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Non-profit Organizations in Switzerland
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International Committee Of The Red Cross - Icrc
Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It takes action in response to emergencies and promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. Find out more about the ICRC by visiting the following links: Where we work Working for the ICRC https://careers.icrc.org/ Current Opportunities https://bit.ly/2GuHdZR
10001+ staff
Iucn Species Survival Commission
The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) is a science-based network of thousands of volunteer experts from almost every country of the world, all working together towards achieving the vision of "a just world that values and conserves nature through positive action to reduce the loss of diversity of life on earth". Our more than 10,500 experts work independently and with the IUCN Global Species Programme to build knowledge on the status of species and threats to them, and to provide advice, develop policies and guidelines and facilitate conservation planning. Through this work, SSC catalyses conservation action and enables IUCN to influence policy and assist societies in biodiversity conservation.
10001+ staff
Act Alliance
ACT Alliance is a global ecumenical coalition of organisations working on humanitarian aid, development and advocacy.
10001+ staff
Iucn
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.
501 to 1000 staff
European Respiratory Society
The European Respiratory Society (ERS; is an international organisation that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in respiratory medicine. We are one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 140 countries worldwide. Our mission is to promote lung health in order to alleviate suffering from disease and drive standards for respiratory medicine globally. Science, education and advocacy are at the core of everything we do.
51 to 200 staff
Impact Initiatives
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Geneva, IMPACT Initiatives is a leading applied research organization and the largest independent provider of data in crisis-affected contexts. Through our initiatives—REACH, AGORA, and PANDA—we enable humanitarian and other aid actors to make better, evidence-based decisions by delivering timely, relevant, and methodologically rigorous data and analysis. Our extensive presence across crisis-contexts allows us to collect data directly from crisis-affected people wherever needed, including among the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach. REACH strengthens evidence-based humanitarian decision-making through efficient data collection, management, and analysis - before, during, and after an emergency. PANDA improves the impact of humanitarian and development interventions through programme design, assessments, and monitoring & evaluation. AGORA promotes localised and multi-sectoral aid action in support of the recovery and stabilisation of crisis-affected communities, in partnership with local stakeholders. IMPACT’s team is working to provide evidence to aid actors. We have an established field presence in more than 30 countries. Our team is made up of Assessment and GIS experts as well as a roster of experts who are implementing over 40 programmes across Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Central and South-east Asia, and Eastern Europe.
501 to 1000 staff
Loterie Romande
La Loterie Romande remplit une mission d’utilité publique sur la base d’un modèle unique au monde : 100% de ses bénéfices sont redistribués à des institutions à but non lucratif. Elle soutient ainsi des milliers d’associations romandes œuvrant pour la communauté, actives dans les domaines de la culture, de l’action sociale, de la santé, du patrimoine, de la recherche, de l’éducation, de l’environnement et du sport. Pour mener à bien cette mission, la Loterie Romande exploite des jeux de loterie et de paris sportifs et hippiques dans les six cantons de Suisse romande, en observant strictement les législations fédérale, intercantonale et cantonale. L’attribution des bénéfices est décidée par des organismes indépendants désignés par les cantons. Consciente de sa responsabilité sociale, la Loterie Romande s’engage à mener ses activités de manière mesurée et éthique. Elle intègre pleinement la prévention et la lutte contre le jeu excessif dans sa stratégie d’entreprise.
201 to 500 staff
Medicines For Malaria Venture
MMV is a leading product development partnership (PDP) in the field of antimalarial drug research and development. Our vision is a world in which innovative medicines will cure and protect the vulnerable and under-served populations at risk of malaria, and ultimately help to eradicate this terrible disease. Our success in research and access & product management comes from our extensive partnership network of over 375 pharmaceutical, academic and endemic-country partners in 50 countries. http://plus.google.com/+mmvorgmedsformalaria
51 to 200 staff
Ret International
RET International is an independent, impartial, non-partisan organization, with no religious or political affiliation. Founded in by Mrs. Sadako Ogata, then High Commissioner of UNHCR, RET's mission has been to address the dire need for education in emergencies in fragile contexts for vulnerable young people affected by displacement. At RET, we are committed to assist communities to meet the educational needs, in the broadest sense, of young people made vulnerable by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters. Our programs provide young people with the protective environments and necessary skills to face the threats emanating from displacement, such as violence, recruitment into illegal armed groups, child labour, sexual exploitation or narco-trafficking. Through our interventions, we strengthen communities and transform vulnerable young people into responsible, employable and self-reliant citizens. Follow our affiliate organizations and regional accounts: RET Germany, an independent German NGO: RET International USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit: RET in Central and Western Africa, a regional account:
1001 to 5000 staff
The Global Fund
The Global Fund is a worldwide movement to defeat HIV, TB and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. The Global Fund raises and invests US$5 billion a year to fight the deadliest infectious diseases, challenge the injustice which fuels them and strengthen health systems in more than 100 of the hardest hit countries.
501 to 1000 staff
Geneva Call
In situations of armed conflict, Geneva Call, as a neutral, impartial and independent international humanitarian organization, endeavours to strengthen the respect of humanitarian norms and principles by armed groups and de facto or provisional authorities, in order to improve the protection of civilians.
201 to 500 staff
International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies - Ifrc
We are the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world’s largest humanitarian network. We bring together 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and a secretariat that supports, coordinates, and represents them on the global stage. At the heart of our mission is local humanitarian action; responding to disasters, improving health, and strengthening resilience—wherever and whenever crises strike. We are independent, neutral, and impartial, always guided by our commitment to human dignity and peace.
1001 to 5000 staff
Ngo Management Association
NGO Management Association (NMA) is a Geneva-based non-profit committed to enhancing the management capabilities of organisations tackling today's most pressing development and humanitarian challenges. Since 2001, NMA has leveraged its extensive expertise from working in over 20 countries to share knowledge and practical skills with practitioners worldwide. NMA helps organisations maintain focus, increase effectiveness and efficiency, and ensure sustainability through a range of services- In-person and online courses - Coaching for organisations and individuals - Consultancy and mentoring for leaders and managers We seek partnerships with like-minded institutions dedicated to facilitating knowledge and skills transfer and supporting local and national non-profits. Follow us for information on our upcoming events and opportunities!
1 to 10 staff
Reach Initiative
REACH facilitates the development of information tools and products that enhance the capacity of aid actors to make evidence-based decisions in emergency, recovery and development contexts. All REACH activities are conducted through inter-agency aid coordination mechanisms. For more information, you can write to our global office: geneva@reach-initiative.org. Visit and follow us @REACH_info.
51 to 200 staff
Sanitation And Water For All - A Unicef-Hosted Global Partnership
SWA is a global partnership of over 400 country governments, private sector and civil society organizations, external support agencies, research and learning institutions, utilities and regulators and other development partners working together to catalyze political leadership and action, improve accountability and use scarce resources more effectively. Partners work towards a common vision of sanitation, hygiene and water for all, always and everywhere.
1 to 10 staff
Terre Des Hommes Foundation
Terre des hommes is the leading Swiss organisation for children’s aid. Through our health, protection and emergency relief programmes, we provide assistance to over seven million children and members of their communities in 30 countries each year. Jobs at Tdh:
1001 to 5000 staff
Terre Des Hommes Suisse
Depuis 65 ans, Terre des Hommes Suisse s’engage pour les droits de l’enfant. En étroit partenariat avec de nombreuses organisations locales, dans dix pays d’Afrique, d’Amérique latine et d’Asie, cette association lutte pour la protection des enfants et l’amélioration de leurs conditions de vie dans leur communauté. En Suisse, elle effectue un travail d’éducation au développement et oeuvre pour des relations Nord-Sud plus équitables.
51 to 200 staff
Efort
Welcome to EFORT, the platform organisation linking Europe‘s national orthopaedic associations! EFORT aims to reflect the will of all the participating associations to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience in the field of prevention, both in the conservative and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries concerning the musculo-skeletal system. EFORT is a non-profit organisation and is established as a pan-European partner for international organisations, authorities, universities, industry, scientific bodies and professional and patient organisations in the field of musculoskeletal disease and trauma. EFORT organises a European Annual Congress, Experts meet Experts (ExMEx) meetings and Instructional Courses (ICs). EFORT arranges travelling and visiting fellowships, where the different national associations alternate in hosting a group of young orthopaedic surgeons. EFORT promotes the exchange of experience, knowledge, education and research throughout Europe by: • Representation of state-of-the-art orthopaedics and musculoskeletal traumatology in Europe. • Promotion of research, science and training in orthopaedics and traumatology in Europe. • Exchange of scientific experience and knowledge and the improvement of education and training. • Formulation of EFORT standards and guidelines for the various areas of activity pursued by our members. Upcoming EFORT Annual Congress: 04-06 May 2026 | FYCMA Málaga, Spain https://congress.efort.org
1 to 10 staff
Fairmed
FAIRMED ist eine Stiftung, die aus der Leprahilfe Emmaus Schweiz hervorgegangen ist. Seit 1959 verschafft sie armen Menschen einen gerechten Zugang zu Gesundheit. So unterstützen wir schon seit langer Zeit Menschen, die an verschiedenen Krankheiten leiden und verbessern zusammen mit ihnen ihre Gesundheitssituation. Unsere Vision ist eine Welt, in der niemand mehr an Lepra und anderen armutsbedingten Krankheiten leidet und wegen Krankheit oder Behinderung diskriminiert wird. FAIRMED konzentriert seine Mittel auf den afrikanischen und den asiatischen Kontinent. Schwerpunktregionen sind Afrika südlich der Sahara und Südasien. Schwerpunktländer sind Kamerun, die Zentralafrikanische Republik, Indien, Sri Lanka und Nepal.
11 to 50 staff
Rbm Partnership To End Malaria
Since the world has made historic progress against malaria, saving millions of lives. Continued progress requires concerted action. Working towards a vision of a malaria-free world, the RBM Partnership to End Malaria convenes more than 500 partners to achieve more, together. Partners include malaria-affected countries, bilateral and multilateral development partners, the private sector, non-governmental and community-based organisations, foundations, research and academic institutions. The RBM Partnership to End Malaria works to increase political and financial commitment, strengthen programmes in malaria-affected countries and advance research into new tools and innovations to end malaria for good. Originally established as the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership by WHO, UNICEF, UNDP and the World Bank in 1998, the RBM Partnership is hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
11 to 50 staff
Etradeforwomen
eTrade for Women is an initiative led by UN Trade and Development that aims at supporting women digital entrepreneurs based in developing countries to help them thrive as business leaders and emerge as an influential voice in the public policy debate.
10001+ staff
Eular - European Alliance Of Associations For Rheumatology
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR, is the organisation which represents the people with arthritis/rheumatism, health professionals in rheumatology (HPR) and scientific societies of rheumatology of all the European nations. EULAR aims to reduce the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) on the individual and society and to improve the social position and the quality of life of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe. To this end, EULAR stimulates, promotes and supports education, research, prevention and treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. These include the diseases of the musculoskeletal or locomotor system as well as systemic immune mediated diseases.
11 to 50 staff
Fdi World Dental Federation
FDI World Dental Federation serves as the principal representative body for more than 1 million dentists worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programmes, speaking as a unified voice for dentistry in international advocacy, and supporting member associations in global oral health promotion activities. Over the years, it has developed programmes, initiatives, campaigns, policies and congresses, always with a view to occupying a space that no other not-for-profit group can claim. FDI works at national and international level through its own activities and those of its member dental associations. It is in official relations with the World Health Organization, and is a member of the World Health Professions Alliance. Stay connected with FDI- Facebook - Twitter - YouTube
11 to 50 staff
Fidic - International Federation Of Consulting Engineers
FIDIC is the International Federation of Consulting Engineers. Founded in 1913, FIDIC represents globally the consulting engineering industry. Charged today with promoting and implementing worldwide the industry's strategic goals on behalf of Member Associations representing the majority of consulting engineering firms supplying services on a fee basis. The consulting engineering industry sees beyond the technical aspects of infrastructure development and resource management to the social and environmental obligations of sustainable development, the most important criterion for project acceptability. FIDIC seeks a business environment characterised by professional competence, impartial advice and open and fair competition.
11 to 50 staff
