Contribution to the UNICEF Emergency response in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank


Switzerland supports UNICEF’s emergency intervention in the OPT, in response to the ongoing armed conflict. UNICEF provides life-saving support in WASH, health, nutrition, education, child protection, social protection and cash transfers at the benefit of conflict affected children and their caregivers. The contribution is part of the Federal Council’s decision from 21 May 2025 to grant CHF 9 million to humanitarian organizations in the OPT.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Territorio palestinese occupato
Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Assistenza materiale
Efficacia umanitaria
01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025
CHF  3’500’000
Contesto

The armed conflict in the Gaza Strip and rising violence in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have triggered severe humanitarian consequences: fatalities, mass displacement and child separation. At least 3.3 million people require humanitarian assistance. In the Gaza Strip, infrastructure damage and limited humanitarian access have created critical needs for WASH and health-care services, with outbreaks of waterborne diseases and polio threatening public health. Food insecurity is worsening and now exposes 322,000 children to the risk of malnutrition. Thousands of children also face mental health challenges, and 660,000 are out of school. In the West Bank, violence and economic hardship impact over 830,000 people needing health care and WASH support; 133,000 children require education support.

UNICEF provides life-saving support in WASH, health, nutrition, education, child protection, social protection and cash transfers at the benefit of the physical and mental well-being of children and their caregivers.

Obiettivi Improved physical and mental well-being of conflict affected children and their caregivers in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Gruppi target Conflict affected affected children, adolescents and their caregivers
Effetti a medio termine Access to life-saving, life-sustaining and protective services is ensured.
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

▪ 893,333 children and women accessing primary health care

▪ 694’652 children receive nutrition support

▪ 2,05 Mio people are accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water

▪ 858’000 children and caregivers are accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support

▪ 290’000 children are accessing educational opportunities and activities for their wellbeing

▪ 765’000 people reached with humanitarian cash transfer

▪ 645’340 people reaches through messaging on prevention of harmful practices, health related risks and access to services


Risultati fasi precedenti:   N.A.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU)
  • Fondo delle Nazioni Unite per l’infanzia


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori WHO, UN OCHA, UNRWA, Save the Children, Terre des Hommes Lausanne, ICRC, PRCS, WFP
Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    3’500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF    609’059’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF   0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF   3’500’000
Fasi del progetto Fase 1 01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025   (Fase in corso)