Home for people with disabilities
Democratic Republic of the Congo In Poonamallee (India) there are hardly any institutions for people with disabilities. Therefore, seminarians from the Don Guanella Work began to take care of these children and to keep them busy. In the beginning, the children could only be cared for on the seminarians’ days off. In the meantime, this offer has developed into a rehabilitation centre for more than 50 children with physical or neurological disabilities. In order to expand the care offered and to adapt the premises to the needs of the participants, the Limmat Foundation supported the construction as well as the furnishing of the centre. Local partner: Opera Don Guanella MORE PROJECTS Basic medical care for islanders Greece, Medical assistance Medical care at Monkole Hospital Democratic Republic of the Congo, Medical assistance Early childhood education training for cognitive disabilities Colombia, Medical assistance Job application workshop for youth with handicap Switzerland, Professional formation Education for socially disadvantaged women India, Professional formation Promotion of dual training Lebanon, Professional formation MORE PROJECTS
Basic medical care for islanders
Greece On the island of Folegandros in Greece, the Limmat Foundation supports financially a project which provides the permanent residents of the island with a health clinic that offers free basic medical care. The well-equipped medical office is staffed by a physician and a nurse practitioner. Without this facility, local islanders would not have access to primary health care and would have to travel to another Greek island or to the mainland for treatment, which is not possible for them due to financial reasons. The clinic’s goal is to provide medical and preventive care services that at least match the average standard of clinics on the mainland and fully meet both the medical and pharmaceutical needs of the residents. This includes the dispensing of low-cost medicines. Local partner: Médecins du Monde MORE PROJECTS Home for people with disabilities India, Medical assistance Medical care at Monkole Hospital Democratic Republic of the Congo, Medical assistance Early childhood education training for cognitive disabilities Colombia, Medical assistance Job application workshop for youth with handicap Switzerland, Professional formation Education for socially disadvantaged women India, Professional formation Promotion of dual training Lebanon, Professional formation MORE PROJECTS
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 belle chérie” gave a special note to the event. In her welcoming speech, the President, Elisabeth András, expressed her gratitude to the sponsor Bordier & Cie and all other sponsors for their contribution. During a panel discussion, various donors as well as intermediaries reported on how their relationship with the Limmat Foundation started and described their motives for the collaboration. They also explained how the Limmat Foundation supported them to realize their personal philanthropic projects. A special highlight of the evening was the presence of the Limmat Foundation’s local partners, who had come from Colombia, India and Kenya. An interview took place with each local partner, combined with short project videos. The goal was to give the guests an understanding regarding the cooperation of the Limmat Foundation with its local partners and the added value for the beneficiaries within the projects. After the official program, all guests were invited to an Apéro Riche, which offered a good opportunity for a personal exchange. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation has selected three anniversary projects so that those in need can also benefit from the jubilee. For more information about the anniversary projects and the donation account, please have a look into the flyer. Thank you very much for your financial support! You can find the photos of the anniversary celebration at the Lake Side Restaurant in Zurich in our album. MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022 Jubiläumsprojekte in Bolivien, Kenia und im Libanon • 05.10.2022
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. In order to prepare the Foundation for the future and not just provide short-term assistance, the sustainability of the Limmat Foundation’s projects is an important concern that it constantly pursues. In the anniversary year, the Limmat Foundation would like to think especially of those who need support. Development through training – this is the Limmat Foundation’s goal, which is also reflected in its projects. Three anniversary projects have been selected to provide permanent training in the dual system, parallel phases of theory and practice, in Kenya, Bolivia as well as Lebanon. You can find more information about the anniversary projects in the flyer. If you would like to support the Limmat Foundation’s projects so that the people in need can also benefit from the 50th anniversary, the whole team and the beneficiaries would be very pleased to receive your donation. Thank you very much in advance. DONATION ACCOUNT:Recipient: Limmat Foundation ZurichBank: PostFinanceIBAN: CH36 0900 0000 8001 0060 3BIC: POFICHBEXXX Thank you very much for your support! MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022 Jubiläumsprojekte in Bolivien, Kenia und im Libanon • 05.10.2022
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 long experience in Africa, were always greatly appreciated. The president paid tribute to his commitment and, on behalf of all, wished him all the best for his new phase of life. Jean de Skowronski was newly appointed to the Foundation Board. After completing his MBA at INSEAD, the lawyer held management positions in banks for years and now works as a lawyer in Geneva as well as Lausanne. With the Order of Malta, he has been involved with the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem and is the President of Church in Need Switzerland since 2019. The Limmat Foundation is extremely pleased to welcome Mr. de Skowronski to its Foundation Board. MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation • 09.02.2023 Limmat Foundation receives award • 02.12.2022 Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon • 05.10.2022
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 well as Instagram have now been added. Connect with the Limmat Foundation and its staff on LinkedIn! The entire team will also be pleased if you follow the Limmat Foundation’s Facebook as well as Instagram account and mark them with a “like”. The presence on social media pursues the goal of making interested people aware of the Limmat Foundation and its worldwide projects, as well as to inform them about the news. Together with the news on the Limmat Foundation’s website, you will always be kept up to date through these social media channels. There will be also some changes on the website in the near future. Check it out frequently! MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation • 09.02.2023 Limmat Foundation receives award • 02.12.2022 Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon • 05.10.2022
50 Years of Limmat Foundation
Since the 13th of March 1972, we have kept the bridge between donors and beneficiaries alive thanks to many supporters. Over 1000 projects in 81 countries have been successfully implemented. With the 50th anniversary of the Limmat Foundation as the oldest umbrella foundation in Switzerland, we reach an important milestone in our history this year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our supporters who contribute in various ways to the realization of our worldwide projects. Time and again, we confirm that together we can do a lot of good all over the world. We are very grateful for your trust in our work and our commitment to the poor. Besides, we hope that you will continue to remain loyal. If you have any questions about the Limmat Foundation, please feel free to contact us by phone (+41 44 266 20 30), e-mail (limmat@limmat.org) or social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). We are very happy to assist you. Would you like to donate to our projects? We are always very grateful for every donation! You can transfer your donation to the following account. For donations of CHF 100 or more, we will send you a donation receipt. Recipient: Limmat Stiftung ZürichBank: PostFinanceIBAN: CH36 0900 0000 8001 0060 3BIC: POFICHBEXXX MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation • 09.02.2023 Limmat Foundation receives award • 02.12.2022 Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon • 05.10.2022