Lyoxa is an association founded in Geneva to make civic engagement more accessible. It was created in response to a shared observation by its founding members: while associations are open to all, many practical obstacles often prevent initiatives from getting off the ground or becoming sustainable.

Our mission is to support those who wish to create, manage or develop an association. We provide personalised advice, practical tools, a resource bank and training courses to enable everyone to get involved in community projects.

We envision a fairer, more sustainable, and inclusive society, where civic engagement plays a central role. A society where people can come together, organise freely, and take collective action to tackle social, environmental, and cultural issues. We believe in collective intelligence, volunteering, and the transformative power of associations.

Lyoxa is built on the values of knowledge-sharing, openness, and mutual support. We champion equitable access to justice, the free exchange of knowledge, and high-quality, needs-based support. Our collective approach seeks to put these principles into practice, both in our internal operations and in the work we do.

We work on these missions in collaboration with various partners, with whom we share a common vision of civic engagement.