Natural Disasters Switzerland

Some years ago, Swiss Solidarity set up the permanent fundraising campaign «Natural Disasters Switzerland», which can react rapidly when help is needed within the country. There is also an agreement (Convention for Disasters in Switzerland) determining responsibilities and priorities. Depending on the region of Switzerland affected, clarification of assistance is undertaken by either the Swiss Red Cross or Caritas on behalf of Swiss Solidarity. In cases of hardship, Swiss Solidarity can provide immediate relief, interim aid or subsidiary assistance to private persons, corporations, small family businesses and, given sufficient funds, also to financially weak municipalities.