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ACTED: Strengthening access to protective education and supporting evidence-based humanitarian assistance in Libya
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2024
The intervention aims to improve access to education and protection for crisis-affected children as part of concerted efforts in eastern Libya levering impact. It further fosters local capacities and data and knowledge base for Libya’s longer-term efforts on assisting internally displaced people (IDP’s).
Adaptive and Resilient Communities in their Habitat (ARCH)
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2026
The project aims at supporting the remote mountainous communities of Pamirs and authorities in developing resilient habitat and improving people's livelihoods in Tajikistan. This will be achieved through reducing vulnerabilities to natural hazards while strengthening participative disaster risk governance as well as joint definition and implementation of relevant risk reduction measures.
Project completed
Cameroon – Lukmef: Child protection and education in emergencies in the South West and North West
01.09.2022
- 28.02.2024
Children bear the brunt of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the South West and North-West region. The entire formal education system is under attack, making it difficult and dangerous for children to access educational services. The protective environment for children has eroded. This project will contribute to the comprehensive protection of children including their rights to education in a safe and protective environment in the South West and North West regions of Cameroon.
PROGOTI: Progressive Cultural Diversity for Social Change
01.09.2022
- 31.05.2027
PROGOTI aims to unlock the untapped potential of Bangladesh’s cultural sector for positive change and sustainable development. Guided by the principles of inclusivity and collaboration, it will empower artists and cultural actors, and foster freedom of expression through a robust network of champions advocating gender equality and social inclusion. Upholding Switzerland’s commitment to diversity and cultural exchange, it will encourage critical thinking and dialogue for a vibrant culture in Khulna and Jessore districts.
Gender equality through local civil society action in the Middle East and North Africa region (Gender Flagship MENA)
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2026
With slow progress in recent years, the MENA region scores poorly in terms of closing the gender gap. Amongst the various needs, are women’s political participation and empowerment, coupled with inclusion of marginalised communities, including the LGBTIQA+. The region is also home to a very vibrant, diversified civil society which – despite multiple restrictions – continues advocating for change and reforms, including in the gender realm. Switzerland strives to enable local civil society action to counter marginalisation and foster gender equality, ultimately benefiting the entire population.
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Modernization of Vocational Education and Training related to Agriculture in Georgia
01.09.2022
- 31.12.2025
Agricultural productivity and incomes are low in Georgia, which is largely due to obsolete knowledge and skills. The project contributes to introducing systemic changes in agriculture-related vocational education and extension services, increasing the role of private sector actors in planning and delivering vocational training. Rural youth, women and men, will thus be better trained and acquire more relevant skills; this will contribute to increasing their incomes and employment opportunities.
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Citizen Security
01.09.2022
- 30.06.2024
The program supports the Security Ministry and the National Police of Honduras in professionalizing institutional processes with a focus on human rights and gender as well as on community policing. In the Gulf of Fonseca and La Mosquitia, the program consolidates local coordination mechanisms for violence prevention involving justice and security sector actors, local governments and civil society. During the exit phase, the aim is to institutionalize the achieved results.
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Multi-purpose Cash Assistance to earthquake affected households in four districts of Paktika and Khost provinces
01.09.2022
- 28.02.2023
On June 2022 a severe earthquake caused wide-scale destruction in southern-eastern Afghanistan, leaving 362'000 people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. By supporting the multi-purpose cash distribution's project of The Liason Office, a partner who is already active in the said region, Switzerland contributes to emergency response and to the recovery of the affected population.
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Moldova: Strengthening capacities to address emergency health care services of hospitals in case of mass casualties due to an increased influx of refugees
01.09.2022
- 31.12.2023
As part of the national health contingency planning and following the capacity building efforts of the project, emergency departments of four hospitals will be equipped with necessary medical devices to improve the quality of medical services in the event of a major influx of Ukrainian refugees or mass casualties. With enhanced preparedness of emergency health services Switzerland makes a contribution to strengthening and sustaining of local capacities. That is in line with Swiss interest of supporting local health service providers.
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Ukraine East Europe Foundation (EEF) - Building capacity of local CSOs to provide protection services to women and minorities
01.09.2022
- 31.12.2024
Women and minorities in Ukraine are more vulnerable to GBV due to the conflict, and at the same time the state's protection services are overwhelmed and understaffed. The goal is to strengthen the protection mechanisms by funding 15 women's rights and LGBTQI+ and Roma organisations, who will enhance the protection both at individual and systemic levels. East Europe Foundation will manage the grants and provide capacity building to make these organisations more sustainable.
Project completed
Applying Economic Lenses and Local Perspectives to Improve Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Yemen
01.09.2022
- 31.03.2025
The Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies (SCSS), a reputable local think tank, will conduct research, provide recommendations and establish an exchange platform between local and international stakeholders which will contribute to enhance humanitarian assistance by better integrating an economic lens in responses and ensuring that local voices are heard.
Entrepreneuriats Stratégiques Pour des Opportunités d'Investissements Renforcés (ESPOIR)
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2027
L’économie béninoise est caractérisée par une faiblesse du secteur privé et un marché d’emploi restreint pour les jeunes et les femmes. ESPOIR continuera à augmenter les opportunités économiques sur le territoire national et forgera un environnement propice à la croissance durable des entreprises. ESPOIR soutient la dynamisation de l’économie rurale avec un accent sur la valorisation des ressources locales et participe de par son focus sur le nord à la réduction de la fragilité multidimensionnelle.
