Switzerland’s international cooperation

Alleviating suffering and poverty worldwide, promoting peace and security, and protecting the environment – these are the objectives of international cooperation, which forms an integral part of Switzerland's foreign policy. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is responsible for overall coordination and humanitarian aid.

What does the SDC do?

Three Nepalese women cross a suspension bridge. They are carrying large, empty wicker baskets. — Switzerland's international cooperation builds bridges for peace and security as well as prospects for the local population. — © Thibault Grégoire

Stories and News

Switzerland’s international cooperation strategy 2025-2028

The general aim of international cooperation is to end poverty and support sustainable development worldwide.

Visual identity, date, and location of the IC Forum.

17 November 2025

Save the date: IC Forum 2026

The challenges and future of humanitarian aid are the focus of the 5th edition of the International Cooperation Forum, which will take place on 26 and 27 February 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Centre.

A young woman and a young man look at each other questioningly. In a pink speech bubble, it says: WHY CARE?

Communication22 October 2025

WHY CARE? The podcast of the SDC

The SDC podcast WHY CARE? is released every month. In the podcast, guests discuss questions related to Switzerland's international cooperation.

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10 March 2025

Annual report

The annual reports on international cooperation provide an overview of Switzerland’s activities and key statistics for the year under review.