Emergency and Reconstruction Assistance

Emergency and Reconstruction Assistance (Strategy, in German) provides short-term and urgent relief in the event of natural disasters, political crises and armed conflicts. The primary focus is on preserving human life and protecting the affected population. It also supports the medium-term development of social structures and infrastructure to enable a rapid return to a normal life. The urgency of the situation is the main criterion for emergency and reconstruction assistance. Therefore, there are no geographical priorities. However, special attention is given to emergencies that have received little attention from the international community and are underfunded. Since 2011, Liechtenstein has been a member of the Group for Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD). This international initiative is committed to upholding core principles in humanitarian operations.