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HEKS/EPER, the aid organization of the Swiss Protestant churches, is committed to building a more humane and equitable world by empowering communities to overcome economic, social, and humanitarian disparities and live with dignity.
| BUILDING AGAINST DISCRIMINATION |
During the Kosovo War, many Roma lost everything: their homes, their security, and their prospects. To this day, many of them live marginalized from society and in precarious housing conditions without water or electricity.
During the Kosovo War, many Roma lost everything: their homes, their security, and their prospects. To this day, many of them live marginalized from society and in precarious housing conditions without water or electricity.
October 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
| BUILDING AGAINST DISCRIMINATION |
During the Kosovo War, many Roma lost everything: their homes, their security, and their prospects. To this day, many of them live marginalized from society and in precarious housing conditions without water or electricity.
During the Kosovo War, many Roma lost everything: their homes, their security, and their prospects. To this day, many of them live marginalized from society and in precarious housing conditions without water or electricity.
| NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN RURAL SOUTH SERBIA |
In the community of Lebane, a local initiative is transforming lives. Biagica (57), Bijjana (50), and Tanja (46) have embarked on new careers, breaking employment barriers for middle-aged women in rural Serbia.
In the community of Lebane, a local initiative is transforming lives. Biagica (57), Bijjana (50), and Tanja (46) have embarked on new careers, breaking employment barriers for middle-aged women in rural Serbia.
October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
| NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN RURAL SOUTH SERBIA |
In the community of Lebane, a local initiative is transforming lives. Biagica (57), Bijjana (50), and Tanja (46) have embarked on new careers, breaking employment barriers for middle-aged women in rural Serbia.
In the community of Lebane, a local initiative is transforming lives. Biagica (57), Bijjana (50), and Tanja (46) have embarked on new careers, breaking employment barriers for middle-aged women in rural Serbia.
| HOPE THANKS TO THE CEASEFIRE |
through agricultural projects.
through agricultural projects.
October 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
| HOPE THANKS TO THE CEASEFIRE |
through agricultural projects.
through agricultural projects.
| SEMPRE VIVA: The new HEKS/EPER film is now online |
In Brazil’s Cerrado savannah, traditional flower-picking communities are standing up to land grabbing and environmental destruction.
In Brazil’s Cerrado savannah, traditional flower-picking communities are standing up to land grabbing and environmental destruction.
October 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
| SEMPRE VIVA: The new HEKS/EPER film is now online |
In Brazil’s Cerrado savannah, traditional flower-picking communities are standing up to land grabbing and environmental destruction.
In Brazil’s Cerrado savannah, traditional flower-picking communities are standing up to land grabbing and environmental destruction.
| Rethinking finance: Impact-driven solutions in Senegal |
As traditional development cooperation faces increasing pressure, new models are urgently needed.
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As traditional development cooperation faces increasing pressure, new models are urgently needed.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
| Rethinking finance: Impact-driven solutions in Senegal |
As traditional development cooperation faces increasing pressure, new models are urgently needed.
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As traditional development cooperation faces increasing pressure, new models are urgently needed.
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| UNDROP Report 2025: Rural Land Rights in Crisis |
At the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Working Group on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants (UNDROP) presented its second report. www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
At the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Working Group on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants (UNDROP) presented its second report. www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
September 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
| UNDROP Report 2025: Rural Land Rights in Crisis |
At the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Working Group on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants (UNDROP) presented its second report. www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
At the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Working Group on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants (UNDROP) presented its second report. www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
| ACCESS IN FRAGILE CONTEXTS – AidEx 2025 |
What shapes humanitarian access today, and how do we reach people in the most challenging contexts?
At AidEx 2025, Karolina Frischkopf, Executive Director of HEKS/EPER, will moderate the session “Reaching the Hardest Places”.
Register now: aid-expo.com
What shapes humanitarian access today, and how do we reach people in the most challenging contexts?
At AidEx 2025, Karolina Frischkopf, Executive Director of HEKS/EPER, will moderate the session “Reaching the Hardest Places”.
Register now: aid-expo.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:09 AM
| ACCESS IN FRAGILE CONTEXTS – AidEx 2025 |
What shapes humanitarian access today, and how do we reach people in the most challenging contexts?
At AidEx 2025, Karolina Frischkopf, Executive Director of HEKS/EPER, will moderate the session “Reaching the Hardest Places”.
Register now: aid-expo.com
What shapes humanitarian access today, and how do we reach people in the most challenging contexts?
At AidEx 2025, Karolina Frischkopf, Executive Director of HEKS/EPER, will moderate the session “Reaching the Hardest Places”.
Register now: aid-expo.com
| Uganda: Refugees Helping Each Other Build Safer Homes |
In Nakivale, refugees from DRC face long-term displacement. Many have only tarpaulins for shelter, especially those who are elderly or living with disabilities.
In Nakivale, refugees from DRC face long-term displacement. Many have only tarpaulins for shelter, especially those who are elderly or living with disabilities.
September 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
| Uganda: Refugees Helping Each Other Build Safer Homes |
In Nakivale, refugees from DRC face long-term displacement. Many have only tarpaulins for shelter, especially those who are elderly or living with disabilities.
In Nakivale, refugees from DRC face long-term displacement. Many have only tarpaulins for shelter, especially those who are elderly or living with disabilities.
| Building Foundations for Peaceful and Inclusive Futures |
On this #LiteracyDay, HEKS/EPER affirms that education is a right, not a privilege.
On this #LiteracyDay, HEKS/EPER affirms that education is a right, not a privilege.
September 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
| Building Foundations for Peaceful and Inclusive Futures |
On this #LiteracyDay, HEKS/EPER affirms that education is a right, not a privilege.
On this #LiteracyDay, HEKS/EPER affirms that education is a right, not a privilege.
The main hearing in the climate litigation brought by four Indonesian fishers against the Swiss cement company Holcim ended today, Wednesday 3 September 2025, at the Cantonal Court of Zug without a decision having been reached.
Photos: Daniel Rihs
Photos: Daniel Rihs
September 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The main hearing in the climate litigation brought by four Indonesian fishers against the Swiss cement company Holcim ended today, Wednesday 3 September 2025, at the Cantonal Court of Zug without a decision having been reached.
Photos: Daniel Rihs
Photos: Daniel Rihs
Today, an initial hearing in the climate litigation brought by four Indonesian fishers against the Swiss cement company Holcim is being held at the Cantonal Court of Zug. Ibu Asmania and Arif Pujianto are attending the hearing.
(Photos: Daniel Rihs)
(Photos: Daniel Rihs)
September 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today, an initial hearing in the climate litigation brought by four Indonesian fishers against the Swiss cement company Holcim is being held at the Cantonal Court of Zug. Ibu Asmania and Arif Pujianto are attending the hearing.
(Photos: Daniel Rihs)
(Photos: Daniel Rihs)
| WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY |
This #worldhumanitarianday2025, we are proud to see our Safety and Access Coordinator HEKS/EPER Ukraine, Borys Yaschuk, being featured in GISF’s (Global Interagency Security Forum) Faces of Security powerful campaign.
#FacesOfSecurity #WHD2025 #hekseperworld
This #worldhumanitarianday2025, we are proud to see our Safety and Access Coordinator HEKS/EPER Ukraine, Borys Yaschuk, being featured in GISF’s (Global Interagency Security Forum) Faces of Security powerful campaign.
#FacesOfSecurity #WHD2025 #hekseperworld
August 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
| WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY |
This #worldhumanitarianday2025, we are proud to see our Safety and Access Coordinator HEKS/EPER Ukraine, Borys Yaschuk, being featured in GISF’s (Global Interagency Security Forum) Faces of Security powerful campaign.
#FacesOfSecurity #WHD2025 #hekseperworld
This #worldhumanitarianday2025, we are proud to see our Safety and Access Coordinator HEKS/EPER Ukraine, Borys Yaschuk, being featured in GISF’s (Global Interagency Security Forum) Faces of Security powerful campaign.
#FacesOfSecurity #WHD2025 #hekseperworld
On September 3rd, the first hearing in the climate litigation against the Swiss cement company Holcim is taking place at the Cantonal Court of Zug.
Stay informed about the climate litigation: www.callforclimatejustice.org/en/newsletter/
Stay informed about the climate litigation: www.callforclimatejustice.org/en/newsletter/
August 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
On September 3rd, the first hearing in the climate litigation against the Swiss cement company Holcim is taking place at the Cantonal Court of Zug.
Stay informed about the climate litigation: www.callforclimatejustice.org/en/newsletter/
Stay informed about the climate litigation: www.callforclimatejustice.org/en/newsletter/
| INVESTIGATION CONFIRMS ABUSES ON SOCFIN PLANTATIONS |
A two-year investigation confirms widespread complaints -including land grabbing, displacement, sexual violence and pollution- near Socfin's palm oil and rubber plantations in Africa and Asia. Luxembourg-based Socfin operates from Switzerland
A two-year investigation confirms widespread complaints -including land grabbing, displacement, sexual violence and pollution- near Socfin's palm oil and rubber plantations in Africa and Asia. Luxembourg-based Socfin operates from Switzerland
July 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
| INVESTIGATION CONFIRMS ABUSES ON SOCFIN PLANTATIONS |
A two-year investigation confirms widespread complaints -including land grabbing, displacement, sexual violence and pollution- near Socfin's palm oil and rubber plantations in Africa and Asia. Luxembourg-based Socfin operates from Switzerland
A two-year investigation confirms widespread complaints -including land grabbing, displacement, sexual violence and pollution- near Socfin's palm oil and rubber plantations in Africa and Asia. Luxembourg-based Socfin operates from Switzerland
| Colombia's "Seeds Guardians" |
@theguardian.com highlights Colombian seed guardians for their fight to protect native seeds from corporate GMOs and patent laws, a battle for biodiversity, farmers' rights, and our planet’s future.
@theguardian.com highlights Colombian seed guardians for their fight to protect native seeds from corporate GMOs and patent laws, a battle for biodiversity, farmers' rights, and our planet’s future.
Ancient maize v agribusiness: why Colombia’s ‘seed guardians’ are fighting the use of GM crops
Biotech companies say genetically modified plants give higher yields and reduce pesticide use. But in rural communities, questions are growing over who really benefits – and the threat to native varie...
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
| Colombia's "Seeds Guardians" |
@theguardian.com highlights Colombian seed guardians for their fight to protect native seeds from corporate GMOs and patent laws, a battle for biodiversity, farmers' rights, and our planet’s future.
@theguardian.com highlights Colombian seed guardians for their fight to protect native seeds from corporate GMOs and patent laws, a battle for biodiversity, farmers' rights, and our planet’s future.
On September 3, 2025, the Cantonal Court of Zug will hold its first hearing in the climate lawsuit filed by Ibu Asmania, Arif Pujianto, Edi Mulyono, and Pak Bobby from Indonesia against Holcim – supported by @hekseperworld, @ecchr.eu , and @walhi.nasional
Kampf für Klimagerechtigkeit - Call for Climate Justice
Die Bewohner:innen der Insel Pari in Indonesien erleben den Klimawandel hautnah. Ihre Heimat geht langsam aber sicher unter.
callforclimatejustice.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
On September 3, 2025, the Cantonal Court of Zug will hold its first hearing in the climate lawsuit filed by Ibu Asmania, Arif Pujianto, Edi Mulyono, and Pak Bobby from Indonesia against Holcim – supported by @hekseperworld, @ecchr.eu , and @walhi.nasional
| Local Businesses, Leading the Way |
On #MSMEDay, the UN reminds us that small enterprises are key to building inclusive and sustainable economies. HEKS/EPER supports this vision through Balim Investments, which provides rural SMEs with the capital and expertise they need to realise their own goals
On #MSMEDay, the UN reminds us that small enterprises are key to building inclusive and sustainable economies. HEKS/EPER supports this vision through Balim Investments, which provides rural SMEs with the capital and expertise they need to realise their own goals
June 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
| Local Businesses, Leading the Way |
On #MSMEDay, the UN reminds us that small enterprises are key to building inclusive and sustainable economies. HEKS/EPER supports this vision through Balim Investments, which provides rural SMEs with the capital and expertise they need to realise their own goals
On #MSMEDay, the UN reminds us that small enterprises are key to building inclusive and sustainable economies. HEKS/EPER supports this vision through Balim Investments, which provides rural SMEs with the capital and expertise they need to realise their own goals
| New Publication: sclr – Realising Forgotten Dreams |
When crisis hits, local communities are often the first and last responders. #sclr puts them in the lead—rebuilding, supporting, and organising through trust and equity.
When crisis hits, local communities are often the first and last responders. #sclr puts them in the lead—rebuilding, supporting, and organising through trust and equity.
June 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
| New Publication: sclr – Realising Forgotten Dreams |
When crisis hits, local communities are often the first and last responders. #sclr puts them in the lead—rebuilding, supporting, and organising through trust and equity.
When crisis hits, local communities are often the first and last responders. #sclr puts them in the lead—rebuilding, supporting, and organising through trust and equity.
| WORKING WITH NATURE, NOT AGAINST IT
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Mrs. Sao Yeng from Tapreach, Cambodia, struggled for years with poor cashew harvests. “I used chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, but the soil became dry and lifeless. My trees did not thrive.”
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Mrs. Sao Yeng from Tapreach, Cambodia, struggled for years with poor cashew harvests. “I used chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, but the soil became dry and lifeless. My trees did not thrive.”
June 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
| WORKING WITH NATURE, NOT AGAINST IT
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Mrs. Sao Yeng from Tapreach, Cambodia, struggled for years with poor cashew harvests. “I used chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, but the soil became dry and lifeless. My trees did not thrive.”
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Mrs. Sao Yeng from Tapreach, Cambodia, struggled for years with poor cashew harvests. “I used chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, but the soil became dry and lifeless. My trees did not thrive.”
| World Environment Day |
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In partnership with Bread for the World and Agri Service Ethiopia, #hekseperworld is supporting communities in the East Gojjam Zone of Ethiopia’s #Amhara Region to restore their environment. #WorldEnvironmentDay
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In partnership with Bread for the World and Agri Service Ethiopia, #hekseperworld is supporting communities in the East Gojjam Zone of Ethiopia’s #Amhara Region to restore their environment. #WorldEnvironmentDay
June 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM
| World Environment Day |
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In partnership with Bread for the World and Agri Service Ethiopia, #hekseperworld is supporting communities in the East Gojjam Zone of Ethiopia’s #Amhara Region to restore their environment. #WorldEnvironmentDay
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In partnership with Bread for the World and Agri Service Ethiopia, #hekseperworld is supporting communities in the East Gojjam Zone of Ethiopia’s #Amhara Region to restore their environment. #WorldEnvironmentDay
| Leading with Local Expertise: Our Role in Ethiopia’s Agriculture Response |
HEKS/EPER has been recognised as the leading responder for Agriculture in Emergencies in Ethiopia, having supported over 71,000 people between January and April 2025.
HEKS/EPER has been recognised as the leading responder for Agriculture in Emergencies in Ethiopia, having supported over 71,000 people between January and April 2025.
June 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
| Leading with Local Expertise: Our Role in Ethiopia’s Agriculture Response |
HEKS/EPER has been recognised as the leading responder for Agriculture in Emergencies in Ethiopia, having supported over 71,000 people between January and April 2025.
HEKS/EPER has been recognised as the leading responder for Agriculture in Emergencies in Ethiopia, having supported over 71,000 people between January and April 2025.
| A Stolen Childhood |
Today, on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember the devastating impact of war on children in Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion began, over 2,500 have been affected.
Today, on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember the devastating impact of war on children in Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion began, over 2,500 have been affected.
June 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
| A Stolen Childhood |
Today, on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember the devastating impact of war on children in Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion began, over 2,500 have been affected.
Today, on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember the devastating impact of war on children in Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion began, over 2,500 have been affected.
| CAPITAL WITH PURPOSE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SWISSFUNDRAISING TALK |
Yesterday’s full house at the Swissfundraising Talk confirmed it: impact investing is gaining traction as a meaningful complement to traditional fundraising.
Learn more about HEKS/EPER’s work in impact investing: www.balim.ch
Yesterday’s full house at the Swissfundraising Talk confirmed it: impact investing is gaining traction as a meaningful complement to traditional fundraising.
Learn more about HEKS/EPER’s work in impact investing: www.balim.ch
May 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
| CAPITAL WITH PURPOSE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SWISSFUNDRAISING TALK |
Yesterday’s full house at the Swissfundraising Talk confirmed it: impact investing is gaining traction as a meaningful complement to traditional fundraising.
Learn more about HEKS/EPER’s work in impact investing: www.balim.ch
Yesterday’s full house at the Swissfundraising Talk confirmed it: impact investing is gaining traction as a meaningful complement to traditional fundraising.
Learn more about HEKS/EPER’s work in impact investing: www.balim.ch
HEKS/EPER REVIEW 2024: MORE GLOBAL CRISES, MORE AID
For HEKS/EPER, 2024 was once again a year of crises and conflicts. This is reflected in the recently published annual and financial reports.
www.heks.ch/en/about-us/...
For HEKS/EPER, 2024 was once again a year of crises and conflicts. This is reflected in the recently published annual and financial reports.
www.heks.ch/en/about-us/...
May 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
HEKS/EPER REVIEW 2024: MORE GLOBAL CRISES, MORE AID
For HEKS/EPER, 2024 was once again a year of crises and conflicts. This is reflected in the recently published annual and financial reports.
www.heks.ch/en/about-us/...
For HEKS/EPER, 2024 was once again a year of crises and conflicts. This is reflected in the recently published annual and financial reports.
www.heks.ch/en/about-us/...
| International Day of Plant Health |
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Today, we observe the International Day of Plant Health. Protecting plant health is essential for ensuring food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and fostering climate resilience.
#PlantHealthDay
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Today, we observe the International Day of Plant Health. Protecting plant health is essential for ensuring food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and fostering climate resilience.
#PlantHealthDay
May 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
| International Day of Plant Health |
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Today, we observe the International Day of Plant Health. Protecting plant health is essential for ensuring food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and fostering climate resilience.
#PlantHealthDay
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Today, we observe the International Day of Plant Health. Protecting plant health is essential for ensuring food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and fostering climate resilience.
#PlantHealthDay