Food aid – from assistance to self-reliance
Annual Conference of the Humanitarian Aid and the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit SHA, Friday, 26 March 2010, in Montreux
The Annual Conference of Swiss Humanitarian Aid and the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit SHA will take place on 26 March 2010 in Montreux. This year’s Conference will focus on food assistance and the emergency relief measures that are now being conducted in Haiti. Speakers will include Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey and Ms. Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the World Food Programme.

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Earthquake and Tsunami in Chile
Switzerland comes to the aid of Chile’s earthquake victims
Shortly after the earthquake hit Chile, Switzerland dispatched a Rapid Response Team to the disaster-stricken region to appraise the needs of the population and to initiate emergency relief measures. As a result, Switzerland is building emergency shelter, including sanitary facilities and drinking-water supplies, for 2000 poor persons living along the coast south of Concepción. In addition, four specialists in construction engineering are being provided by Swiss Humanitarian Aid to flank the Chilean authorities with expert counsel in assessing damage to buildings and public infrastructure. In order to replace, in the short term, premises that have been destroyed or rendered unsafe, Switzerland has made 15 giant-sized tents available to replace public installations such as schools or hospitals.

Factsheet: Earthquake in Chile 2010 (de)

Annual Media Conference held in Bern
Combating the Food Crisis is the primary Objective
At the Annual Media Conference held in Bern, the SDC acquainted the audience with the priority activities planned for 2010. Making a contribution to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and enhancing food security are vested with a prominent role.

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Benin
Supporting Education of Girls
The project targets girls from poor families in disadvantaged communities of northern Benin and aims to encourage their enrolment at the secondary and higher education levels and to ensure their tuition fees.

The project in brief