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.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Moldova |
Aide d'urgence et protection
Protection, accès & sécurité
|
01.08.2025
- 31.05.2026 |
CHF 2’000’000
|
- Haut Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés
- UNHCR Moldova
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Assistance matérielle et services d’urgence
Thème transversal Prévention des crises
Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11604
| Contexte | 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. |
| Objectifs | Refugees and asylum seekers have access to assistance without discrimination and are safe in the communities where they live. |
| Groupes cibles | 18’700 refugees and asylum seekers |
| Effets à moyen terme | Refugees have access to cash assistance to mitigate protection risks and to promote their inclusion in state-owned social assistance mechanisms. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Identified, eligible refugees receive cash assistance to meet their basic needs and mitigate protection risks. Principaux résultats antérieurs: N.A. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs |
• 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 | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 2’000’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 1’500’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 2’000’000 |
| Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.05.2026 (Phase en cours) |
