Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2020
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. 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.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Central African Republic Cameroon Chad |
Emergency Relief and Protection
Protection, access & security
|
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2020 |
CHF 5’250’000
|
- International Committee of the Red Cross
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Cross-cutting topics Human rights
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F07111
| Background |
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC is Switzerland’s main humanitarian partner in the field of international humanitarian aid. |
| Objectives |
Providing immediate protection and assistance for all people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. |
| Target groups |
Victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. |
| Medium-term outcomes |
The ICRC is committed to responding rapidly and efficiently to the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence by protecting the lives and dignity of all victims. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. |
| Results |
Expected results: Protection and assistance is provided for all people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Other International Organization |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 5’250’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 5’250’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 18
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 17
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 16
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 15
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 14
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 5
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2020
(Completed)
Phase 4 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020 (Completed) Phase 3 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020 (Completed) Phase 2 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020 (Completed) Phase 1 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020 (Completed) |
