NGOs & NPOs in
Bellinzona

Fondazione Croce Verde Bellinzona

Since 1995 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(44)

Fondazione Croce Verde Bellinzona provides ambulance and pre-hospital emergency services, including coordination via the 144 alarm centre. The organisation also operates a telesoccorso (telecare) service, offers first-aid and professional training, and carries out activities with both volunteer and professional staff.

Fondazione "ASHA" "Speranza"

Since 1999 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Fondazione ASHA is to support and promote street children in India by providing shelter, medical care and education in their centers in Nirmal, Khandala, Lonavla and Karjat.

Fondazione Noi Donna

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Fondazione Noi Donna is the promotion of health and well-being of women in the canton of Ticino, particularly through the support of prevention, information, education and research activities. This includes the awarding of scholarships, the organization of academic programs, symposia and awards, as well as the financing of clinical research.

Sostare Sagl

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of SOSTARE is the operation of a non-profit social enterprise that focuses on the integration and inclusion of unemployed individuals and those in vulnerable situations. This is achieved through the combination of entrepreneurial activities in the field of gastronomy (Ristorante Casa del Popolo) with social and professional integration and inclusion measures.

Fondazione per il bambino malato della Svizzera italiana

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is to support and promote the health of sick children in the Italian-speaking Switzerland through donations and fundraising, as well as the dissemination of information and education on the importance of child health.

Sharing Progress in Cancer Care (SPCC)

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Sharing Progress in Cancer Care (SPCC) is the implementation of projects, programs and initiatives (both live and online) to improve cancer care and research. This includes organizing events, implementing European projects, supporting companies and promoting partnerships in the field of cancer research and treatment.

Fondazione Santa Maria

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

Lega cancro Ticino

Since 1999 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(3)

Lega cancro Ticino provides counselling and support services for people affected by cancer and their families. Services include a telephone information line and chat, psycho-oncological, nutritional and nursing counselling, rehabilitation and support groups, prevention and awareness activities, research funding mechanisms, and fundraising and volunteer programmes.

Associazione Ticinese Terza Età (ATTE)

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(3)

Associazione Ticinese Terza Età (ATTE) is a non‑partisan, non‑denominational association that promotes initiatives to support the social and intergenerational integration of older people. ATTE organises regional sections, day centres and services including UNI3 (university for the third age), travel programmes, telesoccorso (personal alarm service), volunteer activities and a digital support desk.

Casa bambini San Marco

Since 1933 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Casa bambini San Marco is a facility providing care and temporary reception for children and women in difficulty, sometimes acting on requests from social services or families. Daily care and meals are provided by the Sisters of Santa Maria di Leuca, and the association "Amici della Culla San Marco" supports projects for the facility.

Amici della Culla San Marco

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Amici della Culla San Marco is an association that supports the Culla San Marco childcare facility, which provides care for children and women in difficulty and offers preschool/daycare services. The association promotes targeted projects, raises funds and provides support to the facility's staff.

Cooperativa BAOBAB

Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.·4.0(1)

The core activity of Cooperativa Baobab is to promote solidarity, social cohesion, and cultural community through various activities targeting families, young people, and children. These include: operating an intercultural library (BiblioBaobab) with multilingual offerings; organizing social and cultural events (IncontriBaobab); implementing activities for young people (GiovaniBaobab), including a mobile social and educational unit (The Social Truck); and promoting integration and social inclusion through various projects and partnerships. Cooperativa Baobab is a non-profit organization that finances its activities through donations and public funding.