Mission
The purpose of the foundation is to promote and finance projects that initiate, support or maintain the health, education and upbringing of children and adults. This funding relates to projects to be determined by the Board of Trustees within the framework of the Foundation's purpose and to tax-exempt institutions. It can include both one-time contributions and recurring support, for example in the context of longer-term programs. Above all, this should be possible through the following measures: Promotion and financing of projects which enable an improvement in hygienic living conditions (drinking water, food, basic medical care). Development and financing of all kinds of measures for the benefit of adults and children, in order to identify and treat diseases and to promote disease prevention. Supporting children through counseling and suitable support measures to create and provide access to schooling. Promotion of knowledge acquisition, further training and knowledge transfer, through which a school education is made possible. Promotion of all kinds of future-oriented technologies related to the health, upbringing and education of adults and children. Implementation or support of projects in connection with the prevention, detection, recording and rectification of all kinds of circumstances that lead to the exploitation of children. Support for needy children who would not receive adequate education, care or medical treatment without the support. Support of teaching and research as well as implementation or support of public relations in the areas mentioned. With the support of the foundation, improved infrastructural (material and personnel) conditions are to be created in the above-mentioned areas, processes are to be improved and new approaches to solving existing deficiencies are to be created. The foundation can employ staff, acquire real estate and other assets and carry out all activities that are suitable for achieving the foundation's purpose. The foundation is active in Switzerland and in developing or emerging countries within the scope of its purpose. The foundation does not pursue any commercial purposes and does not seek any profit.