75 years of solidarity
Solidarity has been at the heart of our mission for 75 years. Without the unfailing commitment of our donors, it would not have been possible to help millions of people in need in Switzerland and around the world. On the occasion of our 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate and strengthen Switzerland’s sense of solidarity. For this purpose, we are organizing a week of solidarity from the 12th to the 17th December which will end with a National Day of Solidarity for children in need in Switzerland and around the world.
The first “Solidarity Barometer”
Solidarity being the cornerstone of our activities, we wanted to understand how it is perceived by the Swiss population. The objectives of the research included identifying differences between the different regions of Switzerland, observing the evolution of solidarity between generations, and determining which causes are important for Swiss people. Therefore, we conducted a survey in cooperation with the Sotomo research institute and published the first “Solidarity Barometer” to mark the start of our week of solidarity.
Coronavirus challenges peoples’ sense of solidarity
We all witnessed a big outpouring of support at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Twenty months later, as the pandemic continues to thrive, the survey reveals that peoples’ sense of solidarity is being put to the test. Indeed, 38% of respondents feel that peoples’ sense of solidarity has diminished during the pandemic while 17% believe it has increased. These results are particularly striking in German-speaking Switzerland and among young people.
Tightening the solidarity links
The coronavirus pandemic has put to the test Switzerland’s sense of cohesion and solidarity, but we are convinced that together, we will be able to move passed this and evolve towards better times. During our week of solidarity, from the 12th to the 17th December, we wish to strengthen our sense of solidarity by celebrating mutual aid and stimulating a spirit of mutual support. The National Day of Solidarity at the end of this week will be dedicated to children in need in Switzerland and around the world.
If you would like to find out more about the results of the “Solidarity Barometer”, please click here :