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 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.
The current country program 2013-2016 of Caritas Switzerland focuses on the Chocó region, one of the poorest areas in Colombia.
The current country program 2013-2016 of Caritas Switzerland focuses on the Chocó region, one of the poorest areas in Colombia.
Guatemala is a country of great contrasts between rich and poor. More than 75% of the total population lives in poverty. Guatemala is still recovering from a 36-year lasting internal conflictand has very weak institutions. Moreover, the country is also located in a zone with a very high risk to extreme natural events and is regularly hit by hurrica...
Guatemala is a country of great contrasts between rich and poor. More than 75% of the total population lives in poverty. Guatemala is still recovering from a 36-year lasting internal conflictand has very weak institutions. Moreover, the country is al...
Haiti is one of the world’s least developed countries with 80 % of the population living under the poverty line. The population suffers from widespread violence, unemployment, low quality education and undernourishment. The situation is aggravating by periodic environmental disasters particularly by the devastating earthquake in 2010 and the outbre...
Haiti is one of the world’s least developed countries with 80 % of the population living under the poverty line. The population suffers from widespread violence, unemployment, low quality education and undernourishment. The situation is aggravating b...
With its cooperation programme in Kenya, Caritas Switzerland contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of vulnerable and marginalised people in Kenya.
With its cooperation programme in Kenya, Caritas Switzerland contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of vulnerable and marginalised people in Kenya.
The current country programme for Mali (2012 - 2016) consists of two lines of action: food security/sovereignty and human rights/social justice.
The current country programme for Mali (2012 - 2016) consists of two lines of action: food security/sovereignty and human rights/social justice.
Caritas Switzerland’s goal is to support Tajikistan in its transition towards a democracy and market-driven economy by focussing its engagement on promoting sustainable natural resources management, income generation and a rights-based and inclusive society, in which all stakeholders participate and assume responsibilities for their environment and...
Caritas Switzerland’s goal is to support Tajikistan in its transition towards a democracy and market-driven economy by focussing its engagement on promoting sustainable natural resources management, income generation and a rights-based and inclusive ...
Caritas Switzerland has been engaged in Uganda since 1994. Its program targets vulnerable groups, namely youth (adolescent mothers, vulnerable girls, and young prisoners), women and extremely poor community members, with a regional focus particularly but not exclusively on the greater north of Uganda, which is still recovering from decades of civil...
Caritas Switzerland has been engaged in Uganda since 1994. Its program targets vulnerable groups, namely youth (adolescent mothers, vulnerable girls, and young prisoners), women and extremely poor community members, with a regional focus particularly...
Caritas Switzerland supports poor, marginalised groups in Vietnam in their struggle of finding ways out of poverty. This is done with the participation and in partnership with local communities, organisations, authorities and the people themselves. Vietnam is in the midst of rapid economic and social transformation. Traditional systems of support h...
Caritas Switzerland supports poor, marginalised groups in Vietnam in their struggle of finding ways out of poverty. This is done with the participation and in partnership with local communities, organisations, authorities and the people themselves. V...
