Growing sustainable futures in Bolivia
Through the support of the Limmat Foundation and Inter-Cultur, indigenous communities in Bolivia are strengthening their skills, opportunities and resilience through the project “Harvest of Hope”. Building on previous achievements, the initiative supports 100 indigenous producers with training in sustainable agriculture and business management, helping them improve productivity and strengthen local livelihoods. In addition, 75 indigenous women receive education on gender equality and financial literacy, while 75 young indigenous women benefit from mentoring programmes designed to build confidence, leadership skills and future career opportunities. Together with the local partner AYNI, the project empowers communities to create sustainable economic opportunities, strengthen local organisations and invest in the next generation. Weitere Nachrichten New opportunities through practical education New opportunities through practical education • 12.05.2026 Building Futures Through Education in Mexico Building Futures Through Education in Mexico • 09.04.2026 From rural classrooms to university: expanding opportunities in Madagascar From rural classrooms to university: expanding opportunities in Madagascar • 19.03.2026
New opportunities through practical education
What begins with knowledge can transform entire communities. In Kilifi (Kenya), a project supported by the Limmat Foundation is empowering women, girls, and children through hands-on training as well as essential life skills, creating lasting change. Through the program “Fanikisha”, around 160 women received training in entrepreneurship, budgeting, cooking, and nutrition. As a result, several participants launched small businesses or secured employment in the local service sector. At the same time, the program “Tekeleza” enabled a similar number of girls to develop leadership and business skills, with many taking their first steps into entrepreneurship. The program “Smartika Mimi” reached almost 240 pupils, providing education on hygiene, nutrition, and personal responsibility. Many of these children have already improved their daily habits and are actively promoting cleanliness within their schools as well as families. By investing in practical education, the Limmat Foundation is helping communities build sustainable futures through local empowerment. Weitere Nachrichten Building Futures Through Education in Mexico Building Futures Through Education in Mexico • 09.04.2026 From rural classrooms to university: expanding opportunities in Madagascar From rural classrooms to university: expanding opportunities in Madagascar • 19.03.2026 Strategic Partnerships: Going Further Together Strategic Partnerships: Going Further Together • 19.02.2026
Building Futures Through Education in Mexico
Through Centro Comunitario Santa Fe in Mexico, the Limmat Foundation supports a project that opens doors to education by creating safe, community-based learning spaces for children, youth, and adults. Thanks to different programmes ranging from pre-school to scholarships, mentoring, and online classes, educational gaps can be reduced and opportunities are created. In 2025, the project reached 894 beneficiaries, with 70% successfully completing their courses. Key milestones included strengthening academic tutoring, delivering workshops in AI, employability, personal finance, and celebrating inspiring success stories of students completing university, and becoming a role model in her community. Another major achievement was the start of the reconstruction of the San Mateo center, ensuring sustainable impact and better learning conditions for years to come. Despite some challenges, the project continues to grow through strong partnerships, expanded scholarships, and improved digital tools, empowering communities to achieve their goals. Weitere Nachrichten Von ländlichen Klassenzimmern bis zur Universität: Neue Chancen in Madagaskar Von ländlichen Klassenzimmern bis zur Universität: Neue Chancen in Madagaskar • 19.03.2026 Strategische Partnerschaften – gemeinsam weiterkommen Strategische Partnerschaften – gemeinsam weiterkommen • 19.02.2026 Labedu in Brasilien: Bildung mit Zukunft Labedu in Brasilien: Bildung mit Zukunft • 29.01.2026
From rural classrooms to university: expanding opportunities in Madagascar
For many young people in Madagascar, access to education remains a major challenge. Through the programs CERES and SESAME, new pathways to learning and opportunity are being created. CERES supports school education in rural areas. Each year, around 490 children and adolescents from disadvantaged families attend schools in five villages. Boarding facilities ensure that distance does not prevent students from learning. The results are encouraging: 81% complete compulsory education, compared with a national average of about 38%. Building on this foundation, SESAME helps motivated high-school graduates access higher education (280 students per year). With scholarships, mentoring and a preparatory year in Antananarivo, students gain the skills needed to succeed at university. The impact of CERES and SESAME:• 95% continue to university• 93% obtain their degree• 65% find employment within six months Together, these initiatives show how sustained investment in education can transform lives and strengthen communities in Madagascar. The Limmat Foundation thanks the donors, IECD, the dedicated local partners and educators who make this work possible. Weitere Nachrichten Strategic Partnerships: Going Further Together Strategic Partnerships: Going Further Together • 19.02.2026 Transforming education in Brazil: Labedu’s impact Transforming education in Brazil: Labedu’s impact • 29.01.2026 100 years of history – 50 years of impact 100 years of history – 50 years of impact • 05.11.2025
Strategic Partnerships: Going Further Together
In the social sector, much is said about strategic partnerships, but the central challenge is not simply forming an alliance - it is managing it as a living relationship, capable of generating real impact. The projects department of the Limmat Foundation promotes collaborations that go beyond formal agreements, transforming them into concrete and sustainable action. It’s about bringing together foundations, social organizations, the public sector, companies, universities, and community leaders to move from working in parallel to truly working together, sharing resources, knowledge, and methodologies. An example of this approach is the partnership between two organisations in Venezuela: Asociación Salud y Familia, focused on women’s workforce training, and Fundación Eugenio Mendoza which contributes its well-established entrepreneurship methodology. This collaboration aims to strengthen institutional capacity and promote employment training processes that open pathways to sustainable entrepreneurship for its beneficiaries. This joint model allows to optimize resources, multiply the impact of each project, and ensure consistency. Thanks to the commitment of the Limmat Foundation’s partners and donors, each initiative becomes part of a collective effort that generates meaningful and lasting change. Weitere Nachrichten 100 years of history – 50 years of impact 100 years of history – 50 years of impact • 05.11.2025 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose • 23.10.2025 Charity concert for street children of Colombia Charity concert for street children of Colombia • 04.09.2025
Transforming education in Brazil: Labedu’s impact
The Limmat Foundation supports the project “Laboratório de Educação” (Labedu) in Brazil. It enhances educational practices by creating innovative methods, projects, and products through research, implementation, as well as evaluation. Labedu trains adults – including teachers, family members, and public education professionals – as essential contributors to children’s learning. This approach fosters meaningful change both in and out of school. Labedu already celebrated three major milestones: the launch of its early education program in Maranhão, the distribution of learning materials to more than 140,000 children in São Paulo, and the recognition with the Jacobs Foundation Best Practice Prize for its outstanding commitment to evidence-based education. By investing in education today, Labedu inspires a brighter future for generations to come. Weitere Nachrichten 100 years of history – 50 years of impact 100 years of history – 50 years of impact • 05.11.2025 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose • 23.10.2025 Charity concert for street children of Colombia Charity concert for street children of Colombia • 04.09.2025
100 years of history – 50 years of impact
This year, the Limmat Foundation’s home at Rosenbühlstrasse 32 in Zurich celebrates a double anniversary: 100 years since the building was constructed and 50 years since the Foundation has brought its mission to life within these historic walls. To mark this special occasion, the Foundation invited its neighbours to a relaxed evening gathering – a celebration of shared stories, community, and the enduring spirit of this remarkable place. The Limmat Foundation is also planning a meeting with the granddaughter of the building’s original architect. This occasion is expected to spark an inspiring exchange with the team – a lively dialogue between past and present that could offer fascinating insights into the house’s history. Weitere Nachrichten Teamwork for true transformation: Highlights from Colombia Teamwork for true transformation: Highlights from Colombia • 05.11.2025 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose • 23.10.2025 Charity concert for street children of Colombia Charity concert for street children of Colombia • 04.09.2025
30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose
Recently, the Limmat Foundation hosted the final of the Esmeralda Charity Cup’s 30th edition at Golf Club Wylihof. Under sunny skies, players gathered for a joyful day in support of street children projects in Colombia. Winners: René Sigrist & Susanna Skoupy both from GC Sempachersee. The team achieved first place with 46 net points Their prize: a journey to Colombia in 2026, where they will visit the projects financed by the golf tournament. The award ceremony was accompanied by a speech of Beatriz Helena Calvo Villegas from the Colombian Embassy and the Colombian band Joricamba, which brought the rhythm of Colombia to Switzerland. When asked participants what excites them most about the Esmeralda Charity Cup (ECC), they shared heartfelt reflections: Vicky & Heini: “Supporting projects in Colombia and staying connected with the Limmat Foundation. We participate since more than 25 years and enjoy it every time.” Nelsi: “Bringing people together to make a positive impact – just like the Foundation’s slogan: Bridging worlds. As a Colombian, the ECC connects me to my homeland.” Their wish for the future? “That this charity event continues and inspires more golfers so that many people experience the joy of doing good through their game.” The Limmat Foundation thanks every player, sponsor and supporter who has made 30 years of the Esmeralda Charity Cup possible. This event builds bridges and changes the lives of people in need. Stay tuned for the next golf tournament in 2026! MORE NEWS Charity concert for street children of Colombia Charity concert for street children of Colombia • 04.09.2025 International Youth Day International Youth Day • 12.08.2025 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2024 • 04.07.2025
Charity concert for street children of Colombia
Exactly 20 years ago, the Limmat Foundation organized a tour for a Colombian orchestra. This consisted of 36 former street children who wanted to give something back through their musical abilities. They demonstrated their talent at a total of five venues and treated the audience to an unforgettable evening with a mix of classics like Dvořák and Latin American sounds. The former street children learned to play their instruments at a vocational school for music in Colombia run by the Fundación Servicio Juvenil. The audience was not only very impressed by the orchestra’s music, but also by the 12 dancers who accompanied the orchestra and showed off their passion for salsa. The proceeds from the tour went to day centers for street children in Colombia, which were located in various locations throughout the country. There, the children and teenager were not only able to play, but also received valuable lessons that prepared them for a better life. To mark the 20th anniversary of this unforgettable event, the entire team of the Limmat Foundation would like to remember these wonderful moments with a few photos. The heart-warming community that developed between the Colombians and Swiss people will never be forgotten. MORE NEWS 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose • 23.10.2025 International Youth Day International Youth Day • 12.08.2025 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2024 • 04.07.2025
International Youth Day
Today is International Youth Day. This is a perfect occasion to present one of the Limmat Foundation’s supported programmes in Brazil, called CEAP. This project, run by the local partner Centro Educacional Assistencial Profissionalizante (CEAP), promotes underprivileged youth by providing technical courses in business administration, computer networks, and information technology. A volunteer campaign, run in collaboration with CEAP’s partner companies, resulted in the implementation of more than 70 initiatives in 2024. These included, for example, workshops that facilitated the exchange of technical expertise, giving students practical insights into the business world. The success of the project “CEAP” is also confirmed by the positive feedback from those involved, like Arthur: “At CEAP, I not only learned technical skills, but also how to communicate and solve problems. That made all the difference when I applied for my first job.” MORE NEWS 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose 30th Esmeralda Charity Cup – golf with purpose • 23.10.2025 Charity concert for street children of Colombia Charity concert for street children of Colombia • 04.09.2025 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2024 • 04.07.2025