The Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) is the operational arm of SDC Humanitarian Aid. Its specialists are deployed to implement projects of the SDC or its UN partners before, during and after periods of crisis or conflict.
Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA)
The SHA is a corps of around 550 specialists who are on call in times of need. They are mostly deployed to carry out SDC Humanitarian Aid projects abroad, but some are seconded to UN agencies, which benefit from their experience and expertise. The specialists are divided into expert groups and sent to the field, where they lead prevention activities or support communities affected by a conflict or natural disaster.
The SHA and its expert groups
There are various ways of getting involved, depending on the area of expertise.
Working for the SHA
Profile, eligibility and recruitment process.
Personal stories
Personal stories, interviews and articles about the work of SHA members.
Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit turns 50
Discover through pictures and videos some of the programmes and operations that have marked the history of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit.
Info for members of the SHA
This zone is intended for SHA members and can only be accessed with a password.
SHA members can apply for a password at: skh.login@eda.admin.ch
