The purpose of the Association for the Promotion of the Pontifical Swiss Guard (Association) is to provide material, social and financial support to the Pontifical Swiss Guard (GSP) and its guardsmen. It promotes and cultivates the Christian values and social doctrine in Switzerland and worldwide. The association is exclusively a non-profit organisation.
The association fulfils its purpose by
- promoting fellowship between the GSP and interested organisations and individuals;
- carrying out plans and projects in fulfilment of its purpose;
- enabling small donors to participate in GSP projects;
- organising events to promote the Christian values and social doctrine;
- represents the interests of the GSP to the public.
It is possible to support the Association directly or selected projects of the Association. Description per project: to follow.
If you would like to support the Foundation of the Guard or the Foundation Renovation of the barracks, you can find out more here.