Humanitarian for Empowerment

 

  • Driving a pathway towards autonomy
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The Humanitarian For Empowerment association is an independent Swiss, non-profit humanitarian association which aims to promote empowerment to populations in need, around the world through training, qualification and monitoring by specialists in the fields of social order (health, education…).

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What we do

4.5 Million

Medical & Surgical devices sent to Ukraine

10

HFE international branches created

More 350 Tonnes

Medical humanitarian aid sent globally.

0.6 Million

Medical & Surgical devices sent to Republic of Guinea

Rs
3.8 Million

Laparoscopic devices donated to Mauritian authorities.

1.2 Million

Medical & Surgical devices
sent to Madagascar

More 95

Ukrainian families relocated in individual fully furnished homes.

Events

✨ Join Us for the Annual Gala: Supporting Humanitarian Missions ✨

The annual Gala is approaching!📅 October 4th, at the Aquatis Hotel in Lausanne. This is not just a Gala evening: it is every guest’s contribution to concrete humanitarian projects. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to carry out several humanitarian missions...
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🌍🤝 A Victory for International Solidarity: 76 m³ of Hope Sent to Madagascar

HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment is proud to announce a great victory for international solidarity! Thanks to strengthened collaboration with GHOL | Groupement Hospitalier de l'Ouest Lémanique, a 76 m³ container has been sent to Madagascar. On board:✅ medical beds,✅...
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Let’s Help the Children of Madagascar, Together!

Today, I appeal to your hearts. I am launching a fundraising campaign for the children of Madagascar, a beautiful country where far too many children lack the essentials: education, school supplies, a future of dignity. 💔 Some share a single pencil among several. And...
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Madagascar – After School, Where Hope Begins

This photo was taken as children were leaving school in a small Malagasy village.Curious faces, shy smiles, bags almost empty but dreams already full. 🎒 Education is far more than a fundamental right.It is the cornerstone of empowerment.It is what allows a child today...
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Water Is Not a Privilege — It Is a Fundamental Right

Water is not a privilege. It is a fundamental right. And yet, even today, millions of people live without reliable access to safe drinking water. This invisible shortage silently fuels poverty, insecurity, and exclusion. Water is the foundation of everything: Without...
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Celebrating a Successful Internship in Mauritius: Building Bridges in Health Together

HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment is proud to announce that our two Belgian colleagues and members, Carolan and Céline, have successfully completed their internship in Mauritius! This experience marks a new step in our fruitful collaboration with the Ministry of...
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An Inspiring Encounter with Father Pedro: A Living Testimony of Hope and Human Dignity

In Madagascar, where poverty too often robs children of their future, we had the immense honor of meeting Father Pedro Opeka — a man whose unwavering faith and tireless commitment have transformed despair into dignity for thousands of families. For over 30 years,...
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Together for Madagascar: Turning Compassion into Action

We are heading to Madagascar. Today, our team embarks on a deeply meaningful humanitarian mission — one that carries far more than medical equipment: it carries hope, solidarity, and humanity. Thanks to the exceptional support of Danièla Dufour and the Philippe and...
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Creating Spaces of Solidarity and Relief for Mothers and Their Children

As a Welfare Officer at HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment, I am delighted to also contribute to the wonderful initiatives carried out by the association Arc En Ciel. Every week, we welcome young mothers with their children in a warm and caring environment. While they...
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A Productive Meeting with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health

It was truly an honour to meet the Honourable Minister of Health of SriLanka Mr Nalinda Jayatissa I deeply appreciate him taking the time to meet with me—especially on a Saturday and during the festive season. This gracious gesture reflects not only his dedication but...
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A Day of Solidarity, Laughter, and Heartfelt Commitment

Yesterday was much more than just a sorting day. It was a moment of sharing, laughter, and commitment, where members of HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment answered the call with wide-open hearts, preparing medical equipment that will soon be sent to those who...
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Exciting News from HFE

🌟 Exciting News from HFE - Humanitarian for Empowerment (HFE) 🌟 Thrilled to share that Dr. John McManus, Orthopedic surgeon, Head of the Surgical Commission at HFE, had the pleasure of announcing the upcoming HFE Award! 🏆 This prestigious accolade is set to honor a...
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Le prestigieux Palm Dominique Bosson 

Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer que HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment attribue le prestigieux Palm Dominique Bosson à Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Exciting Announcement from the HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment !

We are thrilled to share a momentous occasion – the President of Humanitarian for Empowerment,

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Humanitarian for Empowerment Foundation Stands with GlobalHumanitarian Leaders in Urgent Plea for ImmediateHumanitarian Ceasefire

Humanitarian for Empowerment Foundation Stands with Global
Humanitarian Leaders in Urgent Plea for Immediate
Humanitarian Ceasefire

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Le prestigieux Prix HFE

HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment est fier d’annoncer que le prestigieux Prix HFE Diamant a été attribué à Monsieur Henry Berney,

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Exciting News! 

Mrs. Kateryna NAIKEN our dedicated welfare and social activist, and co-founder of HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment is thrilled to announce the winner of the prestigious HFE Diamant.

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Annonce spéciale HFE 

Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que le prestigieux prix HFE Platine est décerné à @dufour philip et son épouse Elisabeth et Romain Gauthier et @ana Gauthier de la Manufacture Romain Gauthier !

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Notre co-fondatrice

Aujourd’hui, nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que notre co-fondatrice et responsable de l’événementiel, Mme patrizia clementi bosson,

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Le Prix de la HFE

Monsieur Pierre Dubois et la Manufacture Dubois Dépraz SA méritent pleinement le Prix de la HFE OR pour leurs engagements sans faille en faveur de l’intégration des ressortissants ukrainiens dans notre communauté.

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Notre responsable financier, Monsieur Raphaël Bosson

Notre responsable financier, Monsieur Raphaël Bosson, CWMA, CIWM® a eu l’honneur de décerner le prix HFE régional.

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Executive committee of HFE 

We present the Executive committee of HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment .

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Ambassador for the HUMANITARIAN FOR EMPOWERMENT Foundation!  

We are proud to announce that Sophie Vouzelaud is joining our team as an ambassador for the HUMANITARIAN FOR EMPOWERMENT Foundation!

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President of the Humanitarian for Empowerment has had the honor of meeting His Excellency Dr. Arben Vitia, Minister of Health of Kosovo.

Dr Naiken, President of the Humanitarian for Empowerment has had the honor of meeting His Excellency Dr. Arben Vitia, Minister of Health of Kosovo.

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Cercle de Journal Club

Le Sentier, suisse – HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment lance le Cercle de Journal Club pour les passionnés de lecture

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Grateful for the incredible support from Jaeger-LeCoultre !

Grateful for the incredible support from @jaegerlecoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre ! Their generous donation highlights our strong partnership with For Empowerment. Since 2022, the Manufacturer Jaeger LeCoultre and Antoine Les Coultre foundation have been unwavering in their...
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Des polos et des t-shirts

Chers amis de la HFE, Nous avons une excellente nouvelle à vous annoncer ! Nous allons bientôt vendre des polos et des t-shirts arborant nos logos, dans le but de collecter des fonds pour notre association.

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HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment: Une Aventure !

Il y a 5 ans, nous étions un groupe de rêveurs qui décidèrent de créer Humanitarian for Empowerment. Pour certains, associer “#empowerment ” à l’#humanitaire semblait fou, voire utopique.

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La fondation du Dr Meredith.

HFE – Humanitarian For Empowerment est fière de partager la nouvelle de la participation du responsable de la commission de médecine générale, Dre @Benedikta Kamdem, au Cameroun via la fondation du Dr Meredith.

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Exciting Collaboration Alert!

Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🤝 The Ministry of Health of Mauritius joined forces with the @humanitarian4empowerment Humanitarian For Empowerment (HFE) foundation to make a real impact on healthcare!

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Ambassador Maya Stojan Clever

We are immensely grateful to the talented American actress Maya Stojan Clever for her unwavering dedication as the ambassador of the Humanitarian For Empowerment Foundation.

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Gala 2023

Please join us in supporting our humanitarian cause by attending our prestigious HFE – Humanitarian for Empowerment gala dinner on the 7th of October at the Grand Hotel Majestic in Montreux.

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New Ambassador – Maya Stojan Clever

The HFE - Humanitarian for Empowerment is happy to announce that Mrs Maya Stojan Clever is now our #ambassador. Swiss actress Maya Stojan moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career in 2008, after receiving a Bachelors...
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Medical equipment sent to Ukraine

We have a collaboration with the permanent Mission of Ukraine in Geneva through Dr Naiken to send medical material to develop better and safer care for patients in hospitals and enable them to reach an autonomy in care. Read here...
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Our mission in Mauritius 1/2

First day Arrival of Dr Bosson in Mauritius on 20.10.2019. Been welcomed by officials of the Ministry of Health. Met Dr Gopal, orthopedist in charge at Victoria Hospital, who came to Hotel Voila in Bagattelle. They established the main axis of this mission which is an...
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Our mission in Mauritius 2/2

Third day Drs Bosson and Naiken are at Jeetoo Hospital in the capital of Mauritius. Reported by Dr S. Naiken Laparoscopic hernia intervention on 3 patients. We encountered the same issues as listed the day before. We used the equipment brought from Switzerland but it...
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Our Partners

Ocean's Creek
Ocean's Creek is a vibrant 4-star superior hotel, located in the sunny Northwest Coast of Mauritius near Balaclava.
PHILIPPE DUFOUR

Philippe Dufour

Philippe Dufour is living master of Haute Horlogerie who brings grace to a craft that in his hands, becomes art.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the only Manufactures which creates, develops, decorates and produces all the luxury watches and clocks by hand within its own workshops.
Hôtel des Horlogers

Hôtel des Horlogers

Hôtel des Horlogers is commited to always working in harmony with its environment by participating in sustainable development projects and meeting the most demanding eco-responsible standards.
Romain Gauthier
We are a high-end watch company based in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, led by Romain Gauthier who founded our brand in 2005.
Pôle Santé Vallée de Joux
L'association Pôle Santé Vallée de Joux (PSVJ)
Meylan Productions
Meylan Productions est une agence de communication spécialisée dans la vidéo et la photographie.
La Commune du Chenit

la Commune du Chenit

Le Chenit is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the Vallée de Joux.
Le Groupement Hospitalier de l’Ouest Lémanique S.A. est une société privée reconnue d’intérêt public.
CHUV
The Lausanne University Hospital (French: Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, CHUV), in Lausanne, is one of the five university hospitals in Switzerland
Berney
Since 1972 the watch manufacturer Berney has been constantly renewing their passion for watchmaking. Located in the heart of the Vallée de Joux, canton Vaud in Switzerland.
Prestige Enterprise
Prestige Enterprise: empowering businesses with innovation, strategy, efficiency, and growth.
Monde Economique
Monde Économique: global business magazine exploring innovation, finance, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
fondation
Dufour Foundation empowers vulnerable communities through education, healthcare, artisan skills, shelter, and solidarity.

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