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#Eskalation im #NahenOsten Auch in der Nacht auf gestern kam es in der libanesischen Hauptstadt Beirut zu Bombardierungen.   SRF - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen Rendez-vous spricht mit der freien Journalistin Meret Michel, die von der aktuellen Situation vor Ort berichtet. Es sei eine «humanitäre Katastrophe» und der Libanon sei keineswegs auf eine solche Katastrophe vorbereitet.     ➡️ Die humanitäre Hilfe muss dringend verstärkt werden, um den Bedürfnissen der libanesischen Zivilbevölkerung gerecht zu werden! Einzelheiten zur aktuellen Situation in Beirut mit Meret Michel im Interview mit Ivana Pribakovic - zum Nachhören: https://lnkd.in/d_x8tpPn

Today, we had the priviledge of bringing together our 26 Swiss NGO partners for our annual Partner's Day in Biel/Bienne. Reflecting on a year shaped by our solidarity campaigns for Sudan, the Middle East, and children in need, we also confronted the growing challenges of rallying support in a world where crises are increasingly complex and interconnected. Sudan stands as a sad reminder that media attention and donations don’t always align with the severity of a crisis. We also took a closer look at our commitment to sustainable, locally-led aid and the integration of gender perspectives across all our projects. Special thanks to Dorothea Hilhorst for her contribution on the localisation of humanitarian aid, Hisham Taha, Vittorio Oppizzi, Corinne Conti, Valérie Gorin and Dorian Burkhalter for their participation in our round table on "Sudan - challenges of a forgotten crisis". Many thanks to everyone who took part! #HumanitarianAid #SwissSolidarity #Sudan #MiddleEast #Localization #Digitalization #Sustainability ADRA Switzerland / Brücke Le Pont/ Caritas Schweiz/ CBM Christoffel Blindenmission Schweiz/ FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) / Swiss Red Cross / Enfants du Monde / HEKS - Hilfswerk der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Schweiz / Fondation Hirondelle - Media for peace and human dignity / Kinderdorf Pestalozzi / Helvetas / IAMANEH Schweiz / Medair / Médecins du Monde Suisse / Médecins Sans Frontières (Switzerland) / Save the Children Switzerland / SolidarMed / Solidar Suisse / SOS-Kinderdorf Schweiz | SOS Villages d'Enfants Suisse / SWISSAID / terre des hommes schweiz / Terre des Hommes Suisse / Terre des hommes foundation / Vivamos Mejor / Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse/ FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) / Miren A. Bengoa / Ernst Lüber / Judith Schuler / Constance Theisen / Aurore Geiser / Charline Franz / Tino Wehrle

The conflict in Sudan has received far less attention than crises in Gaza or Ukraine. Yet, its impact could be far deadlier and more destabilizing for Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. In its current edition, The Economist sheds light on this overlooked crisis with a series of articles showing that: ➡️ Over 150,000 people have been killed, and 10 million displaced. ➡️ A famine threatens to kill millions more by the end of the year. ➡️ The conflict could destabilize neighboring countries, trigger refugee flows to Europe, and disrupt the Suez Canal, a key artery of global trade. More information on https://lnkd.in/gWsmqv7c 👉 Together with our Swiss partner organizations, we have been providing assistance to those affected since the outbreak of the war in #Sudan. Donations can be made on our website: https://lnkd.in/dh3DFx-W #SudanCrisis #GlobalResponsibility #HumanitarianAid #Geopolitics

One of our partner NGOs, FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage), had its premises in Kharkiv, Ukraine, hit by a Russian missile strike yesterday morning. Fortunately, no staff were injured. Civilians and humanitarian workers should never be targeted or attacked in armed conflict. Our thoughts are with the FSD staff on the ground. #SwissSolidarity #NotATarget

⏳Le prochain numéro d'Alternatives Humanitaires / Humanitarian Alternatives, consacré au travail humanitaire, paraîtra la semaine prochaine ! D'ici là, nous vous proposons un aperçu des articles qui composent ce numéro : ------- « 𝗟𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 : 𝘂𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗲𝘂 𝗱’𝗲́𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲́ 𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲́ » est un article de Miren A. Bengoa, Directrice de la fondation Chaîne du Bonheur (Suisse). « 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒅𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆́𝒕𝒆́𝒔, 𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒆𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒖𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆́𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒂̀ 𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒕 𝒂̀ 𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒖𝒙 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒔. » 👉Un article à découvrir dès le 29 juillet lors de la mise en ligne du numéro complet sur notre site internet. Pour toute pré-commande ou abonnement à l'édition papier, c'est par ici : https://lnkd.in/eJdQ2vXE ✨N’oubliez pas que tout abonnement ou commande de l’édition imprimée est une belle manière de soutenir notre travail si vous appréciez la revue. Merci !

🇨🇭❤️Celebrating #Swiss #Solidarity in Times of Crisis 🇨🇭❤️ In the wake of the devastating storms at the end of June, the power of community and compassion has once again shone brightly. In collaboration with #SRG and private media, Swiss Solidarity has collected over CHF 10 million in donations. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the unwavering solidarity of the Swiss people. #SwissSolidarity #PhilanthropyAtHome #EAAImpact

In recent weeks, #Germany and #Switzerland have faced unprecedented challenges due to severe floods ravaging parts of both countries. These natural disasters starkly remind us of the growing impact of #global #warming, with extreme weather events becoming increasingly frequent and severe. As members of the Emergency Appeals Alliance, Germany’s Relief Coalition Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V., ADH and Swiss Solidarity are mobilizing resources to provide relief and support to local communities affected by these devastating floods. The relentless storms that battered Germany led to catastrophic flooding and landslides, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Thousands were forced to evacuate their homes, and countless volunteers have mobilized to provide emergency assistance. In the immediate aftermath of the floods, the disaster response units of the federal states, supported by several member organizations of ADH, took swift action. Emergency services, rescue operations, and the deployment of essential resources were initiated to mitigate the impact of the floods. The water levels in streams and rivers surged to unprecedented highs, with the Danube River posing a significant ongoing threat due to its rising levels and the potential breaching of dams. Recent storms have also severely impacted Switzerland, with regions like Ticino, Valais, and Graubünden suffering extensive damage. The rapid rise in water levels, particularly in the Rhône River, has led to widespread flooding, resulting in the destruction of homes and the tragic loss of lives. The canton of Valais, facing some of the worst impacts, called upon the Swiss army for additional support in their relief efforts. Some of the worst affected regions of Ticino were cut off from the outside world and were dependent on drinking water and supplies by air. The outpouring of solidarity across Switzerland has been remarkable. Swiss Solidarity has mobilized resources, coordinated with local authorities, and facilitated community support initiatives to help those in need. Miren A. Bengoa Bengoa, Managing Director of Swiss Solidarity, said, “The images from the devastated areas are deeply moving. We are experiencing a huge wave of solidarity from the people on the ground, but also from other regions. Our appeal is a sign of the solidarity of the entire Swiss population with the people in need.” These devastating floods in Germany and Switzerland highlight the urgent need for robust disaster response mechanisms and the importance of addressing the root causes of such events, including global warming. The efforts of Germany’s Relief Coalition and Swiss Solidarity demonstrate the power of collective action and the vital role of national solidarity. #EAAImpact #Solidarity #CommunitySupport #EmergencyAppeal #GermanyRelief #SwissSolidarity #DisasterRelief #ClimateAction  

Einen Tag! Solange braucht die Glückskette, um auf eine Katastrophe zu reagieren und eine Sammlung zu organisieren. Unter den spendensammelnden Organisationen geniesst die Glückskette einen speziellen Status. Sehr fokussiert tritt sie nach grossen Katastrophen in der Öffentlichkeit in Erscheinung. Wofür die Menschen #spenden hat sich in der Schweiz in den vergangenen Jahren wenig verändert. Anders ist die Situation in Nachbarländern, auch wegen der Themen, die bewegen und aktuell sind. In Frankreich hat das Thema Hilfe für Bedürftige an Gewicht gewonnen. Auch in Grossbritannien wirken sich die gestiegenen Lebenkosten auf das Engement der Spender:innen aus. Der deutsche Spendenmonitor 2023 dagegen zeigt das Thema «Sofort- und Nothilfe in (Bürger-)Kriegs- und Katastrophengebieten» praktisch gleichauf mit der an der Spitze stehenden Kinder- und Jugendhilfe. Mit der Frage, wie die Empfänger:innen der Spendengelder in Spendenentscheide miteinbezogen werden können, testet die Swiss Philanthropy Foundation mit dem Projekt Demaimpact. Ein Gremium von zehn jungen Menschen im Alter zwischen 18 und 30 Jahren über die Vergabe von Spenden. 400'000 Franken können sie an Projekte für junge Menschen vergeben. Das Geld stammt von der Oak Foundation, der Swiss Philanthropy Foundation der Hans Wilsdorf Stiftung und einem Philanthropen. StiftungSchweiz Stefan Schöbi Claudia Dutli Susanne Sugimoto Fabian Emmenegger Swissfundraising Yaële Aferiat Claire Stanley Sabrina Grassi https://lnkd.in/ePb2b_6U

MALTEMPO IN SVIZZERA Negli ultimi giorni e settimane, le devastanti tempeste hanno causato danni ingenti in diverse regioni del Ticino, del Vallese e dei Grigioni. Diverse persone hanno perso la vita e centinaia hanno dovuto abbandonare le loro case. La Catena della Solidarietà fa appello alle donazioni per sostenere la popolazione delle regioni colpite. Per dare il proprio contributo: https://lnkd.in/d8irKBgv

Les postulations sont ouvertes jusqu'au 12 juillet!