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The 5th International Cooperation Forum (IC Forum) explores the key challenges shaping humanitarian aid today and the pathways for its future. Learn more about Switzerland’s commitment and its impact through humanitarian action in various regions around the world.
FOCUS #11: IC Forum
How can humanitarian aid be adapted to a fragmented and more complex international environment?
"It's about alleviating suffering and creating prospects."
Humanitarian aid must redefine its priorities: a geopolitical environment characterised by crises and massive budget cuts is making humanitarian work more difficult, which is why a reset is being discussed. We spoke to Dominik Stillhart, the Federal Council's delegate for humanitarian aid, about current changes, key challenges and the future of humanitarian aid.
Communication «It's about alleviating suffering and creating prospects.»
Humanitarian support as part of the Gaza Peace Plan
Switzerland has increased humanitarian support as part of the Gaza Peace Plan, providing additional funding for emergency aid, child protection, medical services, and the strengthening of Palestinian institutions amid a fragile ceasefire and worsening humanitarian conditions. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation works with partners like the UN, ICRC, and UNICEF to deliver assistance while promoting dialogue and a two-state solution. Switzerland also calls for permanent ceasefire efforts, improved humanitarian access, and compliance with international humanitarian law by all parties.
Communication Humanitarian support as part of the Gaza Peace Plan
Sudan: Athousand days after the war broke out
As the war in Sudan enters its third year, 30 million people have been affected, with 15 million of them having had to flee their homes. In response to this unprecedented humanitarian situation, Switzerland has allocated around CHF 190 million since the start of the conflict to support Sudan and neighbouring countries (Chad, South Sudan and Egypt), while promoting respect for international humanitarian law and calling for a ceasefire.
Communication Sudan: Athousand days after the war broke out
After cyclone Melissa: shelters built with Swiss support have helped protect thousands of people in Haiti's south
At the end of October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, one of the most destructive tropical storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, caused severe flooding and extensive damage to infrastructure in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba.
Communication After cyclone Melissa: shelters built with Swiss support have helped protect thousands of people in Haiti's south
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