LAC: Regional Protection and Migration Programme
01.04.2026
- 30.09.2028
Latin America is facing the world’s second-largest internal displacement crisis with over 10 million internally displaced persons and more than 7 million migrants in search of better prospects. Switzerland’s regional protection and migration programme addresses causes and consequences of migration and forced displacement in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru by facilitating protection from violence, socioeconomic integration and long-term prospects for vulnerable people on the move.
El Agua Nos Une – Water Stewardship
01.03.2026
- 31.12.2029
El Agua Nos Une, has established a track record of engaging the private sector and facilitating dialogue with public institutions and community actors to address water-related risks and strengthen water governance, using Swiss expertise. In this new phase, it will progress to building broad partnerships (and alliances) which strengthen water governance, leading to a more responsible and sustainable water use, along supply chains in piloted territories of Latin America.
MIRE+ assistance to victims of violence: from emergency to early recovery.
15.09.2025
- 31.10.2027
In Colombia, violence against civilians by armed groups has once again increased, despite many peace efforts. To help people who are directly affected, Switzerland provides immediate assistance to families in urgent need and also supports them in rebuilding their lives step by step, so they are better prepared for the future. An important part of the project is that more and more of the aid is delivered through local Colombian organizations, ensuring that the support is close to the people and adapted to their reality and that response capacities remain in place for the future. This work complements Switzerland’s broader efforts for peace and development in Colombia.
Colombia: UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peacebuilding MPTF (phase 4)
01.07.2025
- 30.06.2027
Colombia’s “United Nations Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Peacebuilding” is a tripartite mechanism between the Government of Colombia, the United Nations, and more than 15 donors to support the implementation of the 2016 Colombian peace agreement between the government and Colombia’s former mayor rebel group. Its continued implementation is crucial to sustain peace, stability and human rights for the benefit of vulnerable communities in former conflict affected regions. Switzer-land’s contribution to the MPTF is a critical part of its comprehensive peace agenda to Colombia.
Extraordinary Additional Allocation of SDC Funding (Asia-Americas Division) in 2025 to ICRC Operations in Myanmar, Colombia, Haiti
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and 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.
COL: Contribution to Colombia’s Humanitarian Fund led by UNOCHA
07.11.2024
- 31.12.2025
In Colombia, protracted armed conflicts, increasing impacts of climate change, intense migratory influxes, persistent high poverty rates, and limited institutional capacity in peripheral areas continue to drive humanitarian needs. In this context, the Colombia Humanitarian Fund, a multi-donor fund lead by the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), aims to provide targeted humanitarian responses to conflict affected people and migrants with the enhanced engagement of local actors and structures.
Contributions to WFP protracted crises Country Strategic Plans in 2024
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2024
The World Food Programme (WFP) is one of Switzerland’s key multilateral partners due to its unique double mandate of "saving lives" and "changing lives" around food security. The WFP Strategic Plan 2022-2025 lays out the overall objectives in order to eradicate hunger. Contributing to WFP programmes in selected countries with protracted humanitarian needs allows Switzerland to achieve the humanitarian and development goals defined in its Strategy on International Cooperation for 2021-2024.
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.
Colombia: MIRE+, Assistance to Victims of Violence
01.10.2023
- 31.07.2025
The humanitarian crisis in Colombia continues despite growing efforts towards peace. Armed groups fighting for territory and valuable natural resources inflict extreme harm on rural and ethnic communities. In line with the Swiss interest to respond to humanitarian crises, SDC remains dedicated to supporting these communities, enhancing their individual and collective resilience. The project integrates humanitarian action with a developmental and peace orientation (nexus).
Allocation of SDC Funding (Asia, Latin America and Caribbean Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Haiti
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and 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.
MIRE+ Consortium
01.07.2021
- 30.11.2023
The humanitarian situation in Colombia remains critical. Due to the ongoing and intensifying activities of ilegal armed groups, large numbers of people endure violence, live under threats and have to leave their homes temporarily or permanently. Bearing in mind the recurrence of humanitarian needs in the affected regions, the MIRE+ Consortium -supported by SDC- aims at contributing to durable solutions and better conditions for resilience. It develops integral responses that address humanitarian needs and also boost the recovery of livelihoods and improve the access to basic services.
Integrated Mine Action Program Phase 1: 2021-2025
01.07.2021
- 30.11.2025
SDC will continue supporting Colombia to meet its international commitment to be free of landmines by 2025 (Ottawa Treaty), thereby contributing to the Peace Agreement and the 2030 Agenda. The first phase (2021-2023) of the Mine Action Programme will assist mine victims and affected communities with demining operations, protection measures and socioeconomic recovery. It will also support authorities in leading and coordinating the Mine Action sector.
