Catalyst for a Harmonised Approach on Nexus for Growth and Empowerment (CHANGE)


Switzerland is leading the humanitarian-development nexus approach to the protracted Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh through five UN agencies, which will work to mainstream and institutionalise cross-sectoral cooperation by strengthening the capacity of local non-governmental organisations. This will not only improve assistance to refugees and advance durable solutions, but also promote local ownership and leadership of the Rohingya response, ultimately reducing costs.

Región/País Tema Período Presupuesto
Bangladesh
Agricultura y seguridad alimentaria
Educación
Igualdad entre mujeres y hombres
Conflito y fragilidad
Salud
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Desarrollo agrícolo
Teacher training
Organizaciones para la igualdad de la mujer
Formación profesional
Seguridad alimentaria de los hogares
Prevención de los conflictos
Capacidades básicas para la vida
Violencia sexual y de género
Nutrición de base
Derechos humanos (incluidos los derechos de las mujeres)
01.10.2024 - 30.09.2027
CHF  7’200’000
Contexto As 2024 marks the 8th year since the mass displacement of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, the situation remains dire. Over a million Rohingya, living in congested camps, are entirely reliant on UN led humanitarian aid for survival, delivered through Local Actors (LA). The Government only authorises the local NGOs to operate under a 12-month project cycle and approvals are more easily provided and less scrutinized under the umbrella of the UN. The crisis has severely strained the resources and infrastructure of Cox's Bazar, one of Bangladesh's least developed districts, exacerbating pre-existing challenges incl. food insecurity, malnutrition, and low literacy rates. The COVID-19 pandemic and recurring climate shocks have worsened the situation. Despite efforts to provide basic education and protection, the refugee population, especially women and girls, face significant risks, including gender-based violence, trafficking, and limited access to justice. The ongoing humanitarian response, coordinated through the Joint Response Plan (JRP), emphasises the need for durable solutions to reduce dependency on aid and build resilience. Due to increased violence in Myanmar, the prospect of a safe, voluntary return remains unlikely in the near future. The fall of the government in Bangladesh during July-August 2024, has created uncertainties that might lead to changes in the dynamic of the operation but also provide opportunities for policy openings and true piloting of more sustainable programming.
Objetivos Enhance the resilience and self-reliance of the most vulnerable members of Rohingya refugee and host communities through access to quality education, increased livelihood skills, improved stakeholder engagement and strengthening the overall protection environment.
Grupos destinarios

Direct target group:

0.5 mil Rohingya refugees and host community members (Ref Annex 21) reached through quality education services, skills development, food and nutrition services, and protection services.

Indirect target group:

People living in the surrounding areas of the target group who will learn from the programme interventions and try to replicate similarly

Efectos a medio plazo

Outcome 1: Boys and girls from the Rohingya camps and the host communities have access to quality, equitable and gender responsive education

Outcome 2: Rohingya and host communities have enhanced skills and resources for food production and livelihood intervention, and have increased access to nutrition services

Outcome 3: Rohingya and host communities have improved safety and wellbeing through the delivery of comprehensive protection service.

Resultados

Resultados previstos:  

Output 1.1.1: Scaling and availability of educators to effectively deliver both formal and informal education is ensured.

Output 1.1.2: Teachers from the host communities and refugee camps have increased knowledge about instructional practices and subject content for the quality education.

Output 2.1.1: Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities have improved skills on agri/aqua- culture and dyke vegetable production.

Output 2.1.2: Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities have improved access to market through better production.

Output 2.2.1: Rohingya refugees and host communities have improved access to and utilise diversified and nutritious meals.

Output 3.1.1: Persons of all genders from the Rohingya and host communities’ benefit from safe spaces and community support for their well-being and empowerment.

Output 3.1.2: Persons of all genders at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse (VEA) are able to access rights-based, integrated protection services.


Resultados de las fases anteriores:   N/A


Dirección / Officina Federal responsable COSUDE
Crédito Ayuda humanitaria
Contrapartes del proyecto Contraparte del contrato
Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU)
  • Organización Internacional para las Migraciones
  • SDC Field Office
  • Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia
  • United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
  • World Food Programme


Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores USAID, ECHO, FCDO, SIDA, FAO, UNFPA, WFP, Inter-Sectoral Coordination Groups (ISCG): Food Security, Livelihoods and Skills Development
Presupuesto Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF    7’200’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF    2’359’999 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF   0 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF   14’200’000
Fases del proyecto Fase 1 01.10.2024 - 30.09.2027   (Fase en curso)