As a sign of international solidarity, Alfred Müller AG (which is based in Baar, canton of Zug) established the St. Martin Foundation in 1992. With a foundation capital of 2.5 million Swiss francs, it forms the basis for the financing of the «Water is Life» project. It is subject to supervision by the Swiss federal government. Its declared objective is to support solidarity projects, and it can be active throughout the world. Its current priority is the «Water is Life» drinking water project in Cameroon.
Despite support from the local population, the St. Martin Foundation has to rely on donations for the construction and maintenance of wells. Together with the project management team on location, it asks international organizations, the European Union, the Swiss Confederation, cantons, municipalities and local parishes, service clubs, companies and private individuals to support its activities by making financial donations.
Founders
Alfred Müller-Stocker is the owner of Alfred Müller AG, which was established in 1965. It is a family business and has meanwhile evolved into one of Switzerland’s leading general contractors. Its main activities are the construction and marketing of residential and commercial property on behalf of clients or in its own name.
Alfred Müller has meanwhile entrusted his two sons, Christoph and Michael, with the overall management of the company.
Alfred Müller-Stocker is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the St. Martin Foundation, and Michael Müller is a member of the Board.
