Eine äthiopische Frau sitzt lächelnd hinter einer Nähmaschine und Stofffhaufen

Development cooperation: sustainable aid from humedica

Humanitarian aid is the core of humedica - it saves lives and alleviates acute suffering. But many crisis regions need more than a quick response: they need prospects for the future. That is why humedica, together with local partners, complements humanitarian work with development cooperation that strengthens structures and enables people to live self-determined lives in the long term.

From humanitarian aid to development cooperation

Saving lives, reducing suffering

Since its foundation, humedica has primarily provided acute aid in disasters and conflicts - always in accordance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence. This aid can take very different forms:

Deployment of a humedica emergency team with international medical volunteers
Delivery of Relief supplies to crisis regions in order to provide rapid assistance in disaster situations, but also to alleviate structural poverty in the long term
Short-term projects in cooperation with local organizations, e.g. distribution of medical equipment, hygiene articles, school supplies

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Daniel Reiter

Creating long-term structures together

Development cooperation helps to lay the foundations for a better future - for example through healthcare, education, food security and income generation. humedica has been increasingly involved in South Asia and East Africa in particular for several years:

Strengthening health systems - setting up health stations, medical training for local specialist staff, preventive measures, e.g. against malnutrition or infectious diseases. against malnutrition or infectious diseases
Enabling education - Supporting schools and vocational preparation programs
Securing livelihoods - Food security projects, agriculture and income generation - with a special focus on disadvantaged groups such as women or single mothers
Preventing crises - Disaster risk reduction, psychosocial support and community-based strategies for overcoming future crises

Where we are active

Zwei schwangere Frauen sitzen vor Gesundheitszentrum in Aethiopien

Strengthening health in Ethiopia

In rural regions of Ethiopia, medical care is often barely accessible. humedica supports the development of health services and strengthens local structures.

Jungen auf einer Bank in einem Innenhof in Sri Lanka

Supporting children in Sri Lanka

Many children from poor families have to contribute to the family budget from an early age. School attendance is neglected. humedica helps with extra tuition.

Mann verteilt Lebensmittel an eine Frau in Madagaskar

Famine relief in Madagascar

Years of drought, no harvests: In southern Madagascar, around 1.6 million people are threatened by hunger. humedica helps with food and the training of health personnel.

Eine Frau aus Mosambik leert sauberes Wasser in einen Behälter.

Drinking water for Mozambique

Natural disasters and a conflict in the north of the country are draining Mozambique's population. Tens of thousands are displaced within the country. humedica is helping by providing access to clean water, among other things.

Ein Mann kniet mit einer Schaufel in der Hand vor einem Beet

Alternative income in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the population is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change. humedica supports them in practicing adapted agriculture and acquiring additional skills to build up alternative sources of income.

Disaster preparedness in Nepal

Nepal is particularly prone to natural disasters due to its geographical location: Floods, landslides, fires. At the same time, Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world. humedica helps people in Nepal to protect themselves from disasters.

Overview of projects

What we mean by development cooperation

Development cooperation creates stable structures, strengthens resilience and paves the way to independence. For humedica, this means working in partnership, needs-oriented and with local knowledge. Our projects are developed in close dialogue with our teams and partner organizations on the ground - because they have the expertise and know the needs of the population. This is how we develop long-term solutions together.

Cooperation at eye level with local NGOs, communities and authorities

Demand-oriented project planning

Skills transfer through training and workshops

Regular monitoring and evaluation for maximum impact

Cultural sensitivity

Sustainability and the participation of the people affected - right from the start

Find out more about our quality standards and guidelines

Why your support counts

Sustainable solutions need staying power - and reliable partners. With your donation, you enable humedica to accompany people on their way to a self-determined life. Help make long-term prospects possible!