JPO Programme, Volées 2013-2018, Humanitarian Aid HA

01.09.2013 - 31.12.2019

The aim of the programme is to increase Switzerland's presence within the UN system. This measure also meets the more general aim of strengthening the influence and quality of Switzerland's political dialogue with the target agencies. The JPO programme will eventually serve to intensify this political dialogue and increase Switzerland's capacity to monitor the work of agencies through direct contact with the JPOs recruited through this programme.

LEB UNDP: Contribution to support to host communities through WASH [BSL]

01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014

The increased number of Syrian refugees fleeing to Lebanon especiaily to the Governorate of the North has put enormous pressure an the infrastructure and services of the hosting municipalities. Municipal services such as water, solid waste management, sewage system, electricity have become insufficient to cover the enormous needs of the hosting communities and refugees. This has resulted in tension between host communities and refugees.

UNHCR: Contribution to Lebanon SGBV activities 2013 [PRO]

01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014

In response to the high prevalence of violence among Syrian displaced women and girls in Lebanon, which result in various psychosocial symptoms impacting especially women and their family members, the need for more focus and more comprehensive Sexual- and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) services, including shelter services, were identified. The United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has been addressing these issues and striving to cope with the continuous emerging protection needs of especially women and young people.

Leb- UNICEF Back to school

01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014

The Back to School Campaign is jointly coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), UNHCR and UNICEF. lt is a holistic package of support tor vulnerable Syrian refugees and Lebanese host community children. The response aims at getting vulnerable children enrolled and retained in public schools through support to students during the scholastic year and by working with wider community-based structures to address risk factors of school dropout.

UNDP- Building national disaster reduction systems and management capacities in Lebanon (Phase II)

01.04.2013 - 31.03.2015

Direct Action: Support to Families and Communities Hosting Syrian Refugees Phase II [PRO]

01.04.2013 - 31.03.2014

Protective host shelter environment for 15’000 Syrian refugees is improved over 6 months through support to hosting capacities and livelihood development of 1,800 Lebanese families hosting Syrian refugees in Akkar Region (Wadi Khaled and Akroum areas). This project will be implemented through a SDC direct action cash modality and in partnership with a local NGO, Mada association. It will be implemented in close coordination with Lebanese local authorities, UNHCR and affected municipalities and communities.

UNRWA Watermanagment Camps

01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013

Experts to UNHCR (Lebanon & Jordan) in response to Syrian crisis

15.09.2012 - 30.09.2013

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.

Aide en espèces à des familles accueillant des réfugiés syriens au Liban

01.06.2012 - 31.12.2013

Depuis le début de la crise en Syrie en mars 2011, des centaines de milliers de personnes, principalement des femmes et des enfants, ont fui vers les pays voisins. C’est surtout au Liban que nombre de Syriens ont trouvé refuge auprès de familles d’accueil qui vivent elles-mêmes dans la pauvreté. «Cash for Hosting», un projet d’aide directe de la DDC, apporte à ces familles et aux communes qui les abritent un soutien ciblé en espèces.

Building national disaster reduction systems and management capacities in Lebanon

15.05.2012 - 31.08.2014

UNRWA Technical Advisor for the UpScale EU Self-Help-Shetler Rehabilitation Project

01.04.2012 - 31.07.2013

Sub Regional-Support to Syrian refugees in neigbouring countries

01.03.2012 - 31.08.2013