Program «Iwoka» reaches more and more educational institutions
The low quality of education in Colombia is paralleled by an increase in social problems among children and young people; problems such as drug abuse, crime and dropping out of school. The latter is, among others, caused by the aggressive behaviour of students within the schools which often ends in bullying and keeps the young […]
Finale 2022 of the Esmeralda Charity Cup
Finale 2022 of the Esmeralda Charity Cup Since almost 30 years, the Limmat Foundation organizes several charity golf tournaments every year. With the participation fees, donations and the support of its sponsors, the Esmeralda Charity Cup finances social projects for children in Colombia. The finale of the Esmeralda Charity Cup 2022 was meant to take […]
14th workshop of the umbrella foundations
14th workshop of the umbrella foundations In 2023, the 14th workshop of the umbrella foundations focused on the topic of “umbrella foundations – a look abroad”. Thanks to three speakers from Germany, France and Luxembourg, 29 participants from 22 Swiss foundations were able to gain new insights into the sector of umbrella foundations in other […]
Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation
Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation On the 2nd of February 2023, the former Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer was elected to the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation. From 2000 to 2008, he was already a member of the Limmat Foundation’s Patronage Committee and followed with great interest its worldwide commitment […]
Limmat Foundation receives award
On the occasion of Open Door’s 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation received an award at a festive ceremony in Athens due to its many years of support and cooperation with the Greek Society for the treatment of people with Spastic. The event was held on the 23rd of November 2022. Open Door supports people suffering […]
Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon
Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon This year, the Limmat Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary. To share this special occasion with the people in need, the Limmat Foundation chose three anniversary projects in three different countries. Within all three projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon, the Limmat Foundation’s mission “Development through training” is reflected. […]
Anniversary celebration of the Limmat Foundation
On the first of September 2022, the Limmat Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Lake Side Restaurant in Zurich. The team of the Limmat Foundation presented a varied program to 220 invited guests. Donors, mediators and local partners were involved. Additionally, the Limmat Foundation’s image film was shown. Music from the African band “Ma […]
Annual Report 2021
On the threshold of its 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation feels a particularly strong connection to its roots and can look back on a long history of experience. As you can read in the new annual report this is also reflected in the different projects the Limmat Foundation were able to implement successfully in 2021. […]
Change in the Foundation Board
On the 30th of May 2022, Henri des Déserts resigned from the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation due to his age. He has been a generous supporter of the foundation for 18 years. His rich experience as a banker, his commitment to Christian values and his sense of social projects, especially because of his […]
Limmat Foundation on Social Media
In connection with the Limmat Foundation’s 50th anniversary, which it celebrates in 2022, some changes in the area of communication are ahead. Therefore, the new year starts with a milestone: The Limmat Foundation is on social media now! To the already existing channel of the Limmat Foundation on Youtube, the social networks LinkedIn, Facebook as […]