Projekte

Inclusive Green Growth in Egypt - IGGE

01.08.2025 - 30.06.2029

The project will contribute to market system development of the bio-based and agri-food, circular and sustainable energy value chains in Luxor, Qena, Sohag and Beni Suef (with a particular focus on women and youth). This will be done through capacity building/upskilling, creation of market linkages and integration of sustainble practices and policies to reduce poverty, mitigate climate change and reduce environmental degradation.

EGY Comprehensive Protection for Refugees (CPR)

01.07.2025 - 30.06.2028

The protection space for migrants and forcibly displaced persons shrunk to unprecedented levels due to the restrictive environment, shrinking funds and the arrival of several hundreds of thousands fleeing the conflict in Sudan. The project will respond to the most vulnerable’s needs in greater Cairo by improving their access to protection and community-based services through partnerships with Refugee-led Organizations and strengthened advocacy. The project follows a sustainable approach, promoting localization.

Sudan crisis, Egypt Emergency Response, UNHCR Regional Refugee Response Plan, January 2025 – December 2025

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

This contribution aims at supporting the Regional Refugee Response Plan and Government of Egypt’s combined efforts to respond to the arrival of refugees in the aftermath of the outbreak of conflict on the 15.4.2023 in Sudan. UNHCR’s emergency response focuses on the identification and reception of the most vulnerable new arrivals at prioritized points of entry, with the provision of life-saving support and specialized protection services.

Sudan crisis, Egypt Emergency Response, UNHCR Regional Refugee Response Plan, November 2024 – October 2025

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

This contribution aims at supporting the Regional Refugee Response Plan and Government of Egypt’s combined efforts to respond to the arrival of refugees in the aftermath of the outbreak of conflict on the 15.4.2023 in Sudan. UNHCR’s emergency response focuses on the identification and reception of the most vulnerable new arrivals at prioritized points of entry, with the provision of life-saving support and specialized protection services

Sudan crisis, NRC Regional Response Plan 2024 – 2025 (Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Libya)

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025

Sudan has become one the world worst humanitarian crisis. Nearly 18 months of war have turned it into the fastest growing displacement crisis. By the end of November 2024, an estimated 11.36 million people were internally displaced. In addition, more than 3.2 million people have fled across borders. Major bureaucratic and administrative impediments, financial collapse, market disruptions, and insecurity are hampering aid efforts. NRC plans to assist over 3.1 m conflict-affected people, focusing on those with severe needs and in hard-to-reach areas.

Contributions 2024 to ICRC Country Programs in protracted crises

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

The ICRC is the most important partner of SDC in the humanitarian field. About one third of the SDC Humanitarian Aid budget is allocated to the ICRC. The contribution of CHF 56 million to ICRC country programs reflects Switzerland’s interest to have a strong ICRC throughout the world and to contribute to alleviate the suffering of people affected by conflicts.

EGY, GIZ, Green Inclusive Agriculture

01.11.2023 - 31.08.2029

The project aims to improve income and contribute to poverty alleviation of 14000 Egyptian small older farmers and agricultural workers by building their ability to better respond to climate change using climate smart agriculture, improving market linkage and promoting entrepreneurship in selected villages in Upper Egypt.

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – Emergency Response Plan Sudan Armed Conflict

01.06.2023 - 31.12.2024

Millions of people in Sudan are facing critical shortages of food, water, sanitation, shelter, non-food items, as well as access to basic education, psychosocial support and protection since the outbreak of fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023. Based on its sectoral and technical areas of expertise, NRC therefore developed a multi-sectoral emergency response plan incl. multi-purpose cash, emergency shelter/ NFI, WASH, education assistance, and protection interventions.

Allocation of SDC Funding (MENA Europe Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. 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.

Additional allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plans - Sudan, Chad, Egypt

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

Against historic levels of food security due to conflicts, climate change and COVID-19, Switzerland supports annually in 28 SDC priority countries operations of the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide humanitarian and development assistance. It funds indistinctively Country Strategic Plans, incorporating all WFP programmes or projects, based on affected population needs and potential synergies with other local partners, especially national governments and civil society.

Hemayah: Protecting and Empowering Marginalized Communities

01.12.2022 - 30.11.2025

Egypt is a destination country for migrants and forcibly displaced persons facing challenging humanitarian conditions and limited prospects for integration. Switzerland will contribute to the “Hemayah/Protection” project implemented by Terre des Hommes to improve survival, protection, self-reliance, and wellbeing of migrants and forcibly displaced persons from marginalized communities. The project will provide comprehensive services and opportunities for skills development and socioeconomic integration through a sustainable community based approach.

Potable Water Management Programme (PWMP) in Upper Egypt Phase 2

01.05.2022 - 31.12.2025

Egypt has critical needs in better managing water resources and reducing water losses as well as consumption, especially in Upper Egypt (climate change impact, lack of infrastructure, high poverty level). Switzerland provides innovative solutions for improved potable water management and service provision to the vulnerable population. The mixed approach based on strengthening capacities of the water company, improving the infrastructure for potable water provision and on engaging the communities will serve as model for nationwide replication.