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Swiss Solidarity has just reached 10 million francs in donations for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Indonesia on 28th September. In view of the extent of the damage, the Foundation maintains its call for donations.

TSUNAMI IN INDONESIA – NATIONAL FUNDRAISING DAY In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, its people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. In response, we are calling on your solidarity and counting on your support on 5 October, because your donation will make a difference!

The tsunami in Indonesia caused immense damage and suffering. Several hundred thousand people are in need of humanitarian assistance.

Destruction in Indonesia – the people urgently need help!  

CALL FOR DONATIONS More than 1,200 dead, thousands injured and pure devastation: this is the first toll of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Indonesia last week-end. With your donations, we will be able to support the emergency assistance of our partners NGOs in the field and subsequently finance the

CALL FOR DONATIONS More than 1,200 dead, thousands injured and pure devastation: this is the first toll of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Indonesia last week-end. With your donations, we will be able to support the emergency assistance of our partners NGOs in the field and subsequently finance the

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (6/7) Thanks to your donations, Humaira became a safe mother for the first time in the maternity ward of our partner Save the Children Schweiz/Suisse’s primary care centre. Your donation makes a difference! Thank you!

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (6/7) Thanks to your donations, Humaira became a safe mother for the first time in the maternity ward of our partner Save the Children Schweiz/Suisse’s primary care centre. Your donation makes a difference! Thank you!

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (5/7) How do Rohingya shelters withstand heavy rains, floods and hurricanes? Our NGO partner Medair – Nothilfe und Wiederaufbau identifies vulnerable dwellings and distributes kits to strengthen them. One person per household is also trained to build safer shelters. This is possible

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (5/7) How do Rohingya shelters withstand heavy rains, floods and hurricanes? Our NGO partner Medair – Nothilfe und Wiederaufbau identifies vulnerable dwellings and distributes kits to strengthen them. One person per household is also trained to build safer shelters. This is possible

TYPHOON MANGKHUT Our partner NGOs are evaluating the needs of people hit by Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines. We are following the situation closely.

TYPHOON MANGKHUT Our partner NGOs are evaluating the needs of people hit by Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines. We are following the situation closely.

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (4/7) Developing hygiene measures among the Rohingya is essential to fight against the risk of diseases increased by the monsoon. Our partner HEKS – Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz has set up a waste disposal system within the reduced camp. Distribution of

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? Developing hygiene measures among the Rohingya is essential to fight against the risk of diseases increased by the monsoon. Our partner HEKS – Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz has set up a waste disposal system within the reduced camp. Distribution of rubbish

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (3/7) Community kitchens in a refugee camp that help preserve the environment? Yes, it’s possible, because thanks to your donations, we support our partner Helvetas Schweiz who builds kitchens using biogas from latrines. The Rohingya cook their food without using wood or

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (3/7) Community kitchens in a refugee camp that help preserve the environment? Yes, it’s possible, because thanks to your donations, we support our partner Helvetas Schweiz who builds kitchens using biogas from latrines. The Rohingya cook their food without using wood or

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – HOW DO WE HELP? (3/7) Community kitchens in a refugee camp that help preserve the environment? Yes, it’s possible, because thanks to your donations, we support our partner Helvetas Schweiz who builds kitchens using biogas from latrines. The Rohingya cook their food without using wood or

ROHINGYA IN DANGER – How DO WE HELP? (2/7) “What is also important is that people know where and when they can get help,” explains Fabrice Junod, technical manager at Fondation Hirondelle. Discover in the video how the Rohingya receive this essential information thanks to your donations. Your donation makes