organizing sponsorships for orphaned children to improve their living conditions; and Involving volunteers in the foundation's work to improve the living conditions of orphaned children.

Fondation Kofi Annan 

Geneva · Since 2007

Fondation Kofi Annan promotes democratic governance, youth leadership and multilateral cooperation through programmes, policy analysis and project implementation.

Fondation Kouadioblé II 

Peseux · Since 2013

The core activity of the Fondation Kouadioblé II is to support development projects in Southern countries, particularly in Africa, with the aim of improving the living conditions of the population. The foundation focuses on creating jobs, promoting education and health, supporting infrastructure projects, and promoting the economy and agriculture. It pursues a sustainable approach aimed at creating long-term and self-sustaining structures.

FONDATION LA LAGUNE 

Bouveret · Since 2005

FONDATION LA LAGUNE supports the development of human and natural resources in particularly disadvantaged or remote foreign regions and provides development consultancy services, including feasibility studies, mobilization of financial, technical and human resources, and the implementation and coordination of projects.

Fondation la Maison Azur 

Sion · Since 2018

The core activity of the company "La Maison Azur" is the provision of specialized palliative care services in a residential facility in Sion, Switzerland. The company provides accommodation and care for people with severe and progressive illnesses, as well as their relatives, and focuses on delivering nursing and supportive services tailored to the individual needs of patients.

FONDATION LA MAISON DU BONHEUR 

Geneva · Since 2005

FONDATION LA MAISON DU BONHEUR supports children’s medical care, basic hygiene and education through activities such as supplying medicines, constructing latrines and wells, and supporting schools and orphanages. The entity funds projects via donations, partnerships and proceeds from an associated restaurant.

Fondation La Maison Séléné 

Giez · Since 2023

The core activity of Maison Séléné is the operation of a hospice, where people in the final phase of their life are admitted and cared for. The facility offers a warm and inviting setting, where guests can spend their last days in peace and dignity. The care includes both medical and emotional support provided by a team of professionals and volunteer helpers.

FONDATION LAMBRECHT 

Veytaux · Since 1997

FONDATION LAMBRECHT provides financial assistance to elderly people to enable residence in a care-providing residence, for example through grants or loans. The foundation also supports bilingual care initiatives, research projects, cultural activities and German-language pastoral care.

Fondation Lamour du Valais 

Crans Vs · Since 2021

The core activity of the company 'Fondation Lamour du Valais' is the promotion and protection of nature, animals and traditions in Valais, Switzerland. The foundation supports projects that are committed to preserving local fauna, flora and culture, and collects donations to finance these activities.

Fondation La Prévoyante 

St-Prex · Since 2021

The core activity of Fondation La Prévoyante is to provide religious and social support as a foundation, particularly in the context of spreading the Gospel.

Fondation latine des voies aériennes (F.L.A.V.A.) 

Lausanne · Since 2010

The core activity of FLAVA (Fondation Latine des Voies Aériennes) is the development and dissemination of guidelines and recommendations for airway management in medicine, particularly in Switzerland. This includes the creation of guidelines, the organization of courses and training sessions, as well as the provision of tools and resources for medical personnel to improve airway management and reduce complications.

Fondation La Solidarité - service social familial 

Lausanne · Since 1964

The core activity of the company "Fondation La Solidarité" is to support and guide families with children in difficult situations, particularly in the canton of Vaud, through financial assistance and counseling, in order to maintain the well-being of the children and family balance.

FONDATION LA TOUR DE CHOULLY 

Satigny · Since 2019

FONDATION LA TOUR DE CHOULLY promotes the construction and management of a wooden tower intended to showcase local timber and to serve as a public observation point.

Fondation La vue pour la vie - eyesight4life 

Geneva · Since 2017

The core activity of the company 'Fondation la vue pour la vie' (Eyesight4life) is to combat visual impairment and promote the training of ophthalmologists in the countries where it operates. Specifically, this includes conducting vision testing campaigns, supporting medical care in developing countries, particularly in Haiti, and collecting donations to finance these activities.

FONDATION LEBHERZ-CORNELIUS CELSUS 

Geneva · Since 2002

The core activity of the Fondation Lebherz-Cornelius Celsus (LCC) encompasses research, teaching and dissemination of acupuncture and biological medicine, including the organization of humanitarian missions to train acupuncture therapists in developing countries.

Fondation "Le Hérisson" 

Le Mouret · Since 2023

The core activity of the Fondation Le Hérisson is to support needy individuals from the Jenisch and Sinti community in Switzerland. Specifically, this includes providing financial assistance for: food, clothing, heating, school supplies, and other urgent needs. In addition, the foundation may also offer financial support for vocational training in individual cases. The foundation follows a solidarity-based approach and redistributes the received donations anonymously and confidentially.

Fondation Le Petit Coeur 

Zurich · Since 2007

The core activity of the Le Petit Cœur Foundation is to support heart surgeries for children living in countries with inadequate medical care. The foundation finances and organizes treatments and operations to help children with heart defects who, without this assistance, would be severely restricted in their daily lives or even die young.