Solidarity in Switzerland in 2023
In 2023, the solidarity of the population was demonstrated on several occasions, in particular for the victims of the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, in Morocco and Afghanistan and for the victims of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. In total, Swiss Solidarity was entrusted with more than CHF 54 million in donations.
Urgently needed humanitarian aid
In 2023, Swiss Solidarity supported millions of people in emergency situations. The Foundation funded 344 projects in 40 countries - including Switzerland - with a total of almost CHF 70 million. Most of the aid was provided in Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, East Africa and Switzerland.
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2023 in Review: Swiss Solidarity receives over 54 million francs to help those in need
05.02.2024n 2023, against a backdrop of increasing crises, Swiss Solidarity (SwS) maintained its unwavering commitment to those hit by humanitarian crises. Last year, the organisation committed almost CHF 70 million to supporting the victims of humanitarian crises worldwide and vulnerable people in Switzerland. This is the single largest annual amount since 2005, when Swiss Solidarity responded to the tsunami in South-East Asia. Over the course of 2023, Swiss Solidarity raised over CHF 54 million in donations thanks to the solidarity of the people of Switzerland.