Progetti

Multisectoral response to the humanitarian needs of vulnerable people in Amazonas, Zulia and Bolivar states

01.06.2023 - 31.12.2024

Amid the protracted crisis in Venezuela, Action Against Hunger will provide humanitarian assistance in the sectors of Food Security and Livelihoods, Health and Nutrition for a total of 15’961 direct beneficiaries, identified as the most vulnerable population in Amazonas, Bolívar and Zulia states – border states with Colombia and Brazil; in line with the United Nation’s Humanitarian Response Plan for Venezuela 2022 – 2024 and the SDC Guidance Note for Venezuela 2022 – 2024

Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia

01.06.2023 - 31.05.2027

The Climate Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia project strengthens national and regional organisations responsible for water resource management in Central Asia to implement climate-sensitive integrated water resources management in a regionally coordinated manner. Switzerland will contribute to this initiative which is designed in the frame of the German led, GIZ implemented Green Central Asia High-Level Platform.

Nigeria, Action Contre la Faim, Provision of life-saving nutrition and WASH services to reduce morbidity and mortality in Northwest Nigeria

01.06.2023 - 31.10.2024

Nigeria’s Northwest region has the highest rate of food insecurity and malnutrition in the country, with more than half of local government areas classified as food insecure and nearly 3.9 million children aged 0-59 months expected to suffer from acute malnutrition by April 2023. With this contribution, the SDC supports Action Contre la Faim to provide life-saving nutrition and WASH services to reduce morbidity and mortality attributed to acute malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria.

MOZ HA SI Nexus Water Supply System CD

01.06.2023 - 31.05.2026

To address the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will support the provision and improvement of basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, more specifically the N’tamba Water Supply System Network (NWSSN) rehabilitation, ensuring resilient infrastructure for internally displaced and resident population.

Vocational Training in Sri Lanka (VTSL)

01.06.2023 - 31.05.2026

The effects of the crisis in Sri Lanka had negative effects on the vocational training sector and are strongly affecting the country’s population and its access to work. On the basis of the Swiss - Sri Lankan migration partnership, the proposed project will improve the quality of vocational training, make it accessible to young women and men from rural areas, members of minorities, and people with disabilities in Sri Lanka in line with the market’s demand.

Humanitarian Response Malawi

15.05.2023 - 30.11.2023

Cyclone Freddy, the longest sustained storm ever recorded, recently wreaked havoc in southern Malawi and Mozambique leaving many without food, shelter, access to clean water and health. The cyclone further deteriorated a situation already dire due to a cholera outbreak. This contribution aims at providing emergency relief assistance to communities in southern Malawi that have been affected by the consequences of the cyclone. In Malawi alone, almost six million people need urgent aid.

Consolidating Community Recovery, Peace-building and Local Governance (COMPEL)

01.05.2023 - 30.09.2026

Somalia is slowly emerging from one of the most complex and protracted conflicts. Over the past decade, peacebuilding and state-building processes, while navigating conflict, climate crisis and political fragility, maintained an incrementally positive trajectory. In investing in civil society engagement and building of local institutions and capacities all over Somalia, Switzerland is contributing in the establishment and strengthening of sustainable, community-driven, inclusive institutions necessary to deliver services and sustainable peace.

Sudan Emergency, UNHCR Regional Refugee Response, Chad Emergency Response May-October 2023

01.05.2023 - 31.12.2023

This contribution is a contribution to the Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan established in June 2023 in the aftermath of the outbreak of conflict in Sudan in April 2023. UNHCR’s emergency response focuses on supporting the Government of Chad to ensure access to territory to the people fleeing violence in Sudan, on providing protection and multisectorial assistance and on relocating refugees to existing camps and creating new camps at the request of the Government.

Geneva Call: From Rhetoric to Reality: Strengthening Protection of Conflict Affected Civilians in Yemen

01.05.2023 - 30.04.2026

The project aims at strengthening the respect of humanitarian norms and principles by armed actors, generating awareness, knowledge, policies and behaviour change to promote the protection of civilians. The project will build on earlier phase and strengthen dissemination of humanitarian norms, enhance the capacity of community-based organizations and networks to engage with armed actors and finally generate evidence-based studies to inform appropriate actions and advocacy.

Women and Girls First

01.05.2023 - 31.12.2026

In Myanmar, the pandemic and military coup have increased the risks for gender-based violence (GBV) and deep-rooted gender inequality. Through the Women and Girls First programme, Switzerland supports women, girls and young people to realise their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and fulfil their potential. It does so by strengthening community-based and ethnic systems to be more responsive to needs related to GBV, SRHR and mental health.

Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF)

01.05.2023 - 31.12.2026

Afghanistan entered the year as the world’s largest and most severe humanitarian crisis. The Humanitarian Response Plan is funded only 5.5%, as per end of April 2023. Despite severe challenges, the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund allows implementing partners to respond quickly to most critical humanitarian needs through the delivery of live-saving assistance, addressing protection concerns and enhancing resilience. Localisation of aid is an important aspect of the Fund and a Swiss priority.

Engage, inspire, empower - Women in Business

01.05.2023 - 30.11.2027

Switzerland will make core contributions to four local actors working on women's economic empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim is to provide more substantial and diversified support for women’s increased participation in the country's economic development. These partners will also jointly advocate for the adoption of gender-responsive and evidence-based policies and the allocation of adequate resources for women's economic empowerment by governments at all levels.

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