The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
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Financing of Swiss United Nations Youth Volunteers (UNYVs) Intakes 2026-2028
01.03.2025
- 30.06.2030
The United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Programme promotes volunteerism across the United Nations and mobilizes volunteers worldwide. SDC finances the placement of young Swiss graduates within SDCs priority United Nations agencies. This provides them with invaluable working experience in the multilateral system and supports the efforts of the UN system to deliver on the 2030 Agenda.
WOCAT 2020+ Multi-Donor Basket Fund
01.03.2025
- 31.12.2028
Sustainably managing land is crucial to strengthen climate and livelihood resilience. WOCAT, global knowledge platform initiated by Switzerland, documents, shares and supports the implementation of such practices. The aim is to generate multiple benefits that can overcome the competition between climate change, food production, and biodiversity loss. To catalyse and facilitate support, a Multi-Donor Basket Fund has been set up, managed by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Civic Space Fund - Georgia
01.03.2025
- 31.12.2027
Switzerland contributes to the UN-administered Civic Space Pooled Fund to address Georgia's shrinking civic space and growing pressure on the media. The initiative aims to strengthen democratic governance by promoting civic participation, building resilient civil society organizations, and supporting independent media. Through this contribution, Switzerland reinforces democracy and human rights through coordinated, inclusive, and rights-based action.
Contribution à l’appel éclair de UNHAS Haiti 2025
28.02.2025
- 31.08.2026
Haiti fait face à une crise prolongée. L’accès des acteurs humanitaires aux territoires se rétrécit. Depuis novembre 2024, les vols commerciaux desservant Port-au-Prince sont arrêtés jusqu’à nouvel ordre. Les populations en besoin d’assistance augmentent. L’appui du bureau humanitaire facilitera des ponts aériens pour un accès vital aux populations affectées, le déploiement du personnel, le transport de biens vitaux et des évacuations médicales.
Kyrgyz Republic: Water Supply and Sanitation Universal Access Program (WASUAP)
20.02.2025
- 31.12.2029
The project will enhance the universal and sustainable access to water and sanitation in the Kyrgyz Republic by establishing a new sector of professional water service providers in the rural area and by building their capacities. This institutional reform will be accompanied by investments in the construction and upgrade of water supply systems and sanitation infrastructure in unserved and underserved settlements.
JIGITUGU+: Appui au renforcementd es competences des jeunes femmes et hommes ruraux dans le secteur agricole
01.02.2025
- 31.12.2028
A travers ce projet intégré, la Suisse veut contribuer à relever les défis des zones rurales du Mali en mobilisant les ressources locales. Il vise à renforcer la résilience, promouvoir l’éducation et l’emploi des jeunes et des femmes, et améliorer la sécurité alimentaire. En intégrant ces publics dans des systèmes éducatifs, professionnels et agricoles adaptés, le projet aspire à un impact durable, notamment par l’augmentation des revenus, la promotion de pratiques agroécologiques et le renforcement des institutions locales.
Addressing Determinants of Health for Advancing Equity – Phase 2
01.02.2025
- 31.01.2029
Significant health gains have been made worldwide in recent decades, but their distribution remains highly unequal. These unfair, avoidable differences in health status are concentrated in already disadvantaged populations. The Special Initiative for Action on the Social Determinants of Health addresses health inequalities by generating evidence and actionable insights. Phase 2 advances normative work, evidence-based strategies, and advocacy to shape inclusive, health-promoting environments.
South Sudan, Swisspeace: Renewable Energy and Peace Education in South Sudan (REPOS)
01.02.2025
- 31.01.2027
swisspeace will review the curriculum of Institute of Peace, Development and Security Studies (IPDSS) of the University of Juba (UoJ). The curriculum will promote good governance, peacebuilding and conflict transformation and quality teaching. Access to electricity will be promoted by training students of the faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with the skills of installing and maintaining photovoltaic system, which also offers them employment opportunities.
PROCAMM – Projet de la Promotion de la construction antisismique en matériaux naturels au Maroc
01.02.2025
- 31.03.2027
On 08.09.2023, Morocco was hit by a strong earthquake in the remote Atlas Mountains region. 2,900 people were killed and more than 59,000 houses were totally or partially destroyed. Morocco's reconstruction plan is guided by the king's directives involving locally adapted solutions. This project contributes to ongoing efforts by building sustainably capacity and knowledge transfer around expertise in earthquake-proof construction with local materials benefitting remote regions.
Clean Air Asia: Accelerating better air action in Asian cities - CABAC
22.01.2025
- 31.10.2027
Air pollution poses a significant challenge to public health, environmental sustainability and the climate, particularly in Asia. Switzerland has been supporting China through scientific exchanges in better identifying sources of pollution. The progress made by China is of interest to countries in the region facing similar challenges. Clean Air Asia, one of the few INGOs operating in China, will facilitate these knowledge exchanges, with a special focus on Mongolia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Direct Humanitarian Actions, Reconstruction of WASH Infrastructure (emergency, recovery, sustainable construction)
15.01.2025
- 31.12.2027
In Ukraine, the areas close to the frontline remain severely affected by the war. International support is needed to ensure access to safe water, restore essential infrastructure and maintain basic water supply and sanitation services. The third phase of this Swiss-led programme focuses both on humanitarian emergency WASH response in frontline/border regions while laying the ground to inform comprehensive and innovative reconstruction approaches.
Paediatric Surgery Access (PSA), Children Relief Bethlehem (CRB)
15.01.2025
- 15.01.2027
This project strengthens the healthcare system for children in the West Bank. It enhances access to paediatric services by supporting infrastructure development and capacity-building efforts at the Caritas Baby Hospital. In close coordination with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, this intervention will complement the local health care system – and raise awareness of paediatric healthcare needs in the occupied Palestinian territory.
