Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein

What Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein does

Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein is a regional non-profit service organization and district chapter of Kiwanis International, operating a federation of 201 local clubs across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol. Founded in Switzerland in 1963, the organization engages more than 7,000 volunteer members — predominantly working professionals — in charitable service projects targeting children and youth. Its core activity is convening members through local clubs to deliver direct community service, including fundraising events, benefit occasions, and hands-on support for disadvantaged, ill, or disabled children.

The organization's product and program portfolio spans the Kiwanis Foundation (supranational project funding, established 1994), KiPaKi (child support and palliative care program), Projekt Teddy (teddy bear distribution to hospitals and ambulances), the Kiwanis Award (annual CHF 10,000 prize for volunteer work, established 2012), Youth Camps (annual European camps for ages 16–21), and ParAthletics (para-athlete sponsorship). A quarterly Kiwanis Magazine and active social media channels support member communication and external brand-building. The organization maintains no proprietary technology product; its infrastructure is built around volunteer-driven club operations, an administrative secretariat of 7 paid staff, and a ZEWO-certified foundation structure.

The revenue model is built on three streams: recurring annual membership dues from individual members and clubs (CHF 100 to CHF 2,500 across individual benefactor tiers, plus CHF 1,000/CHF 5,000 for clubs and companies), charitable donations to the Foundation, and proceeds from locally organized fundraising events. The Foundation is ZEWO-certified and tax-exempt under Swiss federal supervision (ratified 2001), providing the regulatory foundation for donor trust. Go-to-market is community-led: members self-organize into local clubs, while the district secretariat coordinates regional/national programs and the annual convention (the 57th scheduled for Basel, September 2026).

Name

Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein

Legal name

Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein

Website

https://kiwanis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein is a non-profit service organization operating 201 volunteer-led clubs and 7,000+ members across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol, delivering charitable programs and fundraising for disadvantaged children and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rickenbach LU

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual members across 201 clubs in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
2. Charitable Donations: Donations from members, clubs, and external benefactors to support the Foundation's projects for children and youth
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from charitable events, benefit occasions, and fundraising activities organized by local clubs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein is a nonprofit volunteer service organization that operates more than 200 local clubs engaging 7,000+ members in charitable projects serving children and youth across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol. It delivers community programs such as the Kiwanis Foundation grant fund, Youth Camps, Projekt Teddy, KiPaKi, and the Kiwanis Award, and it sustains itself through membership dues, donations, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Kiwanis District Switzerland-Liechtenstein is a charitable service organization operating more than 200 local clubs that provide direct community support for children and youth. The district's portfolio includes the Kiwanis Foundation for supranational project funding, Kiwanis Magazine (quarterly print and digital publication), the Kiwanis Award (annual CHF 10,000 prize for volunteer work), Projekt Teddy (teddy bear mascot program), Youth Camps (annual international camps for ages 16-21), KiPaKi (child palliative support), and ParAthletics (para-athlete sponsorship). The organization does not offer a commercial software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KiPaKi: Child support organization of Kiwanis clubs that provides support to disabled and sick children in the immediate or regional area. KiPaKi guarantees that 100% of donations benefit children and their families.
• Projekt Teddy
• Kiwanis Award
• Youth Camp

Products and services

• Kiwanis Club Membership Network Network of more than 200 local Kiwanis clubs across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol engaging 7,000+ professional members in volunteer charitable projects serving children and youth; available to individual professional adults who apply to join a local club.
• Kiwanis Foundation Switzerland-Liechtenstein ZEWO-certified charitable foundation providing financial grants for supranational projects that benefit disadvantaged children and youth and exceed the resources of individual clubs; accepts donations from individual, club, and corporate benefactors at tiered annual subscription levels.
• Youth Camps Annual week-long international youth camp for approximately 30 participants aged 16-21 from across Europe, featuring leadership training, company visits, sports activities, and social projects; available to young people selected from Kiwanis clubs across Europe.
• Kiwanis Award Annual CHF 10,000 award presented by the Kiwanis Foundation Switzerland-Liechtenstein to honor non-Kiwanis individuals for long-term volunteer work benefiting children and youth.
• Projekt Teddy (Teddy Action) Social program distributing Kiwa teddy bears to ambulances, hospitals, children's homes, and daycare centers to bring comfort and joy to children in difficult situations, with the teddy bear serving as the district's goodwill ambassador mascot.
• Kiwanis Magazine Quarterly print and digital magazine distributed to all 7,000+ members across 200+ clubs in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol, featuring club activities, projects, and district news.
• KiPaKi (Kiwanis Patrons for Children) Child support organization run by Kiwanis clubs that provides assistance to disabled and ill children in their immediate or regional area in collaboration with social organizations, children's homes, and hospitals; guarantees that 100% of donations benefit children and their families.
• ParAthletics Sponsorship Program Foundation-funded program that subsidizes registration fees for young Swiss para-athletes to participate in parathletics competitions, reducing the standard CHF 150 fee to CHF 20 to promote inclusive sports participation.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Special Olympics SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiwanis supports Special Olympics Switzerland and its various athletic programs. KC Andelfingen-Weinland has organized Special Olympics basketball tournaments for 6 years. The partnership promotes inclusion through sport for people with cognitive disabilities.
• Verein Mutperlen SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiwanis Ladies Club donated CHF 4,500 to support cancer-affected children and teenagers on their difficult therapy journey. Mutperlen provides support and encouragement to young cancer patients.
• Stiftung Schloss BibersteinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKC Aarau has maintained a long-standing partnership with the foundation, hosting annual spaghetti dinners with residents. The foundation provides housing, work, and training for people with support needs, promoting independent and self-determined lives.
• KiPaKi (Kiwanis Patrons for Children)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiPaKi is a child support organization of Kiwanis clubs dedicated to providing support for disabled and ill children in their immediate or regional surroundings. 100% of donations benefit children and their families.
• ParAthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation donations enable young people in Switzerland to participate in parathletics competitions at CHF 20 instead of CHF 150 registration fee, promoting inclusive sports.
• KispexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKC Wädenswil supports Kispex, which helps ensure that sick and seriously ill children can receive professional care at home in familiar surroundings, allowing children to leave the hospital quickly or receive palliative care in their own rooms.
• EpiDogs for KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial action beneficiary of Convention 2021; provides assistance dogs for children affected by epilepsy, serving as lifeguards, social partners, and best friends for the children they accompany.
• Fleur de CotonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 Kiwanis Award recipient; association founded by Martine Gerhard that regularly intervenes in hospitals to improve the daily lives of sick children, offering support during meals, play activities, and homework help.
• Special CurlingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Kiwanis Award recipient; initiative founded by Kurt Hartmeier in 2015 offering curling opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, now with 5 centers in Switzerland.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJsL7rMgcjRB_BXdcr585qA
• Facebookfacebook.com/kiwanisdistrictswitzerland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kiwanis-district-switzerland-liechtenstein
• Instagraminstagram.com/kiwanisdistrictswitzerland

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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