Aid by Sector
Rohingya Response and National Resilience Programme (RRNRP)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To improve protection and quality of humanitarian assistance for the Rohingya population living in refugee camps in southern Bangladesh, so that they can live full and meaningful lives. This to be done peacefully living alongside host communities, for whom the impacts of the crisis need to be reduced and development opportunities provided. The programme marks a shift in FCDO’s (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) response to the crisis by providing longer term, predictable support to address the needs of both refugees and host communities. Whilst the focus will be on sustaining and improving the humanitarian operation through provision of quality basic services, there will be a specific focus on stimulating the economy, rehabilitating the environment, and promoting stability for both populations’ benefit. The programme aim to support COVID-19 and early emergency recovery support for national resilience by providing support to the national COVID-19 and disaster response.
Shock Response Programme (SRP)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The SRP will strengthen government systems in the Sahel so they can better anticipate and mitigate the impacts of severe shocks, including climatic shocks such as drought, that result in recurrent food insecurity. Effective since 2014 with an initial focus on the design and introduction of new foundational, national systems that respond to the impact of climate change, the programme will strengthen emerging government-led systems to be more robust and expand their reach. The programme will invest in early warning systems, strengthening access to climate data to detect deteriorating conditions earlier on, and it will build people’s resilience by helping them to increase and diversify their household income so they can better cope when shocks occur.
Pioneering a Holistic approach to Energy and Nature-based Options in MENA for Long-term stability - PHENOMENAL
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To tackle water scarcity, build adaptation and resilience and scale up International Climate Finance in the Middle East and North Africa.
Better Lives for Somali Women and Children
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To achieve UK's manifesto commitment of reducing preventable deaths, the Better Lives for Somali Women and Children will continue to respond to the health and nutrition needs of the Somali people. There will be a continued focus on delivering an essential package of health services. The programme will strengthen the Somali Health Authorities oversight of service provision, which will in turn promote local accountability and allow them increasingly to respond to the needs of their populations. This programme approach aims to support long term sustainability and state building that is part of the wider strategic agenda. There will also be a climate change mitigation component (ICF) within the programme.
Science for Emergencies Centre of Expertise (SECE)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The Science for Emergencies Centre of Expertise (SECE) will strengthen FCDO’s access to science, evidence and expertise in the immediate response to rapid onset emergencies and emerging priorities. This will improve FCDO’s ability to prepare for and respond to such emergencies, mitigating their impact. SECE will ensure FCDO’s response to rapid-onset crises and emerging priorities is based on sound scientific knowledge, evidence and expertise, and enable this evidence and expertise to be shared with all those responding. It will have particular benefits for LMICs, where it will reduce suffering and promote welfare in regions most affected by crises.
Start Fund III, A global response mechanism for providing life-saving humanitarian assistance through NGOs
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
Support to the Start Fund - an NGO led multi-donor humanitarian response mechanism that delivers humanitarian assistance, primarily for underfunded and small to medium scale emergencies.
Building Resilience and an Effective Emergency Refugee Response (BRAER)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The programme will provide emergency life-saving assistance to the large influxes of refugees arriving in Uganda, build resilience among refugees and their host communities to reduce Uganda’s humanitarian burden, and deliver on UK Humanitarian Reform priorities. It will support the UK in its leadership role to develop new approaches to protracted crises and in delivering on the New York Declaration’s Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework, with regional and global impact.
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme (SUED)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
FCDO is supporting emerging urban centres in Kenya to put in place sustainable urban economic plans; improve the investment climate and draw in investment for key climate-resilient infrastructure and value chain projects. This will include integrating digital technologies to build ‘smart’ towns/cities that improve the quality and performance of urban services and enable a better quality of life.
Strengthening disaster resilience in Nepal
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
This project will strengthen disaster resilience in Nepal, particularly to earthquakes, by working with urban centres to build and plan more safely; supporting the strengthening of critical public infrastructure to earthquakes; working to strengthen national capacity to respond to crises and ensure that the international community is prepared; and ensuring that the UK is able to support a humanitarian response should a crises hit.
Enabling predictable, quick and effective responses to humanitarian crises
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To support people affected by disasters, conflict and displacement globally, the programme will; provide high volumes of time-critical humanitarian assistance to save lives and mitigate suffering, through a high-performing Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), and potentially other emergency funds, that can rapidly release funds where and when they are needed most, including in advance of imminent crises; support strategic investments in improved quality and effectiveness of country level responses to urgent needs i.e. based on joint needs assessments and a collective approach to accountability.
Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience Building in Somalia (HARBS) 2022-2028
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To meet the most urgent humanitarian needs of conflict and disaster affected populations through provision of life-saving assistance and contribute to resilience building of benefitting households to withstand shocks.
Resilient Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency Preparedness Programme (RWEPP)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The Resilient Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency Preparedness Programme (RWEPP) is a five-year programme that started in July 2021. The RWEPP aims to increase inclusive access to sustainable and resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services, and strengthen the resilience of communities to deal with climate induced disasters. The programme partners are the Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) and UNICEF.
Investing in the humanitarian capability of the IFRC and the BRC to enable Early Action in humanitarian crises
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
This project provides core support to the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and the British Red Cross (BRC). This project will increase the capacity and accountability of the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement - the worlds largest humanitarian network, to prioritise assistance to people in greatest need in humanitarian crises, to strengthen the network's ability to be more effective and enhance the National Societies’ ability to deliver. To enable IFRC and BRC to deliver against their core institutional strategies.
South Sudan Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience Programme (SSHARP)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
This Programme will save lives and alleviate poverty through providing live saving humanitarian assistance, strengthen protection and promote access to basic services to conflict affected population, rebuild resilience and protect the most vulnerable people particularly women, girls and people living with disability.
UK Embassy Fund (Small Projects II) - Philippines
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
ODA funds to support Post's small projects (former International Programme projects) and work on Foreign Policy and Maritime Security in the Philippines.
Active Citizenship Through Inclusive Volunteering & Empowerment (ACTIVE) programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
ACTIVE will increase local accountability, inclusion and reduce poverty by identifying and empowering the most vulnerable and marginalised people (especially women and girls, the young and people with disabilities) to lead and shape their own development. It will support vulnerable and marginalised people to take-action on issues important to them. It will strengthen civil society and build a culture of volunteerism and civic engagement whilst building the capacity of governments and service providers to respond to the demands of marginalised citizens.
Resilience, Adaptation and Inclusion in Nepal (RAIN) Programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The Resilience, Adaptation and Inclusion in Nepal (RAIN) programme is a significant investment by the UK to support Nepal’s climate change adaptation and disaster risk management efforts. The programme is aligned with UK’s International Development Strategy and various international climate commitments. It aims to build the resilience of vulnerable communities in Nepal by strengthening government systems, mobilising climate finance, and enhancing social protection mechanisms.
Supporting Moldova's Resilience
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The programme will support the resilience of Moldova, particularly its governance and economic reforms, including in the energy sector. This programme supports wider efforts to help deliver on that commitment and helps the Moldovan economy and society to be more resilient to the effects of crisis and the shock caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Integrated Review Refresh committed to stepping up our engagement with Moldova to boost its prosperity, security and resilience to hostile state actors. These aims are also aligned with the direction of the Eastern Neighbourhood NSIG strategy, with objectives on reform. This is an opportunity for the UK to provide key support towards longer term resilience building. The programme aims to assist the Moldovan economy and society become more resilient to future shocks and malign influence. This could be seen through increased opportunities for formal employment, improved human capital and increased resilience to climate change and crisis.
Building Refugee Resilience and Inclusion in Turkey
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The programme will improve the economic livelihoods of Syrian and non-Syrian refugees in Turkey through skills training, access to finance and the private sector, utilising UK expertise in technology and data. It will also providing basic humanitarian needs, such as access to health and educational opportunities, particularly for women and girls and refugees with disabilities, as well as provide a platform for information sharing with other actors in Turkey. While strengthening the resilience of refugees in Turkey, the programme will also prepare them for longer-term voluntary return to Syria and other home countries, preventing onward migration to Europe.
Support to Social Protection Programme 2 (SSPP2)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To support the Government of Mozambique to develop a bigger, better and more shock responsive social protection system. SSPP2 will help poor and vulnerable people meet their basic needs and cope better with crises through social protection. It will expand the Government of Mozambique’s social protection programmes to deliver more cash transfers to the most vulnerable. It will provide technical assistance to improve social protection programme delivery and value for money, making government programmes more efficient, effective and equitable. It will develop government capacity to respond to crises quickly and effectively through the national social protection system. The programme will leverage additional donor and government resources of about £70m per year. Ultimately, SSPP2 will support the creation of a sustainable, nationally owned system to redistribute revenues from gas that Mozambique is expected to start earning in the next decade.
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