"The sooner a woman has that support, the sooner she will be integrated"

The association was founded in 2007 to help qualified refugee or migrant women overcome obstacles to integration.
Standing with Refugees
In Switzerland

Cameroon: Displacement caused by resource scarcity

Since the end of 2021, the Far North of Cameroon has been the scene of violent clashes. Inter-community violence in this region has forced more than 100,000 people to flee, a figure that is probably even higher.
Echos from the field

Meet the cartoonist Hani Abbas

Hani Abbas is a well-known cartoonist, living in Switzerland since 2012 after fleeing the war in Syria. As a Syrian and Palestinian living all his life as a refugee, his artworks reflect his history.
In Switzerland

Standing with Refugees : SPORTEGRATION

SPORTEGRATION est une association fondée en 2016 qui réunit des personnes réfugiées et des locaux ici en Suisse. Nous utilisons le sport comme base et moyen pour une intégration durable des jeunes.
Standing with Refugees
In Switzerland

Innovation and the humanitarian sector: a booming partnership

In recent years, digital tools, technology and innovation have progressively transformed sectors and industries, permeating the strategies of many organizations, private companies and academic institutions.
UNHCR
Emergency

Refugee Portraits: Awadil

For the fourth article in our series, we met Awadil*, who had to flee Pakistan 28 years ago, where his life was in danger. He was granted asylum in Switzerland, where he now works as a social worker helping other refugees.
Refugee Portraits
In Switzerland

Yemen: the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

Eight years. That's how long the crisis in Yemen has already lasted, a civil war that has forced more than 4 million people to move within the country. A devastating crisis, which has destroyed health services and food supplies in the country.
UNHCR
Emergency

"The foundation of what we do is the recognition that work is a source of dignity."

Since 2015, Capacity is dedicated to responding to this very important issue of creating a feeling of belonging for those who have experienced being a refugee or a migrant
Standing with Refugees
In Switzerland

"We are very proud at Servette FC to represent Geneva with UNHCR"

We took advantage of our partnership with the SFC to ask former national team player Philippe Senderos some questions about forced displacement and football.
In Switzerland

Latest news

Discover our latest news and testimonials

5 refugee athletes who made their mark on Swiss sport

Discover the inspiring journeys of 5 refugee athletes in Switzerland: from cycling to marathons, they've turned being forced to flee into sporting success. Stories of resilience, integration and Olympic dreams.
Refugee Portraits

Switzerland answered the call in 1953. Will we do it again?

In the face of a worsening global refugee crisis and the massive reduction in global humanitarian aid, Switzerland’s tradition of solidarity is more vital than ever. Find out how your support can make a difference.
In Switzerland