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DRC's programming in Serbia began in 1993 and has grown out of DRC's comprehensive interventions in response to the large-scale forced migration resulting from the wars in the former Yugoslav republics triggered by the dissolution of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Anchored in interventions in the former Yugoslavia since 1993, DRC is a well-known actor in the region and has been able to continue to respond to post-conflict needs among people affected by the derived crises.
The arrival of people in Serbia in 2015, during what is often labelled as the Europeam migration crisis, led DRC to expand its programming and launch further emergency relief operations. This includes protection services and assistance to persons of concern, as well as supporting the Government of Serbia in tackling migration management challenges and responding to the increasing humanitarian needs.
DRC supports vulnerable individuals and communities affected by the Yugoslav conflict and its aftermath, as well as people on the move in Serbia. This entails engagement in the health sector, provision of psychosocial assistance, shelter support, cash-based assistance, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) interventions.
DRC's support aims to improve reception conditions in Transit, Reception and Asylum centers in Serbia, as well as access to protection services, and targets men, women and children at risk.
