The Foundation Marchig was established in 1999, by the late Madame Jeanne Marchig of Geneva. During her lifetime, Jeanne Marchig excelled internationally and with great distinction within the field of animal welfare and protection.

As a result, she held world-wide recognition and respect for her compassion and concern as a philanthropist, who through her selfless voluntary service and personal generosity, dedicatedly and tirelessly worked in most continents of the world to alleviate the pain and suffering endured by animals, as well as seeking to end the abuse and cruelty inflicted upon them.

The Objects of the Foundation Marchig are: to promote and encourage practical work in preventing animal cruelty and the relief of animal suffering.

These Objects are pursued by the Foundation Marchig through its Grants programme.

The Foundation Marchig is a Swiss registered non-profit making Foundation (Federal Commercial registered number CHE-110.408.320). The Foundation is exempt from tax on its income and assets.