Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance and Response to Protection Risks in Ukraine project (SHARP)
The FCDO is intending to issue a call for proposals in February 2025 to provide life-saving protection and services to civilians affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Register for a market engagement event on 7 February 2025.
This project will be funded through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Humanitarian Programme in Ukraine.
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What the fund will achieve
The primary objective of the intervention is to protect civilians and non-combatants, particularly those who may face barriers to accessing services. This should reduce their exposure to risks, alleviate the effects of violence and other forms of harm, and promote awareness and respect for International Humanitarian Law.
Requirements for organisations wishing to apply
Applicants will need to demonstrate global experience in specialist protection work in armed conflict and displacement situations, and experience of working safely and effectively with high-risk groups.
In addition, applicants should have previous experience of leading or being a member of an non-governmental organisation (NGO) consortia or delivering combined programmes with a value of at least £10 million.
Applicants should have an established track record of collaboration with government ministries and should participate in the protection cluster and its areas of responsibility and/or other relevant working groups.
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Contact
Email SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 23 January 2025Last updated 4 March 2025 + show all updates
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Updated information on timings for the concept note round and call for proposals.
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First published.
Update history
2025-06-25 10:44
Stage 1 of the bidding process has now finished. Successful applicants have been invited by email to submit a full proposal.
2025-06-04 15:39
An attachment with responses to questions submitted at stage 1 has been added.
2025-05-23 12:14
Further details of the 2-stage process have been added. In addition a statement of requirements document in Ukrainian has been added.
2025-03-04 11:13
Updated information on timings for the concept note round and call for proposals.
2025-01-23 14:34
First published.