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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19. August 2021

No Prospects for Rohingya in the World's Largest Refugee Camp – Even Four Years After Their Flight

The difficult political situation in Myanmar continues to make it impossible for hundreds of thousands of displaced Rohingya to return. Four years ago, they fled to Bangladesh. COVID-19 and the ...

17. August 2021

Helvetas Supports Haiti’s Stricken Population After the Earthquake

Following the severe earthquake, the Swiss development organization Helvetas is providing initial emergency aid in Haiti. The full consequences of the disaster remain to be seen. Over 1,300 people ...

Zurich 10. June 2021

Helvetas Supported Over 5 Million People in Pandemic Year

The COVID-19 crisis is pushing millions of people back into poverty—making the commitment to a better future even more urgent. The Swiss development organization Helvetas saw record donations and ...

06. April 2021

INGOs Call for an End to Violence Against Civilians Including Children and Warn of Imminent Humanitarian Crisis

01. April 2021

Ethiopia: Statement on the Killing of Humanitarian Aid Workers

In light of two recent attacks on humanitarians in Ethiopia, the Humanitarian INGOs (HINGOs) call for the protection of all humanitarian aid workers and civilians to enable assistance to reach all ...

22. March 2021

Launch of New Project for Sustainable Water Access and Climate Resilience in Madagascar

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.