Charities In Switzerland

Global Action Plan is a charity that's working for a green and thriving planet where we can live happily without ruining the Earth we depend on. We're experts in helping people live more sustainable lifestyles. We do this by making connections between what's good for people and good for the planet.

The charity delivered child protection training and governance training (online, with assessment), reduced pricing for professional conferences and advisory services, emergency planning management, access to ECIS research, and funding (grants and fellowships). The charity launched a free global community platform for educators worldwide, as a public benefit.

Our charitable objectives lie in advancing microbiology research and education, and applying microbiological knowledge. These are achieved by organising our Congress and supporting courses and networking events; publishing specialist journals; building capacity; supporting our Member Societies; and creating visibility through projects such as the European Academy for Microbiology (EAM).

Provide for the relief of poverty or the advancement of education, health, arts culture and science, amateur sport and the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith through the making of grants.

An independent source of information and support to voluntary and community organisations, through being an independent voice, providing information and training, running conferences and fairs, undertaking research projects and providing books and websites on topics of interest to the voluntary and community sectors. DSC also runs the Annual Social Change Awards.

MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.

The charity's primary objective is the advancement of education by the study and practice of Thoracic Surgery and related medical subjects. This involves the organisation of European Board exams in Thoracic Surgery, organising annual conferences, supporting scientific publications of thoracic surgery and facilitating exchange of teachers and trainees in thoracic surgery.

The MS International Federation is a global network of organisations. We collaborate to improve the quality of life of people affected by MS and work for: better scientific understanding and development of treatments; improved access to treatment and to trustworthy information; better policies and practices; a strong MS movement, including in countries with challenging socio-economic conditions.

LionHeart helps RICS members and past members and their families in need. This includes financial assistance, counselling, legal advice, debt advice, employment advice and stress advice.

The provision of Christian teaching materials including books, audio/visual products, a monthly magazine, TV broadcasting, website downloads, a prayer phone-line and a specific Christian-based ministry to prisoners.

INTRAC works to improve the effectiveness of civil society organization around the world but particularly in the global south. We work with civil society in diverse forms: formal organizations, networks, and informal alliances. We develop practical solutions to the challenges that civil society faces through a combination of values-driven consultancy, training, research and reflection.

The Organisations objectives and activities contribute to public benefit through a grant-making programme exclusively for charitable purposes. Donors may suggest to the Trustees how their donation might be distributed to organisations carrying out charitable activities anywhere in the world. These funds are then used by the associated organisations to achieve their charitable purposes.

Encouraging and caring for those working overseas, providing them with supervision, guidance, consulting and logistical support, in areas such as cross-cultural effectiveness, strategic planning, team work, reflective practice, health and safety, personal and leadership development, coordination with other organisations and arranging conferences and events.

The charity held a Congress in Moscow via a special purpose vehicle and has set up a scholarship fund in Russia for local education legacies on sustainability of energy.The council hosted Youth forum events around the globe so that the younger generation can get involved with the sustainability of energy in a way that can help future usage.Publications were made available.

The objectives of AID HUMANITY are:1) The relief of poverty, in the UK and throughout the world, by providing: Grants, items and services to individuals in need and charities, or other organisations, working to relieve poverty.2) To further such other purposes which may be charitable according to the law of England and Wales.

Education of the public through concerts of baroque and early classical music on period instruments.

To respond to domestic and international disasters; in so doing give a sense of purpose, community, and identity to ex-military personnel. Response teams aim to bring to bear the best skills and expertise from the military, first responders, and civilians in order to coordinate the best possible, most timely, and best integrated response.

The Sisters of the Holy Cross support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation, including the provision of education, care, social, pastoral and counselling services. Supporting the overseas missionary work of the Congregation and the provision of grants to other organisations in line with our Charitable objectives. Care is given to older Sisters.

We work globally to build the capabilities of non-profit organisations & the social impact sector. We help organisations of every size & type develop the critical human, financial & intellectual expertise to thrive. Through our global network we are a catalyst for innovation, sharing & inspiration-bringing together vital resources to help these organisations succeed in delivering their missions.

Established in 1986, EASO is a European scientific and practice-based professional membership association, with networks in over 30 countries. EASO considers obesity to be a health, research, and societal priority. It promotes the study of obesity as well as facilitating and engaging in actions that reduce the burden of unhealthy excess weight in Europe through prevention and management.

ADVANCEMENT OF ALL ASPECTS OF ORTHODONTICS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT INCLUDING RAISING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS IN PRACTICE, THE PUBLISHING OF JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS AND THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TOWARDS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Provide or assist in providing for the welfare of maritime workers of all nations, and assisting them and their dependents in conditions of sickness, hardship and distress

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj is a socio-religious Hindu charitable organisation dedicated to advancing education through the provision of teaching services, buildings, facilities and grants; and advancing the Hindu faith based on the original teachings and principles of Lord Shree Swaminarayan. It seeks to operate worldwide.

We use the power of theatre to change lives and change minds. With displaced artists centre-stage, we bring people together through theatre and art to create surprising stories that spark new conversations and encourage action on complex urgent issues of our time; migration, climate crisis and polarisation. We have delivered 550 events globally and reached 1.1m audience members and participants.

Biblica is a worldwide organisation focusing on 3 core strategies of Bible translation, Bible Publishing and Bible Engagement. The mission statement is "transforming lives through God's word". The charity concentrates on carrying out these objectives in the UK and Continental Europe and also operates in other countries as included in A12 above.