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Helvetas Germany
Zurich, CHImpact-drivenNGODevelopment CooperationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees1,001 - 5,000
Founded1955
LocationZurich
About Helvetas Germany
Helvetas Germany is an independent development organization committed to creating a just world where all individuals can live with dignity and security, while sustainably managing environmental resources. As a key part of the international Helvetas Network, the organization focuses on empowering communities and individuals. It operates in 29 partner countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, addressing topics such as water, climate, education, and social equity. Helvetas Germany is structured as a gGmbH.
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Sustainability Goals
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Empowering people globally for decent work
The organization promotes access to decent work and sustainable economic growth for disadvantaged communities through skills development and income generation, such as the BioTrade Initiative in Vietnam.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Peaceful, inclusive societies and strong institutions
Helvetas Germany strengthens social cohesion and freedom of expression, including through projects like 'Open History: Arts for Peace' in Myanmar and youth empowerment initiatives in Sri Lanka.
Responsible Consumption & Production
Sustainable management of natural resources
The organization advocates for the sustainable use of environmental resources, for instance through the BioTrade Initiative and sustainable tourism projects in Kyrgyzstan, to improve consumption and production patterns.
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Q1What is the core mission of helvetas.de?+
Helvetas Germany is an independent development organization committed to creating a just world. Its goal is to enable all individuals to lead self-determined lives with dignity and security, while ensuring the sustainable management of environmental resources. The organization is part of the international Helvetas Network.
Q2Where does helvetas.de operate globally?+
As part of the Helvetas Network, helvetas.de implements projects in 29 partner countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The network maintains head offices in Switzerland, Germany, and the USA to coordinate its global presence.
Q3What are the main thematic areas of helvetas.de's work?+
The organization focuses on critical global challenges such as Water, Food & Climate; Skills, Jobs & Income; Voice, Inclusion & Cohesion; Humanitarian Response; Gender & Social Equity; Youth; and Urban Engagement. This work is closely aligned with SDGs for decent work, peace, and responsible consumption.
Q4How large is the Helvetas Network and what is Helvetas Germany's legal form?+
The Helvetas Network employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members globally. Helvetas Germany is organized as a non-profit limited liability company (gGmbH) and is classified among non-profit organizations.
Q5When was the Helvetas Network founded?+
The Helvetas Network was founded in 1955. Since then, it has been committed to development cooperation and humanitarian response to bring about positive change worldwide.
