Experts to UNHCR (Lebanon & Jordan) in response to Syrian crisis
The ongoing violence in Syria has lead to the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians. As of September 2012, more than 250’00 people are registered with UNHCR in neighbouring Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq, putting an increasing strain on the governments and host communities.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jordan Lebanon Near East |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Migration Water
Housing (till 2016)
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking) Drinking water and basic sanitation (WASH) (til 2016) |
15.09.2012
- 30.09.2013 |
CHF 500'000
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- Syrian refugees (in particular women and children) in Lebanon and Jordan who are sheltered in camp and non-camp settings.
- Hosting populations in Lebanon and Jordan (In Lebanon around 70’000 and in Jordan around 90’000 of witch 25’000 in camp facilities)
- Response to emergency and longer-term shelter needs is strengthened.
- Response to emergency and longer-term WASH needs is strengthened.
- Cash-based response for shelter, non-food, food items and other essential needs.
- Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk
- UNHCR
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Housing policy and administrative management
Material relief assistance and services
Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation
Material relief assistance and services
Cross-cutting topics The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type SDC direct implementation
Tied/untied aid Tied aid
Project number 7F08538
| Background |
The crisis in Syria has resulted in the displacement of thousands of civilians to neighbouring countries (over 250’000 total in the region). Over 75 % of these refugees are women and children under 18. Refugee influx represents a burden on host communities who have growing difficulties in coping with assisting displaced Syrian refugees. |
| Objectives |
The capacity of UNHCR and its implementing partners is strenghtened to meet emergency and prolonged displacement needs of Syrian refugees as well as hosting populations. |
| Target groups |
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| Medium-term outcomes |
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| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 500'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 376'536 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 15.09.2012 - 30.09.2013 (Completed) |