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.
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Supporting displacement-affected communities to access essential services and achieve durable solutions in Diyala and Ninewa governorates, Iraq
15.04.2023
- 14.04.2025
Although the Islamic State (IS) was defeated territorially more than five years ago, 2.5 million people in Iraq are in need of humanitarian assistance. This project aims to address key protection issues, such as lack of access to civil legal documents, in displacement-affected communities in Diyala and Ninewa governorates. The goal is to achieve durable solutions through access to essential services and handover to national agencies through capacity building and advocacy.
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Contribution to UNHCR Programme Budget 2023-2024 (earmarked)
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2024
UNHCR is one of Switzerland’s key multilateral partners due to its unique mandate by the General Assembly of United Nations to provide protection and assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, refugee returnees, and stateless persons. The strategic direction 2022-26 concretise the overall mandate of UNHCR for the upcoming years. Contributing to these directions allows Switzerland to achieve in particular the human development goal defined in the Dispatch to Parliament on International Cooperation for 2021-24.
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Allocation of SDC Funding (MENA Europe Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon
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.
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WASH and livelihoods contributing to durable solutions for vulnerable, displacement-affected women, men, girls, and boys in Diyala and Kirkuk, Iraq
15.06.2022
- 14.06.2024
To facilitate durable solutions for conflict-affected persons in Kirkuk and Diyala, Oxfam in partnership with national NGOs will meet urgent WASH and livelihood needs and at the same time strengthen community resilience and socio-economic development. This will be achieved through an area-based, cross-sectoral intervention that pairs the delivery of WASH and livelihood activities with capacity building, advocacy, and policy work with local authorities and community committees.
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ICRC Operations Appeals 2022: Allocation 2022 - Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
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.
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Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2019
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
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. 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.
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IRQ Tdh WASH, Child Protection and Education response to address immediate post-conflict needs of the population in Tal Afar district
01.12.2017
- 30.09.2018
Through SDC’s support, this project implemented by Terre des hommes addresses the immediate WASH, education and child protection concerns of conflict-affected populations in the district of Tal Afar. The project includes the rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure, the provision of child protection services, the light rehabilitation of three schools and the training of teachers in contact with conflict-affected children.
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IRQ Oxfam – Integrated WASH and Protection response to conflict affected communities in Diyala governorate
01.09.2017
- 28.02.2020
A majority of people living in rural northern Diyala do not have access to potable water which results in communities utilizing unsafe sources like rivers and irrigation channels. The lack of solid waste management systems further aggravates the poor health conditions within this area. This project aims at reducing water and sanitation related risks and increasing access to clean water for IDPs, returnees and host communities living in the districts of Kifri and Khanaqin. It also helps particularly vulnerable families access protection services.
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Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2017
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
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. SDC funding to UNHCR operations allows the UN Refugee Agency to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.
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Allocation of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2017
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
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. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations.
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Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2017
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
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. 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.
