Progetti

Pakistan Direct Action Early Recovery after Floods 2022

01.10.2022 - 30.11.2022

Over 33 million people have been affected by the floods of August 2022, causing the death of 1’600 persons and damaging over 2 million buildings. The Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) deployed a rapid response team to assist the people in the hard-hit Swat Valley by distributing Non Food Items, repairing damaged schools and WASH facilities and constructing bridges. Due to the prevailing needs, a Direct Action will scale-up the activities for eight more weeks.

Strengthening Governance and Human Rights in Central America

01.10.2022 - 31.07.2024

The program supports the entities of the Inter-American Human Rights System (IAHRS) in their mandate in order to strengthen the IAHRS’s capacities to monitor and issue recommendations and reparation measures for the protection of the human rights of human rights defenders, women as well as indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples in Central America. In particular, the capacities of civil society organizations to activate the IAHRS through advocacy actions will be reinforced.

Switzerland’s Engagement as Co-Chair of the Pooled Fund Working Group 2022-2023

01.10.2022 - 30.06.2023

In July 2022, Switzerland took over the co-chair of the Pooled Fund Working Group (PFWG) for one year. The PFWG brings together the partners of the Country Based Pooled Funds (CBPFs) to set the strategic direction of the CBPFs. The Swiss objectives supported by this proposal are to ensure that localization is understood and practiced consistently across CBPFs, to increase the sharing of experiences and best practices among CBPF fund managers, and to broaden the CBPF donor base.

Blue Peace Central Asia 2.0 (BPCA 2.0)

01.10.2022 - 30.09.2029

Blue Peace Central Asia supports regional organisations and policy-makers to foster stability through more equitable and efficient transboundary water management in the context of climate change. It works across countries, sectors and generations to capacitate water experts and diplomats and to strengthen research and science for policy-making. In line with SDG 6.5.2, it demonstrates benefit sharing solutions in transboundary water management to advance operational arrangements for water cooperation at basin and sub-basin levels.

BUILD Fund - Bamboo-UNCDF Initiative for the Least Developed Fund

01.10.2022 - 30.11.2027

By supporting the BUILD Fund, Switzerland seeks to increase access to financing by SDG oriented Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to create jobs, improve livelihoods for vulnerable and underserved groups and sustainably manage natural resources. By de-risking investment, this contribution will catalyse funding from the public and private sectors in agribusiness, financial inclusion, green economy and infrastructure initiatives in developing countries, in particular Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Emergency response to address immediate needs to flood affected population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)

07.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Pakistan is experiencing extraordinary monsoon rainfalls in 2022. So far, Pakistan counts 1’300 loss of lives, 30 mio affected and 6.4 mio people in need of humanitarian assistance. The Swiss contribution to Helvetas will help to ease the immediate needs of communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province by focusing on food ratio distribution, non-food items /shelter, health and water/sanitation/hygiene equipment.

PROGOTI: Progressive Cultural Diversity for Social Change

01.09.2022 - 31.05.2027

PROGOTI aims to unlock the untapped potential of Bangladesh’s cultural sector for positive change and sustainable development. Guided by the principles of inclusivity and collaboration, it will empower artists and cultural actors, and foster freedom of expression through a robust network of champions advocating gender equality and social inclusion. Upholding Switzerland’s commitment to diversity and cultural exchange, it will encourage critical thinking and dialogue for a vibrant culture in Khulna and Jessore districts.

Gender equality through local civil society action in the Middle East and North Africa region (Gender Flagship MENA)

01.09.2022 - 31.08.2026

With slow progress in recent years, the MENA region scores poorly in terms of closing the gender gap. Amongst the various needs, are women’s political participation and empowerment, coupled with inclusion of marginalised communities, including the LGBTIQA+. The region is also home to a very vibrant, diversified civil society which – despite multiple restrictions – continues advocating for change and reforms, including in the gender realm. Switzerland strives to enable local civil society action to counter marginalisation and foster gender equality, ultimately benefiting the entire population.

Multi-purpose Cash Assistance to earthquake affected households in four districts of Paktika and Khost provinces

01.09.2022 - 28.02.2023

On June 2022 a severe earthquake caused wide-scale destruction in southern-eastern Afghanistan, leaving 362'000 people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. By supporting the multi-purpose cash distribution's project of The Liason Office, a partner who is already active in the said region, Switzerland contributes to emergency response and to the recovery of the affected population.

Moldova: Strengthening capacities to address emergency health care services of hospitals in case of mass casualties due to an increased influx of refugees

01.09.2022 - 31.12.2023

As part of the national health contingency planning and following the capacity building efforts of the project, emergency departments of four hospitals will be equipped with necessary medical devices to improve the quality of medical services in the event of a major influx of Ukrainian refugees or mass casualties. With enhanced preparedness of emergency health services Switzerland makes a contribution to strengthening and sustaining of local capacities. That is in line with Swiss interest of supporting local health service providers.

Ukraine East Europe Foundation (EEF) - Building capacity of local CSOs to provide protection services to women and minorities

01.09.2022 - 31.12.2024

Women and minorities in Ukraine are more vulnerable to GBV due to the conflict, and at the same time the state's protection services are overwhelmed and understaffed. The goal is to strengthen the protection mechanisms by funding 15 women's rights and LGBTQI+ and Roma organisations, who will enhance the protection both at individual and systemic levels. East Europe Foundation will manage the grants and provide capacity building to make these organisations more sustainable.

Applying Economic Lenses and Local Perspectives to Improve Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Yemen

01.09.2022 - 31.03.2025

The Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies (SCSS), a reputable local think tank, will conduct research, provide recommendations and establish an exchange platform between local and international stakeholders which will contribute to enhance humanitarian assistance by better integrating an economic lens in responses and ensuring that local voices are heard.

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