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International Fund for Agricultural Development Core Contribution 2025 – 2027 (IFAD 13)

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027

IFAD aims at transforming rural economies and food systems by making them more inclusive, productive, resilient and sustainable. During 2025-2027, IFAD plans lifting 100 million poor rural women and men out of hunger and poverty. IFAD is one of the 24 priority multilateral organisations of the Swiss International Cooperation and shares its priorities on issues of food security, climate change, nutrition, gender and youth, through innovation and increased engagement with the private sector.

SUD, OCHA: Sudan Humanitarian Fund 2025

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

The SHF is one of the UN’s country-based pooled funds, dedicated to saving lives and protecting people in need by supporting a coordinated and principled humanitarian response. It enables a diverse range of frontline partner organizations to respond swiftly and effectively to humanitarian needs outlined in the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) and to critical emergencies. This ensures that funding reaches those most in need at the right time.

Core contribution to Fondation Hirondelle, 2025-2026

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026

Fondation Hirondelle is the leading Swiss NGO in the international media development sector. In a digital age marked by misinformation, the role of independent media is more crucial than ever, especially so in contexts of violence and crisis. Inspired by Swiss values such as democracy, dialogue and respect for minorities, Fondation Hirondelle fills a gap in crisis regions where quality information is precious. It ensures that communities are objectively informed and can make their voices heard.

Kernbeitrag cinfo 2025

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

cinfo ist das Schweizer Kompetenzzentrum für Information, Beratung und Bildung für Berufe der internationalen Zusammenarbeit (IZA). Cinfo erbringt qualitativ hochstehende Dienstleistungen, um in der IZA tätigen Bundesämtern sowie IZA-Organisationen Fachkräfte zuzuführen, welche den aktuellen Herausforderungen in der Branche gerecht werden können. Koordiniert durch die DEZA wird in Zusammenarbeit mit SECO und AFM zudem die Präsenz qualifizierter Schweizerinnen und Schweizer in multilateralen Organisationen forciert.

Core Contribution to Save the Children Switzerland 2025-2026

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026

Save the Children Switzerland (SC Switzerland) is a Swiss non-governmental organisation aimed at ensuring meaningful and lasting changes in the lives of girls and boys, including those affected by emergencies. SC Switzerland is a member of the global SC movement. In 2023, SC Switzerland engaged in 29 countries, including in fragile, conflict and urban settings. Its focus on maternal and child health, education, and protection of children against violence and exploitation, is aligned with the Swiss IC strategy 25-28.

Core Contribution to Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation, 2025-2028

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026

The Pestalozzi Children's Foundation (PCF) is a globaly active Swiss non-profit organisation. PCF promotes access to inclusive and equitable quality education with a focus on the most vulnerable children. Through capacity strengthening, innovative approaches and close cooperation with local NGOs, PCF supports civil society as a way to promote sustainable development and the right to education .

Contribution de base aux 7 fédérations cantonales latines pour « lutter contre la pauvreté et les inégalités » 2025

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

En Suisse latine, chaque canton dispose d’une fédération cantonale de coopération internationale (CI). Ces fédérations ont pour objectif commun de renforcer qualité des activités mises en oeuvre par ses membres. Elles jouent le rôle d’interfaces entre leurs organisations membres et les pouvoirs publics – communes, cantons et Confédération, mais également avec le secteur privé, les universités, ce qui donne un effet de levier multiplicateur dans la mise en oeuvre des activités de leurs membres pour la mise en oeuvre de la stratégie de la CI 2025-28.

Core Contribution for “Building Resilience for a Better Life” 2025-2028

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026

Founded in 2008, INTERACTION is a national umbrella organisation. Its vision is to facilitate cooperation for a more just, sustainable and peaceful world for all people. Its programme presents a holistic approach to address poverty and injustice through an educational-learning lens and a focus on the human right to education. INTERACTION fosters learning among its members and manages the SDC contribution of 6 organisations out of 34 members, which are eligible to receive a Core Contribution from SDC.

Core contribution to WWF Switzerland 2025-2028

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026

The World Wide Fund for Nature Switzerland (WWF CH) is a Swiss NGO funded by foundations, private donors and members. As a fully autonomous organisation it is part of WWF’s global network, which is present in roughly 100 countries. Through and jointly with local WWF offices, WWF CH works towards sustaining natural resources such as freshwater, forests and coastlines whilst improving the livelihoods of disadvantaged and marginalised communities depending on functioning ecosystem services.

Support the IDB Group’s agenda on gender and diversity in Latin America and the Caribbean

02.12.2024 - 01.12.2026

Gender and diversity inequalities (Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants, Persons with Disabilities, and LBGTQ+ communities) remain significant challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, impacting economic development, social cohesion, and access to services. Switzerland advances the Inter-American Development Bank Group’s agenda on gender and diversity in its programs by financing an experienced position in the Office of the Special Advisor on Gender and Diversity.

FSD Mine and UXO clearance in Kharkiv and Kherson Oblasts (MUCKKO)

01.12.2024 - 31.08.2027

This phase 02 of the project of Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD) deploys the full range of mine action activities, to identify the threat of contamination, clear unexploded ordnance and mines, and educate the population to the risks. It resorts to Swiss innovation, mechanical demining machines and dogs. It builds on phase 01, gaining scale in both Kharkiv and Kherson regions and adding a strong component of building local capacity through mentorship of a Ukrainian NGO.

GAIN Combating Malnutrition in Rwanda through Sustainable Food Systems (GAIN CoMa SFS)

01.12.2024 - 31.12.2027

According to the newly approved National Strategy of Transformation - NST2 (2024–2029), reducing stunting and malnutrition comes among the top five priorities of the government of Rwanda (GoR) with an ambitious target of reducing child stunting from 33% to 15% by 2029. Thus, Switzerland’ support to GAIN and the collaboration with different actors across the health and food sectors: GoR, private sector and farmers assures stimulating production, access, affordability and consumption of desirable nutritious and safe foods.

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