9 aprile 2025|
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|8 months agoSwiss Solidarity Raises CHF6M for Asian Earthquake Relief
National fundraising campaign collects over 6 million francs for earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand, demonstrating Swiss humanitarian commitment
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- Swiss Solidarity raised CHF 6,357,329 by 10:45 pm on the national day of solidarity.
- The fundraising campaign targets victims of the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28.
- Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter launched the campaign and called for humanitarian access in conflict zones.
- Civil war in Myanmar is currently hindering humanitarian access to earthquake victims.
By The Numbers
CHF 6,357,329
Total donations raised
March 28
Date of earthquake
They Said
"Our donations can help meet the material needs of those affected. [...] The disaster reminds us that humans cannot control everything. It should make us humble."
"Switzerland calls on the military authorities and parties to the conflict to ensure humanitarian aid can pass through in line with humanitarian principles."
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