The HoCoSo Foundation

The Most Important in Brief

The HoCoSo Foundation promotes human wellbeing, personal and societal transformation. We support systemic change in Switzerland and internationally through five focus areas: education, mental health, physical health, environmental sustainability, and freedom of information. We work by funding and partnering with charities, NGOs, community initiatives, research institutions and grassroots projects, while also developing our own initiatives, events and publications. We are currently seeking financial support, institutional partners and strategic collaborations for our own projects. We are not currently accepting or assessing funding applications from third parties, awarding grants to other organisations, or planning a general grant-making programme.

Purpose (SOGC)

Die Stiftung bezweckt die Förderung des Wohlbefindens und der Transformation des Menschen sowie den Tierschutz. Die Stiftung ermöglicht systemischen Wandel für Individuen und Gemeinschaften durch Massnahmen in fünf Kernbereichen: Bildung, Psychische Gesundheit (Mental Health), Physische Gesundheit, Ökologische Nachhaltigkeit, Informationsfreiheit. Ihr Ziel ist es, Menschen zu stärken und Lebewesen zu schützen, indem sie die Ursachen von Leid und Ungleichheit angeht - durch Bildung, Unterstützungssysteme und den Zugang zu Ressourcen für Wahrheit und Wohlbefinden. Die Stiftung ist im Rahmen der Zwecksetzung in der Schweiz und international tätig. Die Stiftung verfolgt weder Erwerbs- noch Selbsthilfezwecke. Die Stiftung kann zur Verfolgung ihres Zweckes insbesondere: Registrierte Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen, NGOs, Gemeinschaftsorganisationen, Forschungseinrichtungen oder Basisprojekte finanzieren oder mit ihnen partnerschaftlich zusammenarbeiten; Eigene Initiativen entwickeln und verwalten; Bildungsveranstaltungen, Workshops und Medienkampagnen organisieren; Durch digitale und gedruckte Publikationen das Bewusstsein fördern; Mit Experten, Regierungen und philanthropischen Einrichtungen zusammenarbeiten.

Goals

The HoCoSo Foundation aims to promote wellbeing, human transformation and animal welfare by addressing root causes of suffering and inequality. Our work focuses on five areas: education, mental health, physical health, environmental sustainability and freedom of information. Through our own project-led initiatives, we seek to create practical, measurable and long-term impact for individuals, communities and living beings in Switzerland and internationally.

Principles

We believe in systemic change, practical action and responsible collaboration. Our approach is active and project-led: we develop, fund and deliver initiatives ourselves, while working with institutional partners, experts, philanthropic actors and aligned organisations where collaboration strengthens impact. We are guided by transparency, wellbeing, sustainability, compassion and respect for human and animal life.

Contact

Address

Basel, Basel-Stadt

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Topic

Education

Education in General Education (School, Vocational School, Technical College, University)

Health

Counselling and Support (e.g. Addiction Counselling)

Social

Counselling and Support (e.g. Debt Counselling, Family Support, Self-Help Groups)

Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid

Development Cooperation Early Childhood Development, School Education Development Cooperation Environment, Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrition Development Cooperation Health, Hygiene

Politics, Society, Economy

Human and Civil Rights Intercultural Commitment, Foreign Cultures and Peoples

Target Group

Open/All Sick People (e.g. Mentally and Physically Acutely Ill, Addicts) Children Poor, People in Need Pupils, Trainees, Students Organisations and/or Companies According to the Foundation's Orientation

Area of Impact

Switzerland Africa Asia Europe North America Oceania South America Developing countries Abroad, general

SOGC data Data according to SOGC.

Date of foundation

August 19, 2026

Address

Sihlhaldenstrasse 1a, 8136 Gattikon, CH

SOGC Documents

SDGs

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  Good health and well-being

  Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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  Quality education

  Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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  Cleanwater and sanitation

  Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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  Reduced inequalities

  Reduce inequality within and among countries
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  Partnerships for the goals

  Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development