North Africa Cultural Program (NACP)
01.11.2023
- 31.10.2027
By developing a Regional Cultural Program, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in the region, hence providing alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.
Assessment of the situation of internally displaced women and girls from Murzuq and Tawergha with a focus on durable solutions
01.10.2023
- 31.03.2025
The initiative aims to advance gender-responsive actions to inform the resolution of internal displacement of women and girls with a focus on southern Libya and Tawergha through a comprehensive assessment, while fostering empowerment and local capacities.
Derna Floods: Sending in-kind WASH modules incl. Flugkosten
01.10.2023
- 31.12.2024
Heavy storms and rains have caused deadly floods in Libya on Sep. 10th, 2023. Following the collapse of two major dams, an estimated 11,300 people have died, 10,000 are missing and over 200,000 displaced individuals. The town of Derna, where the dams were located, has been devastated. SDC is providing in-kind relief WASH modules to two INGO partners, namely IMC and Acted.
UNICEF: Support Vulnerable Children in Libya through Child-Sensitive Social Protection, Education and Protection Services
01.07.2023
- 30.09.2025
The initiative aims to improve the protection and respect of the rights of vulnerable and at risk children and youth and their resilience through fostered 1) access to integrated protection services, comprising education in Eastern Libya, and 2) efforts to strengthen the social protection system for children at national and subnational levels through policy support, capacity strengthening and leveraging public resources and evidence.
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2023 Annual Allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plans
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
Against historic levels of food insecurity due to conflicts and climate change, Switzerland supports annually in 28 SDC priority countries operations of the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide humanitarian and development assistance. It funds indistinctively Country Strategic Plans, incorporating all WFP programmes or projects, based on affected population needs and potential synergies with other local partners, especially national governments and civil society.
Allocation of SDC Funding (MENA Europe Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen
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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ACTED: Strengthening access to protective education and supporting evidence-based humanitarian assistance in Libya
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2024
The intervention aims to improve access to education and protection for crisis-affected children as part of concerted efforts in eastern Libya levering impact. It further fosters local capacities and data and knowledge base for Libya’s longer-term efforts on assisting internally displaced people (IDP’s).
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International Rescue Committee (IRC): Strengthening International Coordination, Local Capacities, and Partnerships in Libya
01.05.2022
- 30.05.2024
This initiative aims to foster coordination, exchange and partnerships between international aid organisations to strengthen the effectiveness and coherence of aid efforts in Libya, comprising humanitarian access. It further strengthens capacity of local civil society organisations, while promoting inclusion and partnerships.
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Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC): Provision of quality education, learning, and protection assistance for vulnerable Libyans and non-Libyans in eastern and western Libya
01.04.2022
- 31.03.2024
The interventions seeks to foster the protective environment for vulnerable Libyans affected by displacement and conflict, and vulnerable non-Libyan populations. It provides legal assistance and improves access to civil documentation and basic services, as well as education across eastern and western Libya, mainly in urban areas and informal settlements.
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ICRC Operations Appeals 2022: Allocation 2022 - Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen
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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2022 Annual Allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plans - Algeria, Libya
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
Against historic levels of food security due to conflicts, climate change and COVID-19, Switzerland supports annually in 28 SDC priority countries operations of the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide humanitarian and development assistance. It funds indistinctively Country Strategy Plans, incorporating all WFP programmes or projects, based on affected population needs and potential synergies with other local partners, especially national governments and civil society.
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ACTED: Strengthening humanitarian coordination and access to safe and dignified protection in Libya
01.02.2019
- 31.01.2020
Through the current intervention, ACTED will adopt a twofold approach aiming to contribute to strengthen the response to protection cases in Libya through enhanced coordination and provision of cash assistance. On the one hand, ACTED will strengthen response capacities through the distribution of one-off cash grants based on ongoing protection monitoring activities. On the other hand, the project will support the voices of INGOs in the humanitarian coordination structure, by developing the activities of the INGO Forum.
