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FDFA provides additional funds for humanitarian aid in Myanmar

South East Asia

FDFA provides additional funds for humanitarian aid in Myanmar

The humanitarian situation in Myanmar is precarious in the aftermath of the earthquake. Switzerland is providing further funds to support the affected population.

Switzerland re-establishes presence in Kabul with humanitarian office

Humanitarian aid

Switzerland re-establishes presence in Kabul with humanitarian office

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is precarious – Switzerland is now present on the ground with the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA).

A strong Swiss alliance is fighting the climate crisis in Bangladesh

A strong Swiss alliance is fighting the climate crisis in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by climate change worldwide. Now, nine Swiss NGOs and their local partners in cooperation with the SDC are joining forces to meet the challenges.

When humanitarian aid funding runs short, suffering increases

When humanitarian aid funding runs short, suffering increases

Margot Fortin from IMPACT knows the figures and statistics and has an overview of the consequences of these cuts as well as the affected countries’ reactions.

The SDC remains fully committed

The SDC remains fully committed

Switzerland pledges CHF 60 million to support future of Syria and countries in region

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Economic development

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Human development

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Peace and governance

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Strategy for international cooperation 2025-2028

Every four years, the Federal Council adopts the strategy for international cooperation. Now the public is being consulted on the goals for 2025-28.

When humanitarian aid funding runs short, suffering increases

Margot Fortin from IMPACT knows the figures and statistics and has an overview of the consequences. She is this month’s guest of WHY CARE? the SDC podcast.

The International Cooperation Forum 2025 comes to Zurich

What is economic growth? And how does it relate to sustainability? These questions will guide the 4th IC Forum, to be held on 27 and 28 February at the ETH Zurich.

Switzerland–Mongolia: a 20-year partnership

After 20 successful years, Switzerland is phasing out its development cooperation activities in Mongolia by 2024, making every effort to ensure the sustainability of the results achieved to date.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean

60 years of successful cooperation

Switzerland has played a significant role in shaping the development cooperation landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past six decades. In 2025, Switzerland will embark on a new chapter of collaboration with Latin America and the Caribbean.

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