Protect, strengthen, live: together for healthy kidneys!
The Swiss Kidney Foundation is actively committed to raising awareness of kidney health and support for kidney patients, as well as advancing research for better prevention and treatment.
With your donation, you help us to provide vital information, to launch and support useful campaigns for those affected, promote patient-relevant scientific projects, inform patients and create prospects for a healthy life.
What we have already achieved thanks to your support:
Children’s brochure – Kidney health explained in a child-friendly way
This brochure provides affected children and adolescents, their relatives, their environment and all interested parties with information about the kidneys: how they work, what they do and what treatment they need when they are ill.
It is intended to educate and arouse curiosity about this special organ and its role in the overall miracle of the body.
Camp for children with kidney disease
The first vacation camp for children with kidney disease and their siblings took place in Switzerland over thirty years ago. The camp, which is supported by the Swiss Kidney Foundation, is organized by the Zurich Children’s Hospital.
This summer camp gives affected children and adolescents the opportunity to exchange experiences and also provides their families with a week of relief.
Investigation into the travel costs of dialysis patients
Patients with a chronic kidney disease often have to undergo dialysis treatment. There are various methods for this, such as hemodialysis (blood purification) or peritoneal dialysis (peritoneal dialysis). Hemodialysis is usually carried out in specialized centers. Patients usually have to visit such a center several times a week. However, not everyone lives in the immediate vicinity of such a center. For many people, visiting a center involves a journey. This incurs travel costs that are not usually covered by health insurance. Patients who require hemodialysis are therefore faced with financial burdens.
This study, launched and funded by the Swiss Kidney Foundation, is investigating the impact of travel costs on patients and their families. Measures are now being taken to better inform those affected about support options.
Frequently asked questions
What will my donation be used for?
Your donation enables us to implement projects for the early detection, education and support of kidney patients in Switzerland. We invest in research initiatives, preventive measures and educational work to promote kidney health.
Can I also donate to a specific project?
Yes, that is of course possible. Please contact us so that we can discuss this together.
Can I deduct donations to the Kidney Foundation from my taxes?
Your donation is tax-deductible. The Swiss Kidney Foundation is tax-exempt as of December 9, 2019.
In most cantons, up to 20 percent of net income can be deducted from state and municipal taxes for donations to charitable organizations. In addition, direct federal tax also allows a deduction of up to 20% of net income, regardless of cantonal regulations.
How secure is my online donation?
We work with a certified e-payment platform that guarantees secure and simple payment transactions. Your data is transmitted in encrypted form to ensure maximum security. Our payment system complies with all PCI guidelines (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), which guarantees both technical and organizational security. You can therefore pay safely and conveniently online.
Can I donate on behalf of another person?
Yes, this is possible.
For donations in memory of a deceased person, we would appreciate if you would inform yourself under the heading “In memory”.
How can I find out more about the work of the Kidney Foundation?
Become a friend of the Swiss Kidney Foundation and receive our newsletter about six times a year with the latest information about our work and our projects.
«I live healthy and enjoy the present and listen well to my body»
Thomas Hunziker, Member of the Foundation Board
