Humanitarian aid
Save lives and alleviate suffering: that is the mission of Swiss Humanitarian Aid, which is guided by international humanitarian law and the internationally recognised principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.
As an expression of Switzerland’s solidarity with people in need, Swiss Humanitarian Aid activities are centred on the victims of crises, disasters and conflicts, and are founded on shared values such as the inalienable dignity of every individual.
- Swiss Humanitarian Aid focuses its efforts on three core areas: Emergency aid and survival assistance (emergency relief)
- Sustainable reconstruction
- Disaster preparedness and prevention
The Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit provides direct aid via immediate response interventions and seconds specialists to multilateral organisations.
Humanitarian Aid and the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit