Nonprofit organization in the
Canton of Valais

Fondation Chats des Rues

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(10)

Fondation Chats des Rues operates a shelter for abandoned and stray cats. It takes in and cares for cats, arranges their placement with new owners, and has feral cats neutered or spayed.

Verein Weltladen Brig

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(24)

Verein Weltladen Brig distributes fair-trade and mostly organic food products and other items via the claro platform, including coffee, tea, chocolate, spices, snacks, household goods, and gifts. Its focus is on products from fair trade partnerships with long-term relationships to producers.

Fondation The Ark

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

The core activity of The Ark is to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the canton of Valais in their development and innovation. To this end, the company offers various services, including strategic guidance, network building, financial assistance and support in digitalization and sustainability. The goal is to support companies in their expansion, consolidation or renewal, thereby contributing to the development of the Valais economy.

Stiftung Sport- und Erholungszentrum Bachtla Betten-Bettmeralp

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.·3.9(144)

Coopérative Centre Régional Travail & Orientation - CRTO

Since 1997 · 51–100 empl.·4.8(5)

Coopérative Centre Régional Travail & Orientation - CRTO provides vocational and social integration programmes for people seeking employment. Its activities include practical training in craft, administrative, commercial and creative fields, as well as individual guidance and job-search support.

Fondation Clémentine et Maurice Antille

Since 1969 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Clémentine et Maurice Antille supports young citizens of Chalais in learning a profession after completing primary school. It provides scholarships and loans for vocational, religious and intellectual studies.

Stiftung Kiwanis-Club Oberwallis

Since 1982 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Kiwanis-Club Oberwallis promotes social and cultural causes. It provides financial and moral support to social institutions and people in need, and supports institutions and individuals active in the arts and culture; the Kiwanis Club’s social and cultural activities are generally handled through the foundation.

Stiftung "altes Bellwald"

Since 1984 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung "altes Bellwald" works to preserve historic buildings and the traditional village character. It promotes careful treatment of historic structures, lanes and landscape features while supporting the continued development of village life.

Association "La Fontanelle"

Since 1991 · 11–20 empl.

Association "La Fontanelle" is a non-profit institution providing educational support to adolescents experiencing difficulties. Its services include residential care for girls and boys, educational stays away from home, outpatient support and guidance for parents.

Stiftung Oberwalliser Winterhilfe

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Casa Juan Diego

Since 1994 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Casa Juan Diego supports spiritual, human and social development projects for people in prison and disadvantaged families. It funds and coordinates prison pastoral care, child and youth initiatives, and construction, renovation and music projects in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Stiftung Nachbar in Not

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Nachbar in Not is a charitable foundation that supports people facing financial hardship through grants and short-term emergency assistance. It helps primarily in the Upper Valais and, together with the Kiwanis Club of Upper Valais, organizes a Christmas gift campaign for families in need.

Association Amis de BUKAVU

Since 2001 · 11–20 empl.

Association Amis de BUKAVU is a humanitarian association that runs education, health and social projects and supports vulnerable communities. Its work focuses on Bukavu and Idjwi Island in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

IdeArk SA

Since 2001 · 21–50 empl.

IdeArk SA is a technology centre focused on multimodal interactions and multimedia information management. It supports the commercial development of promising technologies, start-ups and SMEs, and collaboration between research and business. Its services include business premises, networking, and advice on innovation and technology transfer.

FONDATION LA LAGUNE

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION LA LAGUNE supports the development of human and natural resources in particularly disadvantaged or remote regions. It provides development consulting, including feasibility studies and the coordination of financial, technical and human resources, and supports education and infrastructure projects.

Sepp Blatter Foundation

Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.

Sepp Blatter Foundation launches and supports humanitarian, social, cultural and sporting projects and institutions. It particularly supports football and other sports projects and carries out solidarity initiatives for people in need.

Fondation Coopération Pédagogique en Afrique CPA

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Coopération Pédagogique en Afrique CPA promotes the quality of education, teaching and training for all. The foundation supports the training of primary-school teachers in Africa and develops local trainers who can pass on their knowledge.

Stiftung Oberwallis für Kinder unserer Welt

Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Oberwallis für Kinder unserer Welt supports children and young people in difficult circumstances, regardless of social status or religion. It provides financial support to charitable projects, including children's homes, counselling centres, children's hospitals, and childcare and education programmes.

Johan Schotte Foundation

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Johan Schotte Foundation is to promote peace, humanity and sustainable development through various approaches, including collaboration with other organizations, investments in projects and the organization of events. The foundation focuses on three main areas: humanity, environment and civil society.

Stiftung Sonne für Kinder mit Beeinträchtigung

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Sonne für behinderte Kinder' is to organize and implement projects and activities that offer joy and support to disabled children and their families. This includes, in particular, the organization of events and actions aimed at improving the quality of life of disabled children and promoting their integration into society.

Association Les Pinceaux magiques

Since 2009 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(3)

Association Les Pinceaux magiques offers age-appropriate creative activities through silk painting for seriously ill children, both in hospital and at home. Each child chooses a piece to create and can keep it or give it to someone else.

MouvementPlus

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

MouvementPlus is a Christian church movement with local congregations and regional networks in French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino. It equips and supports church teams, works to establish new congregations and promotes the Christian message.

"Fondation Enfants papillons" pour la Recherche sur l'Epidermolyse Bulleuse

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

"Fondation Enfants papillons" pour la Recherche sur l'Epidermolyse Bulleuse is a foundation that supports research into epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic disease. It supports basic and clinical research and the development of therapeutic applications, particularly for the dystrophic form of the disease.

Fondation Chablais Nature

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Chablais Nature supports practical projects to conserve, restore and create natural habitats. It funds initiatives that directly benefit biodiversity in the Swiss Chablais region.

Fondation du Denantou

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation du Denantou provides financial or other support to institutions assisting people in need and directly to people facing hardship because of a disability, illness, accident or age. It may also support charitable institutions responding to disasters.

Stiftung Kinderspitex Oberwallis

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Isocrate

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Isocrate provides grants to nonprofit organisations that protect and encourage public debate by promoting access to independent, quality information and by contributing to the health and safety of the digital public space. It particularly funds public interest journalism, investigative media initiatives and civil society projects addressing responsible digitalization.

VALTEX Multiservice SA

Since 2012 · 51–100 empl.

VALTEX Multiservice SA is a social enterprise that runs vocational integration programmes in logistics, retail and catering. Practical work includes collecting and processing textiles, selling second-hand clothing, and providing food and catering services, alongside integrated training and individual support.

Caritas Valais

Since 2013 · 21–50 empl.

Caritas Valais is a non-profit association that supports people in distress and families. Its services include social and financial counselling, debt advice, support relating to violence and parenting, help with gambling addiction and racism, as well as vocational integration and access to cultural activities.

Fondation Alexandre et Ida Pralong-Dayer

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Alexandre et Ida Pralong-Dayer provides financial support to private associations and foundations working with or for children, or promoting and defending children's rights. It supports programmes, projects, research, publications and training, and awards a biennial prize.

Swiss Sherpa Stiftung

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Swiss Sherpa Stiftung supports Sherpas and other mountain communities through training programmes, technical equipment and infrastructure projects. Its work includes mountain-guide and rescue training, as well as sustainable infrastructure and waste management.

PEAK-Stiftung

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

PEAK-Stiftung supports groups, organisations and institutions working on social, economic and cultural change, as well as projects related to the transition into old age. It provides financial contributions, advice and support for initiatives focused on sustainable, long-term outcomes.

Stiftung Lympha-Helvetica

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company "Stiftung Lympha-Helvetica" is the promotion and quality development of lymphological care in Switzerland. This includes, in particular, the organization of continuing education events, symposia and training events for professionals, the networking of actors in the field of lymphology, as well as the awarding of a quality seal to institutions and individuals who meet certain standards in lymphological care.

Fondation Rosyland

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Rosyland supports young people and families in need in Switzerland and abroad, particularly in health, education, training and leisure. It also allocates funds to training projects for people in need and assists disadvantaged individuals.

Stiftung "Zuckerpuppa" für Kinder und Jugendliche mit Beeinträchtigung

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung "Zuckerpuppa" für Kinder und Jugendliche mit Beeinträchtigung creates and supports jobs for people with disabilities, particularly cognitive disabilities. It involves their parents and relatives and carries out public outreach to promote inclusion.

Fondation Investis-toit

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Investis-toit undertakes construction and renovation projects and acquires properties to provide moderately priced housing for people in precarious situations. It also supports Immo-Solidaire and funds a solidarity fund for rent reductions or rent arrears.

Fondation Veerni

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Veerni is a non-profit foundation that supports girls’ education and helps them gain independence. It focuses on access to secondary education for girls from rural areas of Rajasthan and on enabling them to participate actively in their communities.

Stiftung Marie-Therese Zimmermann

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Marie-Therese Zimmermann manages its assets and supports projects in South America, particularly in Bolivia. Its work follows the testamentary wishes of Marie-Therese Zimmermann.