News from the project work

Animal Shelter Project in Chernihiv

Animal Shelter Project in Chernihiv

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...

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Strengthening social & psychological support

Strengthening social & psychological support

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...

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Cooperation with Ukraine Hilfe

Cooperation with Ukraine Hilfe

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...

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Vietnam: Bildung als Schlüssel

Vietnam: Bildung als Schlüssel

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...

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The invisible scars of war

The invisible scars of war

The invisible scars of war Sadly, after almost two and a half years, there is still no end in sight to the war in Ukraine. Innocent victims of the war atrocities are still dependent on our solidarity and support. The horror of war seems to stop at nothing. This...

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A longstanding & successful cooperation

A longstanding & successful cooperation

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...

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“Seeds of Hope” for Ukraine

“Seeds of Hope” for Ukraine

“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...

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Food distributions as part of the Tet Festival

Food distributions as part of the Tet Festival

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...

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Christmas and New Year gifts for children in Ukraine

Christmas and New Year gifts for children in Ukraine

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...

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Volunteer team of experts back in Vietnam in fall 2023

Volunteer team of experts back in Vietnam in fall 2023

Volunteer team of experts back in Vietnam in fall 2023 Since 2004, Swiss orthopaedists and doctors have been working on a voluntary basis in cooperation with Green Cross Switzerland to help those affected by “Agent Orange” and usually travel to Vietnam...

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Green Cross Switzerlands Charity-Dinner

Green Cross Switzerlands Charity-Dinner

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...

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Further assistance for Ukraine

Further assistance for Ukraine

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....

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Review of the project work of Green Cross Switzerland

Review of the project work of Green Cross Switzerland

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...

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Cooperation with DAVA – Focus on Day Care Centers

Cooperation with DAVA – Focus on Day Care Centers

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...

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SOCMED in Vietnam

SOCMED in Vietnam

SOCMED in Vietnam The defoliant “Agent Orange”, which was used during the Vietnam War, left behind consequential damage to humans and the environment that persists to this day. Those affected are dependent on help. Since 1998, the Green Cross Switzerland...

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Cooperation with the Charity Project Krong Buk

Cooperation with the Charity Project Krong Buk

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...

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