The foundation aims to support needy individuals and cultural and social institutions, primarily social institutions for the protection and promotion of children, either through support of projects by the SOS Children's Villages Switzerland foundation, CHE-108.142.377, at 3027 Bern, Looslistrasse 15, or other selected projects, for example, supporting children of single mothers to enable the children access to education. The foundation is non-profit and does not pursue any commercial purpose. The board of trustees selects the beneficiaries at its own discretion. There is no legal entitlement to a benefit.