Projects

Protection and basic provisions in Baghdad for internally displaced Iraqis

01.07.2014 - 30.09.2015

In December 2013, another armed conflict started in Iraq’s Anbar province, before rapidly spreading to central and northern Iraq. Large segments of the civilian population were forced to abandon their homes. Many of these refugees have fled to Baghdad, where they are not properly protected and have insufficient basic supplies. The SDC is supporting the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), an international non-governmental organisation working on behalf of internally displaced persons in Baghdad.

ALCS femmes migrantes violence

01.07.2014 - 30.06.2016

Disaster Risk Reduction: Promoting Resilience and Enhancing Capacity for Humanitarian Action within UNICEF

01.07.2014 - 30.06.2016

UNICEF is committed to strengthening its involvement in systematic reduction of vulnerability to disasters and conflicts through risk-informed country programmes that help build resilience. First, systematic vulnerability reduction is key to more effectively preventing and responding to humanitarian crises. Second, it provides unique opportunities to improve the links between humanitarian response and development programmes and to promote human security. Third, it helps to promote rapid recovery and build community resilience to shocks that also affect children. This project intends to build capacities and deploy technical assistance to advance DRR in risk prone countries.  

Restoration of the Strumica River Basin

01.07.2014 - 31.08.2023

As a continuation of the support to the Macedonian water and nature sector, Switzerland developed a group of projects that will assist the country to have cleaner water and a healthier environment, as well as to move forward in meeting its obligations towards the EU. Through this project, Citizens and farmers in the Strumica river basin will benefit from improved economic wellbeing as a result of a better ecological status of the river basin and reduced flooding hazards.

SMArt, entrée en matière

01.07.2014 - 30.06.2015

New approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina for democratisation

01.07.2014 - 31.03.2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s water and sanitation infrastructure is outdated and a large segment of the population has no access to a water supply. The starting point for the SDC’s project is good governance – the authorities must be transparent about building and renovation decisions, and ensure an inclusive political process for the citizens their decisions affect.

Contribution to the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP)

01.07.2014 - 31.12.2016

The Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) makes important contributions in a number of areas linked to human security, most notably protection of civilians and humanitarian access. SDC/HA HH supports the development of a wider training and networking offer for humanitarian practitioners and other interested in Geneva and also worldwide. This support will not only allow increased professional and humanitarian principled-based knowledge and understanding, but also an increased exchange of quality among professionals.

MEDAIR Rano Tsara II

01.07.2014 - 30.06.2016

Madagascar figure, en matière d'accès à l'eau potable et à l'assainissement, parmi les pays les moins avancés du monde. Les maladies liées à une mauvaise système d'assainissement et d'hygiène ou à l'eau non-potable constituent la deuxième cause de morbidité. Le projet, basé sur les expériences d'une première phase, offrira à 118'000 personnes un accès sécurisé à de l'eau potable et à 12'000 personnes un accès à des latrines surelevées, le tout accompagné d'actions de promotion à l'hygiène. 

Water Resource Platforms

01.07.2014 - 30.06.2016

Water scarcity is an increasing concern for many governments in developing countries. They face challenges in managing water resources to safely deliver the water needed to fuel growth, as well as for humans and the environment.

INTERSOS - Increasing Livelihood Opportunities for both Yemenis and Refugees in Yemen Through Access to Gainful Employment, Education and Vocational Training

01.07.2014 - 31.12.2015

The project mainly provides vulnerable Yemeni youth and refugees in Yemen – with a special focus on females – with enhanced economic self-reliance and livelihood opportunities through access to formal technical education and vocational training at governmental institutions. At the same time, the project improves the capacities of the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (MOTEVT) and its institutes with two new vocations relevant to the Yemeni labour market. Being unemployment/lack of livelihood opportunities – especially among youth –one of the major challenges faced currently by Yemen, and one of the main factors of political instability and insecurity, this project eventually contributes to the stabilisation of Yemen.

In China, the scientific community and the government are working together to tackle climate change

01.07.2014 - 31.12.2021

The SDC is applying the latest scientific methods to help China understand the effects of climate change and to design and implement adaptation measures. The "Adapting to Climate Change in China" project combines scientific research with policymaking. The goal is to integrate climate adaptation into development processes.

Programme psychosocial dans la région des Grands Lacs (Burundi, Rwanda, République Démocratique du Congo/Sud-Kivu)

01.07.2014 - 30.06.2018

La population de la région des Grands Lacs est affectée et largement traumatisée par des décennies de conflits et de tensions. Les violences sexuelles et basées sur le genre sont une réalité pour des milliers de femmes, de jeunes filles et de garçons. La première phase du Programme psychosocial confirme que l’approche de Prise en Charge Intégrée (aspects juridiques, médicaux et psychologiques) et l’approche psychosociale communautaire sont pertinents pour réagir  aux problématiques multiples liées aux traumas