Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation is an independent development organization based in Switzerland with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Helvetas supports poor and disadvantaged women, men and communities in 29 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Helvetas is committed to 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 Helvetas follows a multi-stakeholder approach by linking civil society actors, governments, and private sector. Aims to tackle global challenges at various levels: on the ground, with expert advice and by advocating for conducive framework conditions
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.helvetas.org
- Address:
- N/A
- Country:
- Peru
- Sub-region:
- South America
Areas of focus
Organisation details
Founder gender: Both male and female founders
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2020): Melchior Lengsfeld
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2019): Melchior Lengsfeld
Leader gender: Male
Organisational performance
Social
Data notes
Boundary organization (find out more): Yes
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
Notes: 180 staff (136 full-time posts) in Switzerland and more than 1160 staff (including 58 international employees) in its programme offices in 29 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe