Projects

UNICEF Syr. WASH assistance to IDPs and host communities in Hassaka City

15.11.2013 - 31.12.2014

The conflict has been ruining the lives and Iivelihoods of millions. In addition, lt has disrupted power supplies, affecting in turn water services, forcing responsible technical staff of the water authorities to regularly run maintenance and operations of infrastructure of basic services. Safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and hygiene conditions have been negatively impacted, especially in the crowded collective shelters. This Intervention comes as a response to the assessment of Hassakeh City that indicates shortage in water supply as weIl as access to adequate hygiene and sanitation services for Internally displaced persons ( IDPs) and host communities (HC).

Contribution to the IFRC Emergency Appeal for the Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan

12.11.2013 - 31.03.2017

Since the Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines on 08.11.2013, an intense RCRC relief operation has been deployed in the most affected regions. SDC, while supporting a strengthened coordination among the RCRC components, enhances a local response while reinforcing the Philippine Red Cross capacity building in natural disaster.

Facilitating Access to Animal Resources and Markets in Agdam, Agcabadi, Barda, Beylaqan and Tartar districts of Azerbaijan (FARMS)

07.11.2013 - 31.10.2016

The project will contribute to the transition towards a free market system in target communities in central Azerbaijan through a sustainable increase of incomes of male and female farmers in animal husbandry using a market development approach. The central part of Azerbaijan has a good potential for inclusive growth in agriculture. However, lack of proper markets, services and knowledge prevent poor farmers to gain better incomes.

Rural Water and Sanitation Support Programme Kosovo (RWSSP V)

01.11.2013 - 30.06.2018

Since 2005, the Swiss Rural Water and Sanitation Support Programme has provided access to safe drinking water and sanitation to more than 150,000 people living in rural area. The programme is building infrastructure, strengthening managing capacity, and developing the sector framework conditions. It is expected that by 2017, 320,000 people will benefit and that the Regional Water Companies maintain effectively the water networks.

Strengthening the Role of Local Communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Image of a ceremony of distributing certificates for local community and municipal representatives

01.11.2013 - 29.02.2020

Given the complex and difficult political and administrative environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina municipalities face serious challenges to serve their citizens properly, and citizens feel that their needs are not heard by politicians. The local administrative levels are considered the most dynamic and responsive ones to address citizen’s concerns. The project Strengthening the Role of Local Communities focuses on empowering Local Communities (Mjesna Zajednica – MZ) to raise citizens’ responsiveness, participation, and social inclusion in local development processes.

Country/region	Topic	Period	Budget
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Governance Decentralisation Democratic participation and civil society	01.11.2013 - 29.02.2020	CHF 4’774’568

Improving access to good-quality healthcare services in Kosovo

A nurse giving a prescription to a patient in a primary healthcare centre.

01.11.2013 - 31.12.2019

The standard of healthcare provision in Kosovo is inadequate and does not meet the needs of the general population. Vulnerable groups are particularly affected, with a number of economic and social barriers limiting their access to care. That is why the SDC is working to improve the quality and inclusivity of the primary healthcare system in Kosovo.

Country/region	Topic	Period	Budget
Kosovo	Health nothemedefined Health systems strengthening	01.11.2013 - 31.12.2019	CHF 7’190’000

UNRWA, emergency winterisation assistance to conflict-affected Palestine refugees in Syria

01.11.2013 - 31.10.2014

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is seeking Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC’s) support in funding to provide critical assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have been severely affected by the conflict in Syria to support them in meeting their winterisation needs. This is a vital form of resilience-building support for vulnerable Palestine refugees in Syria and will help them to survive the winter.

lncreasing Market Employability in North Macedonia

Biljana, co-founder of The Good Earth organic cooperative, holding a basket of organic fruit and vegetables.

01.11.2013 - 31.07.2019

Unemployment in North Macedonia is particularly high, especially among young people and women, and a large segment of the population lives in poverty. That is why Switzerland is involved in developing business growth and improving the quality of products and services by helping SMEs in certain sectors of the economy.

Country/region	Topic	Period	Budget
North Macedonia	Inclusive economic Development Employment creation	01.11.2013 - 31.07.2019	CHF 7’500’000

DRR awareness raising and prevention in rural regions

01.11.2013 - 30.04.2015

Armenia‘s capacities on locat level are insufficient for an appropriate disaster management. The vulnerability of the peopte can be substantially reduced when they are weil informed and motivated towards a culture of prevention and resilience, This requires collection, compilation and dissemination of knowiedge on hazards, vulnerabitities and capacities. The project‘s focus is on the elaboration of a consolidated methodology on Community Based Disaster Risk Assessment, capacity building of locat authorities and on the coordination between bocal, regional and national stakeholders for further DRR actions.

Promoting Sustainable Mountain Development for Global Change (SMD4GC)

01.11.2013 - 31.12.2018

Mountains are key contexts for sustainable development due to the provision of indispensable goods and services. Still, they are among the most disadvantaged regions in the world. As a mountain country, Switzerland has an intrinsic interest and a proven track record in Sustainable Mountain Development (SMD). With the new SMD4GC programme, SDC will continue its support to SMD to increase the resilience of the mountain population, which is increasingly vulnerable due to the ongoing global changes.

Clearing for Results 2011-2015

01.11.2013 - 31.12.2015

During the last 20 years Cambodia has made significant progress in clearing the remnants of landmine and unexploded ordinance contamination. Nevertheless 648 km2 of land remain contaminated. SDC will support the UNDP project Clearing for Results II (2011-15), implemented by the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) to release up to 75 km² of mine-free land.

Decent Work for Migrants from South Asia

01.11.2013 - 30.06.2019

Labour migration is highly significant for the development of countries of origin in South Asia, but migrants are often not sufficiently protected by legal frameworks and therefore vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. This programme supports governments and the civil society to create and implement policies for improved protection of migrants and to enhance their contribution to the development of their country of origin. Concrete lessons learnt from this programme at the national level will be fed into regional and global dialogues.

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