Integrated Protection Response Along Frontline Communities and Throughout the Displacement Corridor in Ukraine
01.05.2024
- 30.04.2026
The project engages in direct protection of civilians and aims to improve the sustainability, effectiveness and coordination of Ukrainian NGOs operating in frontline communities and along the displacement corridor in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk Oblasts. This involves maintaining the delivery of humanitarian aid, while introducing capacity building to improve the quality and safety of the service provision, as well as preparing local actors for early recovery.
Ukraine, Support to Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF)
01.04.2024
- 31.12.2026
The Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), managed by UN OCHA, is a strategic tool available to pool donor contributions into a single fund enabling humanitarian partners to deliver timely, coordinated and principled assistance. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the UHF has proven its capacity to provide critical life-saving responses, maximizing available resources and leveraging strategic operational improvements such as localization or women leadership.
Mental Health for Ukraine (MH4U)
01.03.2024
- 29.02.2028
The Mental Health for Ukraine project is a flagship Swiss engagement which strengthens the capacity and resilience of the mental health system in a context of growing demand and resource scarcity. Switzerland renews its multi-year commitment and pursues a tailored approach addressing acute mental health needs as a consequence of the conflict. The project contributes to the overall resilience of the Ukrainian people, aligns with government priorities and supports Ukraine’s reform path.
Restoring livelihoods and revitalizing rural communities affected by mines and explosive remnants of war
01.03.2024
- 31.12.2027
Humanitarian demining is one of the priorities of Swiss international cooperation program. The Federal Council decided that a total of CHF 100 million will be earmarked for humanitarian demining for 2024-2027. SDC will contribute to the restoration of agricultural livelihood activities in areas severely impacted by the war to reduce the need for external support for rural households, small-scale farmers and local producers in three focal oblasts: Kharkivska, Mykolaivska and Khersonska.
Ukraine: Humanity and Inclusion Strengthening capacities of mine action actors
01.02.2024
- 31.12.2027
SDC will contribute to Humanity and Inclusion’s project to accelerating the effectiveness of mine action efforts through innovative Non-Technical survey, increasing awareness among the conflict-affected population about the risks of explosive ordnance, and delivering tailored victims’ assistance services to conflict-affected vulnerable people.
Project completed
FSD Mine and UXO clearance in Kharkiv and Kherson Oblasts (MUCKKO)
01.01.2024
- 30.11.2024
This project of FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) deploys the full range of mine action activities, which enables to identify the level of risks in suspected areas, clear unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and mines, and minimize the risks for the population thanks to targeted awareness sessions. It builds on the first FDFA-supported intervention in Kharkiv oblast and extends to the recently liberated Kherson oblast, equally affected by weapon contamination.
Ukraine ICRC contribution 2024 & 2025
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2026
Switzerland's adherence to humanitarian principles and its support for ICRC operations play a pivotal role in providing immediate assistance and protection to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. By offering predictable and flexible funding, Switzerland enables ICRC to effectively respond to the ever-changing humanitarian needs in Ukraine. This collaboration addresses the urgent challenges and demonstrates Switzerland's unwavering commitment to promoting peace and stability in Ukraine.
Ukraine, Contribution UNHCR 2024-26
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2026
Humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain high, particularly affecting the internally displaced and vulnerable populations. Switzerland is committed to support UNHCR's humanitarian efforts, which provide life-saving protection and assistance i nfrontline areas for 2.7 million people. Contribution to UNHCR's work in Ukraine is aligned with Switzerland's strategic interest of strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian people and responding to emergency needs.
Project completed
Innovative finance for mine action
01.11.2023
- 31.12.2025
To date an estimated 25% of Ukrainian territory has been exposed to active conflict and may be contaminated with landmines and explosive ordnances. Under the umbrella of UNDP, experts from the finance sector and the mine action sector will assess ways to involve private investors in the long-term financing of mine action in Ukraine. The UK, the Netherlands and Switzerland contribute to the financing of this study.
Ukraine: Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery Support Project (ACARSU)
01.10.2023
- 30.09.2026
The devastating situation caused by the ongoing Russian military aggression against Ukraine necessitates a transparent and sustainable recovery process, which gives a boost to anti-corruption reforms. Switzerland, through Basel Institute on Governance, will strengthen capacities and expertise of relevant institutions and law enforcement agencies to enhance transparency and accountability in the recovery process. In order to ensure the most efficient use of its recovery funding, Switzerland will mainstream anti-corruption approaches in its cooperation programmes in Ukraine.
Support to Principled Humanitarian Actions in Ukraine
01.10.2023
- 31.12.2026
Humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain persistent and compounded, especially in area where access is compromised due to security constraints or Russian military occupation. Switzerland is willing to support initiatives that advance practices, policies and understanding of humanitarian needs and dynamics, including improving the safety of humanitarian workers and the protection of vulnerable groups. In a highly politicized environment, a sound and principled humanitarian response needs to be upheld, coherently with Swiss humanitarian traditions.
Project completed
Ukraine, UNOCHA contribution 2023 for Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF)
01.10.2023
- 31.12.2025
UNOCHA’s Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF) is a strategic and vital tool available to donors to pool their contributions into single, unearmarked funds to enable humanitarian partners to deliver timely, coordinated and principled assistance within the framework of Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs) and Flash Appeals. The UHF thus enables a flexible and inclusive humanitarian response, strategically maximizing available resources.
