Ursimone Wietslibach Foundation
They act entrepreneurially and invest in bold ideas and long-term partnerships. This is how they ensure communities have access to holistic health, human development, and active living.
Their Approaches
Evidence building and research:
They support research to build a robust evidence base.
Translating evidence into policy:
They use research findings to influence policy changes.
Implementation with partners:
They are working with partners who are executing programmes and projects directly.
Innovative financing:
They use innovative financing methods to expand their reach and increase their impact, and will be exploring and utilizing new finance solutions, including blended financing.
Stakeholder engagement and strategic communication:
They actively involve stakeholders and communicate strategically to build support and awareness.
Mission
To help shape a world in which everyone can lead a fulfilling, active life — characterized by meaning, joy, and shared sustainability.
Geographic Focus
Switzerland and the Mekong Region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand Border area to Myanmar)Programme Areas
Holistic Health & Prevention
Healthcare systems around the world primarily focus on treating diseases, with economic incentives directed towards established medical methods.
Human Development For Well-Being
Young people aged 15 to 25 in the Mekong region face significant difficulties transitioning from formal education to employment due to a lack of skills and digital literacy in the light of demanding employer requirements.
Active Lifestyle
People from low-income and challenging backgrounds often face barriers to participating in sports, including high costs, limited access to facilities, and lack of encouragement.
Connecting Themes
In all our impact areas we strive to include three important themes which intersect our impact areas, namely: inclusion, nutrition and consciousness.
Inclusion
The foundation aims to promote inclusion by integrating it into all initiatives, recognizing its strategic advantage and essential role in society. Disabilities are often invisible and affect individuals at all stages of life. By 2035, the goal is to be a leading inclusive funding foundation that inspires others.
Nutrition
The foundation recognizes the fundamental role of nutrition in health, human development, and sports, aiming to establish it as a cross-cutting theme in all funding areas by 2035. Nutrition is crucial for physical and mental health, cognitive development, and athletic performance, and addressing it can help prevent rising issues like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Consciousness
The foundation aims to promote awareness and mindfulness, integrating it into all programme designs by 2035. This involves fostering personal and collective behaviour change through practical knowledge and motivation.