Ashoka
Ashoka's activities in Switzerland
Through Ashoka's presence in more than 90 countries, we are building and amplifying this global movement through three areas of activity. Discover who we are here.
See below the programs that are active in Switzerland, for programs active in other countries check the bottom of the page.
1. Search
We find and cultivate social entrepreneurs in every corner of the world, whose system-changing innovations solve deep-rooted social problems.
2. Community
We mobilize a network of individuals and organizations, and build collective capacity to address global challenges by unlocking their potential to act as changemakers. We partner with a range of stakeholders: foundations, universities, corporations, civil society organizations, media and other.
3. Ecosystem
We inspire and enable changemaking in the public-at-large, and work to give all individuals the confidence and tools to solve problems for the good of all.
Our Partners in Switzerland
Nestlé
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, with 2000 brands and are present in 190 countries worldwide. Their purpose is to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future, inspiring people to live healthier lives.
Impact Hub
Impact Hub is a rapidly expanding, diverse global network of over 15,000+ members in 80+ locations. Impact Hubs are where change goes to work. Part innovation lab, part business incubator, and part community center, it offers members a unique ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities to grow impact. The company believes a better world evolves through the combined accomplishments of creative, committed and compassionate individuals focused on a common purpose. It offers the opportunity join its diverse community of members and collaborators to inspire, connect, and enable people to develop their best work every step of the way.
Impact Hub
Impact Hub is a rapidly expanding, diverse global network of over 15,000+ members in 80+ locations. Impact Hubs are where change goes to work. Part innovation lab, part business incubator, and part community center, it offers members a unique ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities to grow impact. The company believes a better world evolves through the combined accomplishments of creative, committed and compassionate individuals focused on a common purpose. It offers the opportunity join its diverse community of members and collaborators to inspire, connect, and enable people to develop their best work every step of the way.
Fondation Didier et Martine Primat
La Fondation Didier et Martine Primat sensibilise les populations et les pouvoirs publics aux enjeux planétaires liés aux activités humaines et contribue à façonner un monde plus responsable par le soutien de projets éducatifs et d'actions concrètes encourageant l'émergence de modes de vie conscients et durables.
Fondation Didier et Martine Primat
La Fondation Didier et Martine Primat sensibilise les populations et les pouvoirs publics aux enjeux planétaires liés aux activités humaines et contribue à façonner un monde plus responsable par le soutien de projets éducatifs et d'actions concrètes encourageant l'émergence de modes de vie conscients et durables.
Agence de Coopération Internationale de la Confédération Suisse (SDC)
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency. In operating with other federal offices concerned, SDC is responsible for the overall coordination of development activities and cooperation with Eastern Europe, as well as for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation.
Agence de Coopération Internationale de la Confédération Suisse (SDC)
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency. In operating with other federal offices concerned, SDC is responsible for the overall coordination of development activities and cooperation with Eastern Europe, as well as for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation.
Johnson & Johnson Foundation Scotland
The Johnson & Johnson Foundation Scotland works with partners to co-create projects focusing on building and strengthening a robust primary care health workforce – made up of capable, confident and resilient nurses, midwives and community health workers – to provide quality care to the communities they serve.
Johnson & Johnson Foundation Scotland
The Johnson & Johnson Foundation Scotland works with partners to co-create projects focusing on building and strengthening a robust primary care health workforce – made up of capable, confident and resilient nurses, midwives and community health workers – to provide quality care to the communities they serve.
HEG-FR
The Fribourg School of Management's primary mission is to generate pioneering ideas for teaching which will advance the practice of business management in companies and organizations.
Frey Charitable Foundation
Swiss Foundation supporting education and youth leadership
EPFL Tech4Impact
Tech4Impact is EPFL’s flagship initiative for accelerating groundbreaking and sustainable technological solutions that create positive societal and environmental impact.
They provide a common platform to engage with students, researchers, entrepreneurs, corporates, NGOs, international organizations, as well as society at large in order to realize innovative and entrepreneurial solutions that have the potential to achieve sustainable impact.
EPFL Tech4Impact
Tech4Impact is EPFL’s flagship initiative for accelerating groundbreaking and sustainable technological solutions that create positive societal and environmental impact.
They provide a common platform to engage with students, researchers, entrepreneurs, corporates, NGOs, international organizations, as well as society at large in order to realize innovative and entrepreneurial solutions that have the potential to achieve sustainable impact.
collaboratio helvetica
They create spaces for open dialogue, experimentation & collaboration to co-create the Switzerland we want to live in. Together.
Oak Foundation
Oak Foundation is family-led and reflects the vision and values of its founders. In all its work Oak pursues rights-based approaches, gender equality and partnership with the organisations we fund. They support civil society as a pillar of democracy and justice and nurture innovation and visionary leadership within it. Oak values diversity both within Oak and among our partners; they seek to be inclusive, flexible and engage with different points of view. Oak believes that the best grant-making reflects both careful due diligence and the willingness to take risks.
Oak Foundation
Oak Foundation is family-led and reflects the vision and values of its founders. In all its work Oak pursues rights-based approaches, gender equality and partnership with the organisations we fund. They support civil society as a pillar of democracy and justice and nurture innovation and visionary leadership within it. Oak values diversity both within Oak and among our partners; they seek to be inclusive, flexible and engage with different points of view. Oak believes that the best grant-making reflects both careful due diligence and the willingness to take risks.
Stiftung Mercator Schweiz
The Stiftung Mercator Schweiz is committed to an open, solidary and ecologically sustainable society that offers everyone fair opportunities and opportunities to help shape things.
