{"id":14,"date":"2026-03-19T03:31:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T03:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ursimonewietlisbachfoundation.ch\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-06-04T05:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:47:49","slug":"investing-in-bold-ideas-and-innovative-partners-to-champion-holistic-health-well-being-and-joy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ursimonewietlisbachfoundation.ch\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Ursimone Wietlisbach Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\t\t\tBuilding healthier,
more inclusive and
sustainable futures\t<\/h1>\n\tWe bring together investments, partnerships and
\nstrategic action through a Total Impact approach
\ndesigned to support lasting systems change\n

\n\t\t\tBuilding healthier, more inclusive and sustainable futures\t<\/h1>\n\t

We bring together investments, partnerships and strategic action through a Total Impact approach designed to support lasting systems change<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tPutting capital to work for lasting impact\t<\/h3>\n Targeted
grantmaking\n Venture
philanthropy\n Long-term
partnerships\n

\n\t\t\tWe deploy our endowment 100% through impact investing to generate measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.\t<\/h5>\n\t

We combine impact investing with long-term partnerships, targeted grantmaking and venture philanthropy to help organizations and entrepreneurs grow, scale and sustain their impact.<\/p>\n

Together, these approaches help ensure that all our resources work towards healthier, inclusive and sustainable futures.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tImpact areas – Where we focus our efforts\t<\/h3>\n\t

We prioritize areas where entrepreneurial approaches, strategic partnerships and long-term investment can help strengthen systems and expand opportunity.<\/p>\n

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Health<\/h3>\n

We support initiatives that help reshape health systems around health promotion, whole-person care and long-term well-being. By combining innovation, evidence and strategic partnerships, we help advance more people-centred and sustainable approaches to health.<\/p>\n

Health<\/h3>\n
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Learning to Earning<\/h3>\n

We invest in education and skill building so young people can move confidently from learning into meaningful work or entrepreneur pathways. By expanding access, supporting innovation and strengthening pathways to employment and entrepreneurship, we help build dignity, resilience and long-term opportunity.<\/p>\n

Learning to Earning<\/h3>\n
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Sport<\/h3>\n

We support initiatives that promote active lifestyles and inclusion, enabling more people to participate in sport and physical activity. Through engagement, helping emerging sports talent become role models, and policy support, we help create environments where everyone can access the benefits of sport.<\/p>\n

Sport<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBuilding long-term pathways for impact\t<\/h3>\n\t

At the Ursimone Wietlisbach Foundation, we believe lasting change requires new forms of collaboration between philanthropy, investment and entrepreneurship. We work with partners who are building scalable solutions, strengthening systems and expanding opportunity for future generations.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tFeatured news and resources\t<\/h3>\n \n \n \"Card\n

Conversation – March 2026<\/p>\n

Capital must do good<\/p>\n

Founder Urs Wietlisbach in conversation with Ticino Welcome.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \"Card\n

Conversation – March 2026<\/p>\n

Generosity arises from empathy, not from abundance<\/p>\n

Founder Simone Wietlisbach in conversation with Ticino Welcome.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \"Card\n

News – March 2026<\/p>\n

Strengthening Partnerships in the Mekong<\/p>\n

Reflections from the Mekong Region by Stefan Germann, CEO.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \"Card\n

Conversation – March 2026<\/p>\n

Generosity arises from empathy, not from abundance<\/p>\n

Founder Simone Wietlisbach in conversation with Ticino Welcome.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \"Card\n

Resources – August 2025<\/p>\n

Annual Report 2024<\/p>\n

A year of key progress for the Foundation.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n

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