2022 Annual Report
Read the highlights of our key 2022 fundraising campaigns and projects. For more on all our 2022 activities, the full report is available below.
01.2022 as we saw it
“The work we do on a daily basis is guided by our commitment to timeliness, transparency and efficiency. In response to the challenges of the current crises, Swiss Solidarity is present wherever solidarity is required.”
Miren Bengoa
Director of Swiss Solidarity
“Swiss Solidarity has once again fulfilled its role by raising public awareness and being the preferred channel for solidarity in Switzerland. For this we are both grateful and proud, and we are doing our utmost to provide appropriate aid while guaranteeing the quality of interventions on the ground.”
Pascal Crittin
President, Swiss Solidarity and Director, RTS
02.The year in review
“We witnessed an extraordinary surge of solidarity in 2022. This not only made our fundraiser for victims of the war in Ukraine the second most successful in our history, but also led to the huge success of our campaign for people facing hunger in East Africa.”
Judith Schuler
Director of Communications and Fundraising
“In 2022, Swiss Solidarity’s partner NGOs again demonstrated their expertise and efficiency and the relevance of their work to deliver aid to those affected by humanitarian crises. Thanks to them, we have made a difference for millions of people. In Switzerland, our partners made it possible for us to help those who are most vulnerable.”
Ernst Lüber
Director of Programmes and Evaluation
03.2022 in figures
. million
people supported
countries of intervention
projects supported
176 internationally
150 in Switzerland
CHF. million
project funding in 2022
Funding for top issues in 2022
- War in Ukraine (including aid for refugees in Switzerland and neighbouring countries): CHF 31.7 million
- COVID-19 pandemic (international): CHF 3.8 million
- Disaster in Bondo (Switzerland): CHF 2.8 million
- Child relief (international): CHF 2.1 million
- Food crisis in East Africa: CHF 1.8 million
- Homeless people (Switzerland): CHF 1.8 million
- Child victims of domestic violence (Switzerland): CHF 1.7 million
- Afghanistan: CHF 1.6 million
- Aid for refugees: CHF 1.5 million
CHF. million
Donations received in 2022
Top 10 fundraising campaigns in 2022
CHF130.7 million
Ukraine
CHF 13.8 million
East Africa
CHF 5.3 million
Pakistan
CHF 1.6 million
Child victims of domestic violence (Switzerland)
CHF 816k
Child relief (international)
CHF 610.3k
Emergency fund
CHF 585k
Social and professional integration of young people (Switzerland)
CHF 456.4k
Afghanistan (2021)
CHF 134.2k
Aid for refugees
CHF 124.5k
Homeless and marginalised people
04.International activities
Ukraine
The widespread bombing and destruction of civilian infrastructure that has been taking place since the war began has had a dramatic social and economic impact on Ukraine. In the face of this disaster, an almost unprecedented surge of solidarity led to the second most successful fundraising outcome of our history.
Donations received in 2022
CHF.
million
Aid by country
Ukraine
Switzerland
Romania
Moldova
Poland
Humanitarian project priorities
- Rehabilitation of homes and essential buildings
- Access to healthcare and psychosocial support
- Access to education
- Aid for displaced persons and refugees
Swiss partner NGOs funded
Caritas Switzerland, Fondation Hirondelle, Fondation Suisse de Déminage, HEKS/EPER, ICRC, Terre des Hommes, Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation, Helvetas, Medair, Médecins du Monde Suisse, Save the Children Switzerland, Solidar Suisse and the Swiss Red Cross
Project contributions in 2022
CHF.
million
Fundraising day
9 March 2022
24.02.22
Russian invasion of Ukraine
09.03.22
National Day of Solidarity
11.03.22
Funding of the first international projects
13.03.22
Funding of first projects in Switzerland
From May 2022
Implementation of large-scale projects
From June 2022
Delivery of aid to the East and the South of Ukraine
From Sept. 2022
Focus on winterization activities
Testimonial
She is only two years old, but little Sofia has already endured many traumas. Forced to flee her home village in early April, Sofia and her mother Tetiana, 22, found refuge in Zaporijjia. Unfortunately, Sofia’s father was unable to accompany them and keeping in touch with him is a challenge, as he has limited access to the internet or a phone.
Today, Sofia and Tetiana live with the sound of air-raid sirens, a constant reminder that the war is ongoing. Thanks to our funding, our partner NGOs on the ground have been able to help families like Sofia and Tetiana to flee the front lines.
Pakistan
In 2022, Pakistan was devastated by the worst floods in 30 years. The donations we raised not only funded emergency aid projects, but also helped to address disease and malnutrition.
Donations received in 2022
CHF.
million
Fundraising campaign launched in collaboration with SRG SSR
30 August 2022
Humanitarian project priorities
- Food distribution and access to safe drinking water
- Access to basic necessities
- Access to medical care
- Prevention of health risks
Project contributions in 2022
CHF,000
Swiss partner NGOs funded
Helvetas
Save the Children Switzerland
Solidar Suisse
East Africa
In 2022, we decided to sound the alarm on the food crisis in the Horn of Africa, the results of a historic drought, rising food prices due to the war in Ukraine, and conflicts ravaging this region. Our efforts focused on the parts of Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya where the humanitarian needs were the greatest.
Donations received in 2022
CHF.
million
Humanitarian project priorities
- Access to safe drinking water and food
- Access to health services
- Support for livestock preservation
- Treatment and prevention of malnutrition in children and pregnant and breastfeeding women
Project contributions in 2022
CHF.
million
Fundraising day
23 November 2022
Swiss partner NGOs funded
ADRA Switzerland, Caritas Switzerland, HEKS/EPER, Terre des hommes Foundation, Helvetas, Medair, Save the Children Switzerland and Vétérinaires sans Frontières Suisse
Daki’s story
Ever since her husband died, Daki has lived with her four children in Kebele, Ethiopia. The drought forced her to sell her 42 head of cattle. The animals were severely impacted by the lack of food. This desperate situation forced Daki to leave her home region with her children. Today, she lives in a camp for displaced persons, where she receives emergency aid. Our partner NGOs help people who are especially vulnerable, such as the elderly, the sick, the disabled and single women.
International child relief
Many children missed nearly two years of schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and South Asia. The 20 projects carried out focused primarily on ensuring access to education and encouraging children to return to school.
Donations received in 2022
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Project contributions in 2022
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Humanitarian project priorities
- Support for returning to school and access to education
- Support for girls and young people with special needs
Swiss partner NGOs funded
Enfants du Monde, Fondation Hirondelle, Fondation Terre des Hommes, Helvetas, IAMANEH Switzerland, Médecins du Monde Suisse, Save the Children Switzerland, SolidarMed, Solidar Suisse, SWISSAID, Terre des Hommes Suisse and Vivamos Mejor
05.Activities in Switzerland
Our commitment to vulnerable people in Switzerland focuses on three different issues: children who are victims of violence, the social and professional integration of young people, and homeless and marginalised people. In 2022, in close collaboration with RTS, we organised a week of solidarity for vulnerable children and families as part of our Cœur à Cœur campaign.
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Aid for homeless and marginalised people
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Social and professional integration of young people
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Thank you!
Swiss Solidarity would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all its donors and partners for their outstanding collaboration and support. For more on all our 2022 activities, the full report is available below.