2024: The Year in Pictures

Take a look back with us at the many ways we provide fair opportunities worldwide.

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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

Featured stories

Redefining Women’s Roles in Rural Bhutan

Men in Bhutan are happier than women—largely due to existing gender barriers that disadvantage women. Four entrepreneurs in a rural farming community are shifting the narrative on what their gender can achieve.

4 Billion Solutions for a More Peaceful World

Report after report verifies that gender parity would be good for everyone, everywhere. See the proof points on why investing in women can drive the global solutions we need now more than ever.

Elevating Women Across Industries in Ethiopia

Women are being trained in “men's jobs” and leadership skills—for better pay, to challenge stereotypes and to reframe the traditional roles of women. Having the right skills is the first step, furthered by systemic changes.

Blogs and Press Releases

Blog 12. December 2024

Reducing Conflict, Enhancing Preparedness for Climate Change: Participatory Landscape Planning in Laos

Blog 10. December 2024

Navigating Labor Markets: A Case Study on School-Based Career Guidance in Kosovo

Blog 06. December 2024

Breaking Barriers: Elevating Women Across Industries in Ethiopia

Blog 04. December 2024

A Blossoming Social Enterprise Redefines Women’s Roles in Rural Bhutan

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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 over three 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.