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Hilfe für die vom Krieg in der Ukraine betroffenen Menschen

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Assistance for the victims of the war in Syria

Since 2012, Caritas Switzerland has provided emergency relief and long-term support in Syria, but also in the neighbouring countries with a current focus on Lebanon.

Poverty and climate

Learn more about how we help the most vulnerable communities to improve their resilience and to adapt to climate change.

28.06.2022

International Cooperation: Audit by the Swiss Federal Audit Office

Top quality of Caritas Switzerland’s work confirmed

Caritas Switzerland seeks 1500 volunteers to support mountain farmer families in need

09.05.2022

Poverty in Switzerland

Caritas Switzerland seeks 1500 volunteers to support mountain farmer families in need

09.03.2022

Partnership with the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva

Caritas supports self-determined, dignified and safe migration

Coronavirus crisis highlights need: Caritas steps up assistance for people experiencing poverty

08.02.2022

Poverty in Switzerland

Coronavirus crisis highlights need: Caritas steps up assistance for people experiencing poverty

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Who we are

Caritas Switzerland prevents, alleviates and combats poverty in Switzerland and worldwide in around 20 countries. Together with the network of Regional Caritas Organisations, Caritas Switzerland is actively engaged wherever people in wealthy Switzerland are affected by poverty.

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Help make the world a better place

Become a sponsor

With a Caritas sponsorship, you give long-term and specific support to people in need. Help children, or support specific projects on hunger or water.

Volunteer in Switzerland

Help a family of mountain farmers, run a language course for migrants or stack shelves in the Caritas Market: Donate your time to other people by volunteering with Caritas.

Help as a company

Whether a company donation, customer action or cause-related marketing: We look forward to your involvement.