Projects

Mozambique: Less illness thanks to better water supplies and sanitation

01.01.2018 - 30.06.2022

Many cases of illness in the poor region of northern Mozambique are caused by the poor condition of water supplies and sanitation.  The SDC is assisting the efforts of the local people and responsible authorities to improve the situation. Aim of the project: Better living conditions for half a million people – and less poverty.

Programme d’Appui au Plaidoyer des Faîtières des Organisations Socio-professionnelles Agricoles (AP/OSP)

01.01.2018 - 30.06.2020

Au Bénin, les bases légales et politiques de développement de l’agriculture et de l’artisanat ne sont pas encore toutes définies de commun accord avec tous les acteurs. La DDC a l’ambition de continuer à renforcer le rôle d’interpellation, de proposition, de participation et de suivi de la mise en œuvre des politiques agricoles favorables aux exploitations familiales paysannes des organisations socioprofessionnelles faitières vis-à-vis de l’Etat.

Support to the Establishment and Development of the Parliamentary Institute in Macedonia

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2019

SDC will continue to support the development of the Macedonian Parliamentary Institute (PI). The PI is a department of the Parliamentary Services of the Assembly that shall provide research, archive, library, inhouse training and visitor services. Through the PI services, Members of Parliament (MPs) will have access to information for fact-based debates on laws, contributing to greater quality of laws for citizens.

Support to strengthening Social Inclusion in Serbia

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2021

The programme is a contribution to improve the design, coordination and implementation of social inclusion policies of the Government of Serbia within the mandate of the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit (SIPRU), which is affiliated to the Prime Minister’s Office. The quality and the capacities for implementation of the required social reforms, in the Europan integration process, will be improved and state institutions at national and local level will be able to better respond to the needs of vulnerable citizens.

UNFPA Core Contribution 2018-2020

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2020

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) works to address questions related to population and development, with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and youth. UNFPA is a key partner for Switzerland to ensure progress on its priorities of sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as gender equality and women’s empowerment.

UN Women - General Contribution 2018 - 2020

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2020

UN Women is the lead organisation to contribute to gender equality, women and girls’ empowerment, including women’s full enjoyment of their human rights. Switzerland supports UN Women because targeted attention for gender equality and women’s rights is a Swiss priority in its international cooperation.

Yearly Contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) 2018

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2018

P4H – Global Network for Health Financing and Social Protection

01.01.2018 - 30.06.2021

Annually 100 million people fall into poverty worldwide because of health-related costs. Therefore Universal Health Coverage, defined as all people receive the quality health services they need without enduring financial hardship, is a key target of the Sustainable Development Agenda. P4H is a global network of multilateral and bilateral partners who provide coherent support to low-/middle-income countries to build sustainable health financing and social protection systems for universal health coverage.

Additional Contribution 2018 to ICRC Operations Appeal Ethiopia

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2018

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.

Additional Contribution to ICRC Operation in Mali

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2018

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.

UNDP – Core Contribution 2018-2020

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2020

UNDP is the leading UN organisation working on poverty eradication, governance, rule of law and conflict prevention. It also provides coordination and back office services to the UN Resident Coordinator System. Switzerland supports UNDP because it is the only UN organisation with a comprehensive mandate on poverty eradication, sustainable development, good governance and conflict prevention.

Programme Psychosocial dans la Région des Grands Lacs

01.01.2018 - 30.06.2024

Le programme contribue à la diminution des violences envers les femmes et à l’amélioration de leur statut au Burundi, Rwanda et République Démocratique du Congo. Cette nouvelle phase consolidera les acquis de la prise en charge communautaire et holistique, tout en renforçant les capacités de réponse d’ONGs locales et d’une organisation régionale. Elle mettra aussi l’accent sur le plaidoyer politique, la lutte contre l’impunité, la recherche et la gestion des savoirs.