Direct Action: Support to Families and Communities Hosting Syrian Refugees Phase II [PRO]
Protective host shelter environment for 15’000 Syrian refugees is improved over 6 months through support to hosting capacities and livelihood development of 1,800 Lebanese families hosting Syrian refugees in Akkar Region (Wadi Khaled and Akroum areas). This project will be implemented through a SDC direct action cash modality and in partnership with a local NGO, Mada association. It will be implemented in close coordination with Lebanese local authorities, UNHCR and affected municipalities and communities.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Lebanon |
Migration
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
Migration generally (development aspects and partnerships) |
01.04.2013
- 31.03.2014 |
CHF 3’230’000
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- Direct: 1’800 Lebanese families that host Syrian refugees
- Indirect: 15’000 Syrian refugees able to stay with host families and receiving basic services
- 15’000 Syrian refugees (2'610 Syrian refugee families) are able to remain sheltered by host families for at least 6 months
- 1’800 host families are able to engage in livelihood activities
- 5 new municipalities/villages benefit from small action projects
- Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk
- SDC Swiss Cooperation Representation in Beirut as direct implementers in partnership with a local NGO, Mada association
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Cross-cutting topics Conflict reduction
The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type SDC direct implementation
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F07936
Background |
The Syrian crisis has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians to neighbouring countries (Lebanon: about 278’000 registered and pending registration by UNHCR as per 13th February, 2013). According to UNHCR estimates, around 40’000 refugees are living in the under-developed Akkar Region (95% of them live in private accommodation and 5% in collective shelters). The financial burden on individual host families and communities is heavy and resources of the refugees are meagre. |
Objectives |
To ensure decent shelter for Syrian refugees by improving capacities and socio-economic conditions for Lebanese families and communities hosting displaced and Syrian refugees in Akkar region, North Lebanon. |
Target groups |
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Medium-term outcomes |
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Results |
Expected results: Individual Lebanese family hosting capacities was improved and feelings of burden of Syrian families on their hosts was decreased through support to 1’300 host families who received financial support totaling CHF 830’000 (contribution for hosting and livelihoods) over a period of 6 months. This has stabilised the refugee population of 10'000 Syrian refugees (around 1'740 Syrian families) in private accommodation, with less than 10% further displacement. The challenge of planning and implementing longer-term community development projects in the pilot phase was supplemented by small actions that benefited 9 municipalities/villages totaling CHF 110’000. Results from previous phases: Individual Lebanese family hosting capacities was improved and feelings of burden of Syrian families on their hosts was decreased through support to 1’300 host families who received financial support totaling CHF 830’000 (contribution for hosting and livelihoods) over a period of 6 months. This has stabilised the refugee population of 10'000 Syrian refugees (around 1'740 Syrian families) in private accommodation, with less than 10% further displacement. The challenge of planning and implementing longer-term community development projects in the pilot phase was supplemented by small actions that benefited 9 municipalities/villages totaling CHF 110’000. |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
Project partners |
Contract partner |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 3’230’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 3’220’356 |
Project phases |
Phase 3
01.10.2013
- 30.04.2015
(Completed)
Phase 2 01.04.2013 - 31.03.2014 (Completed) Phase 1 01.06.2012 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) |