Opportunity, participation and quality of life
We support long-term, practical initiatives across Health, Learning to Earning and Sport. Together with strong partners, we help create opportunities for people to develop their capabilities, participate fully in society and lead healthier, more active and meaningful lives.
For us, lasting progress means more than economic growth or access to services. It is also about whether people can make use of these opportunities, participate fully in society and fulfil their potential.
Opening access and opportunity through sport
We support initiatives that make sport and physical activity more accessible and inclusive, while also helping young people develop their talent and potential. Our focus is on creating opportunities to participate, progress and experience the wider benefits of sport – from health and well-being to confidence, belonging and personal development.
Where we focus
In Switzerland, we support initiatives that help remove financial, social and structural barriers to participation in sport and physical activity. This includes programmes that strengthen grassroots and inclusive sport, alongside support for youth and talent development in elite sport. We also support athletes in developing their potential and becoming positive role models who can inspire others.
We focus on organizations with social business models that combine strong thematic expertise and effective implementation with a clear pathway towards long-term sustainability and scale.
Partnerships and initiatives
Our Sport partnerships focus on creating inclusive opportunities for people to participate in physical activity, while also supporting young athletes to develop their potential. This includes initiatives that remove barriers to participation, strengthen access to grassroots sport and create pathways for talented young athletes to progress.
We work with organizations that combine strong sporting expertise with sustainable social business models. Through these partnerships, we aim to expand access to sport, support talent development and create opportunities for athletes to become positive role models who can inspire others.
Our partnership with IdéeSport around its ActiveWeek programme is one example of how we support effective programmes and work with partners to develop them over the long term.
