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Peace

A just and peaceful society is the foundation for sustainable development. That’s why we are committed to working in conflict zones, creating possibilities for the people there.

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Situation

The path to a better future.

According to the UN, 120 million people worldwide are forced to leave their homes due to war, violence, or political persecution. Without peace in their own country, many people have no prospects for the future.

So zum Beispiel im Südsudan. In einem der ärmsten Länder der Welt haben langjährige bewaffnete Konflikte und ein Bürgerkrieg zu grosser Instabilität geführt. Für Kinder und Jugendliche bedeutet dies das Schlimmste: Schulen sind zerstört, viele Kinder wurden als Kindersoldaten und -soldatinnen eingezogen. Die Einschulungsrate im Südsudan gehört zu den tiefsten der Welt. Darum fördern wir Frieden. Denn ohne Frieden ist Bildung nicht möglich. Wenn der Schulweg nicht sicher ist, kann kein Kind zur Schule gehen. Und ohne Bildung sieht die Zukunft düster aus.

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Vision

We are committed to ensuring that more and more people worldwide have a peaceful environment, providing a chance for a future free from poverty. We see peace not only as the absence of war but also as a reduction of violence and respect for human rights.

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Approach

Peace for all.

Peacebuilding has many facets. We ensure that even the more vulnerable members of society benefit from peace initiatives: in Bangladesh, girls are no longer forced into child marriage; in South Sudan, children are no longer living as child soldiers; and in Peru, people with disabilities are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities.
  • Peace training

    A new start together

    Through peace training, for example in South Sudan, rival clans can make peace, ending decades-long feuds and restoring harmony. Thanks to "Sports for Peace," young people learn essential values of teamwork and unity. Through sports, they come to understand the importance of peaceful interactions with one another.

  • Mitigate conflicts

    Include everyone in times of crisis

    Bei Katastrophen, Konflikten oder Kriegen ist es wichtig, dass jede Hilfe den Frieden fördert und nicht unbeabsichtigt Konflikte verschärft. So unterstützen wir zum Beispiel in Bangladesch die lokale Bevölkerung in Cox’s Bazar. Für sie sind die Hundertausenden von Flüchtlingen aus dem Nachbarland eine Belastungsprobe. Hilfe für alle ist darum zentral.

  • Inclusion

    Human rights as the basis for peace

    Peace can only exist when human rights apply to everyone. That’s why we work to ensure, for example, that girls in Bangladesh are not married off as children and that people with disabilities in Peru have access to education and training. In all our projects, we include people from marginalized ethnic groups.

Impact

Your donation fosters peace worldwide.

400 Jugendliche im Südsudan lernen, wie sie Frieden stiften können.

Sie lernen an einem Jugendforum, wie sie Konflikte gewaltfrei lösen und zwischen verschiedenen Parteien vermitteln können.

50 Führungspersonen und lokale Regierungsbeamte sind bereit, Frieden zu stiften.

They are trained to maintain peace in their region. In local and armed conflicts, they mediate and are respected by all parties.

163 Dörfer in Bangladesch haben aktive Schutzkomitees

Both men and women learn how they can help reduce violence against women and girls. This allows girls to attend school more often and prevents early marriage.

Possibilitieschange lives

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Your donation for peace

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Quality and transparency

Our certificates oblige us to maintain high standards.

We carry out our global aid projects not only with great dedication but also with the highest standards of quality and transparency to ensure your donation has the greatest impact. This is confirmed by various certifications, and through the KoGe umbrella organization, ena is accredited with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
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Transparency

ZEWO seal of approval

The most established donation seal of approval in Switzerland guarantees that the use of donations at ena is transparent and effective.

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Quality

ISO 9001:2015

The ISO 9001:2015 certification attests that our aid organization complies with quality and organizational standards and is constantly developing these further.

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Responsibility

CHS Alliance

The CHS Alliance sets global standards for humanitarian aid and development cooperation and monitors compliance with these standards. ena's CHS certification confirms the quality and accountability of our work.

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Relevance

SDC

Our long-standing cooperation with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) as part of the umbrella organization KoGe ensures that we are a professional partner.

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About us

Effective emergency aid and development cooperation.

As a relief organization, we provide life-changing opportunities worldwide through effective, straightforward assistance. We are committed to both short- and medium-term emergency aid, as well as long-term development cooperation. Based on mutual respect and an understanding of local needs, we focus primarily on livelihoods, education, health, and peace. The responsible and impactful use of entrusted donations is confirmed by the ZEWO quality seal and our commitment to the standards of the CHS Alliance.