WASH Programme 2nd Phase

01.01.2013 - 31.12.2014

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is directly linked to people’s health, their livelihoods and to a sustainable development in general. The activities fight effectively diarrhea and therefore have positive effects on the nutritional and health condition of the targeted population. Starting in February 2012, SDC and the Ministry of City Management (MoCM) launched a joint WASH programme in rural and urban areas. The goal of this programme is to improve the living conditions of the targeted population through better access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities. The DPRK institutions at national and provincial level are benefiting from technical support in regard to water quality and adequate techniques provided by the SDC WASH Implementation Unit.

Second Allocation (Cereals) of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2013; DPRK, Afghanistan, Haiti

01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013

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 WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

WASH Programme 1st Phase

01.05.2012 - 31.12.2013

Sanitation, in contrary to water, is not an official priority and is often even not mentioned by national or local authorities. Since human excreta is the major source of contamination of water, soil, food and peoples' environment, without proper disposal of human excreta no remedy will help reduce the diarrheal diseases.

DPRK: Sloping Land Management

01.04.2012 - 30.09.2013