Aids-Hilfe Schweiz has been active since 1985 and is the umbrella organisation of over fifty independent cantonal, regional and national non-profit organisations. Together, its members and office form a nationwide network, a competence centre and a point of contact.

For people living with HIV, the Swiss AIDS Federation is a specialist centre, partner and advocate. At all levels, the Swiss AIDS Federation focuses its services on the needs of its stakeholders and ensures that they are involved and have a voice.

Swiss AIDS Federation is based on the right to health. It bases its actions on human dignity and democratic principles such as equal rights, openness, solidarity and accessibility.

The Swiss AIDS Federation is a tax-exempt non-profit organisation based in Zurich. It is organised as an association and is Zewo-certified. The Swiss AIDS Federation is supported by the Federal Social Insurance Office, the Federal Office of Public Health, foundations, companies and numerous private individuals.