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Oxfam GB - HUM 2021-2025
Sida's Humanitarian Assistance to Oxfam GB 2024 Sida's Humanitarian Unit has prioritized funding allocations on the basis of most severe humanitarian needs and of the ability of its strategic partners to address them efficiently. The prioritized support will be in line with the Humanitarian Response Plans (HRP) and Refugee Response Plans (RRP), coordinated by the UN, and the ICRC operational appeals where applicable. OCHA's Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 indicates another year of significant humanitarian relief requirements, with 300 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection in 72 countries. The estimated cost of the global humanitarian response going into 2024 is US$46.4 billion, a decrease of 5 billion compared to the beginning of 2023. However, this is not an indication of the humanitarian situation improving on a global level, rather that the humanitarian system has partly improved in prioritizing the most severe humanitarian needs, and that prioritization in general is needed in light of the decreasing global funding for humanitarian assistance. In 2024, Sida humanitarian unit will be prioritizing 30 crises worldwide and Oxfam has been selected as one of the best placed actors in five crises. For 2024, the following support is proposed for Oxfam: Country-based Programmes in Algeria, CAR, Yemen, Myanmar and Chad in line with Humanitarian Response Plans or Refugee Response Plans - 53 MSEK Rapid Response Mechanism - 45 MSEK Method Development and Capacity-Building - 12 MSEK Programme management support - 2 MSEK This means that the total initial contribution to Oxfam GB in 2024 amounts to 112 MSEK. Country-based Programmes (2024: 53 MSEK, 2025: 28 MSEK) Annual Country-based Programmes (PBA) Yemen (10 MSEK) Oxfam is present in seven governorates, both in the south and the north, focusing on Food Security, WASH and protection. Oxfams rapid response capacity is a strong reason for continued Sida support. Myanmar (10 MSEK) Oxfam will through PBA support focus on providing lifesaving assistance to crisis-affected and disaster vulnerable people. Oxfam will work in various sectors including Protection, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods as well as NFIs. The support will be implemented in hard-to-reach communities in Kachin State, Shan State, Rakhine State, Chin and the southeastern part of Myanmar. Through its strong focus on WASH which is a chronically underfunded sector and its wide range of local partners, Oxfam adds value to the Sida portfolio. Multiyear Country-based Programmes 2024-2025 (PBA) Algeria (2024: 10 MSEK 2025: 10 MSEK, already approved via decision 010286/23) Sida has identified Oxfam as a key actor in critical response sectors including: WASH, Protection and Food Security and Livelihoods. The programme is in line with the first ever consolidated Sahrawi Refugee Response Plan elaborated (2024-2025). Given the protracted crisis and slightly deteriorating situations year-on-year, in 2023 Sida decided to support Oxfam Algeria with multiyear programme based support (2023-2025). CAR (2024: 8 MSEK 2025: 8 MSEK, already approved via decision 010286/23) Oxfam provides humanitarian assistance to improve living conditions, provide emergency food and means of production, access to WASH services, and strengthen protection mechanisms (including GBV) for 340,000 displaced, returnee and host communities, in the target areas of Bria (Haute Kotto) and Batangafo (Ouham). Oxfam works through services, cash and in kind modalities. Oxfam has been granted multiyear funding for 2023-2025 and will continue the PBA-approach during this period. Chad (2024: 15 MSEK of which 10 MSEK already approved via decision 010286/23 2025: 10 MSEK, already approved via decision 010286/23) In 2023, Oxfam was proposed for multiyear programme-based approach financing. Oxfam are active in the Lake region, including in hard-to-reach areas, and work in the Protection, WASH and Livelihoods sectors. Oxfam have specific inclusion of disabled persons and elderly and target both displaced persons and host communities. Oxfam have continued to deliver with good results during 2022. For 2024, Sida proposes to increase the allocation to 15 MSEK. Sida assesses that Oxfam has submitted relevant proposals, strategies and updated workplans and budgets for all the above mentioned contexts and that they should be approved (see the Budget analysis as well). The disbursement of the support to the country contexts for 2025 á 28 MSEK is conditioned on the receipt of an updated workplan and budget and subject to parliamentary appropriation of funds. Rapid Response Mechanism (45 MSEK) Part of the annual humanitarian budget is set aside for sudden humanitarian crises and deteriorations of major ongoing crises. For these situations Sida has an RRM with partner organisations that makes it possible to fund lifesaving responses worldwide within 24 hours. Oxfam prioritises RRM applications in hard-to-reach areas, areas with increased needs and forgotten crisis with limited international visibility. The RRM complements Oxfams Catastrophe Fund Mechanism (CAT Fund) and public appeals. Sida assesses that Oxfam has a relevant and strategic approach to the RRM and is well-placed in order to respond quickly to sudden onset crises through the RRM. Therefore Sida will maintain the allocation of RRM funding to Oxfam in 2024. In 2024, 45 MSEK will be added to the Agreement with Oxfam GB to support the organisation through the modality of RRM support. Method development and capacity-building support (2024: 12 MSEK, 2025: 3 MSEK) CaLP (2024: 5 MSEK already approved via decision 009880/22) In 2022, Sida proposed to provide multiyear support to CaLP between 20222024 with 5 MSEK per year. Sida will in 2024 continue its support to the Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP), a network based on learning, knowledge sharing, networking and coordination around the appropriate and timely use of cash transfer programming (CTP) in humanitarian response. As CaLP is not a legal body and is hosted by the Humanitarian Department of Oxfam House, it was decided to include the support to CaLP in the Agreement between Oxfam GB and Sida.Sida funding will support the delivery of all five strategic focus areas of the CaLP strategy for 20202025. In 2024, Sida will continue to support CaLP with 5 MSEK. Frontline Community Protection (2024: 4 MSEK already approved via decision 010286/23) In 2023, Sida decided to provide multi-year support to Oxfam GB's method development and capacity-building project called Frontline Community Protection between 2023-2025 with 4 MSEK per year. This project will build humanitarian capacity in three key areas: participatory feminist MEAL for protection protection advocacy and implementing community-led protection work. By improving capacity, technical skills and expertise in these three areas, this project will contribute towards a more inclusive, coordinated and collaborative humanitarian system that is more effective in reducing protection risks to populations affected by conflict and crises. The project will be implemented globally under Oxfam's Global Humanitarian Team working in coordination with the Global Protection Cluster and two thematic task teams on Protection Advocacy and Community-led Protection. The project will also work in strategic partnerships with up to four national NGOs with direct funding and mentorship to support leadership functions and greater national representation in thematic protection task teams. In 2024, Sida will continue to support this project with 4 MSEK. Group Cash Transfer (GCT): Enhancing Community Agency for Localized Humanitarian Action (2024: 3 MSEK 2025: 3 MSEK) In 2024, Sida proposes to provide multi-year support to Oxfam GB's method development and capacity-building project called Group Cash Transfer (GCT): Enhancing Community Agency for Localized Humanitarian Action between 2024-2025 with 3 MSEK per year. Oxfam seeks to contribute
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Sida's Humanitarian Assistance to Oxfam GB 2024 Sida's Humanitarian Unit has prioritized funding allocations on the basis of most severe humanitarian needs and of the ability of its strategic partners to address them efficiently. The prioritized support will be in line with the Humanitarian Response Plans (HRP) and Refugee Response Plans (RRP), coordinated by the UN, and the ICRC operational appeals where applicable. OCHA's Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 indicates another year of significant humanitarian relief requirements, with 300 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection in 72 countries. The estimated cost of the global humanitarian response going into 2024 is US$46.4 billion, a decrease of 5 billion compared to the beginning of 2023. However, this is not an indication of the humanitarian situation improving on a global level, rather that the humanitarian system has partly improved in prioritizing the most severe humanitarian needs, and that prioritization in general is needed in light of the decreasing global funding for humanitarian assistance. In 2024, Sida humanitarian unit will be prioritizing 30 crises worldwide and Oxfam has been selected as one of the best placed actors in five crises. For 2024, the following support is proposed for Oxfam: Country-based Programmes in Algeria, CAR, Yemen, Myanmar and Chad in line with Humanitarian Response Plans or Refugee Response Plans - 53 MSEK Rapid Response Mechanism - 45 MSEK Method Development and Capacity-Building - 12 MSEK Programme management support - 2 MSEK This means that the total initial contribution to Oxfam GB in 2024 amounts to 112 MSEK. Country-based Programmes (2024: 53 MSEK, 2025: 28 MSEK) Annual Country-based Programmes (PBA) Yemen (10 MSEK) Oxfam is present in seven governorates, both in the south and the north, focusing on Food Security, WASH and protection. Oxfams rapid response capacity is a strong reason for continued Sida support. Myanmar (10 MSEK) Oxfam will through PBA support focus on providing lifesaving assistance to crisis-affected and disaster vulnerable people. Oxfam will work in various sectors including Protection, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods as well as NFIs. The support will be implemented in hard-to-reach communities in Kachin State, Shan State, Rakhine State, Chin and the southeastern part of Myanmar. Through its strong focus on WASH which is a chronically underfunded sector and its wide range of local partners, Oxfam adds value to the Sida portfolio. Multiyear Country-based Programmes 2024-2025 (PBA) Algeria (2024: 10 MSEK 2025: 10 MSEK, already approved via decision 010286/23) Sida has identified Oxfam as a key actor in critical response sectors including: WASH, Protection and Food Security and Livelihoods. The programme is in line with the first ever consolidated Sahrawi Refugee Response Plan elaborated (2024-2025). Given the protracted crisis and slightly deteriorating situations year-on-year, in 2023 Sida decided to support Oxfam Algeria with multiyear programme based support (2023-2025). CAR (2024: 8 MSEK 2025: 8 MSEK, already approved via decision 010286/23) Oxfam provides humanitarian assistance to improve living conditions, provide emergency food and means of production, access to WASH services, and strengthen protection mechanisms (including GBV) for 340,000 displaced, returnee and host communities, in the target areas of Bria (Haute Kotto) and Batangafo (Ouham). Oxfam works through services, cash and in kind modalities. Oxfam has been granted multiyear funding for 2023-2025 and will continue the PBA-approach during this period. Chad (2024: 15 MSEK of which 10 MSEK already approved via decision 010286/23 2025: 10 MSEK, already approved via decision 010286/23) In 2023, Oxfam was proposed for multiyear programme-based approach financing. Oxfam are active in the Lake region, including in hard-to-reach areas, and work in the Protection, WASH and Livelihoods sectors. Oxfam have specific inclusion of disabled persons and elderly and target both displaced persons and host communities. Oxfam have continued to deliver with good results during 2022. For 2024, Sida proposes to increase the allocation to 15 MSEK. Sida assesses that Oxfam has submitted relevant proposals, strategies and updated workplans and budgets for all the above mentioned contexts and that they should be approved (see the Budget analysis as well). The disbursement of the support to the country contexts for 2025 á 28 MSEK is conditioned on the receipt of an updated workplan and budget and subject to parliamentary appropriation of funds. Rapid Response Mechanism (45 MSEK) Part of the annual humanitarian budget is set aside for sudden humanitarian crises and deteriorations of major ongoing crises. For these situations Sida has an RRM with partner organisations that makes it possible to fund lifesaving responses worldwide within 24 hours. Oxfam prioritises RRM applications in hard-to-reach areas, areas with increased needs and forgotten crisis with limited international visibility. The RRM complements Oxfams Catastrophe Fund Mechanism (CAT Fund) and public appeals. Sida assesses that Oxfam has a relevant and strategic approach to the RRM and is well-placed in order to respond quickly to sudden onset crises through the RRM. Therefore Sida will maintain the allocation of RRM funding to Oxfam in 2024. In 2024, 45 MSEK will be added to the Agreement with Oxfam GB to support the organisation through the modality of RRM support. Method development and capacity-building support (2024: 12 MSEK, 2025: 3 MSEK) CaLP (2024: 5 MSEK already approved via decision 009880/22) In 2022, Sida proposed to provide multiyear support to CaLP between 20222024 with 5 MSEK per year. Sida will in 2024 continue its support to the Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP), a network based on learning, knowledge sharing, networking and coordination around the appropriate and timely use of cash transfer programming (CTP) in humanitarian response. As CaLP is not a legal body and is hosted by the Humanitarian Department of Oxfam House, it was decided to include the support to CaLP in the Agreement between Oxfam GB and Sida.Sida funding will support the delivery of all five strategic focus areas of the CaLP strategy for 20202025. In 2024, Sida will continue to support CaLP with 5 MSEK. Frontline Community Protection (2024: 4 MSEK already approved via decision 010286/23) In 2023, Sida decided to provide multi-year support to Oxfam GB's method development and capacity-building project called Frontline Community Protection between 2023-2025 with 4 MSEK per year. This project will build humanitarian capacity in three key areas: participatory feminist MEAL for protection protection advocacy and implementing community-led protection work. By improving capacity, technical skills and expertise in these three areas, this project will contribute towards a more inclusive, coordinated and collaborative humanitarian system that is more effective in reducing protection risks to populations affected by conflict and crises. The project will be implemented globally under Oxfam's Global Humanitarian Team working in coordination with the Global Protection Cluster and two thematic task teams on Protection Advocacy and Community-led Protection. The project will also work in strategic partnerships with up to four national NGOs with direct funding and mentorship to support leadership functions and greater national representation in thematic protection task teams. In 2024, Sida will continue to support this project with 4 MSEK. Group Cash Transfer (GCT): Enhancing Community Agency for Localized Humanitarian Action (2024: 3 MSEK 2025: 3 MSEK) In 2024, Sida proposes to provide multi-year support to Oxfam GB's method development and capacity-building project called Group Cash Transfer (GCT): Enhancing Community Agency for Localized Humanitarian Action between 2024-2025 with 3 MSEK per year. Oxfam seeks to contribute
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