Press Releases

© 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 ...
© Keystone/AP Photo/Fernando Vergara
03. April 2024

Helvetas’ Statement on the War in the Middle East

The Middle East is in a deeply worrying situation. Since the beginning of October, the people in this region have once again been confronted with a shocking escalation of violence. Helvetas is ...
18. March 2024

EHF 2024: Alliance2015 calls for principled, people-centred humanitarian action now

The 2024 European Humanitarian Forum (EHF) is an important opportunity for the European humanitarian community to come together and explore durable and effective solutions to address the most ...
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