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The latest episode of the SDC podcast is now available

A PLUS FOR HUMANITY

The latest episode of the SDC podcast is now available

1 December is World Aids Day. In episode 27 of our podcast, you will find out what Switzerland does in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

The Swiss cooperation, a reliable and flexible actor.

The Swiss cooperation, a reliable and flexible actor.

Interview with the general director of the SDC, Patricia Danzi, on her visit to Benin and Chad, where she went to Adré, on the border with Sudan.

Focus on development cooperation and peacebuilding

UN Security Council

Focus on development cooperation and peacebuilding

Switzerland lends its international cooperation expertise to the UN Security Council, as demonstrated by examples from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa.

One World – One Health

One World – One Health

The triad between animal, human and environmental welfare.

10,000 bridges open up new paths

10,000 bridges open up new paths

This year, Nepal built its 10,000th trail bridge – with support and know-how from Switzerland. Now the country is ready to go it alone.

Economic development

Economic development

Human development

Human development

The environment

The environment

Peace and governance

Peace and governance

Agenda 2030

Digitalisation

Migration

Swiss know-how

THEMES & DOSSIERS

Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit turns 50

Discover through pictures and videos some of the programmes and operations that have marked the history of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Effective support in a difficult context

Every four years, the Federal Council adopts the strategy for international cooperation. Now the public is being consulted on the goals for 2025-28.

The Swiss cooperation, a reliable and flexible actor

Political instability, conflicts, vulnerability to climate change, and food insecurity are the major challenges facing the Sahel region and a source of great concern. Patricia Danzi, Director General of the SDC, visited the region.

Bridges for progress

Switzerland has been helping Nepal to build trail bridges since the 1960s. The bridges improve access to services for people living in remote areas. Now it's over to Nepal.

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Countering Climate Change

Switzerland’s international cooperation strategy 2021–2024 identifies addressing climate change as a thematic priority.