The «Diverse Switzerland» idea competition: these 16 projects will receive funding

Autism – Making the invisible visible

People on the autism spectrum are given their voice. Their impairments are often not visible at first glance.

Shaping Switzerland locally – even without voting rights

Even without the right to vote, people should have a voice, and “Talking Stick” makes it heard.  

Haus pour Bienne: encounter, education, culture

Haus pour Bienne is an education and meeting place that embraces diversity. The cultural venue is organised by volunteers.

Cohesion through making music together

Language, physical ability and age are irrelevant when people make music together.

Il Tragitto – a space for encounters and exchange

Il Tragitto is aimed at all families and young children in Ticino and offers a space for encounters and shared experiences.

Deaf migrants – strong together

Deaf migrants support each other in integrating into Switzerland.

Reporters without barriers dispel clichés

People with disabilities become reporters and change the way they are covered in the media.

A creative co-working space in Toggenburg

The Living Museum Lichtensteig is an art space for people with mental disabilities.

Overcoming isolation after a denied asylum request

The Kombi project brings people whose asylum applications have been rejected together with volunteers from the region.

Migrants support migrants

KUNIGO relies on migrants’ knowledge to make integration in Switzerland easier for others.

First point of contact for refugees and migrants in Bern

At Café Mazay , everyone helps where they can and receives help where they need it.

Life stories come together at the École des Liens

At the École des Liens, people of all generations, with and without a history of migration, come together to share knowledge and learn together.

A Burgdorf café that builds bridges

In Burgdorf, the Kariim association runs a café where refugees and locals come together in an informal setting.

Theatre without barriers – it’s for everyone!

In Langnau in the Emmental Valley, a theatre ensemble brings people with and without disabilities to the stage.

Intercultural meeting for women in Hirzenbach

Villa YoYo Zurich Hirzenbach is more than just a meeting place. It is a place for encounters, creativity and community.

Better living, more encounters – more diversity in old age!

HEKS/EPER encourages migrants aged 50 and over to take a more active part in social life.