Caritas Switzerland
Swiss relief organization / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Caritas Switzerland (German: Caritas Schweiz, French: Caritas Suisse, Italian: Caritas Svizzra, Romansh: Caritas Svizra) is a Swiss Catholic not-for-profit organisation. Its mission is to prevent, combat and alleviate poverty.[2]
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Abbreviation | CACH |
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Established | 1901 |
Type | Nonprofit |
Legal status | Association |
Location |
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Coordinates | 47.05625°N 8.31511°E / 47.05625; 8.31511 |
Origins | Catholic Social Teaching |
Region served | Switzerland and worldwide |
Fields | social work, social policy, humanitarian aid, development aid |
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Affiliations | Caritas Europa, Caritas Internationalis |
Revenue (2023) | CHF 149,499,500[1] |
Expenses (2023) | CHF 157,066,195[1] |
Staff (2023) | 615 (full-time equivalent of 488) [1] |
Website | www |
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It is a member of both Caritas Europa and Caritas Internationalis.