Framework for Third Party Monitoring and Adaptive Management
01.07.2025
- 31.12.2028
The third-party monitoring mandate contributes to an accountable, evidence-based, and effective implementation of Switzerland’s country programme in Ukraine 2025-2028. Third-party monitoring activities accompany the implementation of the Swiss country programme and thus contribute to improved steering, learning, a stronger evidence-base, and ultimately enhanced accountability re-garding the use of public funds.
GICHD localisation project to strengthen the capacity of the Ukrainian national humanitarian demining sector
01.06.2025
- 31.05.2027
In line with the objective to help Ukraine develop national capacity in mine action and localize it in the mid-term, this project led by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) assesses the capacity of Ukrainian demining organisations to implement humanitarian demining activities in a safe and efficient manner. In a second step, the project provides targeted training and capacity enhancement support to selected operators.
DRC- Support to Ukraine recovery through Mine Action response
01.06.2025
- 31.05.2027
Mine action is a priority of Switzerland’s cooperation program in Ukraine. Throught the proposed project, Switzerland contributes to enhancing the safety and livelihoods of communities affected by explosive ordnance (EO) in Kharkiv Oblast. It follows a comprehensive approach, integrating mine action, protection, and economic recovery, while strengthening civil society capacities at the local level. Thus, the project improves the local protective environment and economic stability, sustainably contributing to the recovery of Ukraine.
Sustaining Health Sector Reform in Ukraine Phase 2
01.05.2025
- 30.04.2029
Through a joint collaboration with the World Bank and World Health Organization, Switzerland contributes to strengthening resilience, reforms, and supporting the recovery of Ukraine’s health system in alignment with the Government of Ukraine’s priorities and the needs of the conflict-affected population. Phase 2 builds on a strong foundation and focuses on three pillars: governance and stewardship, health financing, and service delivery.
Reducing risk-factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Ukraine (Act for Health), phase 2
01.03.2025
- 28.02.2029
Non-communicable diseases represent the most significant health problem in Ukraine and the situation worsened as a result of Russia’s military aggression. This disease burden threatens the country’s resilience, development, its human capital, and the capacity of its healthcare system. The Act for Health project is a flagship Swiss engagement that addresses the chronic disease burden through tailored and innovative approaches at all government levels, thereby supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reform path.
Strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of locally led protection services
01.03.2025
- 28.02.2026
In Phase 2 NGO Resource Center will continue to provide capacity-building support to NGOs, particularly those focused on child protection and expand Mental Health and Psychosocial Support interventions for children and families. Additionally, the project will address child sexual abuse and violence by equipping humanitarian workers and relevant stakeholders with the necessary tools to respond effectively to child disclosures of abuse.
Direct Humanitarian Actions, Reconstruction of WASH Infrastructure (emergency, recovery, sustainable construction)
15.01.2025
- 31.12.2027
In Ukraine, the areas close to the frontline remain severely affected by the war. International support is needed to ensure access to safe water, restore essential infrastructure and maintain basic water supply and sanitation services. The third phase of this Swiss-led programme focuses both on humanitarian emergency WASH response in frontline/border regions while laying the ground to inform comprehensive and innovative reconstruction approaches.
UKR East Europe Foundation (EEF) – Building capacity of local CSOs to provide protection services to women and minorities (Capable and Resistant III)
01.01.2025
- 30.04.2027
Starting from 2022, Switzerland and East Europe Foundation (EEF) have supported around 40 projects of local humanitarian organizations in implementing protection activities to individuals affected by the war, while at the same time strengthening the organization’s capacities. Under Phase 2, SDC and EEF will support up to 35 additional projects to reach more beneficiaries and continue building the capacities of these NGOs to foster professionalism, principled action, and sustainability.
Flexible Emergency and Humanitarian Assistance
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
After nearly three years of full-scale Russian aggression, Swiss Humanitarian Aid remains committed to supporting vulnerable populations, including IDPs and returnees, in war-affected areas of Ukraine. Through small-scale humanitarian projects and the delivery of Swiss-donated relief items, Switzerland continues to address urgent needs, restore critical infrastructure, and enhance the resilience of affected communities.
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.
E-Governance for Accountability and Participation (EGAP), Phase 3
01.10.2024
- 30.09.2028
Digital transformation of Ukraine’s public administration significantly contributed to its resilience in the critical war conditions. Switzerland will consolidate its support to Ukraine in promoting innovative digital tools as amplifiers of democratic reforms in socially important sectors, catalysts of sustainable recovery and effective service provision to citizens and the private sector.
Enhancing access to safe land in Kharkiv region through mechanical clearance
01.10.2024
- 30.09.2027
This project led by the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in partnership with the machine producer Digger enhances efficiency to prepare suspected land of explosive ordnance contamination for survey and clearance. It focuses on small farmers in the Kharkiv oblast (with the highest number of victims) within the WFP/FAO programme. It also promotes gender participation in mine action, with a 100% female multi-task team conducting operations, including with the Digger machine.
