Laos

For a strong Civil Society

In our project "Connect" local CSOs play an influential role at national and sub-national level and contribute to a just and equitable development of the country.....

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Our vision is of a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

Multimedia Story: Benin’s Urban Farmers

Find out how growing organic vegetables has changed day-to-day life for the better for many smallholders in Benin.

Multimedia Story: Women Inspiring Change in Guatemala

After a traditional upbringing, Irma is now the director of the women’s center in her community. She wants to empower women and give them a voice. Here is her story.

Jikura Project: Communities committed to ensuring water and sanitation for all

News from the Helvetas Network

Blog 15. Jan 2019

When skills development programmes don’t cover the bills

Blog 12. Dec 2018

How to use local evidence for climate action: 8 ideas from experts

Blog 12. Dec 2018

Marrakech… what for and what next?

Blog 07. Dec 2018

On the Job Training – and creating opportunities for women

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Guatemala

For Transparency and Accountability

Tajikistan

For a Self-Determined Life in Dignity

Vietnam

BioTrade Initiative in Vietnam

Bangladesh

Strengthening Capacities of the Disadvantaged

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Multimedia stories from our partner countries

Where Tea Grows on Trees

In the mountainous hinterland of Laos, tea leaves are picked at high altitudes.

Yezina Overcomes Every Hurdle

Yezina won't let her handicap stop her. She wants to become a successful seamstress who decides her own life.

A Farmer’s Daughter Goes to College

Read how the Chakma family, with the support of Helvetas, has set up a tree nursery and thus freed themselves from poverty.

Skills Development and Education

Lack of education perpetuates inequality because poor countries cannot compete economically without a skilled workforce.

Governance, Peace & Migration

In many countries where we work, men and women are unable to claim their rights and participate actively in decision-making processes.

Sustainable and Inclusive Economies

Economic growth does not always benefit the poor and poverty is bad for growth. We need to make a proactive effort to break this vicious cycle.

Water

The most vulnerable communities of the world suffer from dirty water. Every year, we support up to 500,000 people in getting access to clean drinking water and sanitary facilities.

Rural Access

Lack of transport infrastructure makes it impossible for the poor to escape the poverty trap. We help people get better access to markets, schools and hospitals.

Environment and Climate Change

Every year, we support over 1,000,000 people adapt to climate change, reduce the risks of disasters, sustainably manage natural resources, and conserve nature.

Gender and Social Equity

Helvetas makes sure that our work actively and meaningfully includes and supports the most disadvantaged groups.

About us

Helvetas Germany is an independent development organization that is building capacity in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We bring about real change in the lives of disadvantaged people every day. The organization promotes people´s fair access to vital resources and champions the protection of social, economic, political, ecological and cultural rights and duties. In Germany, Helvetas pushes for demonstrating solidarity and instituting policies towards developing countries which are geared to the needs of the people in these countries. Helvetas is politically and denominationally neutral.

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Helvetas - a partner for true change

Truly changing lives

Change takes place where people have decided to break new ground. Teófilo Caraballo, for example. He made it possible for his family to drink clean water from their own tap.