The purposes of the foundation, pursued in Switzerland and abroad through grants and donations, are as follows: a) to promote the transmission of the Christian faith, the proclamation of the Gospel and Christian education, b) to support missions, Christian communities and groups, c) to support philanthropic, social, educational, cultural and artistic works or associations. Beneficiaries may also be individuals pursuing one of the purposes mentioned above (under letters a, b, c). d) to assist people in need or in material distress, notably the sick, people with disabilities, the elderly, widows, orphans or students lacking resources, this list not being exhaustive. To this end, the foundation may carry out social assistance activities. The foundation does not pursue an economic purpose.