Switzerland
Refugee resettlement and advocacy in Switzerland have roots dating back to World War II, when the country provided asylum to those fleeing Nazi persecution. More recently, Switzerland has opened their doors wide for people fleeing the war in Ukraine, granting temporary protection to refugees without them having to go through a lengthy asylum procedure. The Community Programs team in Switzerland is actively engaged with local nonprofit organizations, serving in the community, and developing opportunities for collecting and sharing refugee stories.
FY 2017-2021 data source: State Secretariat for Migration Overview (Staatssejretaruat für Migration SEM)
FY 2022 data source: State Secretariat for Migration SEM
FY 2022 data source: State Secretariat for Migration SEM
Switzerland stands with Ukraine
For a small corner of the world, in Switzerland, what has happened in Ukraine has opened a door I didn’t think I would ever see.
The Season of Giving
A shared Christmas connecting international givers and a recognition that our stories align
Breaking Down Walls
“You don’t know, what you don’t know, ... If you never get in touch with someone new, you don’t learn anything. Every culture has developed really beautiful parts. Hopefully, by coming to a safe place, people can let the wall down and share their beautiful parts with the rest of us.”
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