Caritas - Child Protection and Psychosocial Support in Western Libya

United Nations (UN) assessments indicate the need to improve psychosocial well-being of children and families traumatised by the war against Gaddafi. For a long-term recovery, it is critical to support the war-affected children and women by directly addressing their needs and to train teachers. A financial contribution is needed to increase the knowledge / capacity and quality of childcare providers, authorities and general public. DanishChurch Aid (DCA) in cooperation with Caritas offers support for children by providing sports events, dance, drama as well as training sessions for teachers. DCA will partner with organisations promoting women empowerment and providing Mine Risk Education (MRE). This project will give Switzerland the opportunity to take part in Libya’s recovery and invest money where it is needed. The Ministry of Education (MoE) is part of this project.

The project in brief

Directorate/federal office responsible	SDC
Credit area	Humanitarian aid
Project partners	Contract partner Swiss Non-profit Organisation Caritas Switzerland
Budget	Current phase Swiss budget CHF    215’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    215’000
Project phases	Phase 1 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2012   (Completed)

Further technical details

• Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	EMERGENCY RESPONSE HEALTH EDUCATION
  Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	Material relief assistance and services Health policy and administrative management Secondary education
  Cross-cutting topics	Specific project on gender equality
  Type of support	Official development assistance (ODA)
  Type of collaboration	Bilateral cooperation
  Finance type	Aid grant
  Aid Type	Project and programme contribution
  Tied/untied aid	Untied aid
  Project number	7F08282