Earthquake in South-East Asia
On 28 March 2025, a violent earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck several regions of Southeast Asia. Myanmar has been particularly affected. Millions of people lost their homes and are in desperate need of food, water and medical care. In view of the scale of the disaster, Swiss Solidarity immediately launched an appeal for donations to help those affected as quickly as possible.
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Exceptional solidarity from the Swiss population - Swiss Solidarity has already raised over CHF 11 million to support Blatten
04.06.2025Thanks to a remarkable outpouring of solidarity from the Swiss population and the support of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG), Swiss Solidarity has already been able to collect more than CHF 11 million for the people affected by the rockslide in Blatten. These donations will enable Swiss Solidarity to provide rapid and lasting help to those affected.
Blatten (VS): Solidarity with affected people
28.05.2025The village of Blatten in the Valais has been hit by a massive landslide caused by the partial collapse of the Birch glacier, destroying a large part of the village. Swiss Solidarity is expressing its solidarity with those affected and is ready to support them with its permanent "Disasters in Switzerland" fund.
Gaza: a total humanitarian emergency
27.05.2025The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate. The civilian population is at the end of its tether. There are extreme shortages of food, water, medicines and electricity. The health system has collapsed, and children are dying of malnutrition every day.
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For over 75 years, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation (SwS) has embodied the solidarity of the people of Switzerland. In partnership with the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR and private media organisations, SwS alerts the public and organises appeals for donations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts, child relief and vulnerable people in Switzerland. Internationally, SwS supports the humanitarian projects of its 28 partner NGOs. In Switzerland, SwS works with various local organisations to bridge gaps in the Swiss social welfare system. SwS functions independently, responsibly and transparently, monitoring projects and seeing to the judicious use of donations. Since 1946, Swiss Solidarity has raised over two billion Swiss francs.
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