Sustaining Health Sector Reform in Ukraine Phase 2
01.05.2025
- 30.04.2029
Through a joint collaboration with the World Bank and World Health Organization, Switzerland contributes to strengthening resilience, reforms, and supporting the recovery of Ukraine’s health system in alignment with the Government of Ukraine’s priorities and the needs of the conflict-affected population. Phase 2 builds on a strong foundation and focuses on three pillars: governance and stewardship, health financing, and service delivery.
Reducing risk-factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Ukraine (Act for Health), phase 2
01.03.2025
- 28.02.2029
Non-communicable diseases represent the most significant health problem in Ukraine and the situation worsened as a result of Russia’s military aggression. This disease burden threatens the country’s resilience, development, its human capital, and the capacity of its healthcare system. The Act for Health project is a flagship Swiss engagement that addresses the chronic disease burden through tailored and innovative approaches at all government levels, thereby supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reform path.
Direct Humanitarian Actions, Reconstruction of WASH Infrastructure (emergency, recovery, sustainable construction)
15.01.2025
- 31.12.2027
In Ukraine, the areas close to the frontline remain severely affected by the war. International support is needed to ensure access to safe water, restore essential infrastructure and maintain basic water supply and sanitation services. The third phase of this Swiss-led programme focuses both on humanitarian emergency WASH response in frontline/border regions while laying the ground to inform comprehensive and innovative reconstruction approaches.
UKR East Europe Foundation (EEF) – Building capacity of local CSOs to provide protection services to women and minorities (Capable and Resistant III)
01.01.2025
- 30.04.2027
Starting from 2022, Switzerland and East Europe Foundation (EEF) have supported around 40 projects of local humanitarian organizations in implementing protection activities to individuals affected by the war, while at the same time strengthening the organization’s capacities. Under Phase 2, SDC and EEF will support up to 35 additional projects to reach more beneficiaries and continue building the capacities of these NGOs to foster professionalism, principled action, and sustainability.
Flexible Emergency and Humanitarian Assistance
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
After nearly three years of full-scale Russian aggression, Swiss Humanitarian Aid remains committed to supporting vulnerable populations, including IDPs and returnees, in war-affected areas of Ukraine. Through small-scale humanitarian projects and the delivery of Swiss-donated relief items, Switzerland continues to address urgent needs, restore critical infrastructure, and enhance the resilience of affected communities.
FSD Mine and UXO clearance in Kharkiv and Kherson Oblasts (MUCKKO)
01.12.2024
- 31.08.2027
This phase 02 of the project of Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD) deploys the full range of mine action activities, to identify the threat of contamination, clear unexploded ordnance and mines, and educate the population to the risks. It resorts to Swiss innovation, mechanical demining machines and dogs. It builds on phase 01, gaining scale in both Kharkiv and Kherson regions and adding a strong component of building local capacity through mentorship of a Ukrainian NGO.
E-Governance for Accountability and Participation (EGAP), Phase 3
01.10.2024
- 30.09.2028
Digital transformation of Ukraine’s public administration significantly contributed to its resilience in the critical war conditions. Switzerland will consolidate its support to Ukraine in promoting innovative digital tools as amplifiers of democratic reforms in socially important sectors, catalysts of sustainable recovery and effective service provision to citizens and the private sector.
Enhancing access to safe land in Kharkiv region through mechanical clearance
01.10.2024
- 30.09.2027
This project led by the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in partnership with the machine producer Digger enhances efficiency to prepare suspected land of explosive ordnance contamination for survey and clearance. It focuses on small farmers in the Kharkiv oblast (with the highest number of victims) within the WFP/FAO programme. It also promotes gender participation in mine action, with a 100% female multi-task team conducting operations, including with the Digger machine.
People In Need (PIN) Improving access to protection for vulnerable conflict-affected persons in Ukraine
01.09.2024
- 31.08.2026
The intervention seeks to improve and enhance the resilience and self-reliance of communities affected by the conflict in Mykolaivska, Dnipropetrovska, and Kharkivska oblasts. SDC partner People In Need will ensure continuing access to quality protection and social services, enhance awareness among service providers, foster inclusive work environments, and provide economic support. The second phase of this project will build on achievements and lessons learned from the previous PIN intervention under SDC funding.
Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine 2 (PFRU-2)
01.08.2024
- 31.12.2027
The Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU) unites eight development partners (UK, US, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Estonia and the Netherlands) and the Government of Ukraine to strengthen communities and government legitimacy through improved services, economic recovery and strengthened civil society. With its contribution, Switzerland can shape the development and deployment of an innovative multi-donor financing instrument in Ukraine to support its resilience and early recovery.
Ukraine, Global Clearance Solutions GCS mechanical demining assets, training and mentoring for State Emergency Services Ukraine SESU
01.08.2024
- 31.07.2027
This project with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) and Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) seeks to strengthen the mechanical demining capacities and capabilities of SESU to enable them to carry out qualitative humanitarian demining. These needs shall be met by delivering a comprehensive package consisting of the donation of three mechanical demining machines GCS-200 and the delivery of expansive training, mentoring and logistics services.
REMARKET - Recovery and Empowerment through Market Access and Resilient Economic Transformation in Ukraine
01.08.2024
- 31.07.2027
After having supported Caritas with humanitarian emergency response programmes providing multi-sectorial cash assistance (MPCA) to vulnerable Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected population, Switzerland wishes to support its transition toward longer-term income generation, economic development, and social resilience. This second phase aims to strengthen Ukrainian communities and businesses by enhancing market access and fostering economic empowerment for IDPs, returnees, and host communities. It seeks to address immediate needs of vulnerable groups while fostering sustainable economic inclusion.
