Swiss Life operates a total of seven of its own foundations in its various core markets. The focus is on encouraging commitment, self-determination and confidence.
Foundation work in Switzerland
Swiss Life operates three charitable foundations in its home market of Switzerland. The Swiss Life «Perspectives» Foundation was founded in 2005. It supports charitable initiatives in the fields of health, science, education, culture and sport, for which it spends CHF 1.3 to 1.5 million every year.
In its home market Swiss Life runs a second foundation, the «Anniversary Foundation for Public Health and Medical Research», which was founded in 1957 to mark the company’s centenary. This foundation supports medical research projects and specific charitable organisations for people with physical and mental disabilities.
The Swiss Life Select distribution company operates the «Confidence for Children» foundation in Switzerland, which aims to improve the life and development opportunities of disadvantaged children and give them a better chance at leading a self-determined and independent life. Among its key undertakings are two projects in Kyrgyzstan providing medical care to children with cleft lips and palates.
Foundation work in Germany
Through the “Swiss Life Stiftung für Chancenreichtum und Zukunft” (Foundation for opportunities and the future), Swiss Life Germany does its part for educational equity and equal opportunity in Germany. It works towards having as many people as possible – regardless of their social background – remain curious, acquire knowledge and, as a result, lead a self-determined life.
In 2019, the “Swiss Life Stiftung für Chancenreichtum und Zukunft” initiated a multi-year strategic cooperative project with “KinderHelden”, a mentoring initiative that offers improved educational opportunities to primary school children with a difficult background and helps them integrate into society.
Foundation work in France
Since its inception in 2008, the “Fondation Swiss Life” has been supporting long-term projects with its partners in the fields of health, art and social engagement. The initiatives sponsored include the “Curie” institute, the “Association France Alzheimer”, the “Prix Swiss Life à 4 mains” art prize and the “Aider à Aider” social project.
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Foundation work in Austria
Like its counterpart with the same name in Switzerland, the Swiss Life Select distribution company in Austria operates a «Stiftung Zuversicht für Kinder», which supports local and international aid projects as well as medical aid in specific cases. The foundation has been cooperating with aid organisations for years to ensure that the donated funds are put to the best use for those in need.