Highlights | Helvetas

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

Translating Gender Equality in Rural Ethiopia

After attending trainings, couples start to share household chores, their mutual understanding increases, and their participation in WASH activities increases.

Written by Jane Carter - 15. May 2015

One Week on and the Earth Is Still Shaking…

It was last Saturday that the first earthquake struck, and one week on, many communities are reportedly still without assistance.

Written by Jane Carter - 02. May 2015

Nepal: Response to the Earthquake

Helvetas applies specific procedures in emergencies not only for its own staff but also for the people affected by disasters.

Written by Jane Carter - 28. April 2015