Despite its rich mineral resources, Bolivia is still one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Bolivia has made huge economic and social progress in recent years, such as increased governmental expenditures on education, health and pensions. Nevertheless, many people in Bolivia live in poverty and the country is extremely vulnerable to natural...
Despite its rich mineral resources, Bolivia is still one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Bolivia has made huge economic and social progress in recent years, such as increased governmental expenditures on education, health and pensions. Nev...
The Caritas Country Program 2012-2016 tackles the domains of food security, human rights / social justice and climate protection/disaster risk reduction. Caritas Switzerland has a broad experience in these domains and belongs to the three leading organizations in B&H in the sectors agriculture, minorities and energy efficiency. Caritas has been act...
The Caritas Country Program 2012-2016 tackles the domains of food security, human rights / social justice and climate protection/disaster risk reduction. Caritas Switzerland has a broad experience in these domains and belongs to the three leading org...
Brazil's policy on poverty and social issues is progressive by international comparison. However, social inequality remains the key challenge, due to ethnic, regional and gender-specific disparities. According to government figures, one third of the population lives in poverty. Caritas Switzerland has supported marginalised children and young peopl...
Brazil's policy on poverty and social issues is progressive by international comparison. However, social inequality remains the key challenge, due to ethnic, regional and gender-specific disparities. According to government figures, one third of the ...
Cambodia has achieved significant economic development gains at a national level in recent years following two decades of conflict and civil war. However, around 20% of the population remains below the poverty line and economic development has come alongside rapidly increasing inequality. Increasing pressure on natural resources, poor land use and ...
Cambodia has achieved significant economic development gains at a national level in recent years following two decades of conflict and civil war. However, around 20% of the population remains below the poverty line and economic development has come a...
The longer the Syrian crisis persists, the more important it is for the refugees and the local population in neighbouring countries to find sustainable income opportunities. That is why Caritas employs 900 people every day in the waste management sector, helping them to generate an income.
The longer the Syrian crisis persists, the more important it is for the refugees and the local population in neighbouring countries to find sustainable income opportunities. That is why Caritas employs 900 people every day in the waste management sec...
Lebanon, in addition to its previously four million inhabitants, now has about 1,5 million refugees from Syria living there. The situation is tense and extremely precarious. By means of a school project, Caritas is creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for 9100 Syrian refugee children and disadvantaged Lebanese children. Thus the chi...
Lebanon, in addition to its previously four million inhabitants, now has about 1,5 million refugees from Syria living there. The situation is tense and extremely precarious. By means of a school project, Caritas is creating a safe and stimulating lea...
The current country programme Chad (2012-2016) aims to contribute to improving the socioeconomic conditions of the poor population supported by Caritas Switzerland's partner organisations.
The current country programme Chad (2012-2016) aims to contribute to improving the socioeconomic conditions of the poor population supported by Caritas Switzerland's partner organisations.
In the rural areas of India, many children are missing. These children have mostly fallen victim to child trafficking. It is crucial to raise the awareness of the population about the rights of children. The whole village must work together in order to protect the children.
In the rural areas of India, many children are missing. These children have mostly fallen victim to child trafficking. It is crucial to raise the awareness of the population about the rights of children. The whole village must work together in order ...
In the mountainous hinterland of Prizren, many people can only make a living from small-scale farming. The project supports 250 families in berry and honey production and gathering of herbs, and provides advice to four producer organisations.
In the mountainous hinterland of Prizren, many people can only make a living from small-scale farming. The project supports 250 families in berry and honey production and gathering of herbs, and provides advice to four producer organisations.
More than 1,250 waste pickers in the greater Recife area earn an income from the recovery of improperly discharged waste. Many of them live on the streets in precarious conditions. In cooperation with the local partner organisation, Caritas Switzerland supports five cooperatives of waste pickers in the recycling of used cooking oil by converting it...
More than 1,250 waste pickers in the greater Recife area earn an income from the recovery of improperly discharged waste. Many of them live on the streets in precarious conditions. In cooperation with the local partner organisation, Caritas Switzerla...
The yearly floods in Cambodia have become more intensive due to climate change and cause more damage. Caritas supports the communities to prepare better for the risks. An important aspect is to ensure the safe supply of clean drinking water.
The yearly floods in Cambodia have become more intensive due to climate change and cause more damage. Caritas supports the communities to prepare better for the risks. An important aspect is to ensure the safe supply of clean drinking water.
Many young women leave their home villages to work in Delhi as domestic workers. There, they are often exploited or even abused. Caritas has built a self-help organisation with 4,000 members and offers training and legal advice.
Many young women leave their home villages to work in Delhi as domestic workers. There, they are often exploited or even abused. Caritas has built a self-help organisation with 4,000 members and offers training and legal advice.
The majority of Mali’s population are smallholder farmers who mainly practise subsistence agriculture. The increasing number of droughts, floods and pest infestations leads to ever more frequent crop shortfalls and threatens people’s food security. In the Mopti region, the project aims to safeguard the basic food requirements over the long term. Th...
The majority of Mali’s population are smallholder farmers who mainly practise subsistence agriculture. The increasing number of droughts, floods and pest infestations leads to ever more frequent crop shortfalls and threatens people’s food security. I...
