WFP Additional Contribution 2014 – CASH – in Response to Ukraine Crisis (Abteilungsbudget) – EMOP 200765
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ukraine Ukraine |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Emergency food assistance
|
01.12.2014
- 31.12.2014 |
CHF 1'000'000
|
- World Food Programme
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Emergency food aid
Cross-cutting topics The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09264
| Background |
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger and under-nutrition. Every year, WFP provides food assistance to more than 100 million people, mostly women and children. WFP is Switzerland’s largest United Nations humanitarian aid multilateral partner. |
| Objectives |
Providing immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies. |
| Target groups |
WFP beneficiaries worldwide |
| Medium-term outcomes |
WFP provides emergency food assistance in 75 countries in the aftermath of natural or man-made disasters and supports food assistance programmes that bridge the gap between relief and recovery, helping communities build a better future. |
| Results |
Expected results: Food assistance is provided to WFP beneficiaries worldwide. Results from previous phases: N/A |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1'000'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1'000'000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.12.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) |