Aids-Hilfe beider Basel

What Aids-Hilfe beider Basel does

Aids-Hilfe beider Basel (AHbB) is a non-profit association (Verein) headquartered at Clarastrasse 4, Basel, Switzerland, that delivers HIV/STI prevention, anonymous testing, counseling, and sexual health education services to the Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft cantons. Its service portfolio comprises Checkpoint Basel (walk-in testing for MSM and trans persons), an anonymous testing center (by appointment for the general population), HIV/STI-Check Sex Work for sex workers, telephone counseling, personal counseling for people living with HIV and their loved ones, school-based sexual pedagogy, and community outreach prevention. The technology base is minimal: a website at ahbb.ch and Microsoft Office 365-powered online appointment booking; there are no proprietary software products, mobile apps, or APIs.

AHbB is governed by a member-elected board of directors (Vorstand) chaired by Johannes Sieber, with Thomas Wehry as Treasurer and board members Lucia Hunziker, Michela Seggiani, Lea Blattner, Marcel Stöckle, and Tino Krattiger; Lukas Ottiger serves as Managing Director (Geschäftsleiter). The association was originally chartered under 2015 statutes, which were amended at the June 16, 2026 annual general meeting alongside the election of a new board. Revenue is sourced from cantonal government subsidies (Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft health services), the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) framework, tax-deductible donations enabled by ZEWO certification (accepted via TWINT, QR slips, credit card, and Postkonto), and CHF 50 annual membership fees; core testing and counseling services are provided free of charge to end users.

AHbB operates within a referral network of 25+ partner organizations, including Aids-Hilfe Schweiz, Sexuelle Gesundheit Schweiz, Swiss TPH, both Basel cantonal health authorities, LGBTQ+ community groups (Gaybasel, HABS, Transberatung nt*bb, Anyway Basel, LOS, TGNS-Jugend), sex worker support services (Aliena, Heilsarmee-Rahab), and migrant and women's support organizations (FIZ, Anlaufstelle für Sans-Papiers, Frauenoase). The organization's strategic posture is that of a stable, regionally bounded public health specialist with deep community trust rather than a scaling entity.

Name

Aids-Hilfe beider Basel

Legal name

Aids Hilfe Basel

Website

https://ahbb.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aids-Hilfe beider Basel is a Swiss non-profit association based in Basel providing anonymous HIV/STI testing, counseling, and sexual health education to the Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft region, serving MSM, trans persons, sex workers, people with HIV, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)

Keywords

• HIV STI testing
• Sexual health counseling
• Sexual health education
• Community outreach prevention
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees of CHF 50 per year, with members gaining voting rights at the annual general meeting and the ability to actively shape the organization's strategic direction.
2. Donations: Accepts donations via TWINT (anonymous and with details), QR-code payment slips, and credit card. ZEWO-certified organization, meaning donations are recognized for tax purposes in Switzerland.
3. Government subsidies: Receives funding from health authorities in Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft cantons for public health services including prevention, testing, and counseling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aids-Hilfe beider Basel provides anonymous HIV and STI testing, personal counseling for people living with HIV, telephone counseling, school-based sexual education, and community outreach prevention in the Basel region. Core testing and counseling services are delivered free of charge through specialized access points such as Checkpoint Basel for MSM and trans persons, the anonymous testing center for the general population, and HIV/STI-Check Sex Work for sex workers.

Product overview

Aids-Hilfe beider Basel is a non-profit specialist organization for sexual health focused on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in the Basel region. The organization operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core offerings include: (1) Testing and Counseling Services — Checkpoint Basel for MSM and trans persons, Anonymes Test- und Beratungsangebot for the general population, HIV/STI-Check Sex Work for sex workers, and Telefonberatung telephone counseling; (2) Personal Support — Beratung für Menschen mit HIV for people living with HIV and their families; (3) Prevention and Education — Sexualpädagogik school-based sexual education and Aufsuchende Prävention community outreach prevention. All services emphasize anonymity, respect, and non-judgmental care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Checkpoint Basel: A dedicated testing and counseling location for men and trans persons who have sex with men, operating on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Products and services

• Checkpoint Basel Walk-in HIV/STI testing and counseling service for men who have sex with men and trans persons in Basel, operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays 17:00-21:00 with medical consultation on Tuesdays 18:30-20:30.
• Anonymes Test- und Beratungsangebot (Anonymous Testing and Counseling Service) Anonymous HIV/STI testing and counseling for the general population, available by appointment only on Tuesdays through Fridays at the AHbB offices in Basel.
• HIV/STI-Check Sex Work (formerly Ladycheck) HIV/STI testing service specifically designed for sex workers in Basel, available as walk-in on Wednesdays 14:00-17:00 or by appointment.
• Telefonberatung (Telephone Counseling) Phone-based counseling service available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for HIV/STI information, support, and referral, reachable at 061 685 25 00.
• Beratung für Menschen mit HIV und ihnen Nahestehende (Counseling for People with HIV and Their Loved Ones) Personal counseling services for people living with HIV and their loved ones, providing support and guidance on living with HIV.
• Sexualpädagogik (Sexual Education) Educational programs in schools and community settings covering sexual health, delivering age-appropriate information on HIV, STIs, and sexual well-being to youth.
• Aufsuchende Prävention (Outreach Prevention) Community-based outreach prevention work targeting at-risk populations in their social environments to promote sexual health and HIV/STI awareness.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aids-Hilfe SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for HIV/AIDS organizations in Switzerland. AHbB works within this network for coordination, shared resources, and national campaigns.
• Sexuelle Gesundheit SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organization for sexual health that coordinates national efforts and provides resources for regional organizations like AHbB.
• Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Federal Office of Public Health provides funding, guidelines, and national health policy framework for HIV/AIDS prevention work.
• Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut (Swiss TPH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and training institution in tropical and public health that may collaborate on research and evidence-based prevention approaches.
• Kanton Basel-Stadt, GesundheitsdienstecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal health services of Basel-Stadt provide funding and policy alignment for regional health services.
• Kanton Basellandschaft, GesundheitsförderungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal health promotion office of Basel-Landschaft provides funding and coordination for health services in the extended Basel region.
• Aliena - Beratungsstelle für Frauen im SexgewerbeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling center for women in sex work. Coordinates referral and support services for female sex workers requiring HIV/STI testing.
• FIZ Fachstelle Frauenhandel und FrauenmigrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized center for women affected by trafficking and migration that may refer vulnerable populations to AHbB services.
• GaybaselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ community organization in Basel that provides referral pathway for MSM and LGBTQ+ individuals to Checkpoint Basel services.
• HABS - Homosexuelle Arbeitsgruppen BaselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ advocacy organization in Basel that supports community outreach and referral for HIV prevention services.
• Transberatung in Basel (nt*bb)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans-specific counseling service in Basel. Referrer for trans persons to access Checkpoint Basel testing services.
• MilchjugendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss youth organization that may collaborate on youth-focused sexual health education and prevention initiatives.
• FrauenoaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's shelter and support organization that may refer vulnerable women to AHbB services.
• Heilsarmee-Rahab BaselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalvation Army's Rahab Basel program supports women in prostitution. Coordinates referral to AHbB's sex worker testing services.
• Anlaufstelle für Sans-PapiersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContact point for undocumented migrants that may refer vulnerable populations to anonymous testing services.
• SiTa - Seelsorge im TabubereichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPastoral care in taboo areas that provides counseling and referral for sensitive health issues.
• Fachverband sexuelle Gesundheit in Beratung und Bildung (faseg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for sexual health in counseling and education that supports standards and best practices.
• Die Lesbenorganisation Schweiz LOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLesbian organization in Switzerland that may refer lesbian and queer women to sexual health services.
• Anyway BaselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ youth organization in Basel that provides referrals for young queer individuals.
• TGNS-JugendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans youth Switzerland that coordinates with trans-specific counseling services.
• LOVE LIFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Swiss HIV prevention campaign that coordinates with regional organizations like AHbB.
• Sex and FactsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSexual health information resource available in multiple languages (10+) that provides education materials.
• PositivratminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory group for people living with HIV that may refer individuals to counseling services.
• ProCoRe SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organization providing information on HIV and related topics.
• Beratungsstellen für Schwangerschafts- und BeziehungsfragenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPregnancy and relationship counseling centers that may refer clients requiring sexual health services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Aidshilfe: German national AIDS service organization with regional member chapters operating Checkpoint-style clinics, anonymous testing, and counseling for MSM, trans persons, and sex workers. Closest international analog in service model.
• AIDES (France): Major French HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis NGO operating community-based testing, harm reduction, and prevention services. Comparable mission and outreach-driven service delivery model.
• Checkpoint network (mycheckpoint.ch): National network of Checkpoint clinics for MSM and trans persons across Switzerland, of which Checkpoint Basel is a member site. Direct operational and clinical peer in the same target population.
• Aids-Hilfe Zürich: Regional AIDS service organization serving the Zurich catchment. Operates the same Checkpoint-style MSM/trans clinic model, anonymous testing, and counseling services as AHbB, making it a directly comparable Swiss regional peer.
• Sexuelle Gesundheit Schweiz: Swiss coordinating body for sexual health across regional organizations. A thematic and operational peer in sexual health education, counseling, and prevention with overlapping service categories.
• ProCoRe Schweiz: Swiss organization providing information on HIV and related topics. Closely aligned with AHbB's information and prevention mission and a partner in the same national network.
• Aids-Hilfe Schweiz: National umbrella organization for HIV/AIDS organizations in Switzerland. AHbB is a member organization within this network, sharing identical mission around HIV prevention, testing, and counseling for the same target populations.

Broad incumbents

• Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut (Swiss TPH): Swiss research and training institution in tropical and public health, with whom AHbB collaborates. A broader-scale peer in public health research and policy-relevant evidence generation.
• International HIV/AIDS Alliance: Global alliance of community-based HIV/AIDS organizations. Macro-level peer in the global non-profit HIV response ecosystem, useful for benchmarking AHbB against international community-driven prevention models.
• Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG): Swiss Federal Office of Public Health that funds and sets guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention. Functions as policy peer and principal government stakeholder for AHbB's mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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