Media

Media inquiries

We will get back to you promptly to answer any questions about Helvetas and provide background information as well as pictorial material, or put you in touch with an expert. We speak English, French and German – and also accept written inquiries in Spanish.

Coordinator Media Relations

Katrin Hafner

katrin.hafner@helvetas.org
+41 44 368 67 79
+41 79 261 53 35

Head Communications

Matthias Herfeldt

matthias.herfeldt@helvetas.org
+41 44 368 65 48
+41 76 338 59 38

Media relations / Spokesperson

Aude Marcovitch Iorgulescu

aude.marcovitch@helvetas.org
+41 31 385 12 16
+41 79 452 50 98

Press Releases

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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 ...

23. February 2024

Ukraine: 42 Civilian Casualties Every Day in Two Years of War (NGO-Statement)

Two years since the escalation of war in Ukraine, more than 10,500 civilians have been killed, including 587 children, as constant bombardments, mines, and drone attacks have left a generation ...

20. February 2024

Helvetas Continues to Provide Emergency Aid in Ukraine and Strengthen the Local Economy

Two years after the start of the war of aggression in Ukraine, Helvetas continues to support the local population in their daily struggle for survival, and at the same time strengthens local ...

30. January 2024

A Successful Donation Year for Helvetas – And Growing Need

Helvetas can look back on a successful year for donations: The Swiss organization for international cooperation and humanitarian aid received a total of $50.7 million in donations in 2023. The great ...

13. December 2023

COP28: Hopes of a Rapid Phase-out of Fossil Fuels Have Been Dampened

The COP28 climate conference began with a bang when the Loss and Damage Fund was adopted right at the start. But the hopes of many countries were soon dampened.

09. November 2023

Bridges for Progress: Nepal Takes Charge

Today, November 9, Nepal inaugurated the country's 10,000th suspension bridge. They are the fruit of an initiative launched over 60 years ago by the development cooperation and humanitarian aid ...

Interesting Facts About Helvetas

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Where we work

Helvetas helps people in 30 different countries to actively improve their living conditions. Find out more about our work in each of these countries.

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Truly changing lives

Change takes place where people have decided to break new ground. Teófilo Caraballo, for example. He made it possible for his family to drink clean water from their own tap.