Associations & Interest Groups

Fondation Coup d'Pouce 

Lausanne · Since 1998

The core activity of the company "Fondation Coup d'Pouce" is to support and accompany people with special needs, particularly children and adolescents with autism or other disabilities. The foundation offers various services, including: "Passerelle Loisirs", a service that enables people with special needs to participate in leisure activities and integrate into society; "AIPP" (Accompagnement Individualisé pour les Personnes avec besoins Particuliers), a service that provides qualified staff to support people with special needs in schools and other institutions; and "Centre de Loisirs La Cabane Orange", a leisure center specifically designed for people with autism and other disabilities, offering various activities. The foundation aims to support people with special needs and help them integrate into society and lead an independent life.

FONDATION DE LA FERME FORAINE BONAVENTURE 

Corsier Ge · Since 2008

FONDATION DE LA FERME FORAINE BONAVENTURE is an itinerant educational farm offering learning activities and visits for children. It organizes supervised camps, programs and events (including evening activities during "green weeks") and also welcomes children with social or mobility difficulties.

Fondation de l'Eglise Monastique et Cloître du Monastère St-Benoît 

Bouveret · Since 2022

The Abbaye Saint-Benoît de Port-Valais is a monastery focused on the practice of the Benedictine order. The core activities include: spiritual activities such as prayers, meditations, and adherence to the Benedictine rule; hospitality and accommodation of guests in the monastery's guesthouse; sale of religious articles and devotional items in the monastery shop; and organization of spiritual retreats and events. It is a religious institution with a focus on spirituality, hospitality, and community.

Fondation Montreux Noël 

Territet · Since 2001

Fondation Montreux Noël coordinates the organisation and promotion of Riviera Noël, bringing together the associated Christmas markets. It oversees attractions, events and visitor services, with a focus on mobility, safety and environmental sustainability.

FONDATION RESONNANCE 

Morges · Since 1998

FONDATION RESONNANCE organises and facilitates concerts and musical education programmes, focusing on solidarity concerts in places without regular access to music. It runs masterclasses and academy activities and coordinates performances in hospitals, care homes, institutions for people with disabilities, refugee camps and prisons.

Fondation Riviera Noël 

Territet · Since 2024

Fondation Riviera Noël coordinates the Riviera Noël project, overseeing Christmas markets and seasonal attractions. It brings together the markets of Montreux, Vevey and Villeneuve and promotes measures for mobility, safety and sustainability.

Fondazione Samaritani Biasca 

Biasca · Since 1988

The core activity of Samaritani Biasca encompasses various services in the social and healthcare sectors, specifically: Transport services for people in need (Servizio Trasporto Persone Bisognose), Medical and healthcare emergency services (Servizio Medico Sanitario), Rental of medical equipment (Prestito Materiale Sanitario), Courses and training for the population (Corsi), Youth activities (Gioventù Sama), and Samaritan services in schools (Samaritani Scolastici). The company thus offers a wide range of services aimed at supporting the population's needs in the areas of health, social welfare, and education.

Greater Zurich Area AG 

Zurich · Since 1999

Greater Zurich Area AG is the official investment promotion agency that supports international companies expanding into Switzerland. It provides free, tailored services including location evaluation, guidance on taxes and regulations, and introductions to industry, academic and government partners.

Handball-Akademie GmbH 

Olten · Since 2007

Handball Schweiz Event GmbH 

Olten · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the promotion and organization of handball sports in Switzerland, including the management of leagues, tournaments and national teams, the training of coaches and referees, the support of clubs and the promotion of inclusion and youth development in handball.