How a Local NGO is Shaping the Forestry Sector in Ukraine

The war places enormous pressure on all of Ukraine’s natural resources, including forests. A nonprofit launched 15 years ago is still playing a pivotal role in driving the country’s forestry policies and practices to be innovative and sustainable.

Helvetas is committed to providing fair opportunities worldwide – through access to clean water, education and raising citizens' voices.

Million people were supported in 2023

Project countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Eastern Europe

Projects implemented in 2023

 

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Building the Foundation of Nepal’s Coffee Sector

Two of Nepal’s foremost coffee experts share perspectives on creating and adapting systems to make coffee a commercial crop, with insights on Helvetas' pivotal support over three decades.

Understanding Systems Change

Systems thinking challenges us to look beyond individual projects, considering the interconnected systems in which they operate. Success lies in ensuring that each layer contributes to a resilient and inclusive whole.

A Game-Changing Storage Solution for Food

A project in Tanzania offers a look back at various approaches over the years to increase food production and minimize food loss, with a particular focus on postharvest management.

 

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Helvetas is an independent Swiss development organization that is building capacity in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. We bring about real change in the lives of almost six million disadvantaged people every year. We implement development projects in the areas of water, food and climate, education, jobs and private sector development, governance, gender and social equity. Helvetas also provides emergency response after disasters. In Switzerland we promote solidarity in spirit and in action and take part in the ongoing developmental policy dialogue.

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