First Allocation of SDC Funding (Europe and Mediterranean Region Division) to ICRC Operations in 2014 Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

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. 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.
  

lmproving major incident response in Lebanon

01.12.2013 - 31.10.2016

Swiss experts to UN-Agencies in the frame of the Syria crisis

01.10.2013 - 31.12.2014

The ongoing violence in Syria has lead to the displacement of millions of civilians. As of September 2013, an estimated 4.25 million people are internally displaced inside Syria and 2 million people are registered or waiting for their registration with UNHCR in neighbouring Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt.

Direct Action: Support to Families and Communities Hosting Syrian Refugees Phase III [PRO]

01.10.2013 - 31.07.2014

Protective host shelter environment for 27’000 Syrian refugees is provided for 6 months through support to 3,200 Lebanese families hosting Syrian refugees in Akkar Region (Wadi Khaled and Akroum areas). This project will be implemented through a SDC direct action cash modality and in partnership with a local NGO, Mada Association; in close coordination with Lebanese local authorities of affected municipalities and communities, INGOs working in the area and UNHCR.

JPO Programme, Volées 2013-2018, Humanitarian Aid HA

01.09.2013 - 31.12.2019

The aim of the programme is to increase Switzerland's presence within the UN system. This measure also meets the more general aim of strengthening the influence and quality of Switzerland's political dialogue with the target agencies. The JPO programme will eventually serve to intensify this political dialogue and increase Switzerland's capacity to monitor the work of agencies through direct contact with the JPOs recruited through this programme.

LEB UNDP: Contribution to support to host communities through WASH [BSL]

01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014

The increased number of Syrian refugees fleeing to Lebanon especiaily to the Governorate of the North has put enormous pressure an the infrastructure and services of the hosting municipalities. Municipal services such as water, solid waste management, sewage system, electricity have become insufficient to cover the enormous needs of the hosting communities and refugees. This has resulted in tension between host communities and refugees.

UNHCR: Contribution to Lebanon SGBV activities 2013 [PRO]

01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014

In response to the high prevalence of violence among Syrian displaced women and girls in Lebanon, which result in various psychosocial symptoms impacting especially women and their family members, the need for more focus and more comprehensive Sexual- and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) services, including shelter services, were identified. The United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has been addressing these issues and striving to cope with the continuous emerging protection needs of especially women and young people.

Leb- UNICEF Back to school

01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014

The Back to School Campaign is jointly coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), UNHCR and UNICEF. lt is a holistic package of support tor vulnerable Syrian refugees and Lebanese host community children. The response aims at getting vulnerable children enrolled and retained in public schools through support to students during the scholastic year and by working with wider community-based structures to address risk factors of school dropout.

Direct Action: Support to Families and Communities Hosting Syrian Refugees Phase II [PRO]

01.04.2013 - 31.03.2014

Protective host shelter environment for 15’000 Syrian refugees is improved over 6 months through support to hosting capacities and livelihood development of 1,800 Lebanese families hosting Syrian refugees in Akkar Region (Wadi Khaled and Akroum areas). This project will be implemented through a SDC direct action cash modality and in partnership with a local NGO, Mada association. It will be implemented in close coordination with Lebanese local authorities, UNHCR and affected municipalities and communities.

UNDP- Building national disaster reduction systems and management capacities in Lebanon (Phase II)

01.04.2013 - 31.03.2015

UNRWA Watermanagment Camps

01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013

Experts to UNHCR (Lebanon & Jordan) in response to Syrian crisis

15.09.2012 - 30.09.2013

The ongoing violence in Syria has lead to the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians. As of September 2012, more than 250’00 people are registered with UNHCR in neighbouring Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq, putting an increasing strain on the governments and host communities.