In over 30 countries across four continents, HEKS/EPER supports cooperative projects aimed at combating poverty and injustice and advocates for a dignified life for all people.
Official Name:
Charity Organization “Evangelical-Reformed Church of Switzerland Aid Fund”
Areas of Activity:
HEKS/EPER seeks systemic change through its development work—both in Switzerland and globally. HEKS/EPER provides humanitarian aid worldwide to victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts and supports church diaconal work in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Through its programs in Switzerland, HEKS/EPER advocates for the rights and interests of refugees and socially vulnerable individuals. In its global projects and work to raise awareness about development and social policy issues in Switzerland, HEKS/EPER emphasizes four priorities: climate justice, land and food rights, flight and migration, and integration.
Leadership:
Director: Natali Prats*
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History of Creation:
HEKS/EPER was founded in 1946 by the Federation of Protestant Churches of Switzerland (FSPC) as an aid agency for Protestant churches in Switzerland. HEKS/EPER became a non-profit foundation in 2004. In November 2021, HEKS/EPER and “Bread for All” merged to create Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER). For HEKS/EPER, the dignity of every person is central to its commitments. All people should have the opportunity to lead a life that is socially, economically, and politically secure.
Contacts:
Website: HEKS – EPER World
Facebook Page: HEKS – EPER World
