The regional programme is mitigating the health and socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 in critical cross-border areas across Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda through a coordinated, multi-sectoral response. Active across 55 sites in 7 countries, the EU-funded project is delivering medical supplies and equipment while working to enhance regional capacity to coordinate … Continued
The topic of refugees exploded when the photo of 2-year-old Aylan Kurdy’s dead body on the Turkish shores went viral. Six years later, the number of individuals forced to flee continues to rise, worsening the worldwide issue of displacement. Refugees often spend months or years waiting for papers or the ability to cross borders and … Continued
“Europe Prykhystok” is a regional effort initiated in April 2022 to support the most vulnerable victims of the war in Ukraine, especially children. We believe that there is an untapped potential for local actors to develop a decentralized regional governance to more thoughtfully and more creatively respond to the emerging challenges relating to large movements … Continued
2022-23 Scale-up project Overview Commit Global built and deployed the digital infrastructure Ukrainian refugees need if entering Romania, the EU country with the longest border with Ukraine. The ecosystem ensures: Accurate official information on entering & staying in Romania The authorities with necessary digital infrastructure for aid management Access to healthcare for the chronically … Continued
With the increased digitalization of our world, people affected by conflict are exposed to new types of risks. For the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this issue is becoming central since the consequences of these risks can have a dire impact. On top of a stressful situation, the misuse or mishandling of data … Continued
As a flagship program of the Minka Middle East Initiative, the Shabake program, implemented by Expertise France, aims to strengthen, and support the capacities of Lebanese NGOs. The Lebanese civil society is recognized as essential in crisis prevention and response in Lebanon. The Lebanese civil society has played a fundamental role in responding to the … Continued
The Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees (GCF) is the MMC’s response to the unmet needs of cities as they support migrants, refugees, and IDPs in the face of pressing challenges, from global pandemics to the climate crisis. By directly funding cities to implement inclusive programs of their own design, the GCF builds fiscal … Continued
Recognition of education qualifications from one’s home country is essential to access to further studies and/or for seeking employment opportunities in a new country. To support and ensure that refugees are able to participate in the job market or pursue further studies, UNESCO has initiated a pilot project on the evaluation of refugees’ qualifications in … Continued
The world is witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. According to the UNHCR, in 2018 there were over 70.8 million forcibly displaced persons, of whom 29.4 million were refugees and asylum-seekers. 84% of the world’s displaced are in developing countries. While forcibly displaced persons face specific vulnerabilities, including psychological trauma, lack of opportunity … Continued
The Private Sector for Refugees (PS4R) initiative is a true example of global governance, as it brings together a diverse set of actors to coordinate collective action at the international level. The initiative includes representatives from regional organizations (ie. the European Investment Bank); the private sector (ie. the Confederation of Danish Industry and the International … Continued