Caritas Switzerland prevents, combats and alleviates poverty worldwide in around 20 countries. With its projects in development cooperation, it works in the areas of food security, water, climate protection, disaster prevention and migration as well as education for children and adults. It provides emergency relief in disasters and is actively involved in reconstruction work. Both its work in Switzerland and its international engagement are Caritas Switzerland's contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), set out by the UN in the 2030 Agenda.

Caritas Switzerland is an attractive and fair employer with diverse and challenging tasks. Our personnel policy is designed to meet high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness, as well as the needs of our employees. Around 412 employees are dedicated to achieving Caritas Switzerland's objectives: A fairer world, whose strength is measured by the well-being of the weak, and in which every individual has access to food, water, health, education and work.