NGOs & NPOs in the
Canton of Vaud

Medair Invest in Aid Foundation

Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(27)

The core activity of Medair is humanitarian aid and emergency relief, particularly in providing support to people in need affected by conflicts, disasters and other crisis situations. Medair collects donations, provides humanitarian aid and supports projects in various countries around the world. The company also has a strong presence in Switzerland and maintains offices in several cities.

Fondation Rive-Neuve

Since 1987 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(28)

The core activity of the company Fondation Rive-Neuve is the provision of palliative care services in a hospital in Blonay, Switzerland. The company offers specialized care and support to patients whose curative treatments have been exhausted, refused or are no longer bearable, in a cozy atmosphere.

ASSOCIATION MERCY SHIPS

Since 1995 · 21–50 empl.·4.4(25)

ASSOCIATION MERCY SHIPS is a humanitarian NGO that operates hospital ships to deliver surgical and dental care and to support local health systems through medical training and infrastructure projects.

Association "Epicerie de Lonay"

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(23)

The core activity of the company "L'Épicerie de Lonay" is the operation of a food store or shopping venue selling various products. The company also appears to have a strong social component, as it is run by an association and focuses on supporting the local community.

Fondation de la Caisse d'allocations familiales de la Fédération vaudoise des entrepreneurs (CAFEV)

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(105)

Fondation de la Caisse d'allocations familiales de la Fédération vaudoise des entrepreneurs (CAFEV) is part of the Fédération vaudoise des entrepreneurs and provides services to companies in the construction sector. Its activities include social insurance administration, human resources support, legal advice and information on collective labour agreements.

Association l'Escale

Since 1994 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(184)

The company's core activity consists of collecting, sorting, recycling and distributing donations, particularly second-hand items, with the aim of helping people in need in Switzerland, Europe and Africa. To this end, the company also operates sales outlets for second-hand items to cover costs and finance humanitarian projects.

Nanou Solutions Sàrl

Since 2013 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(9)

Nanou Solutions Sàrl provides support services to early childhood care institutions and professionals. Its offerings include creation and management of care structures, social project support, human resources (recruitment and temporary replacements), and IT services such as website creation and data hosting.

Medair

Since 1990 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(27)

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that provides emergency response and recovery services during conflicts, disease outbreaks and disasters, focusing on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), nutrition, health and shelter. It operates in hard-to-reach and underserved areas, uses cash assistance where appropriate and offers psychosocial support.

FONDATION LE ROSEY

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(278)

FONDATION LE ROSEY is a 100% boarding school for students aged 8–18 that operates the academic year across two campuses. The institution provides a bilingual academic programme leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) or the French Baccalaureate and complements teaching with extensive extracurricular activities in sports, the arts, technology and service learning.

FONDATION DE LA COMMUNAUTE L'ABRI

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(20)

The core activity of Swiss L'Abri is to provide a platform for people to discuss and explore questions and problems related to God and faith. It is a kind of study and community center that brings together people from different backgrounds and nationalities to seek truth together and engage with topics such as apologetics, art, culture, and community life.

Fondation de soutien en faveur de la Fondation des 4 Marronniers

Since 1980 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(68)

Fondation de soutien en faveur de la Fondation des 4 Marronniers is a non-profit foundation that provides services for older people. It offers medical-social, hospitality and support services for people with reduced independence.

Fondation Le Grain de Blé International

Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(20)

Fondation Le Grain de Blé International runs camps and recreational programmes for children and adolescents, combining sporting, creative and daily Bible-related activities. The foundation also operates two holiday houses for group accommodation, provides training and resources for youth workers, and manages sponsorship programmes to enable children to attend camps.

Association Globale Mercy Ships

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(25)

Association Globale Mercy Ships is a humanitarian organisation that deploys hospital ships (Global Mercy and Africa Mercy) to provide surgical and dental care to people in developing countries and to strengthen local health systems through training and medical infrastructure renovation.

Ligue pulmonaire vaudoise

Since 2013 · 101–500 empl.·4.8(11)

The company's core activity is in the field of health promotion and prevention, particularly in home therapy, smoking cessation counseling, social counseling, and tuberculosis control. The company also provides continuing education for healthcare professionals and operates a competence center for tuberculosis.

Réseau Santé Nord Broye

Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.·4.3(18)

The company is a healthcare network offering a range of medical services, including: * Consulting and orientation (Bureau Régional d’Information et d’Orientation, BRIO) * Electronic patient records (Dossier électronique du patient, DEP) * Specialized consulting services (e.g. for memory problems, geriatrics, nursing staff) * Mobile palliative care (Equipe mobile soins palliatifs, EMSP) * Platform for mental health and addiction (Plateforme Santé Mentale et Addiction pour adultes) * Prosthetics (e.g. knee and hip prosthetics) The company thus offers a wide range of healthcare services tailored to the needs of patients and their families.

Léman hope foundation

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(5)

The core activity of Léman hope is to organize events and activities to raise funds for young people in cancer remission and offer them support and hope. This includes sailing trips, fundraising campaigns, benefit events, auctions and other events aimed at raising money to support young people after cancer and giving them back a sense of freedom and self-confidence.

CROIX-ROUGE VAUDOISE Association cantonale de la Croix-Rouge suisse

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(55)

The company's core activity is social support and assistance for people in need, particularly in the canton of Vaud. This includes the distribution of financial resources, the implementation of social programs and the provision of services for vulnerable population groups. The company is part of the Croix-Rouge (Red Cross) and works closely with local authorities and organizations to meet the needs of the population.

Embellimur

Since 2021 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(28)

Embellimur is a non-profit association providing social occupational-therapy activities centred on mosaic art and participatory public projects. It offers therapeutic sessions, pre‑vocational evaluation and workshops, and carries out public mosaics and dry‑stone wall projects in collaboration with municipalities and partner institutions.

Fondation de l'Hôpital de Lavaux-Cully

Since 1940 · 51–100 empl.·3.9(33)

The company "Hôpital de Lavaux" is a hospital whose core activity encompasses medical care and patient support. It offers various services, including inpatient and outpatient treatments, rehabilitation, palliative care, and specialized programs such as DIAfit for patients with diabetes.

IMD Scholarship Foundation

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(5)

IMD Scholarship Foundation is a tax-exempt public entity (IDE/UID CHE-109.988.649) that manages scholarship funds. Donations to the IMD Scholarship Foundation typically fund individual tuition-fee reductions, are allocated entirely to scholarships, and are generally tax-deductible.

Association Rosey-Abantara

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(278)

Association Rosey-Abantara operates Le Rosey and provides bilingual boarding education for students aged 8 to 18. Its programme includes academic studies leading to the International Baccalaureate or the French baccalauréat, together with sports, arts and other extracurricular activities across the Rolle and Gstaad campuses.

Fondation Montreux Noël

Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(7)

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.

ABVL Association des amis des bateaux à vapeur du Léman

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(6)

The core activity of the company ABVL (Association for the preservation of the Belle Époque fleet) is the preservation and restoration of the historic Belle Époque fleet of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN) on Lake Geneva. The company is committed to the maintenance and preservation of the eight historic ships, in order to preserve them for future generations.

FONDATION RESONNANCE

Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(8)

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.

WWF - WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE (formerly World Wildlife Fund)

Since 1961 · 21–50 empl.·3.9(17)

The company's core activity is nature conservation and the preservation of biodiversity, particularly through work in the areas of: species conservation (e.g. protection of marine mammals, large predators), environmental protection (e.g. climate and energy policy, protection of forests, freshwater and marine ecosystems), and promotion of sustainable development and lifestyles. The company operates globally and has offices in many countries to achieve its goals. It cooperates with other organizations, governments, and stakeholders to advance nature conservation and minimize the impact of human activity on the environment.

Fondation MalleyPrairie

Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.·3.9(23)

The core activity of the company "Maison de la Créativité" is to promote creativity and education in children through the organization of workshops, exhibitions and other activities that enable children to express and develop their creativity. The company also provides facilities for families and professional institutions to support children in their development.

Fondation Esp'Asse

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(12)

The core activity of Fondation Esp'Asse is to provide workspace and exhibition space for social organizations, artists and craftsmen at affordable prices. This also includes the organization of cultural events and the support of social projects.

Genolier Foundation for medical solidarity

Since 1986 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(6)

The core activity of Genolier Foundation is to support patients with severe, chronic or disabling diseases by filling the gaps in the existing healthcare system and providing them with access to the best treatments, care and coaching to improve their autonomy and quality of life.

FONDATION PLANETES ENFANTS MALADES

Since 2000 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(3)

The company's core activity is to support and promote the well-being of children and adolescents in hospitals through various activities and projects, such as organizing events, providing entertainment and distraction, supporting research and fundraising campaigns. The company is a foundation that is committed to the welfare and joy of young patients.

COMPASSION SUISSE

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(9)

The core activity of Compassion Switzerland is to support children in extreme poverty, particularly through sponsorships, donations and other forms of engagement. The company aims to free children from extreme poverty and enable them to have a better future.

Fondation Agnodice

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(8)

The core activity of the Fondation Agnodice is to support and promote transgender people, particularly children and adolescents under the age of 18, as well as professionals who work with these individuals. The organization offers counseling, accompaniment, and support in various areas such as health, education, family, and law. Its goal is to promote a more inclusive society that recognizes and respects the diversity of genders and their forms of expression.

Fondation Miremont

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(56)

Fondation Miremont is a care residence focused on geriatric care and services for psychiatry of advanced age. The residence provides nursing care, rehabilitative and non‑pharmacological therapies, social and activity programmes, and houses on‑site medical and physiotherapy practices.

Embellimur

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(28)

Embellimur is a non-profit association that provides occupational therapy and social integration activities through mosaic projects, workshops and public-site interventions. Services include occupational therapy sessions, pre-vocational assessment, collaborative projects with communities and educational programmes.

Fondation le Grain de Blé

Since 1958 · 1–10 empl.·4.5(20)

Fondation le Grain de Blé promotes the physical, relational and spiritual well‑being of children by organising camps, weekend activities and theatrical and musical programmes; it also operates two holiday houses and provides training and resources for those who work with children.

Fondation de soutien en faveur de La Maison des Bosquets

Since 1994 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(65)

Fondation de soutien en faveur de La Maison des Bosquets operates La Maison des Bosquets as a residential and care setting with personalised rooms, support and nursing services. The institution also offers public meeting spaces, a bistro and a grocery shop.

Fondation La Maison des Bosquets

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(65)

Fondation La Maison des Bosquets operates a residential care home offering individual rooms, personalised care and support services for residents. The facility also provides public services such as a bistro, a small grocery shop, a guest room and rentable rooms for meetings and events.

Asnova

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(18)

The core activity of Asnova is to provide support and services to people who have lost a loved one. This includes administrative assistance, emotional support, group sessions, creative workshops and meal delivery. Asnova offers these services free of charge and is recognized as a non-profit organization.

Fondation EJMA Live

Since 2024 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(19)

Fondation EJMA Live is associated with the École de Jazz et de Musique Actuelle (EJMA) and provides instruction in jazz and contemporary music for children, young people and adults. Services include individual and group lessons, a Pre-HEM preparatory stream, workshops, a media library, event programming and room rental.