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The Arzi Foundation is a charitable grant-making foundation based in Zurich with a focus on Switzerland. It supports selected projects and initiatives in education, social welfare and health. Its aim is lasting impact that strengthens people and institutions over the long term – not short-term help, but considered, responsible and carefully reviewed support with a view to stability and future prospects.

The foundation supports socially relevant projects that make a lasting contribution to people, communities and individuals. A particular focus lies on educational initiatives, social support for families and individuals, and health projects. It steps in where targeted support helps create stability, enable development and meaningfully complement existing structures.

Based in Zurich, the Arzi Foundation works in an environment shaped by diversity, commitment and a strong philanthropic tradition. The location allows close exchange with educational institutions, social organisations and charitable initiatives across Switzerland. The foundation sees its role in taking responsibility and supporting projects that are locally rooted and create lasting value for society.

The Arzi Foundation places particular emphasis on sustainable support and long-term impact. Rather than purely project-based or short-term help, it relies on structured approaches that create stability and enable development. Decisions are made on clear criteria and with the long-term effect of the support in mind.

A charitable organisation puts the common good at the centre of its work and pursues no commercial self-interest. Its activities aim to create social benefit – for example through education, social support or health initiatives. As a charitable foundation, Arzi uses its resources responsibly, transparently and exclusively for its charitable purposes.

Jewish philanthropy in Switzerland has a long tradition closely tied to values such as responsibility, solidarity and community. Giving is understood not only as voluntary charity but as an expression of social responsibility. The Arzi Foundation stands in this tradition and combines it with modern approaches, supporting projects that contribute to the stability and growth of communities over the long term.

The foundation supports selected projects in education, social welfare and health, with great importance placed on careful review, clear objectives and lasting impact. It funds undertakings that contribute long-term to the stability of people, families or institutions – acting not only as a funder but as a responsible partner that accompanies projects with foresight.

Its work is aimed at charitable organisations, initiatives, institutions and projects whose activities match the foundation's purpose and aim for long-term impact – including educational institutions, social projects and health initiatives supporting people in different life situations. The focus is always on the social value of the work and whether targeted support can make a lasting difference.