Nonprofit organization in the
Canton of Vaud

Association l'Escale

Since 1994 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(186)

Association l'Escale collects donated goods, sorts and reuses them, and recycles items that cannot be reused. Goods are distributed through humanitarian and social projects in Switzerland and abroad, while selected donations are sold in a second-hand shop to help fund the association’s activities.

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

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(106)

Fondation de la Caisse d'allocations familiales de la Fédération vaudoise des entrepreneurs (CAFEV) is the family allowance fund of the Fédération vaudoise des entrepreneurs. It collects contributions and provides child, education, birth and adoption allowances.

Fondation Rive-Neuve

Since 1987 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(28)

Fondation Rive-Neuve works to ensure lasting access to specialised, personalised palliative care and provides strategic and structural support to its palliative care hospital. Care for people with serious, progressive illnesses is provided in hospital, on an outpatient basis or at home, with attention to medical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

ASSOCIATION MERCY SHIPS

Since 1995 · 21–50 empl.·4.4(25)

ASSOCIATION MERCY SHIPS supports Mercy Ships’ humanitarian work using hospital ships in Africa. It mobilises volunteers and contributes to care for disadvantaged people through surgical and dental services, medical training and improvements to healthcare infrastructure.

Association "Epicerie de Lonay"

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(23)

Association "Epicerie de Lonay" operates a neighbourhood grocery store and promotes social life and community exchange. Its range includes regional products, and the association also provides home deliveries for people with reduced mobility.

Medair

Since 1990 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(27)

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease and disasters. Its emergency assistance includes water and sanitation, nutrition, health care and shelter, as well as mental health and psychosocial support.

Nanou Solutions Sàrl

Since 2013 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(9)

Nanou Solutions Sàrl provides support to early-childhood and out-of-school care institutions and professionals in the childcare sector. Its services include advice on setting up and managing care facilities, recruitment and other HR services, support for social projects, IT services and continuing education.

Fondation de soutien en faveur de la Fondation des 4 Marronniers

Since 1980 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(70)

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 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.

Association Boulies & Co

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(69)

Association Boulies & Co is a non-profit association that provides financial and ethical support to the Fondation Bouledogue Attitude. It helps prepare information for bulldog owners, organises events, and operates a dog boarding facility and pet shop, with profits benefiting the foundation’s shelter.

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.

FONDATION DE LA COMMUNAUTE L'ABRI

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(20)

FONDATION DE LA COMMUNAUTE L'ABRI runs a Christian community and study centre. Its activities include independent study, lectures, Bible study and discussions on questions of faith, life and culture, alongside practical tasks shared by the community.

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.

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

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(56)

CROIX-ROUGE VAUDOISE Association cantonale de la Croix-Rouge suisse is the cantonal association of the Swiss Red Cross. It provides support in health, family services, training, social services and volunteering, including services for families, young people, and people affected by illness, isolation, age or disability.

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)

Léman hope foundation supports projects promoting children’s wellbeing and development, particularly in education and child protection. Through its Léman hope project, it offers sailing and adventure activities for young people recovering from cancer, aiming to foster confidence and independence.

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 de l'Hôpital de Lavaux-Cully

Since 1940 · 51–100 empl.·3.9(33)

Fondation de l'Hôpital de Lavaux-Cully operates and develops the Hôpital de Lavaux, a healthcare and nursing facility. Its services include geriatric and internal medicine rehabilitation, specialist palliative care, a residential care home and outpatient services.

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.

Genolier Foundation for medical solidarity

Since 1986 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(6)

Genolier Foundation for medical solidarity supports people in need who have serious, disabling or chronic diseases. It helps provide treatment, rehabilitation, complementary therapies and advice, and supports clinical research, medical education and humanitarian medical aid.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Since 1961 · 21–50 empl.·3.9(17)

WWF - WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE (formerly World Wildlife Fund) is an independent global conservation organization. It works to conserve biological diversity, promote the sustainable use of natural resources, and reduce pollution and wasteful consumption.

FONDATION PLANETES ENFANTS MALADES

Since 2000 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(3)

FONDATION PLANETES ENFANTS MALADES is a foundation that supports the paediatric services of the CHUV. It promotes the well-being of young patients through activities such as music, adapted physical activities and storytelling, supports families and backs paediatric research.

COMPASSION SUISSE

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(9)

COMPASSION SUISSE supports children living in extreme poverty through sponsorships and child development programmes run with local churches. The Christian organisation also supports mothers and babies and helps young people access vocational training.

ABVL Association des amis des bateaux à vapeur du Léman

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(6)

ABVL Association des amis des bateaux à vapeur du Léman is an association that raises funds to preserve and support the continued operation of the eight Belle Époque boats of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation on Lake Geneva. It also supports restoration and maintenance work and promotes awareness of the lake’s maritime heritage.

Fondation MalleyPrairie

Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.·3.9(23)

Fondation MalleyPrairie supports people affected by violence in their relationships or families. Its services include emergency accommodation for women, outpatient consultations and training on domestic violence.

Fondation Agnodice

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(8)

Fondation Agnodice works to promote recognition of gender diversity as part of human diversity. It advises and supports trans, non-binary and gender-questioning minors and their families, and provides training and supervision for professionals in healthcare, education and social services.

Association Brocante La Vie

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(101)

Association Brocante La Vie runs a second-hand market selling furniture, clothing and household items. Proceeds support families in need and educational institutions.

Fondation le Grain de Blé

Since 1958 · 1–10 empl.·4.5(20)

Fondation le Grain de Blé supports children’s physical, social and spiritual well-being through camps, weekend activities, and theatre and music programmes. Its activities are based on Christian values and open to children of all faiths; the foundation also provides group accommodation and training for people working 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.

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.

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 de promotion de la Croix-Bleue

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.·4.0(6)

Fondation de promotion de la Croix-Bleue provides counselling, support and prevention services for people affected by alcohol-related problems and their relatives. Services include the SOS Alcool helpline, individual and group follow-ups, training and awareness programs, a second-hand shop and venue rental.