First Allocation (Cash) of SDC Funding (Europe and Mediterranean Region Division) to WFP Operations in 2013
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding for responding 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.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Occupied Palestinian Territory Syria |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Migration
Emergency food assistance
Reconstruction and rehabilitation (till 2016) Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking) |
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2013 |
CHF 2’500’000
|
- Syria: SDC’s 2012 multi-bi support to WFP’s operations in Syria with CHF 1 million contributed to reaching close to 1.5 million affected people monthly with food.
- Regional refugee response to Syria crisis: SDC’s 2012 multi-bi support with CHF 190’000 to WFP’s food assistance for Syrian refugees contributed to cover the refugees’ needs in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
- oPt: since 2002 WFP has helped the Palestinian Authority to maintain food security and protect the assets of the vulnerable non-refugee communities; improved beneficiaries’ dietary diversity and support to the local economy with the urban voucher pilot activities launched in 2009.
- World Food Programme
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
RECONSTRUCTION RELIEF & REHABILITATION
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Emergency food aid
Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation
Material relief assistance and services
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F03297
Background |
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger and under-nutrition. Every year, WFP provides food assistance to more than 100 million people, mostly women and children. WFP is Switzerland’s largest United Nations humanitarian aid multilateral partner. |
Objectives |
Providing immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies. |
Target groups |
2.5 million affected people in Syria, including IDPs; over 635’000 refugees from Syria in the neighbouring countries Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey; 454’500 food insecure and geographically marginalized women, men and children (non refugees) living in the West Bank (oPt) and affected by acute poverty. |
Medium-term outcomes |
WFP provides emergency food assistance in the affected countries and supports food assistance programmes that bridge the gap between relief and recovery, helping communities build a better future. |
Results |
Results from previous phases:
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Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Development cooperation Humanitarian aid |
Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 2’500’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 2’500’000 |
Project phases |
Phase 72
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
(Completed)
Phase 71
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 70
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 69
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 68
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 67
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 52
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
(Completed)
Phase 50
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
(Completed)
Phase 49
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
(Completed)
Phase 48
01.12.2018
- 31.12.2019
(Completed)
Phase 40
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 39
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 38
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 37
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 36
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
(Completed)
Phase 35
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
(Completed)
Phase 34
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
(Completed)
Phase 33
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
(Completed)
Phase 32
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
(Completed)
Phase 31
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
(Completed)
Phase 30
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 29
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 28
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 27
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 26
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
(Completed)
Phase 24
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2013
(Completed)
Phase 23 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 22 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) |