As regional tensions continue, Egypt hosts a growing number of refugees and migrants. With the aim of enhancing their resilience, well-being and socio-economic opportunities, Switzerland works at the nexus of humanitarian assistance and development cooperation, combining immediate protection, capacity building and lifesaving interventions with improving livelihood opportunities such as employability and entrepreneurship. More concretely, Switzerland works to improve access to protection, lifesaving and community-based services such as health, shelter, food, psycho-social support, gender-based violence (GBV) support services and education.

The programme also supports skills development and education for better livelihood opportunities and income generation. Working closely with community-led organisations and building their capacities ensures a better response to emerging needs. Knowledge sharing and evidence-based advocacy bring stakeholders together for more effective and efficient action. On a regional level, Switzerland’s engagement for the protection of children and youth on the move across East African Migration Route continues. Exchanges with relevant humanitarian actors will enable timely responses to emerging needs in Egypt related to Gaza.