Projects in South Africa
The “new” South Africa inherited a very difficult situation. The consequences of the policy of apartheid will continue to affect the development of the country, and our project work, for decades to come. This means that the potential for violence among young people is extremely high. Another huge problem in South Africa is the rapid spread of HIV/Aids.
Help for victims of sexual abuse
Strong for the future: hope for young people from townships
The everyday life of young people in Willowfontein, a township
of Pietermaritzburg, is not only characterized by poverty, unemployment and violence, but also by the highest HIV and AIDS rates in the country.
Teenage pregnancy rates across South Africa. Most young people have no opportunities and no hope of finding a job.
a future worth living. That is why we empower particularly vulnerable young people and give them access to health and education. This improves their future prospects. Their environment is also involved so that the young people's lives improve in the long term.
Basic information
Size: 1.2 million km² (29.5 times Switzerland)
Population54 million (6.4 times Switzerland)
Human Development Index: 0.666 (rank 119 of 185 countries)
Distribution of income %83 (0 = equal distribution / 100% = one person has everything)
Share of population from 0 to 24 years48.5% (Switzerland: 26.5%)
Homicide rate31 per 100 000 inhabitants (Switzerland: 0.6)
Focus of work: prevention of violence, health
Program Coordination
