Our Values and Core Beliefs
We are the Swiss Interchurch Aid organisation. Our Church roots shape the core beliefs that are central to our actions. They find their expression both in our mission statement and in our strategic planning. This document shows how values and core beliefs are present in our actual work.
Annual Report 2010 of the International Division of HEKS
In this report the International Division of HEKS informs about its work in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and inter-church aid.
Report on Effectiveness 2010 of the International Division of HEKS
This year, for the first time, HEKS has compiled not only an annual report, but also a report on effectiveness.
Development of Rural Communities Implementation Concept
Development of rural communities (DevRC) is defined in the HEKS-EPER’s strategy, 2008–2012, as the second main priority theme of the HEKS-EPER’s development cooperation activities. The objective of this document is to clarify the priority theme DevRC and illustrate: the coherence between the vision and mission of HEKS-EPER and its work in the field of DevRC, the work carried out so far by HEKS-EPER in the sector of food security and rural development, the orientation and frame of reference for staff in relation to the definition of objectives, positions, and priority work areas and principles.
Participatory Tool on Climate and Disaster Risks
In collaboration with Bread for all HEKS developped the Participatory Tool on Climate and Disaster Risks. The tool aims at helping community-level project developers, managers and coordinators to analyse existing or planned development projects with respect to climate change and disaster risks.
Also available in French, Spanish, Indonesian and Portuguese. You can order these by email.
Documentation of the Symposium held on Thursday 21st September 2006, Berne
HEKS extended an invitation to a symposium «Between War and Peace: The Role of Churches in Reconciliation Processes» on 21st September 2006. The objective of the conference was to figure out and discuss possible ecclesiastical participation in different reconciliation processes. To this end the following three crucial questions were raised: the specific role of churches or faith-based organisations in reconciliation processes, the legitimisation of churches as «bridge builders» in reconciliation processes and the role of the church in dealing with the past.
This reader takes an in-depth look at the conference topics and is a compilation of the conference contributions and supplementary documents of reference.
ECHO - Information about Switzerland
Practical guide for migrants designed to promote and facilitate integration
What does federalism mean? What should I do if I fall ill? What do the deductions on my wage slip mean? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in ECHO, the civic administration guide. ECHO has over 30 pages of information, links and tips on life in Switzerland.
Price: SF 16.90
Available in German, French, Italian and English
Order details:
HEKS Regionalstelle Ostschweiz,
Tel. 071 410 16 84, info@echo-ch.ch
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