Press Releases

© 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 ...
© Helvetas / Luzia Tschirky
21. February 2025

Anniversary of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine: Helvetas Supports People Who Otherwise Would Not Receive Help

Helvetas continues to expand its aid for people in Ukraine. The Swiss NGO is helping to ensure that children can be taught in shelters despite the attacks. It is also supporting the local economy as ...
COP29 side event by Helvetas | © ENB/IISD I Angeles Estrada Vigil
21. November 2024

COP29 Side Event Explores How to Empower SMEs in the Western Balkans for a Net-Zero Economy

The Government of Montenegro and Helvetas, the Swiss development cooperation and humanitarian aid organization, co-hosted a side event at COP29: “Transition in the Western Balkans: Empowering SMEs ...
18. October 2024

Critical Coverage of the Helvetas Salary Revision in Sonntags Blick

In 2024 Helvetas conducted a salary revision review, which was necessary due to the evolving tasks and responsibilities of many roles over the past 12 years since the last review was conducted. A ...
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