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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...
30 years of GCCH: Honouring Roland Wiederkehr
30 years of GCCH: Honouring Roland Wiederkehr On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Green Cross Switzerland, Roland Wiederkehr was honoured on 22 June 2024 for his life’s work and made a sponsor of our foundation. Béatrice G. Lombard-Martin, President of...
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...
“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...