SDC contribution to international emergency aid projects of the Swiss Red Cross (SRC)
Political fragility and climate change are leading to an increasingly urgent and frequent need for humanitarian emergency aid worldwide. The SDC's annual contribution to the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) enables it to respond quickly with humanitarian emergency aid in cases of emergency and disaster worldwide, without having to wait for donations to come in.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weltweit |
Nothilfe und Schutz
Humanitäre Effizienz
|
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026 |
CHF 1’000’000
|
- Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
-
Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD NOTHILFE
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Koordinierung von humanitärer Hilfe
Unterstützungsform Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F07518
| Hintergrund | According to OCHA, around 300 million people were dependent on humanitarian aid in 2024; the triggers for this were diverse, with the number of people in need rising steadily, while the funds needed to meet their needs are becoming increasingly scarce. |
| Ziele | Rapid liquidity for the SRC to enable it to implement emergency aid operations tailored to the needs of those affected in foreign countries in the event of emergencies. |
| Zielgruppen | Individuals and population groups who are in urgent need of humanitarian aid due to natural disasters or man-made crises. |
| Mittelfristige Wirkungen | People affected by crises around the world receive rapid, professional and unbureaucratic assistance, either through contributions to IFRC appeals or through the SRC's own efforts (e.g. personnel and relief supplies). |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: The basic needs of people affected by crises are met in accordance with humanitarian principles, without delay and in consultation with the SDC. Resultate von früheren Phasen: In 2024, thanks to the aforementioned contribution (amounting to CHF 2’500’000 for that year), 40 humanitarian projects were carried out in contexts such as: Lebanon, Sudan, Malawi, Bangladesh and other countries. The actions were partially or fully funded with SDC’s annual contribution implemented with the local Red Cross/Red Crescent societies, complementing SDC activities where applicable. |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Schweizerische Non-Profit-Organisation |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren | The SDC contribution “Katastrophenmillion” is explicitly listed in KRA 7F-03945.19, Programme Contribution for SRC of the Swiss NGOs section under outcome 4. |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 1’000’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 0 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 69’542’396 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 71’050’000 |
