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Urgent Commitment Needed in Quang Tri
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,...

The Toxic Legacy of the Vietnam War
The Toxic Legacy of the Vietnam War A cautionary tale: this is what the Vietnam War represents for our present day, marked by crises and conflicts. Its history serves as a stark reminder of the devastating long-term consequences of war and how suffering often persists...

Committed to victims of Agent Orange for 22 years
Das Team von GCCH traf sich mit Dr. Daniel Hueskes und seinem Sohn Benjamin. Dabei gaben sie Einblicke in ihre ehrenamtliche Arbeit: die Versorgung behinderter Kinder und junger Erwachsener mit orthopädischen Hilfsmitteln und chirurgischen Behandlungen.

Solar Energy Kits for Ukraine
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
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
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
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
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...

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...

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...