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Solar Power for Vulnerable Facilities
Solar Power for Vulnerable Facilities Over the past few weeks, Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) has been receiving an increasing number of requests for support with the installation of solar systems in frontline regions such as Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv. These...
Reforestation in Koriukivka
Reforestation in Koriukivka The Chernihiv region is one of the poorest in Ukraine, due in part to the long-lasting consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The ongoing war is placing additional strain on the area, with rocket attacks and frequent power cuts...
Phuong’s Story
Phuong’s Story An Exceptional Project Partner Today, we would like to share the story of a man affected by Agent Orange who, despite the most difficult circumstances, has managed to lead a full and meaningful life. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong was born on 6 April 1981 in the...
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day Today, 10 October, we mark the 34th World Mental Health Day. This day was first established in 1992 on the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global organisation with members and partners in over 150 countries. For Green...
10 August – Supporting Victims of Agent Orange
10 August – Supporting Victims of Agent Orange Aid distribution on the occasion of Agent Orange Remembrance Day: Helping vulnerable people in Đắk Lắk Province, southern Vietnam On 10 August, Vietnam once again marked Agent Orange Remembrance Day – a moment to stand in...
Ukraine: Long-Term Psychological Support Programme
Ukraine: Long-Term Psychological Support Programme At the start of 2024, Green Cross Switzerland launched a pilot project to provide psychological support to those affected by the war in Ukraine (more information here). The need was, and continues to be, extremely...
Interview with Project Partner Peter Jenni
Interview with Project Partner Peter Jenni It is his love for Vietnam and its people that drives Peter Jenni’s philanthropic work. The Swiss national, who has been living in Vietnam since December 2016, founded the Charity Project Krong Buk (CPKB) together with...
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.