Poverty in southern Swiss canton rising: one in four at risk

More and more people in the southern Swiss canton of Ticino lack money for basic needs. Poverty is growing and politicians seem powerless.

In canton Ticino, aid organisations such as Winterhilfe and the “Set the Table” association are sounding the alarm bells. They say that poverty among the local population is growing. So, they are stepping up their aid programmes, including food donations. Capuchin friar Martino, who is responsible... More info