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Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) 2025 - 2028
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
This credit proposal supports the implementation of the cash and voucher assistance-component of SDC’s Humanitarian Competence Centre Operational Concept, to guide SDC’s operational and global engagement on cash and voucher assistance across all divisions and offices. It aims to foster synergies with other SDC activities and priority themes. The allocated resources will support innovative projects, advance research, strenghten knowledge management, and facilitate strategic meetings and events.
NRC Contribution CashCap 2025 - 2026
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
CashCap is a specialized roster of experienced experts who, along with strong technical cash and markets background, bring soft diplomacy and coordination skills. CashCap’s experts are deployed to inter-agency roles involving coordination, technical support, capacity building and advocacy. Their approach is host-agency neutral, impartial, and grounded in best practice and operational evidence.
Strengthening SDC engagement for the priority theme Protection (2025 – 2028)
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
Protection is one of the four priority areas of SDC’s Humanitarian Aid in line with the International Cooperation Strategy 2025-2028. To reduce the Protection risks of vulnerable people, this project will improve both the prevention of violations and the response thereto. It will do so by championing International Humanitarian Law, capacitating Protection-mandated partners to deliver safe, accountable and inclusive services, and by supporting humanitarian actors and the humanitarian system to ensure all humanitarian action enhances the safety and security of affected populations.
Kernbeitrag an éducation21 2025-2028
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
In der Schweiz wird Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung in einem whole-of-government Ansatz und ganzheitlichen Bildungskonzept das die soziale, ökonomische und ökologische Dimension vereint, gefördert. Als dafür geschaffenes nationales Kompetenzzentrum unterstützt die Stiftung éducation21 im Auftrag des Bundes, der Kantone und der Zivilgesellschaft die Umsetzung von Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung in der obligatorischen Schule und auf Sekundarstufe II.
SSD: UNOCHA Hum. Fund SSHF 2025
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
In 2025, it is estimated that two thirds of the South Sudanese population require some sort of humanitarian assistance. The South Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SSHF) led by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator facilitates a coordinated, quick and agile humanitarian response to sudden-onset events. It also contributes to capacity strengthening of local aid responders. Through its contribution to the Fund, Switzerland helps to ensure that crisis-affected populations throughout the country receives principled and targeted assistance.
Fighting diseases of poverty: Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi)
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
Neglected tropical diseases, affecting poor and marginalised populations in low- and middle-income countries, urgently need the development of new, life-saving, and affordable medicines. The Geneva-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative leads these efforts and provides access to innovative treatments. This work is in line with Swiss values of collaboration and innovation, and contributes to equitable access to quality medicines.
LEB OCHA Humanitarian Fund Phase III
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
The humanitarian needs in Lebanon have increased as a result of large-scale displacement and destruction following the 2023/2024-armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The disbursement mechanism of the UN run Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) is fast, efficient and effective because it works with pre-assessed organizations in pre-assessed sectors and geographical l ocations. The fund therefore remains one of the preferred partners in the humanitarian response.
JOR – Jordan INGO Forum (JIF) via NRC (host organisation)
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
The Jordan INGO Forum (JIF) plays a crucial role in coordinating the efforts of international NGOs supporting Syrian refugees in Jordan. Recognizing its importance, Switzerland, EU and other donors provide support to JIF to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the refugee response. This is particularly vital amid shrinking humanitarian resources and shifting regional dynamics, as JIF continues to address refugees' needs, strengthen resilience, and promote durable solutions.
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2025 Additional Allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plan, Palestine
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is one of Switzerland’s key multilateral partners, recognized for its unique dual mandate in the areas of food security and nutrition. SDC reinforces the WFP emergency response in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) through a contribution to the WFP Country Specific Plan (CSP) for Palestine. The contribution is part of the Federal Council’s decision from 21 May 2025 to grant CHF 9 million to humanitarian organizations in the OPT.
RCA, OCHA / Humanitarian Fund 2025-2026
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
La Suisse maintient son soutien au Fonds humanitaire des Nations Unies en République centrafricaine (RCA) en 2025-2026. Cette contribution valide la pertinence de cet instrument flexible et efficient qui permet de financer une réponse coordonnée aux besoins humanitaires prioritaires des populations civiles dans le besoin. En affectant 30% de ses ressources aux organisations non gouvernementales centrafricaines, le Fonds humanitaire permet de renforcer la résilience et les capacités locales.
Project completed
Extraordinary Additional Allocation of SDC Funding (Asia-Americas Division) in 2025 to ICRC Operations in Myanmar, Colombia, Haiti
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
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.
Project completed
Swiss Government Contribution to the ICRC Headquarters’ Appeal 2025 (Sitzbudget IKRK)
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
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 core contribution of CHF 80 million reflects Switzerland’s interest for the ICRC to have strong and well-established headquarters in Geneva.
