📋 Tender Overview
Project sponsor: Caritas Austria
Land: Syria Funding amount: € 1,000,000.00 Start: 01.03.2024 End: 28.02.2027
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
project goal
The project aims to contribute to the reduction of poverty and inequalities of vulnerable women and men in Syria and to increase their resilience to socio-economic short- and long-term consequences of the protracted humanitarian crises.
expected results
1) Highly vulnerable Syrian households (HH), MHH (Male-Headed Households) and FHH (Female-Headed Households) are able to meet their basic needs, cope with sudden shocks and chronic stress, and are stabilised to participate actively in their own poverty graduation process; vulnerabilities specific to FHH are particularly taken into account;
2) Vulnerable women and men start-up and re-start businesses and engage in market-oriented self-employed income generation activities, specifically promoting opportunities for women, or expand their business through additional financial support;
3) Sustainable market linkages among developed businesses are enhanced through the provision of business development services including market information provision, networking, coordination and enhanced access to capital;
4) The mindset of female and male project participants towards women participation in entrepreneurship is positively promoted.
target group
In total 615 women and men (250 female, 365 male) will be targeted with an estimated 3,075 women, men, girls and boys benefiting indirectly.
Location: Syria, Homs Governorate (Homs City, Al-Qusayr, Al Mukharram); Hama Governorate (Hama City, rural Hama)
Measures
The following activities are foreseen, among others:
- Provision of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to 400 vulnerable households in Homs and Hama, emphasizing self-reliance and a transition from relief to recovery;
- Support of market-oriented self-employment ventures, and offering top-up grants for existing businesses, with distinct tracks for experienced individuals (Re-Start) and inexperienced ones (Start-Up);
- Facilitation of market linkages by collaborating with microfinance institutions, organizing business award events, conducting peer exchange meetings, and promoting the formation of group businesses, with a specific focus on rural areas and women entrepreneurs, emphasizing collaboration, funding, and mentorship.
background information
In March 2024, Syria grapples with a prolonged conflict, entering its 14th year, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. Over 12 million Syrians are displaced, and the economy is in distress. Widespread poverty, food insecurity, and earthquake damages further worsen the situation. The devaluation of the Syrian Pound results in soaring prices for essentials. Approximately 15.3 million people rely on humanitarian aid due to structural challenges and limited livelihood opportunities. Challenges include inadequate skills, insufficient funds for businesses, and poor market con
