Projects

Latitude 21

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2018

Organisation faitière qui regroupe une douzaine d’ONG, l’Latitude 21 apporte un soutien technique et financier aux activités de ses organisations membres. Elle n’est pas elle-même porteuse de projets dans les pays du Sud. En tant que plateforme d’échange et promotrice de qualité, de réflexion et de pertinence, elle veut favoriser l’échange et la capitalisation d’expériences entre celles-ci. Avec les institutions publiques, associations et entreprises du canton de Neuchâtel, Latitude 21 entend nourrir la réflexion sur les enjeux du développement durable et les partenariats Nord-Sud.

Baobab Books, contribution 2014 - 2016

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2016

Les efforts et les dépenses engagés dans la sensibilisation et l'éducation au développement durable en Suisse constituent un investissement essentiel pour l'avenir de la coopération internationale. Se ralliant à cette affirmation, la DDC apporte son soutien depuis de nombreuses années à des acteurs qui mènent des prestations dans ce domaine.

Appui à la gestion foncière

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2019

Lancé depuis 2008 au Burundi et 2011 en RDC, le programme d’appui à la gestion foncière met le focus stratégique sur la sécurisation des droits en milieu rural ainsi que le développement et la mise en œuvre des politiques foncières en vue de garantir une meilleure gouvernance dans ce domaine et la réduction des conflits dans les communautés. Le focus portera sur le renforcement et l’extention des services fonciers, la reconnaissance des droits sur les terres rurales et l’amélioration du cadre légal et politique.

Empowerment of vulnerable groups as right holders through support of Human rights strategic partners (DoCip, CETIM, Incomindios, ICJ)

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2017

This project aims at promoting Human rights (HR) knowledge and implementation through the support of four HR advocacy organisations based in Switzerland, and engaged in promoting and defending the rights as well as a better access to justice of vulnerable groups and indigenous people. It consists on one side of the core funding of the HR programs of the organisations, and on the other side of a support to the development of their institutional capacities in terms of fundraising and results monitoring and measurement.

WFP - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (Nicaragua)

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2016

Through the usage of food aid in the form of Swiss dairy products, Swiss Humanitarian Aid contributes to the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, undernourishment, and disease. The SDC’s Humanitarian Aid administers the credit granted by parliament for a yearly amount of some CHF 20 million destined for the purchase of Swiss dairy products and their use for the benefit of the needy. Its task is to ensure a sustainable, targeted, and closely monitored food aid.

The Post-2015 International DRR Framework (HFA2)

01.01.2014 - 30.06.2016

In March 2015, the 3rd UN World Conference on DRR takes place in Japan. Its key goal is the adoption of a post-2015 international DRR framework (HFA2). This framework will be developed in substance during two Preparatory meetings (PrepComs) in Geneva in 2014. Beyond the HFA2 however, the WCDRR promotes the inter-connectedness with and inclusion of DRR in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, the post-Kyoto Framework and the World Humanitarian Summit (May 2016). In line with its strategic objectives, SDC contributes to this process substantially and actively.

Good schools for all Malian children

01.01.2014 - 31.03.2018

The Government of Mali has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of education as a priority. The SDC is providing support in this area in two respects: improving the quality of primary school education and decentralising education in general. This concerns three peripheral regions of the country. The SDC is also encouraging the creation of programmes adapted to children who have interrupted their schooling and to nomadic populations.

Oxfam Novib: Assistance juridique et meilleur accès à la justice pour les victimes des violations des droits de l’Homme

15.12.2013 - 31.08.2016

Prévention de la sous-nutrition

15.12.2013 - 31.12.2016

La population du sud-ouest de Madagascar connait un taux de pauvreté de 94%, et 65% des ménages vivent en inscurité alimentaire. Ils sont exposés aux menaces récurrentes de sécheresse et d‘invasions acridiennes. Le projet contribue à la prévention de la sous-nutrition chez les enfants de moins de 5 ans en agissant sur ses causes structurelles et conjoncturelles dans 5 communes du district de Betioky Atsimo.

OCHA, Contribution South Sudan crisis

15.12.2013 - 31.12.2014

Contribution to UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women

15.12.2013 - 30.11.2016

Despite the widespread violence against women and girls, which is a major cause of suffering, poverty and a serious barrier to development worldwide, too little is done to abolish it. The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, managed by UN-Women, awards grants to innovative projects to contribute to the acceleration of prevention, reduction and abolishment of violence against women and girls in all regions of the world.

Contribution to Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT)

15.12.2013 - 31.12.2014

As government reforms struggle to take hold, Myanmar is at a turning point. Sixty years of mismanagement and civil strife have driven 32% of the population below the poverty line, with women and those in ethnic minority and conflict areas at higher risk. With its contribution to the multi-donor Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT), Switzerland helps improve livelihoods of two million rural poor, while helping shape pro-poor government development strategies.