The foundation's purpose is to help people and organizations in need in poor and disadvantaged areas of the world, without any distinction of ethnicity, religion, personal and social ideas and convictions, in order to reintegrate them into their own social context, overcoming all negative differences and ethnic, religious, social, political and geographical contrasts. The foundation also promotes the support of humanitarian, social, cultural and musical works and organizations in Switzerland and abroad, aid to development and scientific research in the medical and climatic fields. In accordance with the pursued purpose, the foundation is active both in Switzerland and internationally. The foundation pursues public utility objectives and operates without profit. It is non-denominational and apolitical.