Food Security | Helvetas

Internalising Social Values: NGO Partners in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh we partner with over 20 different local NGOs, some as part of a long-term engagement, and some as part of relatively recent interventions.

Written by Jane Carter - 17. September 2015

One Disaster After Another: Women Survivors

Accounts of how important it has been to support those who were already amongst the poorest and most socially marginalised – especially women.

Written by Jane Carter - 09. September 2015

Gaining Courage, Speaking Out: Women’s Leadership Training in Guatemala

Helvetas' training covers aspects such as self-esteem, gender-based violence, the relevant laws and how to conduct community facilitation.

Written by Jane Carter - 16. July 2015

Supporting Resilience at Individual and Community Level

Helvetas is collaborating with Caritas in the construction of Temporary Learning Centres, working with local community members.

Written by Jane Carter - 22. June 2015

Bringing Some “Normality” to Disrupted Lives

It is important for children to return to schooling as soon as possible – not only for the learning, but also on psychological grounds.

Written by Jane Carter - 15. June 2015

Are Women-Headed Households Disadvantaged?

In many cultural contexts, a woman who has lost her husband or never married is looked upon with scorn, a source of bad luck, or worse.

Written by Jane Carter - 28. May 2015