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).

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.

Sostegno della Svizzera alle operazioni del CICR in Siria

01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015

La crisi siriana, scoppiata nel 2011, si è trasformata in una delle peggiori catastrofi umanitarie verificatesi dopo la Seconda guerra mondiale. Il CICR è una delle rare organizzazioni internazionali che riescono a operare all’interno del Paese. La DSC conta sul sostegno del CICR per fornire cibo, accesso all’acqua e cure sanitarie ai milioni di siriani prigionieri del conflitto.

Second Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2015

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.

Improved Government Response to Crisis and Major Civilian Operations

01.12.2014 - 31.12.2017

Lebanon is facing political instability, tremendous security concerns, and a refugee crisis, in addition to being vulnerable to natural hazards and water scarcity. The Lebanese Government is requesting continued support to improve its emergency, preparedness and response to man-made and natural disasters and crisis. Based on DRR achievements to date, SDC through UNDP will support the capacities of the Government in fulfilling remaining interventions stipulated in the National Response Plan, at the i) National level - Mobile Operation Room (MOR) and field assessment team ii) Sectoral level - risk assessment, response plans and crisis management cell at Ministry of Energy and Water, Public Works and Transportation and Telecommunication, and iii) Local level - capacity building of three regional governorates and three districts.

Ristrutturazione di edifici scolastici nel Nord del Libano

15.07.2014 - 31.03.2016

Dopo aver terminato la ristrutturazione delle prime 13 scuole nel Nord del Libano, la DSC comincia ora i lavori in altri 15 edifici scolastici della stessa regione. I cantieri, portati avanti in collaborazione con le autorità libanesi, permettono di far fronte all’arrivo in massa di figli di profughi siriani.

UNRWA General Fund 2014 - 2015

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2015

UNRWA is an agency for security and human development. It is active in providing education, healthcare, social services and emergency aid to almost 5 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. Switzerland supports the organisation with CHF 20 million per year.

Additional Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2014: Response to Syria Crisis

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

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.

First Allocation of SDC Funding (Europe and Mediterranean Region Division) to ICRC Operations in 2014 Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

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.
  

lmproving major incident response in Lebanon

01.12.2013 - 31.10.2016

Swiss experts to UN-Agencies in the frame of the Syria crisis

01.10.2013 - 31.12.2014

The ongoing violence in Syria has lead to the displacement of millions of civilians. As of September 2013, an estimated 4.25 million people are internally displaced inside Syria and 2 million people are registered or waiting for their registration with UNHCR in neighbouring Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt.

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

01.10.2013 - 31.07.2014

Protective host shelter environment for 27’000 Syrian refugees is provided for 6 months through support to 3,200 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; in close coordination with Lebanese local authorities of affected municipalities and communities, INGOs working in the area and UNHCR.