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05.02.2024

2023 IN REVIEW: SWISS SOLIDARITY RECEIVES OVER 54 MILLION FRANCS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

n 2023, against a backdrop of increasing crises, Swiss Solidarity (SwS) maintained its unwavering commitment to those hit by humanitarian crises. Last year, the organisation committed almost CHF 70 million to supporting the victims of humanitarian crises worldwide and vulnerable people in Switzerland. This is the single largest annual amount since 2005, when Swiss Solidarity responded to the tsunami in South-East Asia. Over the course of 2023, Swiss Solidarity raised over CHF 54 million in donations thanks to the solidarity of the people of Switzerland.

In 2023, SwS raised a total of CHF 54,139,557 in donations. The bulk of these donations, over CHF 32 million, went to help the victims of the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. The Swiss also expressed their solidarity in response to the urgent humanitarian needs arising from the earthquakes in Morocco and Afghanistan and the war in the Middle East. The conflict in Ukraine also continued to attract donations, and the year was brought to a close with a campaign aimed at providing education and training both in Switzerland and around the world.

As demonstrated by the substantial funds raised in 2023 and the solidarity barometer released by SwS in December, solidarity remains a deeply rooted value in Switzerland.

Concrete help for those most in need

Over the past year, Swiss Solidarity was able to support millions of people. The foundation funded 344 projects to the tune of almost CHF 70 million in 40 countries, including Switzerland. Most of this aid went to projects in Ukraine, Syria, Turkey, East Africa and Switzerland. 

“In 2023, Swiss Solidarity again demonstrated the relevance of its mission. By working with our partner NGOs, we turned Switzerland's incredible solidarity into tangible outcomes, making a real difference in the lives of millions of people in Switzerland and worldwide.”
Miren Bengoa, Swiss Solidarity's Director

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