Mobilitazione contro l’HIV/AIDS nelle prigioni dell’Africa australe
01.08.2015
- 30.09.2018
Alla luce delle cifre allarmanti della presenza dell’HIV/AIDS nelle prigioni dell’Africa australe, la DSC s’impegna a riformare il sistema delle cure in ambito penitenziario in Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia e Zimbabwe. Le autorità interessate sono accompagnate nell’attuazione di standard di cura predefiniti. Il personale delle carceri segue corsi di formazione. Inoltre vengono finanziate nuove infrastrutture destinate in particolare alle donne e ai detenuti giovani.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Comunità di sviluppo dell'Africa meridionale (SADC) |
Sanità
Malattie sessualmente trasmissibili, HIV/AIDS inclusi
Salute e diritti riproduttivi
Malattie infettive
|
01.08.2015 - 30.09.2018 |
CHF 3'734'300 |
Progetto concluso
Dare un futuro agli orfani dell'AIDS
01.05.2012
- 31.12.2015
L'Africa australe detiene il triste primato mondiale di orfani. Le condizioni di vita e il benessere psicosociale dei bambini che vivono in quest'area sono seriamente compromessi dai conflitti armati e dalla povertà, ma anche dall'HIV/AIDS che falcia intere generazioni. Privazioni, abusi, matrimoni precoci e forzati, ma anche la cura dei genitori malati e la custodia di fratelli e sorelle fanno parte della quotidianità di questi ragazzi. Dal 2002 un'iniziativa regionale di sostegno psicosociale ridà loro sicurezza e fiducia.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Comunità di sviluppo dell'Africa meridionale (SADC) |
Sanità Istruzione
Malattie sessualmente trasmissibili, HIV/AIDS inclusi
Assistenza sanitaria primaria
Capacità di base per la vita
|
01.05.2012 - 31.12.2015 |
CHF 4'875'000 |
Microassicurazione e microcredito per la sicurezza alimentare dei piccoli contadini
01.01.2011
- 30.06.2017
I cambiamenti climatici minacciano gravemente la sicurezza alimentare delle piccole aziende agricole dello Zambia e del Malawi. Un progetto mira a rafforzare la loro capacità di adattamento combinando microassicurazione, microfinanza e misure di prevenzione delle catastrofi. In Etiopia e in Senegal sono già stati ottenuti risultati promettenti.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Comunità di sviluppo dell'Africa meridionale (SADC) |
Agricoltura e sicurezza alimentare
Sviluppo agricolo
Ricerca agricola
Sviluppo della catena di valore agricola (til 2016)
|
01.01.2011 - 30.06.2017 |
CHF 6'685'000 |
Progetto concluso
Iniziativa per il granoturco in Africa meridionale
01.01.2011
- 30.09.2015
I ricercatori della «New Seed Initiative for Maize in Southern Africa» (NSIMA) contribuiscono alla sicurezza alimentare sviluppando varietà di granoturco tolleranti alla siccità, che permettono di ottenere raccolti migliori rispetto alle specie tradizionali, anche su suoli poco fertili. In collaborazione con gli attori pubblici e privati del settore del mais, incoraggiano altresì la produzione e la commercializzazione di sementi (destinate anche ai piccoli coltivatori).
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Comunità di sviluppo dell'Africa meridionale (SADC) |
Agricoltura e sicurezza alimentare
Ricerca agricola
Sviluppo agricolo
|
01.01.2011 - 30.09.2015 |
CHF 2'920'000 |
Progetto pianificato
FutureLife-Now!
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2030
‘FutureLife now! enhances primary HIV prevention and support treatment among young people. It will operate through schools and education systems and create synergies with health and climate change in line with Agenda 2030 and the goal to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. SDC’s longstanding commitment, acknowledged by SADC[1] Member States, is unique. It offers a distinct comparative advantage over short-term programs and is a prerequisite for systemic and positive behavioral change. [1] Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Menstrual Health Management (MHM)
15.09.2019
- 31.12.2021
Despite being the majority, young people have the worst HIV outcomes. Evidence-based, demographic and context-adapted responses are essential if ending AIDS by 2030 is to be attained. Proposed is a population level study to determine the impact of a comprehensive community based package of HIV services with a nested sub-study on Menstrual Health Management (MHM). Even though it is often neglected, MHM is crucial for women’s social inclusion, health and gender equality
Strengthening Agro-biodiversity in Southern Africa (SASA)
01.09.2019
- 31.08.2023
While governments have regional and national seed policies favourable to commercial certified seed production, these are restrictive on farmers’ seed systems that are diverse and resilient. The project capitalises on Swiss regional experiences on supporting seed systems in Southern Africa. This will include the empowerment of civil society, farmers’ organisations and governments in developing inclusive agricultural policies that ultimately contribute to sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity and improved well-being of smallholder farming communities.
Accountability in Health & Agriculture
01.07.2019
- 30.06.2023
While governments have translated regional policies on Food Security and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) into national policies, these are poorly implemented and the public lacks capacities to act effectively upon them. The project will improve the accountability and gender responsiveness of public resource management and complement the ongoing Swiss funded projects in ensuring that policy/advocacy work developed at national, regional and global levels is disseminated and implemented by relevant SADC and governmental institutions.
Gender transformative SRHR Systems for Improved HIV prevention
01.04.2018
- 31.03.2021
This programme contributes to the reduction of HIV infections and the improvement of sexual and reproductive health status of adolescents and young people in five Southern African countries. It strengthens capacities of communities and governments in mapping and addressing HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) needs of young people and advocates for integrated regional policies and frameworks.
Progetto concluso
Regional Arts and Culture Programme (RACP)
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2020
Southern Africa has a strong artistic heritage and cultural tradition which exudes from the talent of its diverse people. However, this rich heritage has been stifled by the lack of capacity, networking and resources among artists in the region. Through this programme, Switzerland supports art organisations and individual artists in Southern Africa to bring fresh perspectives, build on available cultural resources and strengthen the arts and culture sector’s contribution to development in the region.
Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (RVAA)
01.08.2017
- 31.03.2022
The project supports the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and its Member States in reducing vulnerability of households to disaster risks by increasing their preparedness for response and recovery and in strengthening their resilience. This will be achieved through institutionalising and sustaining vulnerability assessments and analyses systems that enhance emergency and developmental responses at national and regional levels.
Rural Resilience in Southern Africa / R4 Initiative
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2021
The project builds resilience of smallholder farmer households in three countries in Southern Africa (Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe) by enabling their adaptation to climate risk through a community oriented and market based risk management comprehensive approach. The initiative combines improved resource management (risk reduction), insurance (risk transfer), livelihoods diversification and microcredit (prudent risk taking) and savings (risk reserves). The combined interventions are carefully adapted to each country context.
