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Congrats to DiverSsiTy SA & team!
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. [...]
Visit of Ambassador Wang Shihting to Le Repuis
(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. [...]
One more step towards a new collaboration in China
(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. [...]
Visit to Quanzhou
(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). [...]
Visit to China
(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. [...]
SIMC is part of DiverSsiTy SA
(April 4, 2024) SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA is thrilled to be part of the DiverSsiTy SA project and is looking forward to continuously supporting it, so to have the opportunity to propose a very effective tool in SIMC's concept of life-long support to people living with NDD, including ASD. [...]
Visit of the delegation of the Vice-Governor of Fujian
Initiated by SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA, a high-level Chinese delegation led by the Vice-Governor of the Province of Fujian and President of the 8th Bureau of the Fujian Disabled Persons’ Federation, Mr Lin Ruiliang, visited the CFPS Le Repuis a few days ago. Since 90 years, Le Repuis has been developing its cutting-edge expertise in the orientation and vocational training of young persons with autism. More than 15 professions are currently taught at the Center. [...]
Great news! A Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signed
A strategic cooperation agreement was signed on December 13, 2023 in Grandson between SIMC - Swiss International Medical Center SA and the Center for Exceptional Children (CEC) of Putian, Fujian, China. The signature ceremony was witnessed by Fujian Province’s Vice-Governor Lin Ruiliang and his delegation. [...]
SIMC – Newsletter Nr. 1
We've got some updates from SIMC and the CEC as well as an interview. Please click on this link to read our Newsletter Nr.1, in English, French and Chinese.
Center for Exceptional Children’s Charity Year 2021
On Apr. 28th, to start the Center for Exceptional Children's Charity Year in 2021, the press conference for the launching ceremony [...]
Activities from October 2020 to March 2021
During the trial operation period from October 2020 to January 2021, with the guidance and support of Swiss experts on [...]
“Family Assistance Program” and “Special Topic on Social Integration Education”
On March 13-15, 2021, sponsored by the Fujian Association of Persons with Psychiatric Disability and their Relatives, organised by CEC, [...]
Development of the Center
From October to December 2010, the CEC has obtained the building fire inspection and acceptance, as well as the licences [...]
CEC granted National Demonstration Base
On December 2nd, 2020, CEC was officially granted the National Demonstration Base for Autism Rehabilitation and Education by the China [...]
70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland
On September 16, 2020, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China [...]
CEC held its first Open Day
After 18 months of full speed construction and renovation, in August 2020, the first phase of CEC facilities was [...]