Press Releases

COP29 side event by Helvetas | © ENB/IISD I Angeles Estrada Vigil
21. November 2024

COP29 Side Event Explores How to Empower SMEs in the Western Balkans for a Net-Zero Economy

The Government of Montenegro and Helvetas, the Swiss development cooperation and humanitarian aid organization, co-hosted a side event at COP29: “Transition in the Western Balkans: Empowering SMEs ...
18. October 2024

Critical Coverage of the Helvetas Salary Revision in Sonntags Blick

In 2024 Helvetas conducted a salary revision review, which was necessary due to the evolving tasks and responsibilities of many roles over the past 12 years since the last review was conducted. A ...
© Roge Lo Guarro / CESVI / Welthungerhilfe
10. October 2024

The 2024 Global Hunger Index: Hunger levels are alarming

On the World Food Day (October 16), the coalition of seven European NGOs "Alliance2015", including Helvetas, is sounding the alarm about the catastrophic situation in several countries.
© Melanie Pietschmann
23. August 2024

The Rohingyas Left Behind in Bangladesh Are Hoping a New Government Will Finally Address Their Plight

For the past 7 years, more than a million Rohingyas have been crammed into the camps of Cox's Bazar without any change in their legal status. Their health and the security situation is deteriorating ...
24. June 2024

Two Experienced Experts Join Helvetas’ Board of Directors

Shobhini Mukerji and Danièle Castle were elected to the Board of the Swiss NGO Helvetas at the General Assembly.
© K. M. Asad / Helvetas
03. June 2024

Helvetas Supported Over 5.8 Million People Across 35 Countries in 2023

Earthquakes, wars, fragile contexts, droughts, and hurricanes were among the many causes of people's hardships in 2023. Thanks to generous donations, Helvetas, the Swiss organization for development ...
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