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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.

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Coordinator Media Relations
Katrin Hafner

+41 44 368 67 79
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Head Communications
Matthias Herfeldt

+41 76 338 59 38
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Media relations / Spokesperson
Aude Marcovitch Iorgulescu

+41 31 385 12 16
+41 79 452 50 98

Press Releases

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© Helvetas / Luzia Tschirky
20. February 2026

Four Years of Full-Scale Russian Invasion: Helvetas Strengthens Reconstruction and Local Economy in Ukraine

The Swiss organization Helvetas continues its support in Ukraine – four years after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. The focus is on rebuilding critical infrastructure and ...
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17. October 2025

Gaza: Immense Humanitarian Needs After the Ceasefire

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains extremely worrying. The population is suffering from widespread destruction and food shortages. Helvetas, the Swiss development cooperation and ...
© Simon B. Opladen
09. October 2025

Global Hunger Index: Alarming Situation in 42 Countries

The international community wants to end hunger by 2030 — in alignment with the UN's goal. But the 2025 Global Hunger Index shows that progress has stalled and hunger is on the rise again in many ...
© Helvetas Bangladesh
21. August 2025

Eight years after fleeing their homeland, the Rohingya have little hope for the future in the world's largest refugee camp

More than one million Rohingya live in precarious conditions in the camps of Cox's Bazar – the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. Their daily lives are marked by a lack of prospects. They ...
© Helvetas Myanmar
26. June 2025

Three months after the earthquake in Myanmar: Helvetas supports 36,000 people and prepares for reconstruction

Three months after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, Helvetas is taking stock: The Swiss development cooperation and humanitarian aid organization has so far provided vital ...
© Simon B. Opladen
28. May 2025

Helvetas Is Growing — But Cutbacks Threaten Development

The global cuts to Official Development Assistance are massive. This makes private donations and contributions from foundations all the more important in these times. Helvetas received CHF 46.7 ...

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