News from the project work

Urgent Commitment Needed in Quang Tri Quang Tri province is among the regions of Vietnam most severely affected by the enduring consequences of the Vietnam War. Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) is deeply committed to highlighting these long-term effects. To date,...

Solar Energy Kits for Ukraine At Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH), we believe that our commitment to people and our commitment to the environment must go hand in hand. Improving the energy supply in a sustainable way means that we are not only supporting those in need...

Animal Shelter Project in Chernihiv While tens of millions of people are suffering as a result of the war in Ukraine, countless animals are also facing immense hardship. Many animal shelters were already in precarious situations before the Russian invasion, and the...

Strengthening social & psychological support Thanks to your invaluable support, dear donors, Green Cross Switzerland has been able to support the victims of the chemical weapon Agent Orange in Vietnam for a quarter of a century. These individuals require...

Cooperation with Ukraine Hilfe This autumn, Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) has launched a partnership with the Swiss association, Ukraine Hilfe. This organisation began its work in Ukraine shortly after the outbreak of the war and has since built around 120 housing...

Vietnam: Bildung als Schlüssel Since its inception, empowering people to help themselves has been at the heart of Green Cross Switzerland’s mission. Education plays a crucial role in this process, as it equips individuals with the tools to improve their own...

A longstanding & successful cooperation Green Cross Switzerland and the Hospital for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in Da Nang have been working together for 20 years now within the framework of the Socmed programme. This cooperation has resulted in thousands of...

“Seeds of Hope” for Ukraine The war remains omnipresent for the civilian population of Ukraine. Critical infrastructure and private property are constantly being damaged and destroyed. Reconstruction takes time but is already underway. (Re)creating or...

International Women’s Day – Green Cross is actively engaged! Today, 8 March, marks the anniversary of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was established in the USA in 1908. The women’s organisation of the Socialist Party...

Psychological support for people affected by the war in Ukraine Today marks the second anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. While many people have been displaced by the war, many others did not have the money to flee. There is therefore also a large number of...

Food distributions as part of the Tet Festival Tết Nguyên Đán (meaning “Festival of the First Morning”), also known as Tet Festival, is the most important Vietnamese holiday and takes place on February 10 this year. The colorful festival is accompanied by...

Christmas and New Year gifts for children in Ukraine Während viele Kinder in der Schweiz sich auf Weihnachten und somit auch auf Geschenke freuen konnten, ist die Situation für zahlreiche Jugendliche und Kinder in der Ukraine leider nicht dieselbe. Der Krieg ist...

Green Cross Switzerlands Charity-Dinner On Friday, October 27th, a charity event organised by Green Cross Switzerland took place in Zurich. Donors, volunteers, partner organisations, and interested individuals gained insights into the project work in Ukraine and...

Further assistance for Ukraine In the second half of 2023, the warfare, especially in the south of Ukraine, is still omnipresent and there is no end in sight. While soldiers are under constant fire on the fronts, the Ukrainian population is in a precarious situation....

Review of the project work of Green Cross Switzerland Since the foundation of Green Cross Switzerland in 1994, project work has had an important position in the self-image of the foundation. The project work was built on and merged with the principles and values of...

Cooperation with DAVA – Focus on Day Care Centers As part of the SOCMED (Social and Medical and Education) program, Green Cross Switzerland has been providing social, medical and educational support to those affected by the defoliant Agent Orange, which was used...

Contributions to humanitarian aid in Ukraine by Green Cross Switzerland With the large-scale start of the war in Ukraine, Green Cross Switzerland was forced to limit its project work in Ukraine. It was natural for us to provide fast and uncomplicated aid. Already in...

Cooperation with DeinAdieu: Green Cross Switzerland launches new section on legacies and bequests Green Cross Switzerland is pleased to announce and introduce the fresh section on our homepage. You can now visit our page on legacies and bequests in German, French and...

Cooperation with the Charity Project Krong Buk Since the beginning of this year, Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) and the Charity Project Krong Buk (CPKB), founded by Peter M. Jenni and his wife Tran Thi Hiep, have been working together. The focus of this cooperation is...