Caritas Switzerland prevents, combats and alleviates poverty worldwide in more than 20 countries. With its projects in development cooperation, it works in the areas of food security, water, climate protection, disaster prevention and migration as well as education for children and adults. It provides emergency relief in disasters and is actively involved in reconstruction work. Caritas Switzerland is also committed to helping people in Switzerland who are affected by poverty and are socially disadvantaged. Both its work in Switzerland and its international engagement are Caritas Switzerland’s contribution to the achievement of the SDGs, set out by the UN in the 2030 Agenda.
