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“Krieg ohne Ende” – Interview with Peter Jaeggi
“Krieg ohne Ende” – Interview with Peter Jaeggi Freelance journalist, photographer, and filmmaker Peter Jaeggi has dedicated himself to extensively researching the effects of disasters. His latest book, titled “Krieg ohne Ende (War Without...
“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...
International Women’s Day – Green Cross is actively engaged!
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
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
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
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...
Solar energy in Ukraine
Solar energy in Ukraine Solar energy is not a new topic in Ukraine, but has become increasingly important in the country in recent years. This is according to a joint status report published in 2021 by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the...
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...
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...
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....