Nonprofit organization in the
Canton of Fribourg

Fondation Coliseum

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(12)

Fondation Coliseum develops and manages real estate projects with a focus on land acquisition, project development, property management and facility services. Its offerings include architecture, property administration (régie), facility management and fiduciary/accounting services for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

Verein Kanisiusschwestern

Since 1962 · 1–10 empl.

Verein Kanisiusschwestern is a religious community that advises and supports people in different life situations. Its activities in Brazil include social work with families and street children, education, parish pastoral care and bookshops; its mission also includes proclaiming the Gospel through printed publications.

Stiftung Professor Dr A. F. Utz

Since 1978 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Professor Dr A. F. Utz publishes, digitizes and reissues Professor Utz’s scholarly works, including in translation. It supports the preparation and publication of manuscripts, as well as studies and publications that continue the Catholic social teaching in his intellectual tradition.

Fondation du Château de Delley

Since 1983 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation du Château de Delley owns Château de Delley. The foundation’s purpose is to acquire the château and its surroundings, including the chapel and park, and preserve its historic character in its distinctive setting.

Association des Soeurs Missionnaires de St-Pierre-Claver

Since 1986 · 11–20 empl.

Association des Soeurs Missionnaires de St-Pierre-Claver supports Catholic missions through prayer, mission education, publications and practical assistance for projects. It also maintains missionary museums exhibiting objects from around the world.

Stiftung Conchita M. Hartmann

Since 1986 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Conchita M. Hartmann provides domestic support to households. Its services include cooking, laundry, childcare, cleaning and garden maintenance, and are intended for people in the Seebezirk who need help, for example because of illness or excessive workload.

Fondation Sekulic

Since 1991 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Sekulic makes a social contribution to junior football in the Fribourg football association. It can provide financial assistance to young footballers who have suffered harm or material loss, and carries out social, educational or sporting activities at the Memorial Sekulic.

Fondation "OUVRE TES MAINS - SOS Adoption"

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation "OUVRE TES MAINS - SOS Adoption" supports disadvantaged children and serves as an intermediary for adoptions from Thailand and Haiti. It assists couples with administrative steps, provides information and training, and supports children's centres and orphanages through sponsorships and specific projects.

Fondation "Action Madagascar"

Since 1992 · 21–50 empl.

Fondation "Action Madagascar" supports the Centre médico-chirurgical Saint-Damien in Ambanja, Madagascar. The foundation funds medical projects based on identified needs and provides medical supplies and equipment.

Fondation de la Sainte Famille

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation de la Sainte Famille is an educational and social institution serving children, young people and older adults. It operates a specialised school and boarding facility, provides vocational training for young people with learning difficulties, and offers care for older people.

Etoile de l'Espérance

Since 1999 · 11–20 empl.

Etoile de l'Espérance supports care and social assistance for people living with HIV or AIDS, and has backed care and housing services as well as prevention and self-help projects in Brazil and Benin. The organisation has been in liquidation since 1 July 2025.

FONDATION JEAN ARMAND SUNIER POUR LA FORMATION D'ORPHELINS

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION JEAN ARMAND SUNIER POUR LA FORMATION D'ORPHELINS provides financial support to young orphans pursuing vocational training or higher education. The foundation helps them complete their education.

Association PETIT SAMBA

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.

Association PETIT SAMBA is a non-profit development organisation supporting people in Burkina Faso. Working with local communities, it promotes projects in water supply, gardening, education and crafts, as well as training and income-generating activities for women.

Fondation de la Veveyse pour l'aide familiale

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation de la Veveyse pour l'aide familiale provides support to families and individuals facing financial or family difficulties by covering assistance and related costs. Beneficiaries must live in the Veveyse district; the foundation also covers training and further education costs for family-support staff.

Arcanum Stiftung

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.

Arcanum Stiftung is a grant-making foundation supporting social projects in Burundi and the Canton of Fribourg. In Burundi, it funds community-based care and education initiatives for children; in Fribourg, it supports organisations working with families affected by poverty and helps strengthen their capabilities and structures.

Association Kakasu

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Association Kakasu supports disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly street children and people who are ill. Its activities include caring for, educating and providing vocational training to young people, supporting their reintegration, and providing healthcare and training for local medical staff.

fribap

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of fribap is the placement and support of apprenticeships and vocational training. They connect training companies with learners and offer services in the field of vocational training.

Los Lorentes Foundation

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

Los Lorentes Foundation is a non-profit Swiss foundation. It develops and supports people, activities, projects, organisations and associations working in line with the mission of Jesus Christ.

Fondation ATD Quart Monde

Since 2009 · 51–100 empl.

Fondation ATD Quart Monde manages and maintains the buildings of ATD Quart Monde’s national centre. It makes the premises available to the ATD Quart Monde Switzerland association and supports initiatives by institutions and associations connected with the international ATD Quart Monde movement.

FONDATION CARITAS IN VERITATE

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

FONDATION CARITAS IN VERITATE promotes understanding and visibility of Catholic social teaching in international affairs. It commissions expert reports, provides analysis and organizes events connected with the United Nations.

Fondation Middle East Children's Institute International (MECI)

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company "Middle East Children's Institute" (MECI) is the implementation of educational and development programs for children and young people in the Middle East, with a focus on women's empowerment, peace education, and social well-being. This includes, among other things: Implementation of afternoon programs and non-formal education offers for children and young people; Awarding of university scholarships; Organization of women's empowerment programs and summer peace camps; Implementation of healing and growth programs for children and young people. The company focuses on promoting education, women's empowerment, and peace education in the Middle East, working in collaboration with local partners and organizations.

Access to Water Foundation

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

Access to Water Foundation is a charitable foundation that carries out development projects related to drinking water. Its work includes improving access to safe water at schools and health posts and developing water-treatment solutions for small communities.

Swiss Osteopathy Science Foundation

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.

Swiss Osteopathy Science Foundation supports master’s-level osteopathy education and promotes osteopathic research and its dissemination. It provides scholarships and awards for osteopaths, students, researchers and osteopathy programmes.

Fondation First Responders

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation First Responders works to improve survival after cardiac arrest by building and coordinating a first-responder network in collaboration with emergency call centre 144. Volunteer responders without medical roles provide chest compressions and early defibrillation until professional emergency services arrive.

Fondation PETRAM

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation PETRAM is a charitable foundation that supports people in need, particularly children and older people, through donations, scholarships and other forms of assistance. It also supports projects in education, health, the arts and culture, and the environment.

Fondation fribourgeoise pour la prévention des accidents par morsure de chien (PAMFri)

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation fribourgeoise pour la prévention des accidents par morsure de chien (PAMFri) is a non-profit foundation focused on preventing dog-bite accidents. It organises and supervises awareness courses in schools, teaching children through interactive activities how to behave around familiar and unfamiliar dogs.

Stiftung NURU

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung NURU worked to provide medical care in Tanzania for people in need, particularly mothers and infants during pregnancy, childbirth and the period afterward. Its mobile-clinic work was handed over to Women's Hope International.

Association pour la formation professionnelle spécialisée (CFPS) Les Peupliers

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

Association pour la formation professionnelle spécialisée (CFPS) Les Peupliers is a vocational training centre offering programmes across twelve occupational fields. It combines vocational education with socio-educational support and also provides accommodation for trainees.

Serenitas - Fondation Fribourgeoise des soins palliatifs

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

Serenitas - Fondation Fribourgeoise des soins palliatifs promotes and supports palliative care at HFR, particularly activities and services not covered by compulsory health insurance or other social insurance. Its support includes complementary activities and services for people with serious illnesses and their relatives.

l'Association fribourgeoise de la Croix-Rouge suisse

Since 2015 · 101–500 empl.

l'Association fribourgeoise de la Croix-Rouge suisse is an independent cantonal organisation active in social, health and humanitarian services, and a member of the Swiss Red Cross. It supports older people, family caregivers, families and migrants, and provides courses and training.

Association AVE (AVenir / Espoir)

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of AVE (Avenir Espoir) is to support and care for orphaned children in Togo, particularly through the establishment and maintenance of a children's village. This includes organizing donations, building infrastructure such as homes, schools and other facilities, as well as caring for and promoting the children.

Fondation SWISS MEDICAL INITIATIVE

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation SWISS MEDICAL INITIATIVE is a public-benefit foundation that promotes collaboration between doctors in Switzerland and public or private health centres in Africa. It supports medical care and preventive screening for people in need, as well as training for local healthcare workers.

Give Children a Hand Foundation

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Give Children a Hand Foundation raises children’s awareness of people with disabilities and supports the self-esteem of children with special needs. It helps children with physical disabilities access 3D-printed hand prostheses and runs educational and awareness-raising projects.

Héritage Salésien, Fondation internationale Saint François de Sales

Since 2020 · 21–50 empl.

Héritage Salésien, Fondation internationale Saint François de Sales promotes the thought of Saint Francis de Sales and preserves his spiritual, cultural and intellectual heritage. The foundation organises cultural and spiritual events and is developing projects including a museum and conference centre, as well as publishing and distributing his writings.

Fondation Marguerite Bays

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Marguerite Bays promotes the faith of the Roman Catholic Church through the example of Saint Marguerite Bays. It maintains her family home and preserves objects that belonged to her, and supports pilgrimages, publications and related events.

Flos Carmeli

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Flos Carmeli provides language classes and school-based therapeutic services including speech therapy (logopedy), psychology and psychomotor therapy for school-age children. Services include prevention, assessments, therapeutic projects and parental guidance, and are offered free for children of compulsory school age.

Schweizer Zakatstiftung

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company is the management and distribution of Zakat donations in Switzerland. Zakat is a form of charity in Islam, where a certain percentage of income is donated to those in need. The Swiss Zakat Foundation collects Zakat donations and distributes them to people in need in Switzerland, particularly in the areas of health, law, social work and debt counseling.

Fondation Pro-Gruyères

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Pro-Gruyères is organizing a fundraising campaign with the Municipality of Gruyères to finance the “La Cité retrouvée” project. The project involves renewing public spaces and improving lighting in the medieval town.