For a Switzerland that stands together.
Whether it's a reading circle, sewing workshop or sports club: "ici. here together." promotes voluntary commitment and supports integration projects throughout the year that bring people from different cultural backgrounds together.
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What is ‘ici. here together.’?
‘ici. here together.’ is made possible by the Foundation for Language and Training Promotion (SSUB).
These projects are committed to strenghen cohesion in Switzerland.
Since 2022, "ici. here together." has been supporting integration projects throughout Switzerland. Get to know the projects and find out which ideas have already been realised.
ici Awards 2025
"ici. here together." held the ici Awards 2025 for the first time, honouring projects and organisations that are committed to social cohesion and better ways of living together in Switzerland.
Changemaker Grants 2025
From 2025 to 2027, ‘ici. here together.’ will support 23 Changemakers with a total of CHF 1.5 million, enabling them to strengthen voluntary engagement and equal cooperation in their organisation.
Foto: Musikvermittlung Schweiz
Mini-Grants 2024 to 2026
Since 2024, "ici. here together." has been providing uncomplicated support for ideas and projects with mini-grants of between CHF 500 and CHF 2,500. Small associations throughout Switzerland can try out an idea, realise a small project or cover ongoing project costs.
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Funded projects before 2023
2nd funding cycle 2023
274 projects from all over Switzerland have applied for the second funding cycle of "ici. here together". The jury has selected 83 good ideas that will be supported for one year with an amount of between CHF 1,000 and CHF 25,000 or, if required, with expert coaching.
1st funding cycle 2022
In the first funding cycle, "ici. here together." supported 92 integration projects financially and with expert advice.
What ideas and projects are we looking for?
"ici. here together." is a programm by the Foundation for the Promotion of Language and Education (Stiftung für Sprach- und Bildungsförderung SSUB). The funding programme is aimed at local and regional projects that bring people from different cultural backgrounds together and thus strengthen cohesion.
Foto: Singa Switzerland
Here together, everyday
Associations, meetings, groups, tandems and networks that bring people from diverse backgrounds and cultures together – and with it, strengthen cohesion.
Foto of Centro Amélie: Ricardo Torres/REC
Growing up multilingual here, together
Services that support children up to the age of six and their families to speak their family languages outside the home, too, thereby promoting social diversity.
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