SIMC were honored to mark the opening ceremony of the Educational Farm project in Jinjiang, held on the Autism Awareness Day. This initiative brings together an Agriculture Vocational Training Center and animal‑assisted interventions (horse and dog therapies), designed to support young people through practical learning and wellbeing-focused approaches.
The adventure continues between Le Repuis and the Jingjiang Specialized School in China, with the ongoing mandate to support the implementation of a specialized agricultural vocational training project for young people with disabilities, many of whom have autism. Thank you and congratulations to our horticulture coordinator for launching this new project in collaboration with SIMC (Swiss International Medical Center).
SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA's CEO Philippe Zwahlen and Senior Consultant Beat Kaser are part of the Vaud Economic Mission to China. During one week we will be exploring new business opportunities and create new contacts in several regions of China, such as Shanghai, Jiangsu, Guangdong and Hong Kong. The Mission is led by Mrs Isabelle Moret, Vaud State Councillor and Head of the Department of the Economy, Innovation, Employment and Heritage.
Within the framework of SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA’s new cooperation with the Jinjiang Special Education School in China, our partner CFPS Le Repuis had the opportunity to welcome Party Secretary and Principal of the school Mrs. Li Yanyu ( 李燕玉) and 3 specialized teachers from the Chinese school, for a 2-weeks training program in Switzerland.
On March 11, SIMC and Jinjiang Special Education School officially signed a contract to jointly build the "Jinjiang Autism Vocational Education and Employment Guidance Demonstration Center" in Quanzhou/Fujian.
DiverSsiTy SA, is the unanimous winner of the BCVs Creators Prize 2024 of the Cantonal Bank of Valais! On June 6, 2024, the Creators Prize was presented by Christophe Darbellay, Head of the Department of Economics and Training of the Canton of Valais, and Oliver Schnyder, CEO of the Cantonal Bank of Valais.
This exciting startup was cofounded by SIMC’s owner and CEO Philippe Zwahlen and Anne-Laure Héritier. It is building innovative tools to help the integration and well-being of young people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder asd. [...]
(May 14, 2024) In cooperation with its partner CFPS Le Repuis , SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA recently had the honor to welcome his Excellency the Ambassador of China to Switzerland, Mr. Wang Shihting, accompanied by his wife and the chancellor and third secretary of the Embassy. Two journalists from Xinhua News Agency accompanied the official Chinese delegation. [...]
(May 6, 2024) Following SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA’s visit to Fujian’s Quanzhou City, a strategic agreement has been signed on May 3rd, 2024 with the Quanzhou Autism Care Alliance. This collaboration aims to enhance lifelong support for children and young adults with autism in Quanzhou, encompassing vocational training and professional development. Negotiations are starting and will bring new Swiss knowhow to China. [...]
(May 1st, 2024) SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA’s CEO Philippe Zwahlen and Beibei Ao traveled to China to advance the project of building vocational training centers in Fujian Province. They were first welcomed in the city of Quanzhou (population 8.8 million). [...]
(April 6, 2024) Philippe Zwahlen and Beibei Ao travel to China from April 8 to 15 to strengthen SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA partnership with The Center for Exceptional Children. CEC provides top-notch support and care for children with autism and their families in a compassionate and inclusive environment. [...]
