Our positions
Political decisions change life chances. They help to determine who is well off and who has to live in poverty and hardship. Caritas stands for policies that take socially disadvantaged people in Switzerland and abroad into account. We are actively engaged in this with in-depth analyses and clear positions. We put forward practical proposals and participate in working on solutions that bring us closer to a society based on solidarity.
Priorities of the political work
Facts about povertyWe are still a long way from achieving our goal
345
milionpeople suffer hunger worldwide
(2022)
134000
childrenin Switzerland are poor
(2021)
25000
refugeeslive in Switzerland with host families
(2022)
13.51
tonsof CO₂ are emitted per person each year in Switzerland
(2019)
Position papers
The Caritas position papers show where there is a need for action and formulate political solutions that lead to a society based on greater solidarity.
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Contact
Andreas Lustenberger
Head of Research and Policy+41 41 419 23 87alustenberger@caritas.ch
Header image: Caritas «One Million Stars» campaign on the Bundesplatz © Remo Zehnder