The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
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Support RC Trust Fund 2026-2027
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2027
UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) is mandated by Member States to manage the Resident Coordinator (RC) system and serves as the engine for the implementation of the UNDS reform. Switzerland supports the reformed RC system since its launch in 2019, because it improves efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the UN’s work at the country level. The contribution strengthens the credibility of Switzerland’s multilateral dialogue in support of the wider UN reforms.
SPHERE Core Contribution 2026 - 2028
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2028
Sphere is about upholding the dignity and rights of crisis-affected people. Sphere defines, promotes and applies humanitarian principles and minimum standards to ensure lifesaving, protective and accountable response to crisis. Sphere’s flagship publication, the Sphere Handbook, is one of the most widely known and internationally recognised sets of common principles and universal minimum standards in humanitarian response.
MAR, Conseil de l’Europe, Espace Juridique Commun, 2026-2029
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2029
La Suisse soutient la mise en oeuvre du Partenariat de voisinage 2026-2029 renouvelé entre le Maroc et le Conseil de l’Europe (CdE), visant à soutenir les efforts du Maroc pour renforcer les droits humains, l’Etat de droit et la démocratie. L’accent est mis sur la lutte contre la corruption, la traite des êtres humains et les violences de genre, la formation aux droits humains, ainsi que des thématiques prioritaires pour la Suisse, comme l’abolition de la peine de mort et la promotion des droits humains dans le domaine du sport.
Add. Contribution to ICRC Operations in Haiti 2026
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026
SDC funding to the operations of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) allows the 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.
Core Contribution to Fédérations cantonales 2026
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026
En Suisse latine, il y a 7 fédérations cantonales de coopération internationale (CI). Ces fédérations cantonales et leurs partenaires agissent, en réseau de manière concertée, pour la contribution à la mise en oeuvre de la stratégie de la CI 2025-28 sur 4 objectifs spécifiques (cofinancement de projets/programmes, dialogue institutionnel, travail en commun et information), cherchant à accroître leur impact (effets multiplicateurs) sur la réduction de la pauvreté dans les pays du Sud, afin de rendre leurs actions plus efficaces, coordonnées, cohérentes et légitimes. Les fédérations jouent un rôle d’interfaces entre leurs organisations membres et les pouvoirs publics – communes, cantons et Confédération, mais également avec le secteur privé et les universités de leur région.
Health Enhancement and Lifesaving (HEAL) Ukraine
01.01.2026
- 30.06.2029
The World Bank's Health Enhancement and Lifesaving (HEAL) project is a key instrument for sustaining Ukraine's health system during the ongoing war by financing essential health services, mental health, rehabilitation, primary healthcare, hospital modernization, and institutional strengthening. Complementing other Swiss-supported health projects that strengthen policies, workforce and institutions, HEAL ensures that these improvements translate into accessible, quality health services. Switzerland's contribution to the project will improve energy resilience, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare during winter and strengthening long-term health system resilience.
New Paths to Peace: New Technologies and Peacebuilding
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2028
Peace is a prerequisite for sustainable development, as reflected in SDG 16. Yet conflict, fragility, geopolitical fragmentation, and the erosion of international norms continue to undermine development gains. In this context, peacebuilding must be an integral part of effective and sustainable international cooperation. The Geneva-based Principles for Peace (P4P) Foundation responds to this need by strengthening evidence-informed peacebuilding interventions.
SUD, DRC, Durables Solutions in Darfur
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2027
The project aims to reduce vulnerabilities linked to displacement and strengthen resilience among IDPs, returnees, refugees and host communities in Nertiti, Golo and Um Dukhun, Central Darfur. Using an integrated area-based and humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach, it combines livelihoods, access to services, protection, peacebuilding, and natural resource management to support durable solutions and social cohesion. It is implemented by a consortium led by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), together with Save the Children and Mercy Corps, with support from SDC and SIDA.
DRC ICRC Operation Appeals 2026: Additional Allocation 2026 H-Cash
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026
Switzerland provides an additional contribution of CHF 1.0 million in 2026 to support ICRC’s response in DRC. Funding to ICRC’s operations allows the 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 principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
SUD, FAO Strengthen FSL 2026-28
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2028
Agriculture and livestock production are the main sources of food and income for rural households in Darfur, Kordofan, and parts of peri-urban Khartoum. However, conflict, displacement, market disruptions, rising production costs, and climate shocks have severely undermined livelihoods and local food systems. In response, FAO proposes an integrated value chain approach that combines direct support to vulnerable households with measures to strengthen markets, engage the private sector, and support local economic recovery.
JOR: Strengthening Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) Humanitarian Corridor for Gaza
05.12.2025
- 30.11.2026
Jordan’s humanitarian corridor remains a critical lifeline for delivering aid to Gaza. Through this intervention, Switzerland contributes to strengthening the operational capacity of a key partner for humanitarian aid to Gaza: the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO). The project will reinforce JHCO by expanding staff capacity, enhancing logistics, and optimizing the Amman humanitarian hub for efficient aid delivery. The contribution is part of the Federal Council’s decision from 26 November 2025 to grant CHF 23 million to support the “Gaza Peace Plan” of the United States.
Wada Hadal – Local Dialogue for Peace
05.12.2025
- 31.07.2030
Conflict remains recurrent in Somalia and hampers the development of communities. Switzerland fosters inclusive and locally-led dialogue for peace initiatives to prevent and transform conflicts non-violently. It invests in local capacity and cooperation amongst peacebuilding actors. Communities’ enhanced conflict management capacity increases their ability to solve competition around natural resources, clan-based tensions and external pressures peacefully and sustainably, contributing to a more stable Somalia.
