News

21. June 2026

Newly elected presidents in three Horyzon project countries

The presidential elections in Uganda, Nepal, and Colombia have concluded—with very different outcomes and implications for the future of young people.

26. January 2026

Elections in four Horyzon project countries in 2026

Elections in Uganda, Haiti, Nepal and Colombia: a year full of hope, uncertainty and great significance for the future of young people.

3. December 2025

A chapter ends - the work for just peace continues

Horyzon's financial support for the "Joint Advocacy Initiative" in Palestine is coming to an end as planned.

27. October 2025

Emergency aid in Gaza shows effect: almost 400 families reached

Thanks to international solidarity, the YMCA in Gaza was able to provide urgently needed food aid.

21. August 2025

War in Palestine: YMCA Gaza provides emergency aid

The YMCA Gaza, a former partner organization of Horyzon, is providing emergency aid despite the ongoing humanitarian crisis and is calling for direct donations.

6. June 2025

Sarita's story: From project participant to coordinator

The project participant tells her story and what motivated her to actively participate in "EmpowHER" today and support other young women.

10. March 2025

Young refugees become mechanics

The new technical training courses within the Horyzon project in Uganda enable young people to enter the world of work.

29. January 2025

Change in Horyzon management: Andrea Rüegg hands over to Chiara Borner

Horyzon says goodbye to Andrea Rüegg as Managing Director and is delighted to welcome Chiara Borner.

5. December 2024

Graduation ceremony with diploma presentation in Colombia

In the Horyzon project in Colombia, the diploma ceremony took place and a good 1500 young people were able to celebrate the completion of their...

7. November 2024

Adjustments in the Horyzon projects in Palestine

The humanitarian situation in Palestine remains catastrophic. Despite the difficult circumstances, the two Horyzon projects in the West Bank can largely continue.

7. November 2024

Solidarity alert: Stop the cutback of development aid!

Only if there are many of us will we be heard. Help us to shake Parliament awake and put a stop to this clear-cutting.

15. December 2023

Christmas and New Year in Haiti

The project coordinator of the Horyzon project "Espace sûr" talks about the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Haiti.

23. August 2024

New Horyzon project in Togo: "Doin' it Right"

In the latest Horyzon project in Togo, young people who have come into conflict with the law or are at risk of doing so receive...

13. August 2024

More mobility for project participants with disabilities

In the Adjumani refugee settlement in Uganda, wheelchairs and crutches were distributed to disabled people as part of the Horyzon project.

30. June 2024

Visiting the Horyzon project in Nepal

The Horyzon manager responsible for "EmpowHER" visited the project in Nepal and reports on her encounters and experiences.

13. March 2024

Horyzon youth center in Haiti remains open

Despite the current difficult security situation, the youth center remains open and offers protection and support for the participants.

26. October 2023

Cevian reports from Colombia

Geraldine Maier reports on her four-week volunteer placement in Colombia, where she supported the Horyzon project "Paza la Paz".

24. January 2024

War in Palestine: restrictions in the Horyzon projects

The escalating conflict is having a massive impact on the Palestine projects, leading to restricted activities and requiring flexible adjustments.

6. September 2023

Tenth "summer camp" in Haiti

The "Summercamp" in Haiti took place for the tenth time and around 150 girls and young women aged between 5 and 18 were able to...

7. June 2023

Horyzon partners visit Switzerland

Horyzon welcomed the project coordinators from Colombia, Haiti, Palestine and Uganda to Switzerland.

24. April 2023

Conclusion of Horyzon support in South Sudan

Horyzon completed the "My Body, My Right, My Future" project and continues to support young people from South Sudan in the Uganda project.