LEB Access and Quality Education for refugee and vulnerable host community children
01.10.2021
- 30.09.2024
The education sector in Lebanon is facing multiple crises, leading to the discontinuity of learning for many children. Switzerland’s contribution to Plan International and Save the Children will provide children in the Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel governorates with improved access to and retention in quality, safe and inclusive education. The project follows a triple nexus approach by considering immediate humanitarian needs and aiming at the reintegration of out-of-school children while fostering social cohesion in a context of mounting tensions.
Explosion Beirut-Support to Education Sector
01.09.2020
- 31.08.2021
The project is a direct action to support the rehabilitation and renovation of public schools that were damaged by the 4th August blast in Beirut. The schools selected for the direct action are located in diverse neighbourhoods, with a particular focus on schools serving vulnerable populations of all nationalities and religious backgrounds (including refugees). The direct action is a contribution to the rehabilitation effort coordinated by the Ministry of education and the UN.
Decent Work for Migrants in the Middle East
15.07.2019
- 30.06.2023
This program contributes to decent work opportunities for migrants and refugees in the Middle East which is one of the largest migrant hosting regions globally due to economic demands and displacement from conflict. It complements the focus on Asian migrants with migrants from Africa and seek closer partnership with the private sector. Due to its relevant expertise and experience in decent work and fair recruitment, Switzerland is well placed to contribute to an improved protection and an enhanced wellbeing of migrant workers and self-reliance for refugees, to maximize the productive potential of migration, and to counter irregular and unsafe migration.
Small Actions Credit Line (Quick Impact)
01.03.2019
- 31.12.2022
The Small Actions Credit Line (Quick Impact) is a humanitarian instrument of the Swiss Embassy's cooperation office that allows a fast response to requests for moderate one-time funding of limited duration. It enables the Embassy's cooperation office in Lebanon to fund small scale development or humanitarian activities that addresses needs of refugees, IDPs, vulnerable migrants or communities at risk, supports the strategic strengthening of the portfolio of the Swiss Cooperation Strategy Middle East and which contribute to the visibility of Swiss presence in the region.
Progetto concluso
Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2019
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
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.
Progetto concluso
SDC Education Fund
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2022
As part of its increased commitment for Education and of the implementation of SDC’s Education Strategy, the SDC launches an Education Fund in order to incentivize innovation and the application of new approaches in basic education/vocational skills development and through educational activities across sectors. Innovation can have a catalytic effect on the effectiveness of programmes in and through education. Education is a core enabler for sustainable development and is an important lever in Switzerland’s commitment to promote human and economic development, peace and stability.
Progetto concluso
Acqua e servizi igienico-sanitari per i rifugiati siriani e le comunità ospiti in Libano
15.07.2017
- 31.07.2020
La crisi in Siria ha notevoli ripercussioni in Libano. Il Paese ospita infatti oltre un milione di rifugiati siriani, ma i bisogni basilari delle persone non vengono soddisfatti a causa di questo aumento demografico senza precedenti e della mancanza di infrastrutture pubbliche. La DSC fornisce supporto alla Croce Rossa Libanese per garantire ai rifugiati siriani e alle comunità che li ospitano nel governatorato di Akkar, ai confini con la Siria, l’accesso all’acqua e ai servizi igienico-sanitari.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Libano |
Acqua Canbiamento climatico ed ambiente
Approvvigionamento idrico
Igieniche d'aqua
Riduzione dei rischi di catastrofi
|
15.07.2017 - 31.07.2020 |
CHF 1’100’000 |
LEB – Improved Water Resources Monitoring and Integrated Water Resources Management in the North of Lebanon
01.07.2017
- 31.05.2022
For over five years now, the Syria crisis is continuing to affect middle-income neighbouring countries. As a result, Lebanon hosts the highest number of refugees per capita in the world. The weak governance of the Government has been worsened with the burden of the refugees from Syria and Palestine who use the same overstretched infrastructure and public services. The project aims at enabling the water authorities to better manage the water sector for the benefit of the vulnerable communities in the North of the country.
Progetto concluso
Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2017
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
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 UNHCR operations allows the UN Refugee Agency to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.
Progetto concluso
Contribution to UNRWA's Programme Budget 2017-2020
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2020
UNRWA is one of Switzerland’s key multilateral partners in the Middle East, due to its regional outreach and its important contributions towards stability and peace in the region. UNRWA overall delivers assistance and protection services to 5.3 million registered Palestine refugees. Under its Programme Budget, UNRWA ensures universal access to quality primary health care and to basic education to Palestine refugees. It also provides targeted relief and social services to needy poor refugees.
Progetto concluso
Allocation of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2017
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
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 WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations.
Progetto concluso
Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2017
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
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.
