Emergency aid
Discover how we provide uncomplicated and fast help worldwide where the need is particularly great - even in regions that are no longer in the news every day.
Emergency aid
When every minute counts
An earthquake in Myanmar. Violence in Sudan. A hunger crisis in Yemen. Or silent suffering in regions that hardly anyone talks about. The world is full of disasters—some visible, others overlooked. And caught in the middle: people who lose everything from one moment to the next.
ena provides humanitarian aid when lives are thrown off balance. We act quickly, thoughtfully, and effectively—even in places where the media has long since turned its attention elsewhere. Thanks to a network of experienced local and international partners, we are on the ground in no time. We stay when the spotlight moves on. And we provide what people need most urgently: water, food, medical care, and sometimes simply a safe place.
With your donation to emergency relief, you’re helping right where hope begins. Not in the abstract, but in concrete terms. For today and for tomorrow.
Quality and Accountability in Emergency Aid
Emergency aid requires more than just compassion. It requires reliability. ena is committed to the highest standards of transparency and quality. As an aid organization with the ZEWO seal of approval, ISO 9001 certification, and accreditation from the SDC, we maintain comprehensive records of our work. Projects are carefully planned, reviewed, and refined.But numbers alone aren’t enough. What matters most is that aid reaches those who need it—and that it makes a difference. That’s why we place great emphasis on open communication, transparent processes, and the responsible use of funds. So that your donation is more than just a contribution: it’s a promise.
Approach
This is how we provide emergency aid with both compassion and care.
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Easily accessible
Our partners are ready. In the first few hours after a disaster, we deliver urgently needed supplies such as clean water, food, and medical care. Every day counts.
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Independent and respectful
We provide assistance wherever people are suffering, regardless of their background, religion, or political situation. Our work adheres to recognized standards and is guided by a spirit of humanity.
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More than just a moment
For us, emergency aid doesn’t end when the media stops covering the story. We continue to support people—through reconstruction, in coping with trauma, and on their path to a new sense of stability.
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Effective and thorough
Your donation to our emergency relief fund will be put to good use. We work efficiently, keep administrative costs to a minimum, and maximize our impact.
Where aid rarely reaches: Emergency aid in forgotten regions.
Not every disaster makes the news. But every tragedy deserves attention. That is why ena focuses its disaster relief efforts specifically on places that receive little attention: in Sudan, where hunger and conflict threaten people’s lives; or in Myanmar, where Rohingya families and the local population are struggling to survive under precarious conditions.
It is precisely this silent suffering that calls for a sensitive response. Our emergency aid focuses on what people truly need: clean water, medical care, safe places, and access to education. This is made possible by our presence on the ground, through trusting partnerships with local organizations, and through our commitment to look where others turn away.
Emergency Relief Fund
Sustainable Emergency Aid: Look and Act
Half a croissant a day—that’s all it takes to make a big difference. With a recurring donation, you enable us not only to respond quickly to disasters but also to provide long-term support in forgotten crisis regions. Just CHF 30 a month is enough to maintain a continuous presence on the ground, keep schools open, or provide medical services.
Change takes time and consistency. Your regular support gives us the flexibility to think beyond the immediate moment—in terms of resilience, education, and stability. And you remain in control at all times. You can adjust your donation at any time.
Your donation for emergency aid
Provide concrete help
CHF 22 provides one person with water for 100 days.
In eastern Congo, water is pumped from Lake Kivu or other suitable reservoirs, treated with chlorine, and tested for quality. This helps prevent epidemics such as cholera.
CHF 190 enables a family, for example, to purchase essential goods.
This aid gives the people of Myanmar a measure of independence and dignity in the midst of the crisis.
CHF 220 finance the construction of a sanitary latrine for a family.
In Yemen, sanitary latrines are being built close to homes together with families in need. This also makes women feel safe when using them.
Your help makes a difference
Emergency aid means being there—at the right moment, with the right support. It saves lives, alleviates hunger, and eases pain. Above all, it brings hope to places where it has almost been lost.
Emergency aid projects
Where there is the greatest need.
Disaster relief in Myanmar
Food security through food aid and access to drinking water.
Hunger crisis in South Sudan
Urgently needed food and hygiene for refugees.
Help in Yemen
Safe drinking water and clean latrines.
Escalation of conflict in eastern Congo
Safe drinking water and essentials.
FAQ
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Emergency aid refers to all measures taken to ensure survival in acute crisis situations. This includes emergency medical care, food, clean water, emergency shelter, and psychological support. ena provides humanitarian aid in the wake of disasters such as earthquakes, floods, conflicts, or famines. The focus is not only on short-term assistance but also on stabilization efforts following the initial crisis. Our aid is implemented in close coordination with local partners to ensure that our actions are efficient and responsive to needs.
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Possibilitieschange lives
Your donation for the emergency relief fund
Donate possibilities now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.