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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.

Country/region	Topic	Period	Budget
Moldova	Emergency Relief and Protection Protection, access & security	01.08.2025 - 31.05.2026	CHF 2’000’000

The project in brief

Background	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.
Objectives	Refugees and asylum seekers have access to assistance without discrimination and are safe in the communities where they live.
Target groups	18’700 refugees and asylum seekers
Medium-term outcomes	Refugees have access to cash assistance to mitigate protection risks and to promote their inclusion in state-owned social assistance mechanisms.
Results	Expected results: Identified, eligible refugees receive cash assistance to meet their basic needs and mitigate protection risks. Results from previous phases: N.A.
Directorate/federal office responsible	SDC
Project partners	Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR Moldova
Coordination with other projects and actors	• 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	Current phase Swiss budget CHF 2’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1’500’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 2’000’000
Project phases	Phase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.05.2026 (Current phase)

Further technical details

Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	Material relief assistance and services
Cross-cutting topics	Crisis prevention The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type	Project and programme contribution
Project number	7F11604