LED is part of the new solidarity platform of the Liechtenstein government
On Tuesday, 21 January, Minister Dominique Hasler, together with the Liechtenstein Development Service (LED) and the Association of Liechtenstein Charitable Foundations and Trusts, presented the new interactive online solidarity platform www.solidarisch.li. The new platform is designed to make Liechtenstein's international engagement more visible, to promote exchange between public and private actors, and to provide the general public with more comprehensive and even more transparent access to information about projects and initiatives in the area of Liechtenstein's international solidarity.
Positioning Liechtenstein internationally as a country of solidarity
Minister Dominique Hasler emphasised that the launch of a solidarity platform is one of the goals of the government programme 2021-2025. It represents an important step in positioning Liechtenstein as a location for solidarity at the international level. For many years, Liechtenstein has been involved in a wide range of development cooperation and humanitarian aid projects, both through government measures and through the commitment of numerous charitable associations and foundations. Minister Hasler emphasised that this platform forms a bridge between state and private actors in order to further intensify cooperation and create new impetus for joint projects.
The website www.solidarisch.li or www.solidarity.li, which is accessible with immediate effect, was designed by the Office for Foreign Affairs (AAA) and will be maintained by it. Panagiotis Potolidis-Beck from the AAA emphasised the interactive and modular structure of the platform. This not only enables simple and targeted navigation, but also offers the opportunity to continuously add new content and information. In addition to project overviews, regular reports, video clips, and interviews are published that provide deeper insights into the work of the various actors. The platform was designed in two languages in order to appeal to a broad international target group as well. Peter Beck, President of the Foundation Board of the LED, emphasised that the joint presence of all relevant actors significantly improves the visibility of Liechtenstein's contributions.
Promoting partnerships between the state and the private sector
A key aim of the Solidarity Platform is to shine a spotlight on the work of private actors. Karin Schöb-Müller from the Association of Liechtenstein Charitable Foundations and Trusts (VLGST) emphasised the importance of the philanthropic landscape for Liechtenstein's development cooperation. The platform offers a stage to showcase the diversity and strength of charitable foundations and the successes of cooperation with state actors. Schöb sees the platform as an opportunity to promote synergies between the state and civil society and to expand the reach of joint projects.
Improved access to information
With a budget of 29 million Swiss francs in 2025 for international humanitarian cooperation and development, Liechtenstein is showing its clear commitment to global solidarity. The new platform is an important building block in making the significance and impact of this commitment visible. It offers citizens, international partners and interested parties the opportunity to find out more about Liechtenstein's contribution to sustainable development, peace and security.
Further information can be found at: www.solidarisch.li or www.solidarity.li.
Original text source in German: Information und Kommunikation der Regierung (ikr)