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.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Moldova |
Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
|
01.08.2025
- 31.05.2026 |
CHF 2’000’000
|
- Ufficio dell’Alto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i rifugiati
- UNHCR Moldova
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Temi trasversali Prevenzione delle crisi
Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F11604
| Contesto | 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. |
| Obiettivi | Refugees and asylum seekers have access to assistance without discrimination and are safe in the communities where they live. |
| Gruppi target | 18’700 refugees and asylum seekers |
| Effetti a medio termine | Refugees have access to cash assistance to mitigate protection risks and to promote their inclusion in state-owned social assistance mechanisms. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Identified, eligible refugees receive cash assistance to meet their basic needs and mitigate protection risks. Risultati fasi precedenti: N.A. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
• 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 | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 2’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 1’500’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 2’000’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.05.2026 (Fase in corso) |
