Partnerships

The Foundation is committed to building a better future in the long term. Its goal is to implement pragmatic and sustainable solutions for people in economic and social need. This should enable these people to develop their full potential and live in dignity. The Fondation Albatros contributes to the organisational costs and makes a substantial donation to the EDUCA SWISS education fund.

This foundation’s purpose is “to promote holistic human development in Switzerland and abroad, to support creativity, team spirit, personal initiative, personality development and self-work; the foundation’s guiding principle is to help people to help themselves”.

The atDta Foundation arranges for selected applicants for educational grants to be guided by EDUCA SWISS and it sets aside a fund for educational loans to finance realisable projects. It also helps by coaching the favoured candidates.

The Vocational Training Fund, which was set up by our long-time coach Niklaus Roth in December 2023, provides targeted support to individuals who are pursuing a federally recognised vocational training programme (Federal Vocational Certificate and Federal Professional Baccalaureate) or related further education – including possible stays abroad. In this way, the fund strengthens dual vocational training as a key pillar of the Swiss education system.

The Hirschmann Foundation supports motivated young people in achieving their educational goals through the education fund set up at EDUCA SWISS. A particular focus is on supporting care leavers – young people who have grown up in institutions or foster homes. The Hirschmann Foundation offers scholarships specifically for this target group.

The EDUCA SWISS Education Fund collects both large and small earmarked donations for educational loans. The fund supports all types of viable projects in a variety of fields, with a particular focus on those that are in urgent need of funding and have no other funding options.

Since 2024, EDUCA SWISS and the Irene M. Staehelin Foundation have set up a dedicated education fund to support women with a migration background or in particularly difficult life situations. The Foundation not only provides financial support, but also covers the costs of professional coaching for the candidates.

This foundation’s purpose is to support and promote social, cultural and other charitable works. Contributions are especially meant for the elderly and sick such as through private care or new elderly care arrangements, scholarships for students, support for research projects in all faculties of the University of Zurich, and support for institutions and individuals committed to the preservation and promotion of traditional culture and art.

The KUMA Foundation supports individuals, projects, initiatives and institutions in Switzerland and abroad in the areas of society, art and culture, education, health and other non-profit matters.

The KUMA Foundation establishes an earmarked fund at EDUCA SWISS for educational loans. It also assists in coaching the favoured candidates.

The Ria & Arthur Dietschweiler Foundation is the patron of EDUCA SWISS in Eastern Switzerland. In this way, it ensures educational opportunities for people from Eastern Switzerland and, through its commitment, makes a significant contribution to the success of the region. The Dietschweiler Education Fund was also set up in 2021 to provide direct support for candidates from Eastern Switzerland. This fund finances the education of motivated people from the region through educational loans. After repayment, the capital is continuously reinvested in new educational projects.

The Suyana Foundation operates in seven countries – Bolivia, Peru, Switzerland, Greece, Rwanda, Uganda, and Sierra Leone. With a holistic approach to health, education and livelihoods, it empowers individuals and communities to lead self-determined lives. Programmes are adapted to the specific needs of rural populations and promote sustainable development through education, health and livelihoods in close collaboration with local partners.
In Switzerland, Suyana supports educational initiatives and works with organisations that promote social and professional opportunities. These include education and training programmes, bridging programmes and internships that help people achieve their career goals and build a sustainable future. In agriculture, Suyana works to improve the livelihoods of farming families in German-speaking regions by providing targeted support and sustainable solutions to strengthen their operations.

In memory of Samuel Zweifel, a dedicated vocational school teacher who guided young people on their way to a vocational baccalaureate, his mother has continued this legacy. The education fund named after him now supports young people with educational loans to help them achieve their educational goals.

The family foundation promotes entrepreneurship and innovation to uphold Swiss entrepreneurial tradition. As a counterbalance, it also encourages creativity and private initiative. Through various companies and holding companies, the Family Foundation is directly or indirectly involved in the pharmaceutical industry and agribusiness, the hotel industry and the watchmaking industry. Their involvement is guided by the philosophy of technological innovation, sustainable development and the creation of new jobs.

With the Veronika Leutwyler Education Fund, which is affiliated to EDUCA SWISS, the Foundation supports motivated young people in fulfilling their educational ambitions. By means of scholarships and loans, it supports the education and vocational training of young adults with potential and proven need. Swiss citizens and people living in Switzerland are eligible for support. A particular focus of the Education Fund is to support young people from mountain regions and care leavers.

Are you a care leaver in need of financial support for your education?

Then register with EDUCA SWISS and send a brief description of your situation to careleaver@educaswiss.ch. The Veronika Leutwyler Education Fund provides grants specifically for care leavers, i.e. contributions that do not have to be repaid.

The Thut/Müller Thut Education Fund has been opening up new perspectives in technical education since June 2022. An initiative of our experienced coach Regula Müller Thut and her partner Rolf Thut, it provides targeted education loans for training in the dual education system as well as for STEM programmes at universities of applied sciences, ETH, universities and teacher training colleges. In this way, the fund makes an important contribution to the development of urgently needed specialists in technical professions.