Press Releases

© CESVI
17. October 2025

Gaza: Immense Humanitarian Needs After the Ceasefire

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains extremely worrying. The population is suffering from widespread destruction and food shortages. Helvetas, the Swiss development cooperation and ...
© Simon B. Opladen
09. October 2025

Global Hunger Index: Alarming Situation in 42 Countries

The international community wants to end hunger by 2030 — in alignment with the UN's goal. But the 2025 Global Hunger Index shows that progress has stalled and hunger is on the rise again in many ...
© Helvetas Bangladesh
21. August 2025

Eight years after fleeing their homeland, the Rohingya have little hope for the future in the world's largest refugee camp

More than one million Rohingya live in precarious conditions in the camps of Cox's Bazar – the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. Their daily lives are marked by a lack of prospects. They ...
© Helvetas Myanmar
26. June 2025

Three months after the earthquake in Myanmar: Helvetas supports 36,000 people and prepares for reconstruction

Three months after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, Helvetas is taking stock: The Swiss development cooperation and humanitarian aid organization has so far provided vital ...
© Simon B. Opladen
28. May 2025

Helvetas Is Growing — But Cutbacks Threaten Development

The global cuts to Official Development Assistance are massive. This makes private donations and contributions from foundations all the more important in these times. Helvetas received CHF 46.7 ...
© Helvetas / Luzia Tschirky
21. February 2025

Anniversary of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine: Helvetas Supports People Who Otherwise Would Not Receive Help

Helvetas continues to expand its aid for people in Ukraine. The Swiss NGO is helping to ensure that children can be taught in shelters despite the attacks. It is also supporting the local economy as ...
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