The foundation pursues non-profit and charitable purposes in Switzerland; in particular, it aims to support institutions for the care of children and young people, primarily in the canton of Bern, but also in other cantons, by providing one-time or recurring support contributions to needy, blind or otherwise mentally or physically disabled or cancer-stricken children or young people, usually up to the age of 18, residing in Switzerland, regardless of their nationality. The support contributions are intended to be used primarily to enable these children to have an annual vacation or recreational stay at a suitable location. One-time or recurring training contributions as well as contributions for the purchase of otherwise non-financed aids (e.g. reading aids) can also be provided.