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Strengthening the Implementation of a Border Residency Arrangement Between Namibia and Botswana and Namibia and Zambia This proposed project aims to support and strengthen the collaboration between Namibia, and Botswana and Namibia and Zambia to bridge the gap between the countries concerned with enhancing coordination and supporting cross border movement through the strengthening of border residency arrangements. The establishment of a border residence card is an important element of bi-lateral relations of countries sharing a border where intensive cross-border movement takes place for various economic, social or cultural reasons. It is also a viable means of regulating local border traffic without compromising the security and integrity of the borders and still complying with the immigration rules of the two countries engaged in a formal local border traffic agreement.
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Pathway 3 (ACRS P3) The project supports the resettlement of up to 650 Afghan beneficiaries to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). This will include providing temporary accommodation, essential consumables and welfare support in third countries, facilitating UK accommodation matching, facilitating the early identification of beneficiaries' physical and mental health needs through the application of the Global Mental Health Assessment Tool, identifying children's Special Educational Needs, assistance with UK visas and obtaining exit permits including facilitating applications and payment, as required, providing enhanced travel, transit, and arrival assistance and providing beneficiaries essential information on life in the UK through bespoke orientation sessions delivered pre-departure. IOM will also deliver capacity building information sessions on the cultural, social, educational, and economic background and experiences of beneficiaries identified as eligible for resettlement under this scheme.
Enhanced Displacement and Mobility Tracking and Multi-Sectoral Support for Displaced Populations in Nigeria The crisis in conflict-affected Northeast Nigeria remains one of the most severe in the world today, marked by armed conflict, forced displacement/returns and human rights and dignity violations. The impacts of the displacement crisis are diverse and complex, dislocating people from their homes, livelihoods and communities. In addition to insecurity, years 2021 and 2022 saw a rise in camp closures in Borno state, creating further hardships and risks for the affected population. This is further compounded by natural hazards which resulted in devastating floods leading to displacement and exacerbation of vulnerabilities. Through this Action, IOM aims to contribute towards strengthening the protection and resilience of crisis-affected populations. The provision of humanitarian assistance in the Northeast is highly dependent on trends and patterns of human mobility.
Colombia: Building Trust, Relationships, and Community Coexistence, and Preventing Rural Violence with a Human Rights Approach This project constitutes the third phase of a programme which has been implemented in PDET (Development Plans with a Territorial Focus) municipalities in Colombia since 2018. This third phase aims at contributing to the Government of Colombia’s efforts to build trust, improve coexistence and reduce rural violence in the country. This is expected to be achieved through an increase of capacities of the National Police in implementing strategies to guarantee the prevention of violence in rural communities with a community and human rights approach. The project also intends to prioritize communities and strengthen their social infrastructure to prevent violence and promote peacebuilding, reconstruction of the social fabric, trust, security, inclusion, prevention of Gender-Based Violence, and community integration by developing community initiatives with their participation.
Strengthening and Promoting Consular Support For Stranded Migrants in Libya This project aims to strengthen and promote consular support services for stranded migrants in Libya, to facilitate their safe, voluntary, and dignified return to their countries of origin. This support will also build a foundation to provide migrants in Libya with legal identity. The project outcomes are for migrants stranded in Libya to access faster and more effective consular services. IOM will collaborate closely with embassies in Libya on establishing an online consular service that facilitates communication and coordination between migrants and their embassy representatives. The project will also ensure authorities of target migrant origin countries are aware of existing key bottlenecks that prevent effective consular support, and ways to address issues, and the embassy staff of target migrants’ origin countries have the skills and tools to provide efficient consular service support to nationals. Lastly the project will support embassies of migrant countries of origin to have political dialogue on legal and policy developments and lessons sharing on legal and policy recommendations, and ways to strengthen consular coordination and service support systems.
Strengthening Fiji's Border Management Capacity Fiji is a relatively high mobility country, having the second highest number of immigrants in the Pacific. The Fiji Department of Immigration (DoI) is the main government agency responsible for overseeing immigration and border management efforts in the country. The objective of the project is to contribute to the Government of Fiji achieving strengthened migration governance through enhancing border security and travel facilitation, which aligns with targets under Fiji’s 5-year National Development Plan. The proposed project will provide technical support, including capacity development and training on process improvement, policy development, data sharing, administrative streamlining, and mentoring. It will also assist the DoI in reviewing its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and identifying opportunities for improvements and better coordination with other government entities such as the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Through this technical support, the project aims to increase Fiji’s capacity to effectively manage its borders while improving national security and economic opportunities for the country.
Transitional Shelter Construction and Shelter repair/upgrade in Jawzjan, Badghis and Farah Provinces Afghanistan is descending into the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Amidst the backdrop of an already dire situation following 40 years of war, economic decline, price increases, and rising poverty, in 2021 the people of Afghanistan faced intensified conflict, the worst drought in 27 years, the withdrawal of international forces and then the takeover of the country by the Taliban in August. Following the record displacement of nearly 700,000 people in 2021, some 9.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees remain in some form of displacement and in need of support to return where possible. Through this project IOM is distributing cash for transitional shelter and shelter repair to IDPs, natural disaster affected/displaced and other vulnerable groups in Jawzjan, Badghis, and Farah provinces.
Promotion of the Labor Inclusion of Migrants, Returnees and Host Communities in Colombia This project contributes to increase the level of economic income of Venezuelan migrants residing in Colombia, refugees and Colombian migrants returned to their territory, strengthening the capacities of employment centers and other entities that have employment services and articulating the work of this services to the private sector needs, in alliance with civil society, academia and other organizations that promote employability in each of the prioritized geographic areas.
Rapid Response Fund for Humanitarian Emergencies in Sudan IOM has been managing the Rapid Response Programme in Sudan as one of the most effective, short term, and flexible funding mechanisms that offers sub-grants to and international and national non-governmental organizations (I/NNGOs) to respond to critical humanitarian needs that are triggered by natural or manmade disasters. Since 2014 to date, and in a close coordination with the Sectors and sub-sectors in targeted areas, the Rapid Response Fund (RRF) has awarded nearly 80 sub-grants worth more than USD 14 million to I/NNGOs in Sudan that have provided critical life-saving assistance to more than one million beneficiaries across Sudan in the following Sectors: Shelter and Settlements; Non-food Items (NFIs); Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Health; Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL); Protection; and Humanitarian Coordination and Information Management. To ensure the continued delivery of these vital, lifesaving, short-term projects, IOM Sudan is providing up to 30 grants and support nearly 700,000 vulnerable individuals over a period of 17 months.
Direct Assistance and Early Adaptation Support to Persons Affected by the Crisis in Ukraine Living in Bulgaria Following the onset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022, there have been unprecedented migratory movements within Ukraine, as well as towards other European countries. With this project, IOM Bulgaria is contributing to strengthening the Bulgarian reception system and responding to the immediate assistance, early adaptation, and integration needs of conflict-affected persons, including Ukrainian asylum seekers and refugees, as well as third country nationals, who have fled Ukraine and are living in Bulgaria. IOM is supporting these groups through the provision by mobile response teams of information and interpretation support, facilitating access to administrative, health care and other services, and initial adaptation, and integration support in Bulgaria through language courses, financial grants, and emergency accommodation.
SAWA: Towards Equitable Access to Quality Education and Health Services in Egypt for Women, Children and Other Members of Migrant and Host Communities in Vulnerable Situations Under the framework of the proposed project, supported by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Cairo and titled “SAWA: Towards equitable access to quality education and health services in Egypt for women, children and other members of migrant and host communities in vulnerable situations ”, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Save the Children (SCI) and the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) will collaborate and utilize their respective expertise, networks and resources to increase knowledge on women and children’s access to education and healthcare in Egypt; help meet the substantial demand for education, with a focus on early childhood education and basic education; enhance access to healthcare assistance, specifically in terms of women’s health.
Supporting Cross-regional Collaboration on Evidence-based Migration Governance This project aims to contribute to the enhancement of migration governance and strengthening cross-regional collaboration, with a focus on migrant protection and reintegration in North Africa by supporting effective migration management and enhancing protection data collection, through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.
Enhancing Border Community Stabilization along the Northern Land Borders of Ghana This project seeks to improve dialogue between border communities and State authorities in northern Ghana by strengthening mutual trust and reinforcing the socio-economic resilience of these communities. Ultimately, through this project, it is expected that border communities and local authorities are engaged in the provision of social amenities to support socio-economic resilience and, border communities are supported with water, sanitation and hygiene facilities that will improve Infection prevention and control capacities to respond to public health emergencies.
Addressing Urgent Humanitarian Needs of Internally Displaced Persons and Returnees in Iraq The humanitarian context in Iraq has evolved in the past years following the official end of the Islamic State in the Levant (ISIL) crisis in December 2017. The post-conflict period has seen the gradual return of over 4.8 million people to their areas of origin. Since then, Iraq has been facing multiple overlapping crises resulting from the years of violent conflict, which have led to protracted displacement. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated public health, socio-economic and mobility impacts have amplified these issues, often acting as a threat multiplier in Iraq’s fragile context. Through this project, IOM is providing needed humanitarian assistance in formal camps and informal sites through camp coordination and camp management, shelter, non-food items, cash-based assistance, mental health and psychosocial support, protection case management and provision of essential health care services to internally displaced persons.
Implementation of the European Parliament's Election Observation Mission to Lebanon 2022 As per EU EOM Lebanon 2022 ToR, the European Parliament and the Service Provider (IOM) could conclude a contract to implement the logistic, security and administrative aspects of the European Parliament Election Observation Delegation (EP EOD), where applicable under similar conditions as the ones provided to the EU EOM.
Developing the Capacity of the Government of Côte d'Ivoire in Ethical Recruitment and Migrant Worker Protection in Food and Agricultural Supply Chains Côte d'Ivoire is the worlds' top exporter of cocoa and Africa's top producer and exporter of dessert bananas. An important part of the production of both sectors is carried out informally and depends heavily on low-cost labour from migrant workers originating from countries in the region, increasing the risk of trafficking, unethical recruitment and forced labour along cocoa and banana supply chains. In light of the above, the objective of this project is to contribute to evidence-based labour migration policymaking, with an emphasis on the protection of migrant workers and their families, by the Government of Côte d'Ivoire.
EU Support to Migration Management  - Strengthening Migration Management and Border Control The project has an overall objective to contribute to improved border and migration management in the Republic of Serbia in line with EU standards with an aim to facilitate the orderly movement of people and goods while increasing European security. This shall be achieved by strengthening the capabilities of relevant sections within the Serbian Ministry of Interior in the systematic process of registration, identification and assistance to irregular migrants and logistic support to the joint work of the national and the EU border police officers in order to prevent migrant smuggling and other forms of cross border organised crime.
Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project -CERRP (P171040) much evidence that the cyclone-affected populations have been very dynamic in re-starting their own livelihoods, and to the degree possible, in initiating repair or reconstruction of their own housing. However, there are many households who have not had the resources to start the recovery process, and who remain in very vulnerable houses. With a severe drop-off of capacities amongst humanitarian actors and limited response of development actors with shelter and housing capacities, but also a recurrence of the cyclone alerts, the Government of Mozambique is looking to initiate a larger-scale programme of construction of complete permanent core houses and resilient repairs.Over the last 3 years, IOM has led a reconstruction program that supported cyclone-affected communities with resilient and permanent houses across northern and central Mozambique. Building on that experience and grounded in human rights principles and utilization of innovative processes that build social cohesion and support community ownership, IOM is emphasising the integration of Build Back Safer materials and improved techniques to deliver the construction and retrofits of 3,240 resilient housing solutions.
StarthilfePlus 2021 - Enhanced Reintegration Assistance for Voluntary Returnees from Germany The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the sustainable reintegration of migrants voluntarily returning from Germany to their country of origin or another receiving country. Migrants are supported in their reintegration process through cash and/or in-kind reintegration assistance. The programme addresses important needs returnees often face upon their return, such as housing and health as well as general socio-economic needs.
Supporting Vulnerable Individuals to Access the EU Settlement Scheme IOM will work in partnership with Here for Good, and in close cooperation with local authorities and third sector organizations across the UK, to deliver legal advice and practical assistance for applications, to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their non-EU family members, who may be in vulnerable situations, or in need of additional help to be able to access the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Multi-Sectoral Support for Conflict Affected Populations, Specifically People Living with Disabilities, in East and Southern Ukraine Through this project, IOM aims to contribute to supporting minimum living standards and reducing barriers to access in support of crisis affected populations in remote and rural areas in East and South Ukraine, including people living with disabilities. In the East and West of Ukraine, IOM is providing livelihood support and address the issue of lost income due to the conflict through flexible modalities, including in-kind or cash grants or vouchers to farmers to support income generating activities. IOM is also providing essential mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS) services to affected populations through non-specialized and specialized services and/or via capacity building activities. This project is supporting vulnerable and conflict-affected people with livelihood, MHPSS, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse support, as well as generators to maintain proper functioning of critical infrastructure.
Strengthening Community Resilience and Reducing Violence in Cameroon for the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus The project aims to strengthen the humanitarian response capacity, and notably the rapid response mechanisms in both the Far North and North-West, South-West region, through the provision of information products through IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology and through the distribution of direct assistance made through the RRM, Non-Food Items and Shelter kits.
Medical Assessment (MAF) and Assistance for People of Concern to UNHCR IOM support of medical examinations for completion of UNHCR Medical Assessment Forms (MAF) for resettlement of UNHCR persons of concern in Jordan.
Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Haitian Women and Children Migrants The proposed project aims at reinforcing safety, addressing protection risks, promoting economic growth, and contributing to restoring the human dignity of repatriated migrants and community members along the border with the Dominican Republic, and in the areas of origin with a specific focus on women and children to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of the Haitian population. The project will also contribute to combat human trafficking and protect internal and cross-border vulnerable migrants -especially women and children- from violence, exploitation and abuse.
Resettlement from Europe The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), and the International Organization for Migration, have entered into an agreement to cover activities involved in processing individuals requesting refugee status and resettlement in the United States. Refugees are accepted by the United States Government for resettlement from a number of countries. After their selection, they have to be brought to the United States. IOM is tasked to provide support in this process, ensuring dignified and safe travel from the points of departure until the final destinations in the United States.
Strengthening Resilience to Disaster and Displacement Risks This project is part of the response to two tropical cyclones (Judy and Kevin) that made landfall over Vanuatu on the 1st and 3rd of March 2023, affecting more than 80 percent of the population.  The Government of Vanuatu declared a State of Emergency and commissioned a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment to analyse the human and economic impacts and to devise a recovery plan to transition the country back on its development pathway. The assessment estimated the total effects (damage and loss) to amount to some USD$433 million. Total recovery needs were estimated to be USD $773 million. In line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the overall objective of the project is “to strengthen institutional capacity to consider and reduce risks associated with human mobility issues.” The project contributes to the following outcomes: Outcome 1: National authorities have access to improved tools, knowledge, and skills to monitor and manage displacement risks in urban and peri-urban areas. Outcome 2: At risk-communities are resilient to disaster and displacement risks. Outcome 3: At-risk communities benefit from improved operational capacity to respond to and recover from disaster and displacement risks.
Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration of Migrants in Situations of Vulnerability Building on over 40 years of assisted voluntary return and reintegration globally, IOM aims to enhance in Greece the assistance and the support provided to migrants in a situation of vulnerability, including migrants with health needs, victims of human trafficking, unaccompanied and separated children, who wish to return to their countries of origin or of habitual residence in safety and with dignity. Specifically, the project foresees to support 200 migrants in a situation of vulnerability with vulnerability screening and assessment, tailored assistance throughout the return continuum, and to contribute to their sustainable reintegration.
Canadian Refugees Resettlement Travel Through this project, IOM supports the resettlement process of selected individuals under the resettlement scheme of the Government of Canada, with the provision of transportation from the point of departure to the final destination in Canada. This includes assistance with travel within the country of residence, as well as international travel, assistance at the time of departure, including immigration and airline checks, assistance in points of transit, providing escorts for the resettlement travel, when needed, and assistance to un-accompanied minors and people with special needs. This project covers reimbursable costs.
Humanitarian Assistance to Mauritanian Returnees, Migrants, and Host Communities in Hodh Chargui (Mauritania) Despite internal security and political stability, Mauritania is directly affected by regional volatility. Since 2012, violence in Mali has led to an influx of refugees into the Mberra camp in the Hodh Chargui region, which housed 67,466 refugees as of October 2021. Since the beginning of 2022, heightened tensions and multiplication of incidents have been observed, despite the efforts made by both countries to investigate the situation and maintain peaceful coexistence between the communities. This project’s overall objective is to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to returnees and migrants in the border area of Hodh Chargui. The project focuses on two main components: i) improving urgent access to water to returnees and migrants in the border area of Hodh Chargui; ii) providing emergency livelihood support.
Finland’s Pre-Departure Orientation Program 2021-2022 The project enhances Finland-bound quota refugees’ integration capacity and promotes their resettlement by responding to their information needs regarding the Finnish society and by empowering them to take active role in their own integration processes. The project targets all quota refugees to be resettled in Finland during the project period excluding emergency cases.