The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is the agency for international cooperation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). SDC implements Switzerland’s foreign policy on humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe. Swiss international cooperation, which is an integral part of the Federal Council’s foreign policy, aims to contribute to a world without poverty and in peace, for sustainable development. The SDC’s activities are designed to reduce poverty and hardship, curb global risks, and promote development that preserves natural resources for future generations. The SDC supports countries in their efforts to overcome poverty- and development-related problems, thereby enabling disadvantaged population groups to have better access to basic education and healthcare. The SDC helps find solutions for environmental problems and creates better prospects for young people and women, both through vocational skills development and income generation. The SDC places special emphasis on the management of global risks and challenges, and thereby supports poorer countries in embracing development opportunities and in adapting to global changes. With its global programmes in the areas of climate change, food security, migration and water, the SDC is tackling these global challenges in tandem with its efforts to reduce poverty. SDC’s Global Programme on Migration and Development (GPMD) contributes to making migration of benefit to all, ensuring safe and regular migration and improving framework conditions to unlock migrants’ potential to contribute to sustainable development and inclusive growth.