Core contribution to Fondation Hirondelle, 2025-2026
Fondation Hirondelle is the leading Swiss NGO in the international media development sector. In a digital age marked by misinformation, the role of independent media is more crucial than ever, especially so in contexts of violence and crisis. Inspired by Swiss values such as democracy, dialogue and respect for minorities, Fondation Hirondelle fills a gap in crisis regions where quality information is precious. It ensures that communities are objectively informed and can make their voices heard.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Monde entier Myanmar |
Gouvernance Conflit & fragilité nothemedefined
Médias & liberté de l’information
Participation démocratique et société civile Prévention des conflits |
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026 |
CHF 5’461’000
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- Fondation Hirondelle
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Médias et liberté de l'information
Participation démocratique et société civile
Dispositifs civils de construction de la paix, et de prévention et de règlement des conflits
Thème transversal Droits de l'homme
Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution de base
Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F08541
| Contexte | The international environment is characterised by numerous multiple crises. The consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the escalation in the Middle East, food insecurity, debt burden and inflation, climate change and the energy crisis are all having a direct impact on the world's population. They particularly affect the most vulnerable, mostly women and children and result in increasing humanitarian needs. Accelerated change is accompanied by increased uncertainty: The world is becoming more fragmented, unstable and unpredictable. Whilst the vision to reach the Sustainable Development Goals remains, challenges including the accelerating global food and nutrition crisis, shrinking civic and humanitarian space, the erosion of rule of law, intensifying armed conflicts, more frequent climate-related disasters, international migration and internal displacement, exacerbated demographics and an important gender gap hamper progress in reaching them and pose a main challenge for all actors engaged in Switzerland’s International Cooperation. NGOs and local media face new pressures in this challenging global context. Restrictive laws on NGO creation and funding in fragile contexts further impede responses to crises and inequalities. Fondation Hirondelle recognises the crucial role of local media in combatting shrinking spaces and polarisation, aiming to support and strengthen them through training, resources, and financial aid. |
| Objectifs | People in crisis contexts are better informed and represented in the media, and can adapt to challenges, such as disinformation and “fake news”; monopolisation of the media by powerful actors; the needed digital transition; manipulation of information through artificial intelligence; or increasing security risks for journalists in many contexts. |
| Résultats de l'engagement déployé à ce jour par la Suisse |
Fondation Hirondelle’s approach to locally led development was tested and reinforced with its Ukraine response and support to local media; the partnership with the Institute of Regional Press and Information in Kiev is a good example of subsidiarity and complementarity between local civil society and Fondation Hirondelle. The training on Prevention from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) for the whole Hirondelle’s staff started in 2022 (cycle finished in 2024), with a dedicated training for the Hirondelle’s PSEAH Focal Points (9 people from 5 countries) in Niger in August 2023. In Burkina Faso, Fondation Hirondelle organised a training for the newsroom on gender-based violence and trauma as part of a research focusing on the gaps and needs to cover and handle trauma in newsrooms as well as when doing reportages and interviews of traumatised people, particularly women. |
| Effets directs de l'engagement actuel de l'organisation |
1. People facing crises have access to journalistic content and spaces for dialogue that meet their multiple needs. 2. Media players and thematic partners are supported in producing and disseminating quality information. 3. The role of independent media in crisis situations is better understood and supported by decision makers |
| Effets directs de l'engagement actuel de la Suisse |
The role of Swiss NGOs in the implementation of the Swiss IC Strategy 2025-2028 shall be strengthened through: a) sharpening the narrative on the importance of the core contribution, b) an inclusive policy dialogue, c) Locally led development and d) potential adaptations of programmes and approaches (reforms in the larger sense). |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisation suisse à but non lucratif |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 5’461’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 2’730’500 Budget de l'Organisation CHF 27’977’800 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 35’365’272 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 41’586’000 |
| Phases du projet | Phase 7 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026 (Phase en cours) Phase 6 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024 (Completed) Phase 3 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2018 (Completed) Phase 2 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 1 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) |
