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We want to create a brighter future for vulnerable people by empowering the activist in all of us. Charity Organization

08/10/2026

Don’t text first. Don't admit you need help. Leave them on read. Sound familiar?

That’s inner noise – the thoughts and messages that can build up in our minds, influenced by everything from social media and group chats to everyday experiences. When it gets too loud, it can get in the way of connecting with others.

Turn Down the Noise is a new campaign from ’s Global Youth Mental Health Coalition.
Watch the short film now – written, directed by, and starring Gen Z.

Visit TurnDownTheNoise.global for connection challenges, conversation cards, and other tools to help you

29/09/2026

A very strong El Niño is forecast to peak towards the end of 2026, increasing the risk of flooding, drought, extreme heat and other climate hazards in different parts of the worldhttps://wmo.int/sites/default/files/2026-08/Factsheet-ENSO-Update-August-2026-en.pdf

Preparation cannot wait until then. Plan International, Zurich Insurance Ecuador and Z Zurich Foundation are working together to turn early warning into early action.

By combining community knowledge, local leadership and risk expertise, this prevention-focused approach helps people understand risks, take practical steps to reduce them and better protect lives and livelihoods.

The video highlights the power of communities, non-profits, and the private sector working together to strengthen resilience before disaster strikes.

The window to prepare is open now before the most severe impacts arrive. How we use that time matters.

22/09/2026

Upcoming event on 8 October!

You're invited to the launch of Turn Down the Noise, a new campaign from the UNICEF Global Youth Mental Health Coalition. Co-created by young people, the campaign is built around a simple but powerful message: social connection helps protect and strengthen youth mental health.

In this interactive session, you will:
• Explore Argentina's Listening Rooms that can be a lifeline to young people
• Meet parents in Bhutan learning new ways to support their teenagers
• Hear innovative approaches to mental wellbeing from Canada, Spain and the Netherlands
• Discover practical ways to support young people's mental health at home, in schools, workplaces and communities

8 October, 8:00 - 9:00 am CEST
🎧 Live interpretation available in Bahasa Indonesia and Japanese
🔗 Register: https://unicef.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DjfYA-rQQbW6D_x5XUZNwQ #/registration

8 October, 16:00 - 17:00 pm CEST
🎧 Live interpretation available in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
🔗 Register https://unicef.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8BwDf-hRQiClDCKc6ah-9A #/registration

Hosted by young people and powered by the Z Zurich Foundation.
We hope to see you there!

14/09/2026

We're all part of more communities than we realize. Some are defined by where we live and others by what we care about.

This September, SurfAid's challenge is connecting people around the world in support of families in remote surf communities.

The funds raised help improve access to healthcare, clean water and food security. But they also tell a bigger story: that people who may never meet can still have a big impact on one another's lives.

Join the challenge this September 🔗 https://makeawave.co/

Supported by SurfAid, Freely and the Z Zurich Foundation.

04/09/2026

Recent assessments from the World Meteorological Organization indicate that El Niño is set to intensify in the months ahead and could continue through February 2027. https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/el-nino-set-become-very-strong-raising-risks-of-extreme-weather-2027

This is expected to increase the likelihood of major shifts in rainfall and temperature patterns around the world, raising the risk of drought, flooding, and extreme heat in many regions.

Because El Niño can reshape weather and climate patterns thousands of kilometers beyond the tropical Pacific, reliable forecasts provide governments, humanitarian agencies, businesses, and communities with valuable time to prepare.

There is a lot to do as many communities remain highly exposed to climate hazards, and much more investment is needed in adaptation, early warning systems, and local resilience.

The months ahead will test how prepared we are. By acting early, sharing knowledge, and supporting community-led solutions, we can help reduce impacts and better protect the people most at risk.

02/09/2026

The start of a new school year can be a lot for young people, and it can be hard to know how they are feeling.

“I’m fine” doesn’t always mean fine. Look for changes in their mood, behavior, friendships or energy, especially if they persist.

When challenges come up, it's human nature to try to fix everything. Sometimes the best question is: “Do you want help, or do you want me to listen?”

Here are a few more practical ways caregivers can support young people’s mental wellbeing as they go back to school. ⬇️

25/08/2026

A young person can complete training, gain new skills and still be locked out of work.

AI, new technologies, demographic change and economic uncertainty are changing how we work and reshaping the jobs and skills people will need. That makes the journey from learning to earning much more complex.

This challenge is especially acute in fragile settings. Training can provide a foundation, but young people may also need appropriate finance, mentorship, access to markets and economic conditions that support their progress.

Each element matters. The real opportunity is in connecting them, so that one step leads to the next.

At Z Zurich Foundation, we are working with organizations around the world to help young people connect learning with practical experience, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

If you fund, employ, mentor or create opportunities for young people, ask what happens after the training ends. Which part of the pathway can your organization help strengthen?

Read the World Economic Forum article https://www.weforum.org/stories/jobs-and-the-future-of-work/young-people-future-of-work/

19/08/2026

One year ago, we began collaborating with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in emergencies.

Today, in Lebanon, the need remains urgent.

Behind every headline are people living with fear, uncertainty, and experiences no one should have to face. While the physical consequences of conflict are often visible, the emotional scars can remain long after the immediate danger has passed, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities.

Through the ICRC’s mental health and psychosocial support activities, children are given safe spaces to express themselves through play, drawing, and conversation. These moments help them begin to process what they have experienced and regain a sense of stability.

We are currently matching donations. Every contribution will be doubled, helping extend vital support to those who need it most.

https://www.icrc.org/en/donate/zzf-give-once-help-twice

13/08/2026

It's encouraging to see children learning skills that many adults never had the chance to learn in school: how to name their emotions, talk through challenges, and ask for support when they need it.

We believe every child and young person should have that opportunity. Mental wellbeing is a foundation for learning, resilience, and growing through challenges.

Mitey, an initiative of the Sir John Kirwan Foundation, is one of many programs we support around the world to help people thrive.

Hear directly from the teachers who are seeing the difference in their classrooms.

12/08/2026

Young people will live longest with the consequences of today's decisions. Yet their voices are still too rarely reflected in the systems that shape their future.

This International Youth Day, we celebrate the young people driving change in their schools, communities, and countries. But celebration alone is not enough.

Whether we are working on mental wellbeing, social equity, climate resilience, or crisis response, we have learned the same lesson: solutions are stronger when communities and young people help shape them.

As highlighted in a recent United Nations University Centre for Policy Research article, a growing "intergenerational trust gap" is emerging as young people face many of the world's biggest challenges while having limited influence over the decisions that affect their future. The article argues that meaningful youth participation is not just a matter of inclusion, but essential for building trust, strengthening institutions, and creating more resilient societies.

🔗 Access the full article here: https://unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/bridging-intergenerational-trust-gap

Real resilience is built when young people have the opportunity not only to overcome challenges, but to influence the decisions that affect their lives.

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