21.7.21 | Local markets are an essential source of income for small-scale producers. Furthermore, they are a main source of food supplies in the South. The pandemic has highlighted their vital role in access to food and the advantages of short circuits. Local markets are thus key factors for food sovereignty. Nevertheless, they must face the pressures of international markets. On the eve of the United Nations Summit on Food Systems, the question of their future is more important than ever.  

30.6.21 | Hunger and malnutrition are still widespread in large parts of Africa and Asia. Heating climateand the loss of soil fertility are further exacerbating the problem. The new SWISSAID project CROPS4HD focuses on local, almost forgotten crops to improve the situation of people in the South.

09.06.2021 | The sanitary, social and economic crises that have been shaking our planet for several months have not deterred many donors from supporting us. According to SWISSAID’s 2020 annual report, despite the pandemic, there is still solidarity. Last year, the amount of donations and project contributions even increased from CHF 11.2 million in 2019 to CHF 11.6 million in 2020.