Helvetas
Non-profit OrganizationsZurich, Switzerland1001-5000 Employees
Helvetas is an international non-profit network of independent affiliate organizations active in development cooperation and emergency response. Based in Zürich, Switzerland, the organization pursues the aim of a fairer world where basic needs are met and human rights are protected, operating across multiple regions through its affiliate members. It serves partners and communities in need by coordinating development and humanitarian efforts, with recent activity reflecting partnerships and programs in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and Asia, including joint initiatives with other development actors and regional NGOs. The group emphasizes long-term rural transformation and sustainable development through collaborative programs and mutual learning, rather than centralized fundraising or for-profit ventures. Recent reportage highlights its participation in panels on risk management and its involvement in joint programs like RECONOMY, which focus on inclusive and green economic development in collaboration with international and regional partners. The entity positions itself within the non-profit international development sector, distinguishing itself by operating as a network of affiliate organizations rather than a single centralized NGO.