Contribution to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in support of the humanitarian programme of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS)


Switzerland’s single phase contribution to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) aims to facilitate, coordinate and support the humanitarian activities of its member organization, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in the oPt. This contribution provides support to the humanitarian programme of the PRCS and therewith increases effective humanitarian assistance to those most in need.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Territorio palestinese occupato
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC
Canbiamento climatico ed ambiente
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Riduzione dei rischi di catastrofi
15.10.2022 - 31.12.2024
CHF  1’250’000
Contesto The humanitarian situation in the oPt continues to deteriorate in a protracted and multi-layerered protection crisis. This is driven by the direct consequences of the prolonged Israeli military oc-cupation, the ongoing intra-Palestinian divide since 2007, the closure of the Gaza Strip, the recurrent armed hostilities, includ-ing the latest in May 2021 and August 2022, the lasting impact of COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the increase in house demolitions and settlers’ violence. According to the UN, about 2.1 mio. Palestinian civilians are estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance and protection (4 out of 10 Palestinians in the oPt) during 2022. PRCS is the strongest Palestinian humanitarian first responder organization during emergency with wide spread presence across all of the oPt. It is also one of the most active National Societies for IFRC in the MENA region, with hospitals and clinics to serve the most vulnerable people.
Obiettivi To provide comprehensive protection and preparedness services to the most vulnerable Palestinian communities in marginalized and targeted areas and to enhance their resilience to shock and stress factors.
Gruppi target Direct beneficiaries: Vulnerable population in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Beneficiaries include persons with disabilities, direct victims of natural hazards, survivors of domestic and conflict related violence.
Effetti a medio termine
  • Affected population by crises, violence (incl. GBV) and disasters has access to timely, adequate and flexible life-saving assistance
  • Humanitarian prevention services and protection responses are maintained in hard-to-reach areas such as Area C, while strengthening the resilience of communities
  • PRCS’s capacities and coping mechanisms are enhanced for local humanitarian action through IFRC effective support
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

  • PRCS responds effectively to the wide spectrum of evolving crises, violence (incl. GBV) and disasters, including in disaster risk management
  • PRCS enhances its coordination and collaboration with national and sub-national actors, civil society, civil protection mechanisms, the private sector, reference centres and research institutions
  • At-risk communities share and receive actionable protection information and are supported to take active steps to reduce their vulnerability and exposure to hazards
  • Communities prepare for timely and effective mitigation, response, and recovery to crises, violence and disasters, including early action
  • PRCS delivers evidence-based and impact-driven, effective, appropriate health promotion, disease prevention, and community-based care activities, focusing on the most vulnerable population
  • PRCS enhances its preparedeness capacities, expand its reach out, quality, and modalities of its services, including training of volunteers, staff, and the public across the oPt
  • IFRC’s global network is strengthened with PRCS’s ability to co-design local action via Communities of Practice, to be supported by a global virtual platform


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
ONG internazionale o straniera
  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori
  • 7F-10270.01.01 WHO Gaza Trauma care
  • 7F-06962.46 UNRWA Programme Budget
  • 7F-10109.01 TdH Gaza Protection Program
  • 7F-08661.06 OCHA/oPt Humanitarian Fund
  • 7F-08393 ICRC operations in oPt
Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    1’250’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    800’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF    16’688’972 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF   1’250’000
Fasi del progetto Fase 1 15.10.2022 - 31.12.2024   (Fase in corso)