Burkina Faso is characterised by widespread poverty, a lack of basic infrastructure and a very young population. Internal destabilisation caused by violent conflicts and the impact of climate change are exacerbating the emergency this Sahelian country is already facing. Caritas Switzerland has been working in Burkina Faso since 2020, protecting mig...
Burkina Faso is characterised by widespread poverty, a lack of basic infrastructure and a very young population. Internal destabilisation caused by violent conflicts and the impact of climate change are exacerbating the emergency this Sahelian countr...
Chad remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Its rural population is particularly affected by extreme poverty. Chad’s potential in terms of available natural resources is severely limited by several impediments to optimal agricultural production, making food insecurity one of the major areas of concern.
Chad remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Its rural population is particularly affected by extreme poverty. Chad’s potential in terms of available natural resources is severely limited by several impediments to optimal agricultural prod...
The consequences of decades of civil war continue to mark the society as well as the social and economic infrastructure of northern Uganda. Regions such as Acholi and West Nile are among the poorest in the country. Malnutrition – above all among children – is widespread.
The consequences of decades of civil war continue to mark the society as well as the social and economic infrastructure of northern Uganda. Regions such as Acholi and West Nile are among the poorest in the country. Malnutrition – above all among chil...
A devastating combination of drought, years of political unrest and armed conflict plunged South Sudan into a humanitarian and economic crisis. Today, more than half the population is affected by an acute food shortage. Moreover, there is a lack of sufficient access to clean water everywhere. Caritas improves livelihoods in the rural areas in the c...
A devastating combination of drought, years of political unrest and armed conflict plunged South Sudan into a humanitarian and economic crisis. Today, more than half the population is affected by an acute food shortage. Moreover, there is a lack of s...
The traditionally high level of migration in the western Sahel region is central for the region’s economic development. However, smugglers, human traffickers and armed groups make migration on the known routes between West and North Africa a dangerous undertaking, especially for women and children. This project improves...
The traditionally high level of migration in the western Sahel region is central for the region’s economic development. However, smugglers, human traffickers and armed groups make migration on the known routes between West and North Africa a dangerou...
In Banteay Meanchey, in the north-west of Cambodia, the rural population lives in very basic conditions. There is a lack of good hygiene, which exposes the children in particular to the risk of disease. Caritas Switzerland therefore works for better hygienic conditions in schools...
In Banteay Meanchey, in the north-west of Cambodia, the rural population lives in very basic conditions. There is a lack of good hygiene, which exposes the children in particular to the risk of disease. Caritas Switzerland therefore works for better ...
The Sahel Zone is particularly hard affected by climatic changes. This leads to water shortages and threatens the food security of people working in agriculture, who form the majority of the population. With this project, Caritas is protecting the available water resources. We are creating incentives for small farmers to use water more efficiently,...
The Sahel Zone is particularly hard affected by climatic changes. This leads to water shortages and threatens the food security of people working in agriculture, who form the majority of the population. With this project, Caritas is protecting the av...
Droughts and extended dry spells have further exacerbated the precarious water supply situation in Ethiopia. In order to counteract the drying up of the Ziway-Shallal basin, Caritas is training the small farmers in efficient, ecological cultivation methods that both conserve natural resources and lead to higher crop yields.
Droughts and extended dry spells have further exacerbated the precarious water supply situation in Ethiopia. In order to counteract the drying up of the Ziway-Shallal basin, Caritas is training the small farmers in efficient, ecological cultivation m...
Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world. The population is very young; unemployment and underemployment are widespread. This project supports young people who have no access to schooling. On completion of their vocational training, they will be accompanied when they go out into the working world. Further to that, the project aims to impro...
Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world. The population is very young; unemployment and underemployment are widespread. This project supports young people who have no access to schooling. On completion of their vocational training, they wil...
Tajikistan is the poorest of the Central Asian republics. The difficult situation of the population, most of whom live from agriculture and livestock farming, is exacerbated by climate warming: unpredictable extreme natural events such as heavy rain, which occurs at the same time as the snow melts, and very high temperatures in the summer months oc...
Tajikistan is the poorest of the Central Asian republics. The difficult situation of the population, most of whom live from agriculture and livestock farming, is exacerbated by climate warming: unpredictable extreme natural events such as heavy rain,...
Cambodia is particularly hard hit by the effects of climate change. Floods have increased in intensity, periods of drought are longer. Caritas supports rural communities in adapting better to the changed conditions. This involves important aspects such as establishing a good water infrastructure and disseminating knowledge about ecologically respon...
Cambodia is particularly hard hit by the effects of climate change. Floods have increased in intensity, periods of drought are longer. Caritas supports rural communities in adapting better to the changed conditions. This involves important aspects su...
Poverty and low yields from agriculture have led to great food insecurity for the people of Haiti. Extensive deforestation and climate change have also contributed to this...
Poverty and low yields from agriculture have led to great food insecurity for the people of Haiti. Extensive deforestation and climate change have also contributed to this...
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