Helvetas is committed to a just world in which human beings determine the course of their lives with dignity and security, using natural resources in a sustainable manner and preserving the environment. Helvetas is an independent development cooperation organization - with independent subsidiaries in Germany and the USA - which provides self-help and makes real change possible in around 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. 'East.

With its partner organizations, Helvetas is tackling global challenges at different levels: firstly with projects in the field; second with the transmission of professional knowledge; and thirdly, Helvetas promotes good political framework conditions for the benefit of poor and disadvantaged populations. Helvetas pursues a multilateral approach and that is why its commitment encompasses civil society, the State and the private sector.

Helvetas works in the areas of water, agriculture and food security, training, sustainable and inclusive economy, governance and peace, promotion of women and environment and climate. Helvetas also provides emergency aid following disasters. Helvetas' work focuses on rural areas. But Helvetas is also involved in the urban context and focuses its work even more actively on supporting young people.

In Switzerland, Helvetas promotes awareness of solidarity and participates in the dialogue of development policy. In addition, the organization is engaged in fair trade through its Fairshop.

Their vision

Their vision is that of a just world, where all human beings determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using natural resources in a sustainable manner and preserving the environment.

Their mission

• In developing countries and countries in transition, they support disadvantaged and poor people and communities so that they can improve their living conditions.
• They offer development cooperation based on helping people help themselves, and enable people to optimize their livelihoods in the long term.
• They promote equitable access to basic resources and services and thereby help overcome the root causes of poverty.
• They are committed to the protection, promotion and exercise of social, economic, political, ecological and cultural rights and duties.
• They support our partners in matters of development policy.
• They are committed in Switzerland to a coherent foreign and economic policy, which meets the needs of people and communities in developing and transition countries.
• They accompany and support their partners over the long term.