Foundations for women in Switzerland & worldwide
Despite significant progress in legal equality, women continue to experience inequalities worldwide – particularly in the professional environment, but also in the family sphere. Foundations in Switzerland play a key role in remedying these shortcomings and strengthening women’s opportunities in the long term. The StiftungSchweiz directory allows you to find specific foundations for women that are committed to women’s causes in Switzerland and around the world.
Diverse foundation landscape for women in Switzerland
A total of 402 foundations – spread across all Swiss cantons – are listed on StiftungSchweiz that are specifically committed to women. The geographical distribution shows a clear focus on the canton of Zurich with 71 foundations promoting women, followed by the cantons of Geneva with 60 and Vaud with 51 foundations. Almost two thirds of all newly established foundations for women in 2023 are based in Geneva.
Foundations for women worldwide
In addition to national activities, Swiss foundations also support women and mothers globally. There are 345 foundations for women active throughout Europe, 97 foundations in Africa and 95 in Asia. In developing and emerging countries in particular, women’s foundations play a crucial role in promoting education, health and economic independence for the female population.
Support against discrimination and violence
Many women’s foundations offer financial support in the form of scholarships or targeted help for single mothers and women affected by discrimination and violence. Among the eleven new foundations for women recorded in the database in 2023, the “Fondation POUR Partage féministe” and the “Fondation Martine & Tony Wilson”, for example, are committed to combating violence against women and supporting mothers in need.
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Supporting women with the right foundation at StiftungSchweiz
To support women in Switzerland and worldwide, the StiftungSchweiz directory offers a smart search for suitable foundations for women. With the help of precise search and matching functions, you can find specific foundations that are committed to causes such as equal rights, the prevention of violence or the advancement of women and mothers. The foundation profiles provide all the information you need on specific funding areas, criteria, applications and contact options. Follow exciting projects, set up your individual dashboard and stay up to date on the world of philanthropy with the online magazine The Philanthropist and the StiftungSchweiz blog.