Flash Flood in Nepal
A devastating flash flood has killed several hundred people, destroyed entire villages in northern Nepal and caused extensive damage. Hundreds of people are still missing or remain out of contact. Thousands of households urgently need assistance. Swiss Solidarity is calling for solidarity with the affected population.
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Devastating flash floods in Nepal: Swiss Solidarity launches an appeal for the affected population
28.08.2026In response to the scale of the destruction and humanitarian needs caused by the devastating flash floods that have struck Nepal, Swiss Solidarity is launching a fundraising appeal today to support the affected population.
National Day of Solidarity for Venezuela: 10 million francs for humanitarian aid
02.07.2026At the end of the National Day of Solidarity for the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela, 10,032,254 francs had been raised. Swiss Solidarity thanks the people of Switzerland for their great solidarity, the many volunteers and well-known personalities mobilised in the telephone centres, as well as SRG SSR for their support.
Venezuela: Swiss Solidarity organizes a national day of solidarity
30.06.2026Swiss Solidarity is calling for support for the people affected by the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June. A national day of solidarity will be organised on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in collaboration with the SRG SSR business units. From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., donation pledges from the public will be received by phone at the call centres in Geneva, Zurich, Lugano and Chur.
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For over 80 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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