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
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
