Proyectos

Support for OHCHR leadership of the Protection Cluster in oPt

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2017

SDC contribution to OHCHR-led Protection cluster will strengthen the protection of the Palestinian population in the oPt through effective leadership of the largest humanitarian cluster in the oPt, ensuring coordination and provision of guidance on international humanitarian and human rights law, coordination of advocacy on protection issues, coordination of holistic responses to protection concerns, and protection mainstreaming in the humanitarian interventions in the oPt. This intervention is in line with SDC Cooperation Strategy 2015-2018 for the oPt.

UNICEF, Strengthening WASH Response in Humanitarian Action – Geneva, 2016

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016

The expert seconded to the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) coordination unit in EMOPS Geneva will contribute to ensuring predictable, timely and effective WASH response by the WASH cluster partners in humanitarian crises through direct and indirect field support, inter alia by ensuring that the GWC meets its obligation in term of supporting national sector coordination mechanisms for effective collective emergency response.

Gobernanza Hídrica Territorial en la Región 13 - Golfo de Fonseca

01.01.2016 - 17.04.2021

El programa facilita el establecimiento de un sistema de gobernanza hídrica territorial, una gestión integral y sostenible del recurso hídrico y la construcción de 6 obras hídricas estratégicas producto de la concertación público–privada en cuencas Choluteca-Sampile y Nacaome de la región del Golfo de Fonseca. El programa empodera actores público-privados usuarios del agua y actores políticos que lideran la política hídrica nacional y beneficia indirectamente a 66,000 familias.

Multi-Donor civil society support programme in Rwanda

01.01.2016 - 31.08.2019

The program aims at strengthening the capacity of Rwanda civil society to engage constructively on policy, planning and monitoring issues in order to contribute to improved development results and to promote social cohesion, good governance and human rights. It strengthens dialogue and accountability platforms between civil society and Rwandan authorities, including at local level, in conformity with Rwanda’s objectives of accountable governance.

Contribution to UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2019

HIV/AIDS continues to be a global public health and development challenge. UNAIDS is well positioned to guide and coordinate the global HIV/AIDS response through the provision of strategic information, analyses and political advocacy and leadership. UNAIDS contributes to prevent and reduce new HIV infections, AIDS related deaths and related stigma and discrimination. As such, UNAIDS significantly contributes to the SDG target of ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.

Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI)

01.01.2016 - 30.06.2021

The Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) supports policy development and provides technical support for the improvement of psychosocial wellbeing and mental wellness of children and young people to mitigate the negative impact of HIV and AIDS, poverty, and other vulnerabilities. It provides technical assistance to governments and non-governmental organizations to integrate and implement psychosocial support into social services, health and education in East and southern Africa.

Programme de développement social en milieu urbain (PDSU)Programme de développement économique local et de sécurité alimentaire à Koutiala

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2022

Le Programme Sigida Kura a permis d’améliorer les capacités de planification et de gestion des 37 collectivités territoriales du cercle de Koutiala qui ont réalisé des infrastructures permettant d’améliorer la sécurité alimentaire dans le cercle, d’augmenter les revenus des producteurs et de créer plus de 230 emplois permanents. Avec cette dernière phase, la DDC poursuit son accompagnement aux collectivités territoriales qui mettent en place un cadre durable de leur développement économique local.

TUR IRC Protection Center for Women and Girls in Osmaniye

01.01.2016 - 30.06.2017

There are 2,2 million Syrian refugees in Turkey. Women and girls - who constitute half of this population - are particularly vulnerable to abuse, exploitation and the denial of rights. As a systematic response to their protection needs is today still lacking, they often have difficulties in accessing general refugee assistance schemes for their specific needs. This project in Osmaniye province (southern Turkey) will therefore create a center especially dedicated to providing services and support to female refugees.

Collaborative effort to address the global sanitation and hygiene challenge

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2017

The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) is an organisation committed to address the sanitation and hygiene challenge. The SDC will go further at the global level with a strong knowledge exchange, advocacy and communication on these issues. Through the Global Sanitation Fund – the Council’s operational arm – at least 20 most sanitation needy countries will be supported in implementing their national sanitation plans and strategies benefiting millions of poor people in the next 5 years.

Contribution to Rural Housing Reconstruction Project (RHRP)

01.01.2016 - 30.06.2025

Rural households affected by the earthquake of April 25, 2015, especially from disadvantaged groups, will rebuild earthquake resistant houses through the RHRP, the Government’s lead project for housing reconstruction. With a total contribution of 7 million CHF, the Swiss support through a Multi-Donor Trust Fund managed by the World Bank, will enable an additional 3’500 rural households to rebuild. The contribution will be complemented by technical assistance through secondments and experts provided also by SDC/HA.

Local Governance Program Nicaragua-APIM

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2020

The final phase aims to capitalize and to transfer best practices of public investment cycle into national norms. The program will smoothly phase out the earmarked budget support to 15 municipalities in order to i) strengthen capacities to manage municipal investments plans for rural feeder roads and basic services; and ii) ensure sustainability, inclusive governance and transparency. Best practices and experiences will be documented and disseminated.

Terre des Hommes - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (Burkina Faso, Senegal)

01.01.2016 - 31.07.2017

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.