Published on 10 March 2025

WHY CARE?, the SDC podcast

Why does the SDC address mental health in Bosnia and Herzegovina and promotes gender equality in Haiti? How do these and other global issues, like improving education in Niger, affect Switzerland? The SDC podcast sheds light on these global challenges by showcasing their impact on local communities and Switzerland. It explains how Switzerland addresses these issues through development cooperation, humanitarian aid and collaboration with international organisations.

WHY CARE? is the podcast for those who want to know more about Switzerland's development cooperation and humanitarian aid — © SDC

In the SDC podcast, WHY CARE?, experts and partners from a diverse range of backgrounds, such as non-governmental organisations, academia and the private sector, discuss topics linked to development and international cooperation across the globe. They explain why Switzerland and the international community provide support to people on the ground, highlight practical solutions to global challenges, and discuss the impact of joint efforts.

Each episode of the podcast focuses on a specific topic and examines its different aspects and how it relates to life in Switzerland and global responsibility.

WHY CARE? – Because the world matters.

A Plus For Humanity

From September 2021 to July 2024, the SDC podcast series A Plus for Humanity was released monthly, exploring diverse topics in development cooperation and humanitarian aid. SDC specialists, representatives from partner countries and organisations, and individuals directly affected by these efforts shared their experiences.