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A year in review

Our work in 2025

visit from a Federal Councillor

In November, we had the honour of welcoming Federal Councillor Beat Jans to one of our child-friendly centres in Cairo, where refugee children from Gaza can regain a sense of normality. The visit was a special moment for us: meeting the children brought their stories to life and showed powerfully how vital protection, stability and future prospects are for them.

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Download the 2025 Annual Report (in English) pdf - 9,88 MB

Download the 2025 Financial Report (in German) pdf - 840,54 KB

Overview

The year in figures

In 2025, Save the Children Switzerland was active in 31 countries as well as transnationally with 74 projects, and was thereby able to improve the lives of around 650,000 people, including over 350,000 children. We were able to effectively grow our global programmes focusing on surviving, learning and protection from violence.

In Switzerland, we were able to reach over 6,000 children and young people. We helped create child-friendly spaces, train staff and deliver courses for parents at 59 asylum shelters.

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We supported 647,422 people, including 358,281 children.

Projects We were active globally with 74 projects.

Countries We were present in 31 countries.

Switzerland We supported 59 asylum shelters in Switzerland.

for children around the world

Where we work

With 74 projects, Save the Children Switzerland was active in 31 countries as well as transnationally, and was thereby able to improve the lives of around 650,000 people, including over 350,000 children. Save the Children International was active in 107 countries around the world.

104,244 children and young people received educational support.

16,281 children and young people know their rights.

5,958 children and young people were supported through our projects in Switzerland.

114,266 adults were trained in children’s rights and child protection.

27,687 people benefitted from cash assistance.

Focus areas

What we worked on in 2025

We want to create a world where every child can simply be a child. That is why we provide life-saving aid to children and their families – in South Sudan, in DR Congo and after the earthquakes in Myanmar and Afghanistan. We create safe spaces for refugee children from Gaza and protect children in Swiss collective shelters.

Earthquake devastates Myanmar

The severe earthquake that struck Myanmar at the end of March claimed thousands of lives. Many more people were injured and lost their livelihoods. Our teams provided life-saving aid.

South Sudan: A country in crisis

Last autumn, our CEO, Adrian Förster, travelled to South Sudan where, alongside immense need, he encountered people showing courage, solidarity and remarkable resilience in the most difficult conditions.

Witnessing violence: A guide for collective shelters

Children in collective shelters face a high risk of witnessing violence. Too often, the support they need is overlooked. Our guide on protection against violence gives staff practical steps they can take to protect children.

Download our annual reports and financial reports

You can download our annual reports and financial reports from previous years by visiting our archive. These comprehensive documents provide an insight into the work performed by Save the Children Switzerland.

Info Since 2023, our annual reports and financial reports have been exclusively available in digital form.

2025 Annual Report pdf - 9,88 MB

2025 Financial Report (in German) pdf - 840,54 KB

2024 Annual Report pdf - 6,44 MB

2024 Financial Report (in German) pdf - 1,03 MB

Archived annual reports

We look forward to hearing from you

Melina Stavrinos

Manager Media and Communication
044 267 74 68
melina.stavrinos@savethechildren.ch

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