Associazione Radio Gwendalyn, Chiasso

Radio Gwendalyn aims to promote social inclusion and access to the labor market through cultural and educational projects in the fields of radio and multimedia. Founded in 2005, the organization produces innovative and inclusive content with social relevance and focuses on practice-oriented training formats.
The new three-year project «Il filo di Arianna» provides vocational training and supports the social inclusion of eight blind and visually impaired individuals. Participants will receive training in journalistic and technical skills and will produce a weekly 30-minute radio program. The project emphasizes the development of practical ability in audio engineering, journalism, digital content creation and teamwork.

The first implementation of the «Il filo di Arianna» qualification program, running from 2026 to 2028, is receiving funding of CHF 15,000.

Association pour le Bateau Genève, Geneva

Bateau Genève has been supporting people in difficult life situations for over 50 years. The former passenger ship in Geneva’s harbor serves as a place of encounter as well as social and professional integration. In addition to free breakfast and daytime facilities, the association offers a vocational integration program with internships in various fields of activity.
The program runs each year from April to October in the ship’s «buvette» and includes up to 12 paid internships for young adults in precarious life situations. Participants receive hands‑on training in bar service, kitchen work and catering, as well as individual social and educational support. The aim is to strengthen their self‑esteem, teach them concrete professional skills and open realistic prospects for training and employment.

To continue the vocational integration program in 2026, the association is receiving CHF 25,000 in funding.

Verein Crescenda, Basel

Since 2004, Crescenda in Basel has been supporting women on their path toward sustainable professional and social independence. The «Fit4more 3.0» project strengthens individual potential, opens career prospects and promotes social participation. The practical programs for women with migration or refugee backgrounds include individual coaching, labor-market‑oriented skills development and social entrepreneurship approaches.
As part of the integration services within «Fit4more 3.0», the «Fit4Employment» program offers a two‑part vocational training model in the areas of cooking, housekeeping, cleaning, and care and service, preparing participants specifically for entry into the primary labor market.

The UBS Foundation for Social Issues and Education is supporting the implementation of «Fit4Employment» (2026–2028) with CHF 45,000.

CIS Centre d’intégration socioprofesionelle, Fribourg

Since 1962, CIS has been dedicated to integrating people with disabilities and those facing difficult life situations into the primary labor market through adapted workplaces and targeted reintegration measures.
With its project «Une offre de formation professionnelle qui change des vies», the organization supports young adults aged 18 to 35 with a migration or refugee background, as well as those receiving asylum benefits or social assistance, who are unable to access the labor market due to language, educational or cultural barriers. Each year, around 15 participants join this comprehensive training program dedicated to the hospitality and catering professions, with the aim of achieving sustainable and successful professional integration. The offer includes integration internships, individual support throughout the training and assistance with job searches.

The UBS Foundation for Social Issues and Education is supporting the implementation of the work integration program with CHF 30,000.

Stiftung Wydehöfli, Arlesheim

With «Café Einzigartig Clara» on Clarastrasse 22 in Basel, the foundation is opening its second inclusive meeting place, which includes a production kitchen, a coffee roastery and a shop. The project creates up to 10 work‑integration positions for people in need of support, particularly those with cognitive, physical or psychological disabilities.
The production kitchen forms the heart of the project and, thanks to its specialized equipment and ergonomic workstations, enables the sustainable professional and social integration of clients. Its professional setup creates hands‑on training and learning opportunities that support the transition into the primary labor market and sustainably strengthen inclusion in society.

Stiftung Wydehöfli is receiving funding of CHF 30,000 for the purchase of the production kitchen.

Tragwerk Luzern – Fachstelle Konsum Sucht und Armut, Lucerne

The association Tragwerk Luzern (formerly Verein Kirchliche Gassenarbeit Luzern) has been supporting people affected by addiction and poverty since 1993 and, with «Paradiesgässli», operates an important service for families living in precarious circumstances. With its free «Listo» program, the organization reaches teenagers and young adults aged 12 to 25 whose family situations are often marked by addiction, poverty, instability and a lack of parental support. These young people face an increased risk of addiction, dropping out of school, debt and social isolation. «Listo» strengthens self‑esteem, social skills and responsible money management. It also provides individual support during the transition from school to work. As a result, many young people find an apprenticeship or successfully complete their education. The aim is to empower them to lead independent and financially self‑sufficient lives.

The continuation of the program in 2026 is being supported with CHF 20,000.