Strengthening the Protection and Resilience of Vulnerable Refugees through targeted Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) in Moldova
The intervention, implemented by UNHCR, ensures continued multi-purpose cash assistance to the most vulnerable refugees from Ukraine in Moldova to help them meet their basic needs and reduce protection risks. It addresses critical gaps by offering immediate assistance and contributing to the gradual inclusion of refugees in national protection services.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Moldova |
Nothilfe und Schutz
Schutz, Zugang & Sicherheit
|
01.08.2025
- 31.05.2026 |
CHF 2’000’000
|
- Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- UNHCR Moldova
-
Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD NOTHILFE
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Materielle Nothilfe und Leistungen
Querschnittsthemen Krisenprävention
Projekt unterstützt auch Verbesserungen in der Partnerorganisation
Unterstützungsform Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F11604
| Hintergrund | Since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moldova has played a critical role in providing refuge to displaced populations, with over two million border crossings recorded between Ukraine and Moldova over the last three and a half years. As of January 2025, 145’000 Ukrainian refugees and third-country nationals remain in Moldova. Simultaneously, Moldova is grappling with significant and compounding socio-economic challenges. In the second half of 2024, the absolute poverty rate was almost 32%, an increase of nearly 5% since 2020. These conditions, combined with the protracted refugee presence, have placed pressure on Moldova’s already overstretched social protection systems, public infrastructure and service delivery capacities. The Government of Moldova is committed to transitioning to a long-term response and to take over the refugees’ caseload after the support of international partners will be phased out. |
| Ziele | Refugees and asylum seekers have access to assistance without discrimination and are safe in the communities where they live. |
| Zielgruppen | 18’700 refugees and asylum seekers |
| Mittelfristige Wirkungen | Refugees have access to cash assistance to mitigate protection risks and to promote their inclusion in state-owned social assistance mechanisms. |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Identified, eligible refugees receive cash assistance to meet their basic needs and mitigate protection risks. Resultate von früheren Phasen: N.A. |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Organisation der Vereinten Nationen (UNO) |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren |
• Project “Strengthening Asylum, Statelessness Protection and Human Rights for Refugees” (financed by SEM and implemented by UNHCR) • Project “Response to Energy Crisis in Moldova” (financed by SDC and implemented by the Norwegian Refugee Council) |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 2’000’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 1’500’000 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 0 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 2’000’000 |
| Projektphasen | Phase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.05.2026 (Laufende Phase) |
