Caritas Switzerland

Caritas Switzerland is an independent Catholic development and relief organisation, active in Switzerland since 1901. Activities in Switzerland include social programmes and disaster relief. International cooperation includes development programmes and disaster relief and rehabilitation, emphasising solidarity with marginalised people in their efforts to satisfy their basic needs. "Solidarity is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good, that is, to the good of all and each individual, because we are all really responsible for all."