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Annual report 2023

Crises are becoming more complex and are being forgotten at the same time. Find out here how we stood by those affected around the world in 2023 - for a world without poverty.
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Contents

What to expect in the Annual report 2023

Humanitarian aid

Increasingly complex crises

In the twenty or so countries where we run our projects, people are increasingly faced with several crises at the same time. This makes the problems more complex, the people affected more vulnerable and the aid more demanding.

Humanitarian aid in figures

0

people

were supported by Caritas Switzerland with humanitarian aid

(2023)

0

million

swiss francs were spent by Caritas Switzerland on humanitarian aid

(2023)

0

projects

of Caritas Switzerland are based on the Nexus approach

(2023)

0

projects

of Caritas Switzerland are active in regions categorised as fragile and conflict-affected contexts by the World Bank

(2023)

Every year, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) publishes a list of the world's ten «forgotten crises». The aim is to draw public attention to the plight of those who rarely, if ever, make the headlines. When crises are forgotten, the pressure to find an international solution diminishes. At the same time, much-needed donations dwindle.

© Hasan Belal

International cooperation

Tajikistan adapts to a changing climate

Agriculture in Tajikistan is suffering from climate change, and adaptation to the new conditions is essential.

International cooperation in figures

0

people

worldwide learnt to better adapt to climate change with Caritas Switzerland

(2023)

0

people

benefited from the agricultural project in Tajikistan

(2023)

0

weather stations

were installed by Caritas Switzerland throughout the country since spring 2021

(31.12.2023)

Further projects 2023 International cooperation

© Reto Albertalli

Interview

Employees are Caritas' greatest potential

Chantal Cornaz, Head of HR and member of the Executive Board, talks in this interview about how more than 1'000 employees in 16 countries work together.

Employees in figures

0

employees

are committed at Caritas Switzerland to a world without poverty

(31.12.2023)

0

%

of all employees work abroad. Of these, 322 are employed by the local national organisations and 27 directly by Caritas Switzerland.

(31.12.2023)

0

languages

are spoken among Caritas Switzerland employees. After German and French, the most common language is Amharic (spoken in Ethiopia and elsewhere).

(31.12.2023)

0.00

%

of management positions at Caritas Switzerland are held by women.

(31.12.2023)

© Daria Jenni

Political engagement

Our positions 2023

Caritas is committed to a policy that takes account of socially disadvantaged people in Switzerland and abroad. We are committed to this through well-founded analyses and clear positions.

The quote on government policy

Fachstelle Entwicklungs- und Klimapolitik, Caritas Schweiz
«Thanks to the efforts of Peruvian farmers, we can continue to drive our off-road vehicles around Switzerland.»Angela Lindt

Angela Lindt, head of the climate and development policy desk at Caritas Switzerland on the parliamentary debate on offsetting of Swiss CO2 abroad.

«Tribune de Genève», 11 December 2023

© Simon Huber

Switzerland: Poverty reduction

Life at the limit – poverty is no adventure

When people live on the bare minimum, they fall through the cracks in the social safety net. They don't have enough money to live on and yet receive no help from the state. Mrs Mangan is one of them.

«I’m regularly faced with the choice of either buying food or paying bills.»Mrs Mangan

© Andreas Schwaiger

Switzerland: Migration and integration

Justice and dignity for migrants

In 2023, migration to Switzerland was complex. Caritas Switzerland has worked tirelessly for the rights of migrants and their integration in Switzerland.

Migration and integration in figures

0

asylum-seekers

in federal asylum centres were represented, of whom1'905 were minors

(2023)

0

cases

of people trafficking identified

(2023)

0

persons

from Ukraine were represented on their way to protection status «S»

(2023)

0

complaints

were submitted at the Federal Administrative Court

(2023)

Further projects Engagement Switzerland

© Nicolas Brodard

Caritas in figures

Financial report

The financial report presents our annual accounts and balance sheet. It provides information on the distribution of private and public donations and other income, and how we use the funds.

An overview of key figures

Caritas Switzerland's income comes from a variety of sources and ensures that the organisation and its projects are financed from a wide range of sources.
Caritas Switzerland's income comes from a variety of sources and ensures that the organisation and its projects are financed from a wide range of sources. © Caritas Switzerland
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Thanks to financing alliances with Swiss Solidarity, the federal government and other partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad, Caritas is able to quadruple the effect of each franc donated to it.
Thanks to financing alliances with Swiss Solidarity, the federal government and other partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad, Caritas is able to quadruple the effect of each franc donated to it. © Caritas Switzerland
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These figures are stated in accordance with the rules of Swiss GAAP FER 21 and the guidelines of the Zewo Foundation for determining administrative expenses of non-profit organisations.
These figures are stated in accordance with the rules of Swiss GAAP FER 21 and the guidelines of the Zewo Foundation for determining administrative expenses of non-profit organisations. © Caritas Switzerland
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Key figures according to Zewo guidelines
Key figures according to Zewo guidelines © Caritas Switzerland
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Caritas Switzerland's income comes from a variety of sources and ensures that the organisation and its projects are financed from a wide range of sources.
Caritas Switzerland's income comes from a variety of sources and ensures that the organisation and its projects are financed from a wide range of sources. © Caritas Switzerland
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Thanks to financing alliances with Swiss Solidarity, the federal government and other partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad, Caritas is able to quadruple the effect of each franc donated to it.
Thanks to financing alliances with Swiss Solidarity, the federal government and other partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad, Caritas is able to quadruple the effect of each franc donated to it. © Caritas Switzerland
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These figures are stated in accordance with the rules of Swiss GAAP FER 21 and the guidelines of the Zewo Foundation for determining administrative expenses of non-profit organisations.
These figures are stated in accordance with the rules of Swiss GAAP FER 21 and the guidelines of the Zewo Foundation for determining administrative expenses of non-profit organisations. © Caritas Switzerland
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Key figures according to Zewo guidelines
Key figures according to Zewo guidelines © Caritas Switzerland
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Caritas Switzerland's income comes from a variety of sources and ensures that the organisation and its projects are financed from a wide range of sources.
Caritas Switzerland's income comes from a variety of sources and ensures that the organisation and its projects are financed from a wide range of sources. © Caritas Switzerland
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Thanks to financing alliances with Swiss Solidarity, the federal government and other partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad, Caritas is able to quadruple the effect of each franc donated to it.
Thanks to financing alliances with Swiss Solidarity, the federal government and other partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad, Caritas is able to quadruple the effect of each franc donated to it. © Caritas Switzerland
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These figures are stated in accordance with the rules of Swiss GAAP FER 21 and the guidelines of the Zewo Foundation for determining administrative expenses of non-profit organisations.
These figures are stated in accordance with the rules of Swiss GAAP FER 21 and the guidelines of the Zewo Foundation for determining administrative expenses of non-profit organisations. © Caritas Switzerland
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Key figures according to Zewo guidelines
Key figures according to Zewo guidelines © Caritas Switzerland
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Balance sheet and annual accounts

Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023 © Caritas Switzerland
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Statement of operations 2023
Statement of operations 2023 © Caritas Switzerland
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Financial and extraordinary result
Financial and extraordinary result © Caritas Switzerland
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Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023 © Caritas Switzerland
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Statement of operations 2023
Statement of operations 2023 © Caritas Switzerland
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Financial and extraordinary result
Financial and extraordinary result © Caritas Switzerland
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Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023 © Caritas Switzerland
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Statement of operations 2023
Statement of operations 2023 © Caritas Switzerland
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Financial and extraordinary result
Financial and extraordinary result © Caritas Switzerland
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© Laura Scheiderer

Retrospect, committees and partners

The President and Director look back on the year 2023

Monika Maire-Hefti and Peter Lack: «We are committed to a fair and responsible Switzerland that enables everyone to live well, at home and abroad.»

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