Progetti

Contribution to NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response) 2024-2025

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025

The Network for Empowered Aid Response (NEAR) is a consortium of local organizations that aims at shaping an international cooperation system where local communities are empowered to address the challenges that impact their own communities. The network is composed of local and national civil society organizations from the Global South rooted in their communities. It focuses on genuine local participation at all levels to ensure effective aid is delivered.

UN Global Compact Core Contribution 2024-2025

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025

The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is the largest corporate responsibility initiative worldwide, and one of the most successful UN-Private Sector partnerships. Switzerland has been a major supporter of the UNGC from its inception in 2000 and, with this ninth phase core contribution, is supporting the implementation of the UNGC’s 2021-2025 strategy, with a focus on its activities in Africa.

Contributions 2024 to ICRC Country Programs in protracted crises

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

The ICRC is the most important partner of SDC in the humanitarian field. About one third of the SDC Humanitarian Aid budget is allocated to the ICRC. The contribution of CHF 56 million to ICRC country programs reflects Switzerland’s interest to have a strong ICRC throughout the world and to contribute to alleviate the suffering of people affected by conflicts.

Additional Non-Earmarked Allocation in 2024 to ICRC Operations

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

SDC funding to ICRC most underfunded operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.

Safeguard Young People (SYP) - Tanzania

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026

With 62% of its population below 25 years, the Safeguard Young People (SYP) programme supports Tanzania’s demographic dividend. The project advances young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through a gender-responsive and inclusive policy environment, empowered youth who make informed decisions, and responsive health and education systems. SYP builds on 10 years of regional experience and UNFPA’s expertise.

UNICEF, EMOPS Geneva, Core Contribution 2024-2025

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025

The Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) ensures that the United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) role in complex emergencies is clearly defined, the organization properly equipped and prepared to deliver its mandate to support the needs of children. SDC’s support to EMOPS in Geneva enables UNICEF to lead inter-agency humanitarian coordination, response and standard setting in Water and Sanitation (WASH), Education, Nutrition and Child Protection.

Contribution to Medicus Mundi Switzerland (MMS) Network

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2027

Medicus Mundi Switzerland is a Network of 49 Swiss non-governmental organisations, foundations and scientific institutions involved in health advocacy at global level and health programmes in lowand middle-income countries. Taking a multisectoral approach and fostering open dialogue with relevant actors, decision-makers and the broader public, the Network facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experience and contributes to finding solutions to global health challenges.

CABI PlantwisePlus

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2027

PlantwisePlus is a global programme that is supporting countries and farmers to predict, prevent and prepare themselves for plant health threats in a changing climate. This will allow farmers to reduce their crop losses and produce more and safer food using agroecological and climate-smart practices that safeguard human health and biodiversity. The programme is implemented by CABI, a leading intergovernmental research and development organization in plant health, with research facilities in Switzerland.

Sudan crisis, Egypt Emergency Response, UNHCR Regional Refugee Response Plan, November 2024 – October 2025

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

This contribution aims at supporting the Regional Refugee Response Plan and Government of Egypt’s combined efforts to respond to the arrival of refugees in the aftermath of the outbreak of conflict on the 15.4.2023 in Sudan. UNHCR’s emergency response focuses on the identification and reception of the most vulnerable new arrivals at prioritized points of entry, with the provision of life-saving support and specialized protection services

Additional Allocation 2024 to ICRC Operations in Yemen

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

SDC allocates additional funding to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to reinforce its humanitarian response in Yemen.

2024 Additional Allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plan, Yemen

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Against historic levels of food security due to conflicts and climate change, Switzerland supports annually operations of the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide humanitarian and development assistance. Nearly a decade of conflict in Yemen has created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises with a staggering 18.2 million people in dire need of assistance. With additional funding, SDC reinforces WFP’s emergency response to deliver essential food to conflict-affected families and to provide nutritional support to women and children.

2024 Additional Allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plan DRC

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Against historic levels of food security due to conflicts, climate change and COVID-19, Switzerland supports annually operations of the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide humanitarian and development assistance. In the DRC, WFP strives to achieve food and nutrition security.

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