Somalia, UNHAS Sustaining Humanitarian Access in Somalia
The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains dire, with access constraints limiting support to vulnerable communities. As conflict, insecurity, and poor infrastructure leave many areas reachable only by air, the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) provides a vital lifeline. Through its support to UNHAS, Switzerland enables humanitarian and development actors to sustain operations, deliver life-saving assistance, and reach those most in need.
| Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Somalia |
Ayuda de emergencia y protección
Protección, acceso y seguridad
Eficacia humanitaria |
01.08.2026
- 31.12.2027 |
CHF 950’000
|
- World Food Programme
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Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Ayuda y servicios materiales de emergencia
Relief co-ordination; protection and support services
Tipo de ayuda Fondos conjuntos o mancomunados de donantes múltiples
Número de proyecto 7F11767
| Contexto | The absence of reliable commercial aviation services combined with political instability and poor infrastructure, makes UNHAS the sole way for humanitarian and development actors in Somalia to reach vulnerable communities in remote areas. Notably, 90% of UNHAS destinations are not served by UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)-approved commercial airlines. In 2025, UNHAS conducted 2’300 flights transporting 8’900 passengers, primarily humanitarian staff from UN agencies (47%), international (36%) and national NGOs (12%), and 233 metric tons of life-saving cargo. UNHAS Somalia continues to play a vital role in enabling operations across the country. However, against the background of global reductions in Offical Development Assistance, UNHAS is facing its lowest level of contributions in years. |
| Objetivos | Facilitate a principled and effective humanitarian and development response in Somalia. |
| Grupos destinarios |
Direct: non-governmental national and international organizations, UN organizations, technical partners, diplomatic missions and donors. Indirect: Government authorities and beneficiaries in hard-to-reach and high-risk areas in Somalia. |
| Efectos a medio plazo | The humanitarian and development community in Somalia is better able to reach vulnerable people and respond to needs and emergencies. |
| Resultados |
Resultados previstos: • Deliver high-quality, principled air transport services • Maintain a commitment to aviation safety, security, and capacity building • Supporting host government with aviation related infrastructure and capacity building • Strengthen partnerships/donor advocacy and stakeholder engagements • Invest in staff capacity building to improve workforce agility and adaptability • Systematically reduce environmental impacts, ensure regulatory compliance and increase efficiency Resultados de las fases anteriores: N/A |
| Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
| Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) |
| Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores | Supporting UNHAS will sustain access to all hu-manitarian and development partners in Somalia. |
| Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 950’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 500’000 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF 0 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 950’000 |
| Fases del proyecto | Fase 1 01.08.2026 - 31.12.2027 (Fase en curso) |
