Archivfoto aus Brasilien von 1997 und aktuelles Foto aus Kambodscha von 2025

Then and now. Fighting poverty together.

Together, we stand with people facing poverty in Switzerland and around the world.

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Tausende Lebensmittelpakete konnten bereits an Menschen in Not abgegeben werden.

SOS

Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia: Caritas Supports Those Affected

21.10.2026

Two Severe Earthquakes Have Left Thousands in Need

Promoting local organic products at a market in Cambodia

White Paper: Integrating the Market Systems Development and Graduation Approaches

16.07.2026

to Advance Household Resilience and Systemic Change in Conflict and Protracted Crisis Contexts

Mariam und ihr Sohn Adil werden vom Arzt im Gorom Camp im Südsudan medizinisch versorgt.

For the most urgent need

Your donation enables us to provide support exactly where it is needed most urgently. Thank you for joining us in giving hope and new perspectives to people in need.

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How your donation helps

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people

have a KulturLegi and thus have discount for culture and sport

(2025)

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advice sessions

could be conducted by the Caritas debt advice service

(2025)

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cases

of human trafficking identified.

(2025)

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people

have benefited directly from a project

(2025)

Selected projects Commitment to a world without poverty

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Besonders vulnerable Familien aus Syrien werden mit einer Kombination aus Bargeldhilfe und fallmanagement unterstützt.

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Cash Assistance in Re-emerging Markets V (CARMA V)

01.07.2025 - 30.06.2026

Project in Syria

Frauen und Kinder gehören zu den besonders gefährdeten Gruppen.

Improved economic prospects, education and health for women and children in Tigray

01.03.2025 - 31.07.2027

Project in Ethiopia

Kinder und Jugendliche leiden oft besonders unter den beengten Wohnverhältnissen in Kolumbien, wo sie mit ihren Eltern in überfüllten Häusern leben müssen.

Protecting and Upholding the Rights of Children from Venezuelan Migrant Families

01.10.2024 - 30.09.2027

Project in Colombia

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Our mission

Equal opportunities for all

We prevent and alleviate poverty in Switzerland and around the world: We are committed to ensuring that people earn a living wage and have access to food, shelter and education. We create fair economic and social opportunities and improve living conditions for all.

Header image: Caritas Switzerland - then and now: Archive photo from Brazil in 1997 and a recent photo from Cambodia in 2025. 125 years of fighting poverty. © Caritas Switzerland / Archive photo (left) / Nicolas Honoré (right)