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The UN does not only work in New York or Geneva

The UN does not only work in New York or Geneva

Victoria Martinez works for the United Nations Children's Fund. She is Chief Field Operations in Cameroon. She gives us an insight into the work on the ground.

Remembering the 2015 earthquake and Nepal's road to recovery

Environmental disasters

Remembering the 2015 earthquake and Nepal's road to recovery

The 2015 Nepal earthquake and the importance of short- and long-term aid in response to the latest earthquake in Myanmar

Two years after the Sudan crisis started, Swiss support is more crucial than ever

Two years after the Sudan crisis started, Swiss support is more crucial than ever

Since 15 April 2023, Sudan has been plunged into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, resulting in massive population displacement and claiming thousands of lives.

Switzerland re-establishes presence in Kabul with humanitarian office

Humanitarian aid

Switzerland re-establishes presence in Kabul with humanitarian office

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is precarious – Switzerland is now present on the ground with the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA).

A strong Swiss alliance is fighting the climate crisis in Bangladesh

A strong Swiss alliance is fighting the climate crisis in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by climate change worldwide. Now, nine Swiss NGOs and their local partners in cooperation with the SDC are joining forces to meet the challenges.

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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Strategy for international cooperation 2025-2028

Every four years, the Federal Council adopts the strategy for international cooperation. Now the public is being consulted on the goals for 2025-28.

When humanitarian aid funding runs short, suffering increases

Margot Fortin from IMPACT knows the figures and statistics and has an overview of the consequences. She is this month’s guest of WHY CARE? the SDC podcast.

The International Cooperation Forum 2025 comes to Zurich

What is economic growth? And how does it relate to sustainability? These questions will guide the 4th IC Forum, to be held on 27 and 28 February at the ETH Zurich.

Switzerland–Mongolia: a 20-year partnership

After 20 successful years, Switzerland is phasing out its development cooperation activities in Mongolia by 2024, making every effort to ensure the sustainability of the results achieved to date.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean

60 years of successful cooperation

Switzerland has played a significant role in shaping the development cooperation landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past six decades. In 2025, Switzerland will embark on a new chapter of collaboration with Latin America and the Caribbean.

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