Diaspora humanitarian response in Lebanon and occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)
DEMAC is currently mapping the humanitarian response of both the Palestinian and Lebanese diasporas amidst the ongoing armed conflicts involving Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
As of October 2024, the humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip is dire, with over 41,000 Palestinians killed and nearly 100,000 injured between October 2023 and September 2024. Israeli bombardments have devastated infrastructure, schools, and food supply chains. UNRWA has reported that nearly 90% of Gaza’s population is displaced, with ongoing disruptions in humanitarian aid delivery. In Lebanon, over 2,000 people have been killed, and more than a million displaced due to airstrikes, with severe humanitarian needs emerging. UNHCR has called for a ceasefire as conditions worsen, and many displaced Lebanese are relying on humanitarian assistance.
This response page will be updated on a rolling basis as we proceed to explore how the Palestinian and Lebanese diasporas are mobilizing to support those affected by the crises. In our mapping, we will identify key diaspora actors and initiatives, aiming to enhance coordination between diaspora, local, and institutional humanitarian actors.
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Call for proposals: Diaspora Small Scale Project Fund
Are you part of a non-profit organisation in Germany? Does the organisation consist of at least 50 percent people (board or members) with a migration history? Are you interested in contributing to sustainable development in Albania, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, Georgia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kosovo, Nepal, Serbia, Tunisia, Ukraine and Viet Nam? Then send us your project idea by October 27 2024. The GIZ issues calls for proposals to promote development-relevant small-scale projects by diaspora organisations in their countries of origin. If you would like to contribute to knowledge exchange, especially in the areas of gender equality, combating climate change, health and digitalisation, you can apply with your project idea to one of our calls! We support you in the application process, project planning and the actual implementation of your project idea on site. Project Structure According to the current planning status, projects in this call for proposals can start at the earliest on 01.04.2025, and due to the current duration of our programme, they can run until 31.03.2026, at the latest, allowing for a maximum project duration of 12 months. Please note that these dates are subject to internal GIZ processes and may change. The project goals must be achieved within the funding period. The project should not be implemented by individuals, but by a project team of several members of your association. The project team should have appropriate experience and qualifications. The contractual partner for GIZ is the diaspora organisation in Germany. This diaspora organisation is legally responsible for the content, administrative and financial management of the project during the contract period. However, the involvement of the local partner organisation must be an integral part of the project planning and implementation. The following project activities can be funded: Measures for the qualification of different target groups Introduction of new methods and techniques (mainly through education and trainings) Training/further training of multipliers Awareness-raising measures Activities to anchor and disseminate the knowledge that has been passed on by the diaspora to local groups of actors If you have any questions regarding our funding offer, we invite you to our digital consultation hours, where we will answer general questions: Monday, 07.10.2024, 17:30 - 19:00 (German, CET) Tuesday, 15.10.2024, 17:30 - 19:00 (English, CET) Download application template, learn about the timeline, access more information, get support and see other FAQs.
