Projects

Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2017

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017

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 UNHCR operations allows the UN Refugee Agency to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2017

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017

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 UNHCR operations allows the UN Refugee Agency to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2017

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017

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 UNHCR operations allows the UN Refugee Agency to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Sustainably managed pastures and healthy animals: Mongolia's 'green gold'

01.01.2017 - 30.09.2021

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the number of livestock in Mongolia has nearly tripled – to the detriment of the country's grasslands. The SDC is supporting an array of measures to encourage the sustainable use of pastureland, and to improve animal health and the marketing of livestock products. These efforts are helping to safeguard the livelihoods of nomadic herder families.

Facilitating the Protection of Syrian Refugees in Istanbul Phase II

01.01.2017 - 30.04.2017

cinfo

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2019

cinfo ist das Kompetenzzentrum für Information, Beratung und Bildung für Berufe in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit (IZA) in der Schweiz. Auf dem Arbeitsmarkt der IZA garantiert cinfo qualitativ hochstehende Informations-, Analyse- und Beratungsdienstleistungen, um den darin tätigen Organisationen Personal zur Verfügung stellen zu können, welches ihren Anforderungen entspricht, und um die Chancen von qualifizierten Schweizer Personen auf eine Anstellung in diesen Organisationen zu wahren.

Stiftung Kinderdorf Pestalozzi (SKP) / Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation (PCF) (Kredit Süd)

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2018

The PCF’s overall goal is for all children and youth to have access to quality education. Its work in promoting access to quality education is framed within internationally recognized standards, such as education for sustainable development (ESD), intercultural education (ICE) including multi-lingual education and participation of children, as well as gender. PCF engages with teachers, parents, communities, school management and responsible authorities of the education system in view of improving the quality of learning.

Contribution to UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2018

HIV/AIDS continues to be a global public health and development challenge. UNAIDS is well positioned to guide and coordinate the global HIV/AIDS response through the provision of strategic information, analyses and political advocacy and leadership. UNAIDS contributes to prevent and reduce new HIV infections, AIDS related deaths and related stigma and discrimination. As such, UNAIDS significantly contributes to the SDG target of ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.

Fédération vaudoise de Coopération (FEDEVACO)

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2018

Organisation faîtière d’une cinquantaine d’ONG, la FEDEVACO est le partenaire privilégié des collectivités publiques vaudoises pour le soutien à des projets de développement au Sud et à l’Est. Garante de qualité et d’une bonne gestion financière, elle est, pour ses membres, un lieu central d’échanges, de formation, de capitalisation et de cofinancements de projets. Par son travail d’information, elle sensibilise les élus et la population vaudoise aux enjeux globaux.

Gendermainstreaming in SDC to support the implementation of the gender goals in the Agenda 2030 and the new message 2017-2020

01.01.2017 - 30.06.2022

Mit dem strategischen Ziel 7 in der Botschaft 2017-2020 bekräftigt die DEZA die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter als Schlüssel für Armutsreduktion und leistet einen Beitrag zur Umsetzung der Genderziele der Agenda 2030. Thematische Prioritäten sind die Geschlechtergleichstellung in fragilen Kontexten sowie die Stärkung der ökonomischen und politischen Partizipation von Frauen. Wichtigste Massnahmen sind ein strategischer Politikdialog, Investition in Wissens-management und Gender Expertise sowie Capacity Building und Qualitätssicherung für verstärkte Wirkungsorientierung.  

Fondation Terre des Hommes (TdHL) (Kredite Süd & HH)

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2018

Le programme de la Fondation TdhL vise à réduire de manière durable la mortalité et la morbidité enfantine, à permettre l’accès à la santé, à l’eau et à l’assainissement pour les mères et enfants les plus pauvres à protéger les enfants victimes de conflits et de catastrophes, à développer des systèmes de protection de l’enfant et à promouvoir les bonnes pratiques en matière de justice pour mineurs. Il contribue à la promotion du développement durable et à la réduction de la pauvreté dans le domaine de l’enfance, dans des contextes fragiles.

Global Partnership to End Violence against Children, 2017-2018

01.01.2017 - 31.12.2018

Launched in July 2016, the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children was created to help contribute to the shared goal of children living free from violence and exploitation. The Partnership brings together governments, civil society, foundations, private sector and UN agencies to accelerate real action for children in their homes, schools, and communities; build on the political will and opportunity presented to them through the Sustainable Development Goals; and strengthen collaboration between and among organizations, and across borders.