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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Support to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD)
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
In February 2012, Switzerland signed a partnership agreement to join a network aimed at boosting global emergency preparedness. The network is called United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) and is run by the World Food Programme as a common service accessible to UN organizations, GOs and NGOs. By contributing to the network, Switzerland aims at enhancing its own preparedness and response capacity as well as of the international humanitarian community.
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Swiss experts to UN agencies in the frame of the regional crises in the Middle East
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2016
As a result of the ongoing violence in Syria and in Iraq, more than 12.2 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria and 5.2 million people in Iraq by end of 2014. 3.3 million Syrian refugees (January 2015 figures) are registered and/or assisted by host governments, what leads to heavy burden on the resources of the host communities. SDC secondments to UN agencies of Swiss experts allow technical support, advice and strategic planning in the three domains of intervention of the Swiss Cooperation Strategy 2015-2018 (Basic services and emergency relief; Protection; Water), as well as in the domain of coordination. Through its experts, Switzerland can expand its operational engagement and humanitarian presence in the region, including in contexts where SDC has no office (Iraq and Syria).
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Fondation Hirondelle, program contribution South and Humanitarian aid 2015 - 2016
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2016
Fondation Hirondelle is a Swiss NGO founded by journalists that creates or supports independent media in post-conflict zones and developing countries. By providing impartial, professional information to populations who would otherwise be deprived of it, Fondation Hirondelle helps renew dialogue, build peace and contributes to economic development and to the emergence of democratic societies.
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Contribution to the Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP)
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2016
SDC has been strongly advocating for an increased use in cash transfer programmes (CTP) in emergency response while underlining the challenges linked to good quality cash programmes. The Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) is a leading reference in the field of CTPs. It aims to improve the quality of emergency cash transfer and voucher programming across the humanitarian sector and is dedicated to promoting good practice through learning.
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Terre des hommes Suisse contribution de programme Sud 2015 - 2016
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2016
Terre des hommes Suisse s’engage pour l’enfance et un développement solidaire. Son action se concentre sur les droits de l’enfant: lutte contre l’exploitation des enfants au travail, protection contre les violences, traite et vulnérabilité en situation de migration, droits à l’alimentation et à l’éducation. Pour un respect durable de ces droits, une stratégie centrée sur l’enfant, intégrant sa famille, est suivie. En Suisse, Tdh Suisse vise à sensibiliser les jeunes à la solidarité Nord-Sud.
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Strengthening of UNHCR Technical Sections (Shelter & Settlement, Environment, Cash)
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
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 allows UNHCR to improve the technical quality, integrity and capacity of its operations through the development of technical support activities, processes and mechanisms guaranteeing quality standards in UNHCR programmes.
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Long-term support to UNRWA’s reform
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
This intervention will enable UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestine Refugees in the Near East) to further implement its development mandate by supporting two substantial components of its 2011-15 reform agenda; namely, UNRWA Resource Mobilization Strategy and UNRWA e-Health Information System, These two reforms will improve the overall provision of direct services to Palestine refugees by increasing funding for the Agency, with the implementation of the Resource Mobilization Strategy, and by strengthening its internal management capacities, with the implementation of the e-Health Information System
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ICRC Emergency Appeals 2015: First Allocation
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
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. SOC 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.
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Additional Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2015: Response to Syria Crisis
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
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 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.
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Swiss support for ICRC operations in Syria
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
Since it began in 2011, the Syrian crisis has turned into one of the worst humanitarian disasters worldwide since the end of World War II. The ICRC is one of the few international organisations that manage to operate inside the country. The SDC is using the ICRC to provide food, access to water and healthcare to millions of Syrians caught up in the conflict.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Iraq Jordan Lebanon Syria |
Emergency Relief and Protection
Material relief assistance
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
|
01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 |
CHF 8’300’000 |
Project completed
Additional Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2015: Response to Syria and Iraq Crises
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
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 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.
Project completed
Protect the health carers to ensure access to care
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
In Colombia, doctors and nurses have difficulty in carrying out their work in areas affected by the armed conflict. They are subjected to threats, abuse, and are in some cases murdered, making it impossible for them to gain access to thousands of patients in need. The SDC supports a programme run jointly by the ICRC, the Colombian Red Cross and the Colombian authorities to protect the "Misión Médica" (medical mission).
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Colombia Haiti |
Emergency Relief and Protection
Material relief assistance
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
|
01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 |
CHF 3’500’000 |
