No Future 2026 Without 1926 a Past

Global health is coming under increasing pressure: funding is scarce, political will is weakening, and awareness of the impact of NGOs’ work remains limited. This makes it all the more urgent to rethink how partnerships can be shaped in the future.

This book takes readers on a journey through 100 years of experience at SolidarMed. It places the personal stories of contemporary witnesses at its core and offers a well-founded, self-critical reflection on a century of international cooperation in global health.

The perspectives brought together—from Switzerland and the Global South—combine lived experience with analysis, providing insight into key dynamics of global health work: workforce shortages, fragile systems, evolving financing models, and the crucial importance of mutual trust and cross-border collaboration.

This book is intended for anyone seeking to understand how global health has evolved over time. Using SolidarMed as a case study, it invites readers to trace developments, engage in critical reflection, and consider the challenges that lie ahead.