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OCBC Alliance IFC Asia Emerging Markets Index Fund Summary Of Project Information (SPI) Project Name OCBC Alliance IFC Asia Emerging Markets Index Fund Region Asia Sector Project No005040 Projected Board DateDecember 21, 1995 Company NameOCBC Alliance IFC Asia Emerging Markets Index Fund Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders Alliance Capital Management L.P., New York, U.S.A Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment The initial size of the Fund is targeted at US$100 million, IFCs investment would be US$5 million. Location of project and Description of site The Fund would be organized as a semi-open-ended unit trust domiciled in Singapore. Description of Company and Purpose of Project The Fund would be the first passively-managed emerging market equity fund targeted at the Asian stock markets comprising the IFCI Asia Index designed to meet the demands of Asian institutional investors. The Fund would be designed with a umbrella structure to invest in ten sub-funds one each for the ten markets that comprise the IFCI Asia Index (China; India; Indonesia; Korea; Malaysia; Pakistan; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Taiwan, China; and Thailand). The establishment of the Fund would further IFCs strategy to encourage passive investment in the emerging markets based on the IFCI Indexes. IFCs co-sponsorship of index funds would help to mobilize substantial amounts of new long-term foreign investment to its developing member countries. Environmental Category and Issues This is a category C project under IFCs environmental review procedure, no further environmental review is required. Date SPI sent to PIC November 15, 1995 For Additional Information contact: Corporate Relations Unit - telephone: (202) 473-7711 facsimile: (202) 676-0365
CTP Bond Project On May 13, 2021, IFCs board of directors authorize it to invest up to an aggregate of 150 million in 7 to 10-year, green, Eurobonds to be issued by CTP N.V. (CTP or the Company, or together with its subsidiaries, the Group) under CTPs 8 billion Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) program (the Green Bonds). CTP will use the proceeds of IFCs investment in the Green Bonds for the development of green-certified industrial and logistics properties in Romania and Serbia (the Project). The Group is the largest full-service owner-developer of prime industrial and logistics properties in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. CTPs primary market is in the Czech Republic, and it also has operations in Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia and Poland. The most significant, expected Project-level outcome is the Projects effect on customers who will benefit from modern and high-quality business infrastructure that will help accelerate their business expansion and growth in Romania and Serbia. Beyond the Project, IFC anticipates that the Groups expansion in Serbia will promote greater market sustainability as it will put pressure on local companies to adopt new standards such as green building. These practices will not only reduce operating costs and improve efficiency but also attract international players to enter the market, bringing with them improved sustainability standards.
BalAEF MBS Project The project involves up to $43.0 million IFC investment in Baltic-American Enterprise Fund and/or subsidiary thereof, (BalAEF or the company) and comprises: up to $40 million IFC investment in the form of credit enhancement through a combination of : - purchase/partial guarantees of upper equity, - mezzanine and senior tranches of a cross border Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) to be issued over the next three years by BalAEF, and, -Euro/US$ swap facilities to support MBS issuances. Under the project, IFCs exposure will be to an off-shore Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which will issue Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS), to be sold to international investors. The SPV allows to achieve a true sale and bankruptcy remote structure; and under the proposed project, BalAEF will set up a securitization program which entails a series of MBS issuances for about $250 million over a three year period. The first series of approximately $60 to $80 million MBS is expected to be issued within the coming six months. The securities will be backed by a pool of US dollar and Euro-denominated mortgages generated in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (the Baltics). The MBS program will represent the first cross border securitization of a portfolio of residential mortgages in the region and is expected to play a significant catalytic role in the development of this market. In particular, the securitization of mortgages would provide BaLAEF with additional liquidity to originate mortgage loans significantly in excess of what the companys limited access to long term funding base has permitted so far.
Baltic American Enterprise Fund Mortgage Warehouse Line of Credit The project will be a four-year revolving warehouse line of credit to BalAEF to expand its mortgage finance activities in the Baltics. BalAEF will use the loan to originate affordable residential mortgage loans so as to build the volume needed to eventually securitize its mortgage loan portfolio for sale on the international market. BalAEF intends to play a role in the development of a secondary mortgage market in these countries and has asked for IFC''s help in establishing a regional mortgage backed securities funding program. Demand for mortgage lending in the Baltics is growing, but is limited by a shortage of term financing. The project will strengthen the balance sheet of one of the leading mortgage finance institutions in the region and serve as a market model for providing affordable mortgage loans to individuals. The project will thus help to develop the primary mortgage market in the Baltics and, by providing affordable housing finance, ultimately improve living standards. IFCs participation in the project will help to introduce warehouse financing to the Baltics. Moreover, IFC would use its global expertise to kick start the development of a regional secondary market for mortgage loans in the Baltics, which would provide a commercially viable refinancing vehicle for mortgage originators.
Programme for country partnership Rwanda 2024-2028 The Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) has been recognized, as the innovative and unique model for accelerating ISID in UNIDO Member States and in achieving the UN SDGs. Rwanda is a country with the ambition of climbing rapidly the ladder of development. According to the National strategy of Transformation 2017 # 2024: #Vision 2050 aspires to take Rwanda to high living standards by the middle of the 21st century and high-quality livelihoods#. Despite the commendable achievements, the share of manufacturing in the last decades stagnated at about 6% level. It is considering the above background that Rwanda was selected as a Country for developing a Program for Country Partnership (PCP) to further promote and accelerate Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID). The main objective of the PCP Rwanda is to enhance performance of the manufacturing sector to contribute to national priorities, including socio-economic, environmental development goals, and the attainment of SDG 9. The PCP will accompany the Government of Rwanda, UNIDO, and all the relevant stakeholders in the next five years and is timely to re#ignite the role of manufacturing development in the country. The Theory of Change is firmly based on UNIDO-led Light Industrial Diagnostic Study and # most importantly # on Rwanda#s Vision 2050
Support to opperationalize the Burera Dairy Community Processing Centre Under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Rwanda Bureau of Development (RBD) has established Community Processing Centers (CPCs) to drive post-harvest value addition for select commodities. CPCs operational model envisages a build-own- operation set up whereby the centers are operated by an anchor firm or producer cooperatives as profitable business entities. Under the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) supported by the Business Development Fund (BDF) the CPC programme aims to demonstrate and foster value addition, innovation and technology transfer, and create jobs, many for youth and women CPCs are operated under the jurisdiction of the National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA). The purpose of the project is to provide technical assistance, modern dairy equipment and capacity building to support operationalising the anchor Burera Community Processing Centre (CPC) on a sustainable commercial basis. This project falls under the One UN - Rwanda United Nations Development Assistance Plan (2013-2018) Joint Flagship Programme Youth and Women Employment and the UNIDO CP for Rwanda
HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (Stage I) HCFC PHASE-OUT MANAGEMENT PLAN (STAGE I) The objective of the HPMP project is to develop a long-term strategy that provides an overall direction and a list of critical actions that Rwanda expects to undertake to achieve the HCFC control and phase-out. The HPMP is required to elaborate a specific and comprehensive/concrete approach on how to attain stage one target, i.e. the initial target of HCFC controls in 2013 and 2015. Overarching strategy: Provision of ozone and climate benefits through the integrated plan for ODS reductions for the refrigeration sector, promotion and adoption of energy efficient alternative technologies. First Stage: The establishment of safe hydrocarbon and natural refrigerant use practices to enable their safe general long term use; activities to curb increase in HCFC-based refrigerant blends and an incentive programme to retrofit HCFC-based equipment to environmentally friendly alternatives. Second Stage: Implementation of activities to phase out remaining HCFC consumption based on the use of natural refrigerants
Country Programming Framework for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development Rwanda (2015 - 2018) This Country Programming Framework (CP) is designed to enhance UNIDO#s support to the Government of Rwanda to implement a road-map towards Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) as stated in the Lima Declaration adopted on the 2 December 2013 during the 15th session of the General Conference of UNIDO. In doing so, UNIDO has aligned the priorities of the Government of Rwanda to the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy II (2013 # 2018), building on the achievements of past projects and programmes. As industrialization is a long-term endeavour involving many stakeholders, efforts will be made to strengthen synergies and minimize duplication by collaborating with development cooperation partners, state and non-state actors, including the private sector in the country. As a framework based on established national priorities, it will be a useful guide for UNIDO#s interventions in Rwanda over the next years.
Technical assistance for strengthening SEZs and industrial parks in Rwanda UNIDO#s assistance has been requested by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on an urgent basis to improve the effectiveness of Rwanda#s special economic zones and industrial parks in contributing to Rwanda#s overall ISID. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the project will be building capacities in the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZAR) to enhance the SEZ and industrial park policies and assisting in design of 8 industrial park tenders; the National Industrial Research and Development Authority to review and develop organizational processes and procedures for improved results, and the Rwanda Development Board as a strategic partner. Close involvement of the private sector will be ensured through collaboration with the Rwanda Private Sector Forum and other private sector stakeholders. Additional capacity will also be built in a more sustainable industrial intelligence function. The project, financed by the One UN Fund, will make contributions to the implementation of the UN Joint Programme on support to value chain development in Rwanda, financed by the One UN Fund, and the Rwanda-UNIDO Country Programme.
Capacity-building for industrial research and development in Rwanda The Government of Rwanda has set itself challenging targets for the growth of the industrial sector: it is expected to play a critical role in export generation, import substitution and job creation. The diversification of the Rwandan economy is essential for meeting the goals in Vision 2020. The Rwandan industrial sector is currently small, contributing on average around 15 per cent of GDP. For Rwanda to reach the Vision 2020 target, it requires the share of industry to increase to 26% of GDP. This will oblige the industrial sector to outstrip services and agriculture by recording at least 12% growth annually. Achieving this transformation requires a dynamic and coherent industrial policy for Rwanda. An industrial transformation is also required in order to achieve the employment targets of Vision 2020 - non-farm employment is expected to reach 1.4 million against industry#s current employment of just 4 per cent of the workforce or 170,000 people. The Government has taken significant steps to improve the enabling environment for the growth of the sector to support such growth. One aspect of this is converting the former Institute for Scientific and Technological Research (ISTR) into the National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA). This reflects a global trend for Governments to reduce funding
Peacekeeping Protection of Civilians Activity CIVIC will conduct research to identify gaps, best practices, and lessons learned in providing effective protection of civilians; advocacy with national and international stakeholders to address gaps and adopt and institutionalize best practices; and technical assistance to key actors to support them in developing and implementing protection of civilians policies, practices, tools, and trainings. We will focus on the UN missions in Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mali, and South Sudan. 1. Peacekeeping operations’ planning and decision-making are based on threat-based analysis and impact; 2. Peacekeeper performance and accountability is improved; 3. Peacekeeping operations are mitigating harm to civilians (including harm caused by the presence and operations of a peacekeeping operation as well as harm that results from the operations of armed actors that a peacekeeping operation supports, for example, the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (MONUSCO’s) joint operations with government security forces in the DRC and the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali’s (MINUSMA’s) support of the Malian military and G5 Sahel Joint Force); and 4. Peacekeeping operations are safely and effectively engaging communities to improve protection.
Promoting the Protection of Civilians in UN Peacekeeping Operations CIVIC conducts research to identify gaps, best practices, and lessons learned in providing effective protection to civilians through UN peacekeeping. This includes UN peacekeeping operations’ efforts to protect civilians from other armed actors and to reduce harm that may result from a peacekeeping operation’s own presence, activities, and operations. Based on this research, CIVIC undertakes advocacy with national and international stakeholders to address these gaps and institutionalize best practices. CIVIC also provides technical assistance to peacekeeping operations and other stakeholders to support them in developing and implementing protection of civilians policies, practices, and tools. CIVIC focuses its work on peacekeeping operations in four countries, Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Mali. In addition, CIVIC’s peacekeeping program undertakes research and advocacy at the UN Secretariat and with UN Member States to advance broader peacekeeping reforms that are essential to the protection of civilians in conflict. From June 2019 to May 2022, CIVIC’s Peacekeeping Program will focus on six objectives/results as proposed to the Dutch donors and numbered in the results framework and indicator table: •Objective/Result 1: The UN Secretary-General and Member States continue to prioritize the protection of civilians through UN peacekeeping, and view POC as an integral part of political strategies and solutions •Objective/Result 2: Mission planning and decision-making is linked to assessments of threats to civilians •Objective/Result 3: Peacekeeping performance is strengthened by ensuring that mandates are matched with adequate means (policies, guidance, and standards; specialized civilian and uniformed personnel that are willing and able to deliver on the mandate; tools and assets; adequate budgets and financing; and effective institutional structures and processes) •Objective/Result 4: Accountability systems for mission leadership and personnel are effective and transparent •Objective/Result 5: Member States, the UN Secretariat, and peacekeeping personnel understand and begin to develop capabilities to operationalize civilian harm mitigation in peacekeeping operations •Objective/Result 6: Communities at risk of violence are safely and effectively engaged in mission planning and activities to protect civilians. This includes strong emphasis on gender and CRSV.
Gold Ridge Project The proposed project is a $134 million investment to restart operations of Gold Ridge mine, owned and operated by Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Australian Solomons Gold Limited (ASG or the Company). The Gold Ridge mine is an open pit gold mine on Guadalcanal Island (the largest of the Solomon Islands) which operated from August 1998 before closing due to civil unrest in June 2000. Following an international tender, the mine assets were purchased in December 2004 by ASG, a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), which was established to acquire and redevelop the Gold Ridge mine. The Gold Ridge mine area consists of 4 adjacent deposits together with a crusher, mill and processing plant located 27 km by road from Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands. The proposed investment program will rehabilitate and replace existing equipment and redevelop the mine area with a view to restarting production by 4th quarter 2010. At full production GRML is expected to produce an average of 124,000 oz. of gold annually. The projected mine life, based on current reserve estimates is just under 8 years, with potential to extend mine life to 12 15 years and beyond. The Gold Ridge Mine redevelopment is the largest private sector project in the Solomon Islands and is a strong fit with IFC investment strategy in the Pacific area and in support of financing of poorer (IDA eligible) countries. At full production the project can be expected to account for as much as 20% of Solomon Islands GDP, which relies today on external aid and rapidly dwindling revenues from logging. If successful, the project would also encourage investment in other mining developments and generally would enhance the reputation of the Solomon Islands as an investment destination. The Project is expected to generate a range of positive development impacts including: Revenues for the Government of Solomon Islands and provincial government: The Solomon Islands government will receive an export tax of 1.5% of revenues for the life of mine, with an additional royalty of 0.3% to provincial government. GRML will pay corporate taxes of 30%, which are expected (depending on gold prices) to become payable in the fourth year of operations. GRML will also pay a 15% goods tax on consumables and fuel. Benefits to local communities: In addition to new housing and direct compensation to meet the Companys obligations to compensate households affected by the mine redevelopment, local landowners will receive, through a representative local landowner council, a royalty of 1.2% of revenues for the life of the mine. In addition the Company will implement community development initiatives under a Community Economic Development Plan. Job Creation In addition to employment during construction, the Project would create approximately 500 full time jobs. Additional employment will be generated in downstream service businesses (food services, various local contractor services, fuel supply, haulage, travel and bank services). Development indicators to be monitored during the life of the IFC investment are: - direct employment levels - payments to Government in the form of royalties and taxes - annual Company expenditures on domestic goods and services - community development expenditures by the company.
NFD Loan Project table, .k-table{ border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; table-layout:fixed; margin-bottom: 15px;} .k-table, .k-table td, table, table td {outline: 0;border: 1px solid #000; } .k-table td, table td { padding: 5px; } National Fisheries Developments Limited (NFD or the Company), based in Noro in Solomon Islands Western Province, is Solomon Islands only domestic purse seine tuna fishing operation. NFD's owned fleet of seven fishing vessels (five purse seiners and two pole-and-line boats) operates in Solomon Islands' archipelagic waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The proposed Project involves the purchase of an additional purse seine fishing vessel, increasing NFD's purse seine tonnage capacity by more than 50%. (i) Contribute to the sustainability of the Pacific tuna fishery in general, through compliance with IFC's principles for engagement in the Pacific tuna industry as well as improved fisheries management through mutually reinforcing World Bank and IFC Investment Services and Advisory Services projects.\r(ii) Improve the flow of benefits from the fishing industry to the local economy by substantially increasing the amount of tuna that is processed onshore, thereby retaining greater value add domestically.\r(iii) Contribute to domestic food security.\r(iv) Generate additional jobs for local fishermen as well as in the broader fisheries and fish processing supply chain.\r(v) Increase tax and other revenues to the Solomon Islands government.
SolTuna Expansion SolTuna Limited (SolTuna or the Company) is Solomon Islands sole tuna loining and canning processor based in Noro, Western Province. The Company commenced operations in 1973 as Solomon Taiyo Limited, a 100% pole and line tuna fishing operation. Since then it has grown to become exclusively a tuna processing operation comprising a cannery, loining and cold storage facility. The Project is to support the expansion and upgrade of SolTunas tuna processing plant and increase capacity from 90 metric tonnes per day currently to 150 metric tonnes per day. (i) Capturing more value in-country. IFC''s support is expected to substantially increase the amount of tuna that is processed onshore in Solomon Islands, thereby helping the country retain greater value-add from its own tuna resources and thus further benefitting the local economy. (ii) Domestic food security. IFC''s involvement in the Project is expected to help contribute to domestic food security. (iii) Job creation. The Project is expected to help create additional jobs and skills training in the broader fisheries and fish processing supply chain. (iv) Generation of tax revenues. The Project is expected to generate additional tax revenues for the Solomon Islands government.
StuNedVI - Master Course n/a Studeren in Nederland or StuNed is a scholarship programme focusing on Indonesian mid-career professionals, as part of the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Jakarta. Nuffic Neso Indonesia (Neso), the overseas representative of the Dutch Organisation for Internationalisation Education (Nuffic), is EKN’s implementing partner. Following the completion of StuNed V in 2019, StuNed VI is implemented in 2020 as transitional programme with less funding available compared to the previous phases of StuNed and will be offered for two intakes (2020 and 2021). The budget for StuNed VI implementation is based on the available funds of EUR 1 million per year. StuNed Master's scholarships are offered for young Indonesian professionals with focus on linkage with bilateral priority areas, namely: Security and Rule of Law, Water Management, Agriculture-Food Security, and Sustainable Entrepreneurship-Circular Economy. The scholarships are available to pursue master's degree in the Netherlands with the duration between 12-24 months. Indonesian mid-career professionals & excellent students
StuNedVI - Tailor Made Training n/a Studeren in Nederland or StuNed is a scholarship programme focusing on Indonesian mid-career professionals, as part of the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Jakarta. Nuffic Neso Indonesia (Neso), the overseas representative of the Dutch Organisation for Internationalisation Education (Nuffic), is EKN’s implementing partner. The budget for StuNed VI implementation is based on the available funds of EUR 1 million per year. Following the completion of StuNed V in 2019, StuNed VI is implemented in 2020 as transitional programme with less funding available compared to the previous phases of StuNed. For modality of StuNed tailor-made training (TMT), will be offered only for batch 2021. Benefitting Indonesian organization linking to bilateral priority areas Working for public service
StuNed VI n/a Studeren in Nederland or StuNed is a scholarship programme focusing on Indonesian mid-career professionals, as part of the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Jakarta. Nuffic Neso Indonesia (Neso), the overseas representative of the Dutch Organisation for Internationalisation Education (Nuffic), is EKN’s implementing partner. Following the completion of StuNed V in 2019, StuNed VI is implemented in 2020 as transitional programme with less funding available compared to the previous phases of StuNed and will be offered for two intakes (2020 and 2021). The budget for StuNed VI implementation is based on the available funds of EUR 1 million per year. StuNed Master's scholarships are offered for young Indonesian professionals with focus on linkage with bilateral priority areas, namely: Security and Rule of Law, Water Management, Agriculture-Food Security, and Sustainable Entrepreneurship-Circular Economy. The scholarships are available to pursue master's degree in the Netherlands with the duration between 12-24 months.
Improving the energy efficiency of the global building supply chain industry and its products to deliver high performance buildings - 01000936 The project aims to support the national efforts in forming and realizing strategies and roadmaps, identifying practical steps to help transition to energy efficient (EE) construction materials supply chains through addressing the need in assessment and development of benchmarks, national norms/recommendations for resource efficient products needed to deliver high performance buildings and implementation of best practice policies for integrated market transformation and financing opportunities for investors. Subsequent quantification of potential economic and corresponding GHG emission reductions will be done to contribute to NDC committed under the ratified Paris Agreement through improving EE policies, financing and guidance to promote proven technologies and practices. The project will also contribute to promote public and private partnership as part of ongoing market liberalization programmes in both energy and building sectors.
Supporting the Fergana Valley on fostering social cohesion, anticipation and prevention The project focuses on young people, especially young women as a fast-growing demographic and the future of the country and aims to ensure that they are not left behind in the context of the rapid changes linked to the reform process. In practical terms, the project aims to ensure that young people, particularly young women and those at-risk groups, including repatriated people and their families from conflict zones, returned migrant workers and their families continue to have equitable access to socio-economic opportunities and benefit from its positive outcomes, while enabling them to have a stronger say about their future. The project will support community resilience and sustaining peace by empowering those at-risk groups and youth as agents of positive changes, increasing their opportunities for self-fulfillment and piloting new models for the government to deliver reform and services inclusively in the Fergana Valley. Overall, this project will focus on social infrastructure building by supporting civic dialogue and participatory decision-making, by enhancing young women’s role as agents of change and establishing meaningful inclusive platforms for young women and men in the Fergana Valley.
Supporting Self-reliance through Climate- resilient Agriculture in the Aral Sea Region The Project aims at increasing self-reliance of people in the targeted communities by introducing climate resilient agricultural practices and social infrastructure. The Project uses the Human Security programmatic framework to address multiple human insecurities faced by population of the Aral Sea region. It will use the top-down protection and bottom-up empowerment principles. It will address the food, economic and social security needs of population affected by the Aral Sea disaster, whose resilience is further at risk due to the climate shocks, chronic water deficit and increased food prices due to the ongoing global and regional food price volatility. Relying on UNDP and other partners’ experiences, the Project will identify and advance efficient and innovative solutions in agriculture through the use of alternative energy sources, using Japanese methods of product and business development as well as improving access to clean drinking water in remote climate risk communities.Direct beneficiaries: population of the 4 northern districts of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan (Hodjeli, Chimbay, Kegeyli, and Nukus districts), over 376,000 women and men
REAP Target 1 Project The FCDO funded REAP Target 1 Project consists of two pieces of work that the British Red Cross (BRC), Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCCC), and the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) will carry out in the context of COP26. The first project, â€˜Adaptation Action Coalition: Targeted country support toward realizing REAP Target 1â€™, will provide seven countries (Cape Verde, Fiji, Malawi, Panama, The Philippines, Uganda, and St. Lucia) with technical support to accelerate implementation of Target 1 of the Risk Informed Early Action Partnership (REAP). Target 1 aims to have 50 countries integrated crisis/disaster risk management and climate adaptation laws, policies and plans reviewed by 2025. The project will also support beneficiary countries to learn from one anotherâ€™s experiences before, at, and after COP26. Countriesâ€™ progress towards realizing Target 1 will be showcased at COP26. The second project, â€˜Session on Loss and Damage during Presidencyâ€™s Adaptation, Loss and Damage Dayâ€™ aims to elevate the importance of loss and damage (L&D) on this Day and unpack what more needs to be done to avert, minimize and address L&D. On the ALD Day, the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCCC) will design and facilitate a one-hour session aimed at facilitating an open, honest discussion on how to accelerate progress on L&D with key stakeholders.
Eswatini - ELISSA - Silele Phase 2 In Southern Eswatini, the Silele Red Cross Clinic in at the centre of 4 chiefdoms, Phase 1 saw this project rehabilitate the Clinic water system, work on MHM in the community and schools, and start the foundations of nutrition work with the community that will now be built on with Phase 2.Â Â Objective - Phase 2 Communities in Silele have improved nutritional outcomes and are able to adapt their livelihood options to a changing climate Â Outcome 1: Communities have sufficient quality food to meet their needs through improved agricultural production and climate smart livelihood strategies. Output 1.1:Â Local stakeholders have improved awareness and skills in natural resource management to promote climate smart practices biodiversity of crops Output 1.2:Â Communities and household farmers have access to new techniques and inputs to improve their livelihoods practices. Outcome 2: Targeted people have improved financial stability through sustainable IGA and support from/access to saving groups. Output 2.1: Existing savings groups are strengthened, and their members practice improved livelihood activities Output 2.2:Â New Saving groups are established to support members, based on their livelihood activities. Outcome 3: Improved health and nutritional quality through clinical and community-based interventions. Output 3.1: Communities improve their knowledge attitudes and practice in WASH and Nutrition, through training support and strong community engagement. Output 3.2:Â Improved quality of nutrition services in Silele Clinic Â
Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti Crisis 2020-2022 Wednesday 4th November 2020, Ethiopian Prime Minister confirmed a state of emergency and launched a military operation for 6 months in the Tigray region agaisnt The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) - a historically powerful political party.Â IFRC have approved DREFs for specific responses in Ethiopia and Sudan and there is potential for an Emergency AppealÂ During the recent years, parts of Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti have been affected by the compounded effects of climatic shocks (leading to droughts and floods, the locust infestation and disease outbreaks) and the spread of COVID-19, impacting peopleÂ´s coping capacities. The eruption of armed violence in Tigray in early November has triggered a humanitarian crisis while exacerbating other underlying vulnerabilities.Â Â Â As leading humanitarian actors and front-line responders, often where others do not have access, the components of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are present in all three countries and coordinate closely to respond to critical needs of people affected by multiple vulnerabilities, particularly in the fields of protection, health, psychosocial support (PSS), restoring family links (RFL), economic security and water and sanitation, The IFRC and the ICRC have launched coordinated appeals, seeking a total of CHF 47 million to scale up humanitarian activities and strengthen coordination systems in a multi-country approach No cost extension approved for Ethiopia-Complex crisis response-support to ERCS through NLRC 2021/2022 from 31.03.2023 to 30.06.2023 to finalise warehouse construction, first aid training, WASH Hardware, procurement of visibility items and NFIs for Tigray.
DPRK Drought and Food Insecurity 2019 DPRK Call For Support: Drought and Food Insecurity.Â Â The harvest in 2018 was the worst in a decade in DPRK and unusually little precipitation during the winter and spring, combined with higher than usual temperatures, has resulted in a drought, which is having a negative impact on the early and late crops. Â Any threat to food security will have a serious effect on an already stressed population in terms of food availability and the risk of increased malnutrition, which will affect the most vulnerable of the affected population â€“ children, pregnant and lactating women, the elderly, and those with underlying illness. Â Levels of food insecurity and undernutrition are already alarmingly high with nearly 11 million people (>43% of the national population) undernourished. Â According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in DPRK, the health impact of the current acute food insecurity, on top of the existing chronic food shortages in DPRK, is having immediate impacts, such as severe acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.Â
Beirut explosion 2020 The explosion at the Port of Beirut at 6:10pm on Tuesday 4th August 2020 caused extensive damage, loss of life and has impacted hundreds of thousands of people in Beirut. As of 25th September, over 190 people are reported to have died, with more than 6,500 people injured. The Government of Lebanon estimates that around 300,000 people were made homeless following the Beirut Port explosion and up to 40,000 buildings sustained damage. The explosion occurred while Lebanon faces a deep economic and political crisis, and rising COVID-19 cases. Protests against the Lebanese government have been taking place for months in Beirut prompting the Government to step down on 10 August 2020. Poverty has risen in recent months; 2.7 million residents are now poor and 1.1. million are extremely poor. The Lebanese Red Cross immediately mobilized its teams and assets to respond to the blast. They have launched a one-year Response Plan appealing for $125 million to respond to the needs of those affected by the multiple overlapping shocks faced by many in Lebanon during 2020.
Risk-informed Early Action Partnership, '19-'25 The Risk-Informed Early Action Partnership (â€œREAPâ€) is an established partnership (since 2019) to expand early action financing and improve early warning systems and the capacity to act on the risks they identify. This will save lives, protect livelihoods and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of response. REAP brings together major players in the spheres of climate, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian action to leverage increased financial commitments and improve the way money is spent in order to widen the reach and ensure it is benefiting the people most vulnerable to a changing climate and extreme weather events. The REAP aggregates and monitors targets along the spectrum of national and global frameworks, early warning systems, impact-based forecasting and domestic capacity building to enhance planning and delivery of early action. FCDO has supported REAP from 2019 through to 2025; IFRC hosts the Secretariat; and BRC provides grant and financial management.
Humanitarian Service Points in the Mediterranean This project aims at supporting National Societies' core migration services across the Mediterranean. In 2021-2022 it will support Hellenic RC Multi-functional Centres in Thessaloniki and Athens and Turkish RC Community Centre in Osmaniye province From 2023-2024, theÂ project aims to support the Hellenic Red Cross (HRC) in consolidating its assistance to vulnerable migrants and refugees. The main objectives 2023-2024 are: â€¢Objective 1: Migrants assisted by MFC and hotline services have access to a wider range of humanitarian services and protection, including RFL; â€¢Objective 2: RFL is provided nationally and integrated across M&D and Disaster Preparedness plans activities. â€¢Objective 3: HRC transitions towards a sustainable and cost-effective model to provide integrated humanitarian services and protection, including RFL, to people experiencing migration and displacement The activities outlined in the proposal and budget are subject to review throughout the duration of the project to reflect the RFL needs linked to the exit of ICRC, and to ensure the activities contribute to a sustainable model of integration.Â
DRC Social Safety Nets The project started by targeting mostly female survivors of SGBV, and other vulnerable heads of household in Eastern DRC, helping them improve their socio-economic status which in turn helps them to reintegrate into their communities/families after being rejected by them due to social stigma. Beneficiaries are selected based on ICRC vulnerability criteria after having received health care and PSS in ICRC-run counselling houses, or similar services of other organisations. Each beneficiary receives an unconditional cash grant and is given training in basic cashbook accounting, business management, confidentiality, and hygiene for themselves and their children. The project has since expanded to support victims of violence, physical rehabilitation patients, and both men and women. SSN: hybrid between emergency cash and longer-term livelihoods programming Project evolution: 2014/5-2016 - Pilot project: 100 beneficiaries in South Kivu (mostly female victims of SGBV) 2017-2018 - Phase II: 500 female beneficiaries in South Kivu, and North Kivu June 2018 â€“ May 2019 - Phase III: 149 female beneficiaries in South Kivu, North Kivu, and Kasai-Central (including 20 PRP beneficiaries in South and North Kivu, we funded the salary cost but not direct implementation costs associated to these beneficiaries) NB North Kivu only PRPs 2019 - Feb 2020 - Phase IV: 216 beneficiaries (211 female VSVs, 5 vulnerable unaccompanied minors, gender undisclosed) in South Kivu and Kasai-Central, NB the project also reached male and female PRPs in this phase, however BRC did not fund this activity March 2020 - December 2020 - Phase V:Â reached 846 beneficiaries overall, 644 victims of violence (male and female) in North and South Kivu, and Ksai-Central, and 202 PRPs (male and female) in the Kivus; original aim was 800 victims of violenceÂ and 200 PRPs
Kenya Locusts, Floods & COVID 2020 Situation: in addition to the COVID outbreak, there is ongoing flooding and locust swarms. Flooding is widespread, affecting 43 counties. KRCS is doing a Locust Impact assessment funded by FAO and there is an inter-agency floods assessment being done. IFRC response: There is an open floods EA, Locust EA covering Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda and South Sudan (launched 17/04/2020, for 1.8mill CHF, 9 months) and of course COVID country plan and regional COVID EPoA.Â BRC support: Â£300k DF pledge to support KRCS bi-laterally in the response to these emergencies. Many of the same communities are being affected simultaneously by all three. In-line with conversations happening at different forums, there is a need for us to support partners integrated responses as much as possible. It does not make sense operationally and in terms of value for money to separately support 3 different IFRC EAs and with KRCS a long term partner, bi-lateral support is the best option. How KRCS will use the funds: Plan with KRCS DM team. The proposal is to support communities with multi-purpose cash, to 2145 HH over 3 months (July-Sept 2020), with risk communication (consolidated messaging of the various risks.) The cash intervention will be an expansion of an existing programme, so everything is already in place.
Zimbabwe Community Resilience Summary: This project has now moved to an emergency response as of March 2019. Cyclone Idai hit Chipinge so all documents and grants for Chipinge are on that emergency page. This page is for MweneziÂ Location: Mwenezi ZimbabweBens: 2000HH per distributionDonor: Previously - IOM, PPL, Tyce Family, Medical Board, Cathleen Smith Foundation, GOAC. Current â€“ NoneÂ PNSs: NoneBudget: 2017 Total Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2018 TotalÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2019 Total Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2020 Total (G)Â Â£319,131Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â£374,615Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â£368,420Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â£400,000Â Â Â Â 2021 Total - Â£200K Â Â Dec 2019:Â This programme has been put on hold for most of 2019 whilst the East (Chipinge) deal with Cyclone Idai and both districts deal with a critical drought. Now this programme has been moved to an emergency CASH response with Mwenezi covered by these funds and Chipinge covered by the Cyclone Idai funds. 4000 HH will receive 6 months food support towards the end of the peak of the lean season (April 2020) and have already received seeds (November) in time for the planting season. June 2020 â€“ We have been through 4 cycles so far â€“ 1 seed distribution, 1 EcoCash, 1 Physical Cash and 1 local procurement. Â Looking to do 5 more cycles with the final contribution from the DEC for Chipinge as well as funding from Standard Charter.
WCA FbF EAP Capacity Building Work with National Societies (Niger RC for now) to support their development of Early Action Protocols and strengthen the required systems and capacities to enable access to anticipatory funding. Niger RC already has experience with FbF and preparedness as it is currently developing an EAP for floods and developed its cash preparedness with support from Belgium RC and BRC since 2017. Since 2019 it started working on an EAP for drought and food insecurity in the Zinder region with support from French RC and the Climate Centre as part of a wider multi-sectoral programme to strengthen resilience against food insecurity of Zinder region populations. BRC is also co-financing the Motherâ€™s Clubs approach that is one of the early actions to be implemented if an FbF is triggered in the region. Under this proposal BRC will co-finance an ongoing project on drought FbF, managed by French RC, and contribute to the DM strengthening workplan of the NS. Additional funding is needed to ensure the ownership of this initiative by Niger RC and establish an early action protocol that is eligible for the IFRC Forecast-based Action by DREF. Findings from the pilot in Zinder region will be consolidated and the feasibility explored to scale up this approach to the national level.Â
BRC Core Funding from FCDO 2021-2024 Core funding provided by the UK Government, the FCDO department, to the British Red Cross. In 2021 FCDO will provide core funding to both BRC and IFRC through a joint BRC-IFRC Business Case. BRC will facilitate the transfer of IFRCâ€™s proportion of funds to the IFRC Secretariat. BRC are committed to continuing to work in partnership with HMG and the new FCDO to respond to today's global humanitarian challenges together.Â By working to co-create and innovate for transformative solutions, scaling-up what we know works, strengthening the capacity and capabilities of our local Red Cross partners on the ground, promoting accountability to affected communities, measuring progress and sharing lessons across the Movement.Â Key focus areas With UK funding, BRC will focus on strengthening humanitarian responses; strengthening accountability and transparency and enhancing coordination and durable, local capacities to respond independently. BRC has received Â£2M in core funding in 2021 which focus on support across 6 key thematic areas and a particular focus on PSEA: Â i)Â increase the speed, efficiency and dignity of aid throughÂ accelerated use of cash based assistance; ii) increase the accountability of aid throughÂ Community Engagement and AccountabilityÂ (CEA); and iii) amplify the voice of â€˜Global Britainâ€™ onÂ International Humanitarian LawÂ (IHL).Â iv) support the Movement to effectivelyÂ address hunger crisisÂ in partnership with Government and UN partners;Â v) increase National Society capacity to respond to the unique protection needs ofÂ people displacedÂ by conflict, poverty or climate change,Â particularly women and girls; and vi) support National Societies to access forecast-based humanitarian financing that enables early action toÂ mitigate climate-related risks.
Uganda Ebola Outbreak 2022 An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in Uganda. Without fast and effective measures to contain the outbreak, it could quickly spread throughout the country, causing illness and death on a devastating scale.Â Ugandan Red Cross Society is a major actor in this response, managing almost all of the Safe and Dignified Burials and patient evacuation (ambulance) activities. It is the expectation of the government that the URCS remain the official actor in these activities, which are essential for saving lives and stopping the spread of the virus. Risk Communication and Community Engagement, and Community based surveillance are also major pillars of the URCS response. The epidemiological situation is very concerning, with spread occurring in new districts. Contact tracing of people potentially exposed to the virus is weak, and many new cases are coming unexpectedly from the communities, indicating a high amount of unseen transmission. IFRC have launched an Emergency Appeal and released an Operational Strategy.Â
Philippines VPD On 19 September 2019, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the re-emergence of polio (vaccine-derived poliovirus, VDPV) in the Philippines and declared a national polio outbreak. The re-emergence comes almost 20 years after the Philippines had been declared polio-free in 2000 and the last case of wild poliovirus was recorded in 1993. PRC is leading the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement response to the outbreaks The IFRC/Philippines Red Cross (PRC) Emergency Appeal seeks 1,990,056 Swiss francs (CHF) to assist 1.2 million people over 16 months. PRC are responding to the polio outbreak by supporting the DOH in reaching the target of 95 per cent coverage in Mindanao and Metro Manila, to achieve a â€˜herdâ€™ immunity. PRC will target the most vulnerable, hard to reach families. PRC will continue to support Rounds 0, 1 and 2 in Mindanao by mobilizing 11 most affected chapters and Round 2 and 3 in Metro Manila through mobilization of nine most affected chapters. Hygiene promotion and WASH activities will be included in the outbreakâ€™s responses. This outbreak response support will continue until at least until January 2020. PRC is also supporting the DOH with Active Case Finding, in close collaboration with Metro Manila and Mindanao Regional Epidemic Surveillance Unit (RESU).
Sudan Improving PSS for refugees and migrants Â Summary:Â This project builds on the work of SRCS in theÂ KassalaÂ Safe House through a separate project which targets different locations inÂ KassalaÂ â€“ reception centres for asylum seekers, refugee camps and a centre for unaccompanied children.Â Â The goal of the project is the enhancedÂ well beingÂ and dignityÂ of asylum seekers andÂ refugeesÂ in the reception centres and camps inÂ KassalaÂ State.Â Outcomes;Â SRCS staff and volunteersÂ have improved capacity to provide quality PS services in a supportive working environment in the camps and reception centres inÂ KassalaÂ Â Children and young peopleÂ in camps inÂ KassalaÂ have been provided with needs-based timely PS services in a respectful mannerÂ Â The wellbeing and dignity of the most vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees (includingÂ survivors of SGBV and trafficking,Â people with disabilities and the elderly) in refugee camps and reception centres inÂ KassalaÂ is strengthenedÂ Outputs;Â Develop referral pathways and outreach services for residents once they have been discharged from the KSH.Â The unaccompanied children are relocated to the Unaccompanied Children Centre (UAC) inÂ ShagarabÂ refugee camp inÂ Kassala.Â Rehabilitating the child friendly space in WadÂ SherefeyÂ camp and strengthening the capacity of staff and volunteers providing the community services in the areas of child protection and safeguarding in WadÂ SherefeyÂ Rehabilitating the safe house at WadÂ SherefeyÂ camp where survivors of SGBV can stay and strengthening the capacity of staff who provide servicesÂ No cost extension (original= Jan. 2019-Dec 2019, NCE= Jan 2019-April 2020):Â Building child friendly corners at reception points inÂ HamdatetÂ &Â GergufÂ Â 20k scale-up Jan 2020-April 2020:Â Engage Child Protection and PS Specialist to train staff and volunteers in Kassala on working with children including child protection training and supporting the development of child protection strategy in camps and reception centresÂ Â Child friendly space in WadÂ SherifeyÂ reception centre constructed and buildings rehabilitatedÂ Â Purchase recreational activity equipment for WadÂ SherefeyÂ reception centre child friendly spaceÂ Donor:Â BRC GF and Disaster Risk Alliance (20k scale-up)Â PNSs/Partners:Â Danish Red Cross, Sudanese Red CrescentÂ Â Budget:Â Â£200,000 (GF) & Â£20,000 scale-upÂ (RF)Â
2019 Bangladesh Floods Since 7 July 2019, heavy rainfall and water from upstream countries of Nepal and India have led to landslides and extreme flooding in Bangladesh. Â While flooding during the monsoon season is an annual event, continuous rain and flooding in neighbouring Nepal and India have converged in Bangladeshâ€™s two major river systems (Jamuna and Tista) in the north leading water levels to exceed normal monsoon levels and reaching their highest level in 100 years, making the impacts of the event considerably more extreme than annual monsoon flooding. Â As of 28 July, seven million people in 28 districts have been affected, with 400,000 houses fully or partially damaged, leading to the displacement of over 280,000 people. People are marooned, communities are detached, and approximately 163,000 hectares of crops have been damaged, leading to loss of livelihoods and food shortages. In 17 days, the death toll reached to 114. Â The floods have disrupted water supplies and sanitation services leading to shortages in safe drinking water and with many families displaced in shelters and with family, living in crowded conditions and lacking access to suitable sanitation, there is considerable risk from waterborne diseases among the affected population. With at least seven more days of flooding expected in the worst affected districts, the situation is still rapidly evolving. It is therefore likely that more needs will be identified in the coming weeks. The operation may therefore be reviewed and adjusted to accommodate these as the results of ongoing needs assessments become available
Bangladesh 2020 Cyclone Amphan Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan was a powerful and deadly tropical cyclone that caused widespread damage in Eastern India and Bangladesh in May 2020. On 20 May, the Bangladesh Met Dept, issued â€œgreat dangerâ€ signal number 10 for coastal districts in Bangladesh. Following the great danger signal and evacuation order of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), more than 2.4 million people were moved to 14,636 permanent and temporary shelters in 19 coastal districts before the cyclone hit the country's coast. Cyclone Amphan had weakened from a super cyclone to an "extremely severe cyclonic storm" on 20 May 2020, causing strong winds and heavy rain in parts of Odisha, West Bengal in India and Bangladesh coastal areas as it advanced towards the India-Bangladesh coast. On 20 May 2020, it slammed into the coastal districts of West Bengal, India and then it entered Bangladesh in the evening with wind speed of 150 kmph and caused huge destruction in 26 districts across the country. 26 people were killed, seven people were injured due to treefall, boat capsize, wall collapse and drowning. More than 353,385 houses were damaged.Â
Myanmar Civil Unrest 2021 On February 1st 2021 a military intervention took place in which the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) arrested the Union President, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, senior leaders of the NLD, as well as parliamentarians and high ranking governmental representatives, such as Chief Ministers. This was in response to allegations of electoral fraud in the elections that took place in November 2020.Â The MAF subsequently announced a one-year state of emergency, during which the Commander-in-Chief (CiC) would assume full â€œlegislative, judicial and executive powersâ€. Since the military took control on the 1st of February, mass protests have been taking place across the country.Â A campaign of civil disobedience and labour strikes has begun following calls from activist groups and senior NLD officials for peaceful resistance. Beginning with health workers on the 3rd of February, the campaign of civil disobedience now includes the majority of public sector workers as well as students and the private sector. In response to the growing protest movement, the police and MAF have enacted a number of countermeasures. These have included internet and social blackouts, curfews, and the pursuit of arrests and criminal sentences against protesters.Â The police and military's response has gradually escalated, with tear gas, water cannons, stun grenades and even live ammunition being used against protesters. On Sunday 28th of February, the UN reported that at least 18 protesters had been killed in a single day.Â With the situation deteriorating rapidly, this page is being created to document all information and communication materials in preparation for any decisions that may be made in the future.Â Â Â
Bangladesh Barishal Livelihoods and DRR This UK Aid Match funded project builds resilience and reduces poverty, particularly of women, in 16 slums in Barishal, Bangladesh. By 30 March 2024 (39 months) 2500 households (12,500 individuals) will have access to sustainable income, have protected their livelihoods from hazards, reduced negative coping behaviours and benefitted from greater womenâ€™s leadership and bargaining power. This will be achieved through: (1) strengthening and diversifying income generating activities of 2500 households; (2) assisting 2500 households to protect their livelihood assets through disaster risk reduction; (3) providing women with knowledge and skills for participating in economic activities; (4) creating linkages to market and business opportunities. Indirectly, 22,000 slum residents will benefit from community disaster risk reduction interventions that protect livelihoods and from partnerships and group activities that empower women and improve access to vocational training, mentorships and employment opportunities.
Sudan Kassala Safe Houses - Phase 2 Extension - Phase 2; Jan 2021-Dec 2022; building on the DFID funded KSH project, with Â£1,000,000 from PPL's Global Challenge Fund & partnering with AfHad Trauma CentreÂ Â Title:Â KassalaÂ Safe Houses Project, part ofÂ AMIRA,Â Safety Support and Solutions II (SSS) â€“ Route-Based Migration ResponseÂ Start and end dates:Â 18/04/2018 â€“ 17/04/2020 & NCE toÂ 30/09/2020Â Summary:Â The programme sits under the;Â AMiRA.,Â within the wider DFID funded Safety Support and SolutionsÂ ProgrammeÂ Phase II - Action for Migrants: Route-based Assistance (AMiRA) (cross-regional Migration)Â programme.Â TheÂ KassalaÂ Safe Houses provide safe and temporary accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees with protection needs (including victims of trafficking) facing life threatening situations or serious harm. It seeks to ensureÂ that vulnerable migrants have their dignity, rights, basic and protection needs met, enabling them to make informed decisions and experience safer migration paths.Â Child friendly space wasÂ constructedÂ at the Kassala Safe HouseÂ Â Â Â
Southern Africa Food Insecurity 2019/20 Summary Wide spread drought is affecting all of Southern Africa â€“ From Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Zambia. The IFRC launch a country emergency appeal for Zambia and PNS cover Zimbabwe however a new regional emergency appeal has been set up including Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini. Currently British Red Cross have not committed to supporting the response as it is waiting for back donor funding. A Cash delegate has been deployed to Lesotho to help set up the potential cash emergency response. A Livelihoods delegate will be deployed to Namibia to help with recovery and longer-term response. BRC has supported Namibia Bi-laterally (see Namibia Food Insecurity 2019/2020) and Eswatini (see Eswatini Food Insecurity 2019) Lesotho â€“ 300K agreed to regional appeal but to be earmarked for Lesotho. Emilie Guinier has been deployed to assist with this cash distribution This will allow the number of HH supported currently by DREF to expand from 940 HH to approximately 2000 HH. Emilie will therefore stay in country until end of March. As discussed previously with Naemi, BRC will include a clause on the DREF to be able to get this money reimbursed to our Disaster Fund in case IFRC raise alternative funds for Lesotho response. Namibia:Â Sent Zlatan Â Locations: Southern Africa Appeal covers Namibia Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho Bens 2,000 HH Donor: None but getting 300K from DF DFID application is still awaiting confirmation PNS: IFRC, FRC in Eswatini, SRC in Namibia? Budget: Â£300K for LesothoÂ
Europe and Turkey Fires 2021 High temperatures, longer period of droughts, lower precipitation and strong wind bursts lead to the onset of fires across many parts of Europe in the months of July and August. Over the last few days, the fires continued to spread in several countries, amongst which the worst affected are Turkey, Italy and Greece. The fires in Turkey and Greece are the worst in decades, meanwhile the temperature is breaking records in Greece. Italy (region of Sardinia) has also been suffering from multiple fires of various sizes. Several residential areas and tourist destinations have been evacuated in Turkey, Italy and Greece. Tens of thousands of hectares of forests, pastures, and farms have turned into ashes, the largest area being in Turkey with close to 95, 000 hectares burnt. There have been human casualties, and injuries include respiratory difficulties, small wounds and burns. Countless number of animals died, adding to major agricultural damages. The significant loss of livestock will likely have a negative impact on agricultural activities and thus citizensâ€™ income in the long term. Evacuation and response operations have disrupted land transportation along highways and side roads. There are power outages and disruption to electricity as well as water supplies in affected areas.Â According to the European Forest Fire Information System, the number of fires in 2021 exceeded previous year averages. An intense heatwave is also currently affecting the Southern Region of Europe and the Russian Federation. As forecasted, a significantly warmer than usual air mass is moving from the Mediterranean into the Balkan peninsula, with nearly 10Â°C above average temperatures. Italy, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece are the worst affected by the extreme and dry heatwave.
Cuba Hurricane Ian 2022 Tropical Storm Ian formed over the south-eastern Caribbean Sea impacting the coastal communities of Jamaica on 26 September before passing south-west of the Cayman Islands as a Cat. 1 Hurricane. On the morning of 27 September, Ian made landfall as a Cat. 3 Hurricane in the Pinar del Rio Province (western Cuba), with maximum sustained winds of approx. 127 mph.Â Upgraded to a strong Cat. 4 Hurricane, Ian made landfall in Cayo Costa (western Florida) on 28 September and moved towards the city of Fort Myers bringing with it winds of 150 mph and a storm surge of up to 18ft. Estimated to be about 140 miles wide, Ian was downgraded to a Tropical Storm as it moved north-east on 29 September, eventually dissipating on 02 October over the Atlantic Ocean. On 06 October the IFRC launched an Appeal for Cuba (MDRCU008) for CHF 9 million to assist 25,000 people. The impacts of Hurricane Ian were particularly devastating in the province of Pinar del Rio where over 100,000 homes were impacted, many completely collapsing, meaning the number of people taking temporary shelter in evacuation centres was high. The damage to Cuba's telecommunications was severe, with the latest SitRep for Cuba suggesting that at the beginning of October, weeks after Ian made landfall, 95% of the Pinar del Rio Region was still without electricity - impacting water & health supplies as a result.
Lebanon Livelihood 'Flagship' 2021-2022 Project is continuation of Lebanon - ICRC-LRC cash and livelihoods programme implemented in 2020-2021. Project intends to conduct market assessment in Aral followed with a set of livelihood activities set up based on labour market assessment results. Project overall objective is 'Vulnerable Lebanese residents, Syrian refugees and people of other nationalities are able to cover their essential needs and unavoidable expenditures as defined by their biology, environment and cultural standards in a sustainable manner'. Under outcome 1 Syrian refugees, resident Lebanese and other vulnerable groups, affected by conflict and not assisted by other organizations, in Arsal and LRC priority area have a sustainable income' project will will capitalise on progress made to date under the programme in Arsal and further boost local production and the wider market to develop SMEs, increase job creation and employment, in turn, improving peopleâ€™s capacity to generate their own income to cover their essential needs. Expected direct outputs of the project include 250 new households to have secured their ability to sustainably generate income, 150 existing MSME previously supported by the project continue to generate income, 20 existing MSME are able to employ more than one person. As opposed to previous edition this project focuses only on livelihood activities while cash assistance component will be discontinued. Project focuses more on knowledge sharing and capacity building by adding two additional outcomes - outcome 2 'Staff and volunteers from the Lebanese Red Cross have the capacity to assess, design, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate livelihoods programmes' and outcome 3 'LRC, ICRC and BRC have a strong partnership model, capitalising on complementary capacities, encouraging effective knowledge and skill sharing and communication and coordination, with the value add on humanitarian outcomes clearly demonstrated for replication in other Movement contexts'.
Nigeria Disaster Management BRC Managed DM Programme The programme design currently under consideration is based on the four stage Disaster Management Cycle of response to a shock, recovery, DRR and resilience building, and preparedness. The different components of this programme will address all phases of the DM cycle, and will support vulnerable communities to better prepare for disasters, improve community capacity to respond, and strengthen post disaster coping mechanisms. At the same time, service delivery capacity of the NS across the DM cycle will be improved by delivering the project in three distinct phases, which will gradually build up the capacity of the NS to plan, implement, and report on the project independently. At the idea stage, the current programme plan is as follows: Phase 1: BRC led hands-on implementation on community level Phase 1 of the programme is focused on community level planning and implementation. Working through the NS staff and volunteers, BRC will play a strong role in leading this process. By the end of phase one, the NRCS pilot divisions should be capable to plan, implement and report on the activities carried out. and be able to implement these in other communities without external technical support. Phase 2: Building NRCS lead capacity and expanding programme scope In phase 2, the capacity of NRCS on branch level (and partially on HQ level) to plan and implement such community level activities is strengthened; also, the scope of some of the Phase 1 activities will be expanded, adding programmatic complexity. While in Phase 1 BRC will be working closely on the community level with NRCS, leading the process and training NRCS staff and volunteers â€œon the jobâ€. Phase 2 foresees NRCS taking over the leadership and (a) continuing work in these same communities and adding new components, and (b) repeating in new communities what BRC led in Phase 1. Phase 3: Consolidation and development of new finance modalities Phase 3 is characterized by a consolidation of the progress made in phases 1 and 2, and through supporting NRCS to establish herself as preferential partner of the relevant DM institutions in Nigeria. Phases 2 and 3 also see the development and implementation of projects aimed at enhancing community level resilience, through initiatives identified by the communities themselves. It will also look at setting up financing modalities which will enable the NRCS to react quickly and effectively to community, and state level disasters.
Enabling Actions for Community Health (EACH) Enabling Actions for Community Health (EACH) by addressing health inequalities through an integrated health-climate resilience programme. Climate change is no longer something that will happen in the future. It is happening now, and people are feeling its effects. Climate change represents the single biggest health threat facing humanity, and one most borne to those who are already marginalized. To address health concerns, we must safeguard communities against the effects of climate change and aim to save lives at times of climate induced disasters. Climate change in Nepal (ranked 4th in the world in terms of the countryâ€™s vulnerability to climate change) is already impacting health in a myriad of ways, leading to death and illness from increasingly frequent extreme weather events. The disruption of food systems, increasing the disease burden leading with water borne, vector-borne diseases, non-communicable disease, mental health issues and sexual and reproductive health, and a range of other health issues and determinants of health which are getting magnified many folds at times of any disasters. The lessons learnt from BRC Nepalâ€™s disaster response programme and other studies shows, a silo approach to climate change, disaster preparedness and health does not bear fruit and rather proves counter- productive. Therefore, working at the nexus between health disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation approach is key to ensure an equitable health service delivery even at times of humanitarian crisis.
Regional Afghanistan Crisis 2021 Afghanistan is reeling from a complex humanitarian crisis resulting from compounding impacts of conflict, drought, food insecurity and displacement as well as gaps in health services. A recent escalation in the conflict has created additional stress and unpredictability to the country and population, rapidly increasing the number of displaced people. The escalation of conflict occurred in the backdrop of a drought that has affected more than 80 per cent of the country. In a drought declaration by the government on 22 June 2021, the countryâ€™s wheat crop will be reduced by nearly two million tons. Additionally, more than three million livestock are in danger of perishing due to a lack of fodder and water. The winter season will start in October with a potential for severe impact on drought-affected and displaced people whose coping capacities are already weakened. The compounding impacts of drought and conflict which escalated in July and the first half of August have exacerbated the hard living conditions in a country that is also grappling with COVID-19 and poverty. Amid several surges in COVID19 cases, the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic will continue to be felt, with the continued risk of new waves. Affected people are reliant on aid, including food assistance, lifesaving health care, and means to restore and protect their livelihoods. As of early August, around 11 million people are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity due to the combination of conflict, COVID-19, high food prices, and rampant unemployment1 . These numbers are likely to increase due to developments of recent weeks though data is yet to be confirmed as the situation is evolving IFRC has revised Emergency Appeal seeks 36 million Swiss francs, increased from 15 million Swiss francs, to scale up the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) humanitarian response for addressing needs wrought by multiple humanitarian crises in Afghanistan. The country is experiencing compounding effects of drought, conflict, displacement and gaps in health services, as well as anticipating a harsh winter. This Emergency Appeal will enable the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support the ARCS to deliver assistance and support to 560,000 people over 24 months. In addition to increasing the number of people to be assisted, this revised Emergency Appeal extends the operation timeframe and expands the geographic scope. With this revision, there is a funding gap of CHF 35,150,000 Swiss francs.
Guinea Disaster Preparedness and Response The Guinean Red Cross is a key player in the national system of response to emergencies in Guinea. In the response to the epidemic of Ebola, the CRG provided leadership of the Hygiene and Sanitation Commission in addition to the services usually offered to communities in responding to emergencies. Disaster Preparedness and response is one of the three pillars of its strategic development plan 2015-2020. This program aims to develop the capacities of the Guinean Red Cross at central and branches levels to better respond to emergencies across Guinea and assist more victims. Objectives are to increase their capacity to prepare for and respond to disasters, increase operational efficiency and accountability to beneficiaries and technical and financial partners, to improve information sharing and coordination both internal and external and their ability to learn from their operations. The Guinean Red Cross aims through this project, to ensure the relevance, quality, scope and sustainability of services in disaster preparedness and response. The project started at the end of 2016 and concluded in December 2018, funded with remaining Ebola appeal funds until the end of 2018. In Guinea BRC works though a consortium with the Danish RC and the Swiss RC, with BRC being the lead (full BRC funding + technical advice) on this DM initiative. A final external evaluation took place in March 2019 to assess the progress against indicators and evaluate the quality and efficiency of the programme, learn from this experience and provide recommendation to design a second phase. A 6 months extension to the phase 1 has been developed in June and July 2019. It intends to take forward some recommendations from the final evaluation report to strengthen the achievement of phase 1
Pakistan Monsoon Flood 2022 Calling the incessant monsoon rains a â€œclimate-induced humanitarian crisis of epic proportionsâ€, the Government of Pakistan on 25 August 2022 officially declared a â€˜national emergencyâ€™ in light of the rain-induced floods, which have killed over 1,000 people already, including 348 children since 14 June. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), as of 27 August, more than 5.7 million people have been affected by the ongoing floods2. Pakistan is experiencing abnormal monsoon rainfall nearly three times higher than the past 30-year average, resulting in uncontrollable urban and flash floods, and landslides across the country. The torrential rains continue to ravage many parts of Balochistan, with no rail and road link between Quetta and the rest of the country for the past several days. The provincial government called upon the federal government to provide a special package of PKR 60 billion (CHF 272.7 million) for the repair of infrastructure and rehabilitation of flood-hit families. Officials put the death toll across the province at 225. The rains also badly affected Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces. The government of Sindh declared 16 districts as calamity-hit due to the magnitude of damages caused by torrential rains and flooding, where 347 people have died so far in the province and 4.9 million are reportedly impacted, and 80 per cent of the total population is affected. The flood has also badly affected infrastructure, so far 949,858 houses have been damaged across the country. In addition, 719,558 livestock have been lost and more than 3,000km of roads and 149 bridges have been damaged.3 The current rain spell and floods continue to impact already vulnerable and deprived districts, which have been affected by high food insecurity and where many people have not recovered from the effects of COVID-19. The authorities have already rescued 51,275 people, while 498,442 individuals are living in relief camps across the country. The weather forecast continues to indicate that more rainfall is expected across the country over the coming few days, inevitably resulting in increased loss and devastation. The priority needs for people are emergency shelter, food and other basic necessities, safe drinking water and access to sanitation, hygiene and health care. People will also need support in recovering their livelihoods lost due to the floods. Â The aim of this Emergency Appeal is to support the priority humanitarian response for the heavily affected populations in the flood-hit regions of Pakistan. This also includes a focus on the response capacity and readiness of the National Society and affected communities.
Forecast Based Financing and Preparedness Programme title:Â Forecast Based Financing and PreparednessÂ Â Objective: The most vulnerable populations at risk of disaster receive well targeted and timely local action through improved National Society capacity on early action and preparedness, and better use of risk-informed analysis. Â A.Â Â Â Â Â Â Work with National Societies (NS) to support their development of EAPs and strengthen the required systems and capacities to enable access to anticipatory funding: Â£400,000 per year (Â£100-200,000 per NS/year depending on NS capacity and status of EAP development) B. Regional Capacity and Scale up for Early Action and Forecast Based Financing (FbF) and Preparedness for Effective Response (PER): Â£100,000 per yearÂ Â Total proposal value per year: Â£500,000 Total proposal value April 2020â€“ March 2024: Â£2 million Note: this proposal is in addition to an already agreed Â£1.5m per year contribution to be used by IFRC flexibly across the DREF and FbA in order to enable NS to be eligible to access these funds. Â Â Â
Ethiopia Population Movement 2019 IFRC appeal -Â MDRET020Â Â Â Â Â Â The displacement crisis in Ethiopia is the biggest globally with the country having the highest number of internally displaced populations exceeding countries with active conflicts. Â -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The total number of Internally Displaced Population (IDPs) and IDP returnees according to the Ethiopian Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) is 3.19 million and the major humanitarian needs are in emergency shelter and NFIs, emergency nutrition support, food and cash Assistance, and prevention of Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD). Â -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The highest number of IDPs are in Somali, Oromia, and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' (SNNP) regions which are also affected by the food insecurity situation. Â -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â According to the HRP a total 5.91 million people are in need of nutrition assistance. Â The worsening nutrition status of the vulnerable populations is attributed to the consecutive droughts as well as the conflict related displacements. Â -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The food insecurity situation in Ethiopia is significantly high and the situation will worsen if not addressed. According to the HRP at least 8.13 million people are food insecure and require food assistance, a combination of consecutive droughts and conflict induced displacements account for the high food insecurity levels in the country. Â
Nigeria National Society Development - IFRC After a long-term engagement with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) between 1994 and 2008, BRC re-started support to NRCS in 2016 and has had a permanent presence in Nigeria (office and Country Manager) since January 2019. Following discussions with the BRC Nigeria Office, NRCS adopted a 3-pillar business model, which serves as guidance to NRCS and their partners on how to best develop and support the National Society: Pillar 1 Providing RC services on community level (no donor funding) Pillar 2 Maintaining capacity to absorb funding and technical expertise Pillar 3 Exploiting commercial opportunities In 2019, BRC plans to support the NRCSâ€™ development plan in the following ways : 1. Support the Nigeria Red Cross Society in their institutional development with the view to build a strong and independent NS (i.e., strengthening pillars 1 and 2) 2. Support the NRCS in the development of their commercial activities with the objective to enable the NS to fund at least their core costs through income generating activities (i.e., strengthening pillar 3) 3. Other support according to possible changes of NRCS strategic and operational priorities, allowing for interactive discussions with NRCS, leaving room for adaptation to changing need
Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal 2023 Early morning on the 7th October 2023, Hamas launched a multi-front (land, air and sea) operation â€˜Al-Aqsa Floodsâ€™ against Israel. This included over 1000 rockets fired at southern Israel and surrounding areas, reaching as far as Jerusalem. Members of armed groups entered into Israeli towns, communities, and military facilities near the Gaza Strip, killing and capturing Israeli forces and civilians. The Israeli military declared â€œa state of war alert,â€ and begun striking targets in the Gaza Strip. At least 20,000 internally displaced people are sheltering in 44 UNRWA schools, including 28 designated emergency shelters, in all areas in the Gaza Strip, except Khan Younis.Â People have been killed on both sides and hundreds injured. In response, Israel has launched operation â€˜Sword of Ironâ€™. It was reported that Hamas have gained control of the Erez crossing, and there are reports of multiple Israeli Defence Forces soldier bodies being taken into Gaza. Reports several Israeli individuals from southern Israeli cities have been taken as hostage. Hamas have allegedly taken control of or are now in multiple Israeli cities in the southern area, as well as police stations and Israeli Security Forces military positions. The IDF have closed roads near Gaza, as well as the Allenby bridge. Restrictions are in place in many other areas within rocket reach. Morning of the 8th October, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing artillery shells and guided missiles at IDF radar sites in Shebaa Farms (border of Lebanon and Israel, occupied by Israel). Reports suggest that hundreds have been killed on both sides while thousands have been injured and require medical treatment. The impact of this violence is affecting communities on both sides. Humanitarian needs in Gaza were already high across sectors prior to this escalation. In Gaza, the latest violence comes on top of 16 years of restrictions on the movement of people and goods, which have hit the economy and life of residents. During hostilities, essential medical transfers cannot take place, fuel cannot be imported and medicines are becoming harder to find and more costly. There is a heavy reliance on generators for those who have them. Schools have been cancelled in many areas on both sides of the border. Roads have been shut, impacting ambulance routes. On the 7th of October, the ICRC dispatched a truck of medical supplies (stretchers, beds, body bags) to a hospital in Gaza and are ready to provide further humanitarian assistance as required on both sides. ICRC are working on aligning movement wide key messaging to ensure language is neutral and impartial. The ICRC donated 280 body bags and 12 stretchers to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. IFRC are working on movement wide coordination. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, confrontations have been increasing in multiple locations. As of 17:00 on the 7th of October the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported to have treated 23 Palestinians injured by Israeli forces. PRCS also reported seven Palestinians injured by Israeli settlers. As of the 8th of OctoberÂ according to Israeli sources, at least 677 Israelis, including possibly also foreign nationals, were killed and at least 2,000 people were injured, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in decades.Â Media reports estimate the number killed to be much higher. According to Israeli sources, more than 50 Israeli forces personnel and Israeli civilians, including women and children, were captured and forcibly taken into Gaza. As of 20:00, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, at least 413 Palestinians have been killed and 2,300 others injured. An additional 13 Palestinians, including one child, were killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank. As of 21:00, 123,538 Palestinians had been displaced in Gaza. Please see PIMS page for information on previous response: OPT/Israel Conflict Escalation 2021
Croatia - Petrinja Earthquake Response 2020 A 6.2 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre close to Petrinja struck Croatia on 29 December 2020. This earthquake was reported as the strongest earthquake to hit Croatia in more than 140 years. 8 people were killed and at least 36 people were injured, 10 of whom severely. Between 29 December 2020 and 8 January 2021, additional 379 aftershocks happened, some of which have been as strong as 5.0 magnitude causing additional damage to buildings and roads in the Sisak-Moslavina, Karlovac and Zagreb counties. The worst-affected areas are the towns of Petrinja, Sisak, Glina and Hrvatska Kostajnica covering a total of 2,801.61 km2 of mostly rural area, consisting of one medium size town, three small rural towns and a total of 482 villages, many of them in hilly remote areas. The total population of the area is 149,371 people.Â Some 50,000 people in the most affected area are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance (food, household items and/or shelter at the moment). This number also includes some 40,000 displaced people that are in need of longer-term accommodation solution as they are staying in temporary accommodation. A DREF was released on 7 January 2021, followed by an Emergency Appeal asking for CHF6.2 millon targetting 80,000 people. In March 2021, the IFRC operations update outlined the emergency appeal would be revised, bringing down the budget to CHF3.4 million.
LRC-ICRC-BRC Flagship Phase 3 2024-25 The project builds on the two previous phases of the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), ICRC, British Red Cross (BRC) tripartite partnership for the implementation of cash and livelihoods activities in Lebanon. In contrast to the previous phases, during this two-year third phase LRC will be the lead implementer and grant manager, with technical support and backstopping provided by ICRC and BRC. The primary objective of the project is to strengthen LRC Disaster Management Sector capacity to design and implement market-based approaches. The initiative focuses on improving preparedness, response and resilience to emergencies, whilst fostering economic recovery and community wellbeing. The project will firstly support the setup and training of a National Market Team, the development of a livelihoods response toolkit, and a simulation exercise and pilot intervention to test the capacities developed. Following this, livelihood interventions will be scaled up across the country. In parallel, LRC will support Syrian households in the intervention areas to meet their basic needs through the delivery of multipurpose cash assistance.
Migration, Displacement & Anti-Trafficking in Asia At a regional level, it is our vision that by 2030, the IFRC APRO, and regional National Societies have the capacities, expertise and resources required to support and protect people on the move, and can respond holistically to the wide range of issues which arise from Migration, Displacement and Anti-Trafficking. Migration, Displacement and Anti-Trafficking (MDAT) already feature strongly in the work that we do as a region, in our priority countries of Bangladesh, Nepal and Afghanistan, as well as in Myanmar and Pakistan. We have identified MDAT as a key strategic focus area by the Asia team, aligned to the BRC-wide international strategy, in recognition of the fact that the Asia Pacific region is a fulcrum for international migration, with 107 million migrants, and that 80% of sudden onset natural disaster-induced displacement worldwide occurs in the region. This project will ensure that we are coordinating our work around MDAT ensuring that the sum of our work in the region is greater than its parts, and that we have the necessary resources to enable our partner National Societies to implement projects to best support their communities.
Climate NbS with Resilient Livelihood in Nepal The primary goal of this project is to increaseÂ the resilience of most vulnerable and marginalised individuals/ HHs impacted by the Covid-19 through livelihood early recovery and improve their coping capacities to absorb future shocks and stresses. Â To achieve this goal, the project strategises to work in a twin track approach. Targeting the most vulnerable and marginalised individuals/HHs on the one hand to support them to recover from the impacts of Covid-19 through livelihood start up support, improving access to information, preparing individuals/HHs to devise shock and stress risk mitigation plans and preparing them for future uncertainties. On the other hand, Support will be provided to work with the Cooperative/ financial institutions and local government for the inclusion of left behind individual/ HHs into the larger sphere where they can achieve financial inclusion and access to different risk transfer mechanisms. Thereby, strengthening links between local government and cooperatives/other institutions and addressing underlying systematic issues. Â
Bangladesh Climate Change & Environment Programme FCDO has launched a new business case in Bangladesh â€œBangladesh Climate Change and Environment Programmeâ€. The Business case can be foundÂ here. The overall programme seeks to contributeÂ A more climate resilient, less carbon-intensive and cleaner Bangladesh.Â Â The programme will: 1.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Help communities cope with a variety of climate impacts through nature-based solutions. 2.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Increase the share of renewable energy in the countryâ€™s energy mix. 3.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Reduce pollution and the generation of hazardous waste from key industrial and municipal sources; and 4.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Deliver greater investment, evidence, and leadership for climate action. Â The programme will be delivered through a variety of private-sector and non-private sector partners. The BC includes an opportunity for a consortium of local and international NGOs to deliver a Â£35 million programme which include Nature-based solutions, climate resilient infrastructure at household and community level, development of plans and delivery of climate information: Â i. Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems, namely the Sundarbans mangrove forest and the Tanguar Haor wetland.Â This will give communities greater protection from the worst climate change impacts in these areas. Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Protection and restoration of 3,000km2 of Bangladesh Sundarbans by surrounding communities (Â£1m) Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Protection and restoration of 2,000km2 of wetland in Tanguar Haor by surrounding communities (Â£1.5m) Â ii.Â Developing locally-led adaptation plans,Â which draw on international evidence and expertise, and which share evidence and learning, through the Global Center on Adaptation. Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 100,000 households engaged in adaptation planning (Â£0.5m) Â iii.Â Adopting renewable energy solutions for enhancing income-generating activities.Â Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 100,000 households (HHs) provided with renewable energy solutions to improve household incomes (through for example enabling SMEs, agricultural processing) (Â£5m) Â iv.Â Designing, building and maintaining climate resilient infrastructure for their homes, and communities Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 100,000 households have more climate resilient homes and farms, due to natural flood management schemes combining hard (polders) and soft (vegetation) infrastructure (Â£5m) Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 100,000 households have more climate resilient water supply and sanitation (Â£3m) Â v.Â Developing and adopting climate resilient livelihoods practicesÂ â€“ including agriculture and aquaculture that is more appropriate for changing heat, rainfall, and salinity patterns Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 100,000 households adopting livelihood practises that are more resilient to expected local climate change impacts (Â£18m) Â vi.Â Using and managing climate information services Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 100,000 households have improved climate information services enabling them to protect assets and maximise their profits (Â£1m) We have been approached by BRAC who are interested in partnering with us for this call. We are also interested in partnering with them given their expertise securing FCDO Development funding and their track record implementing climate change programmes in Bangladesh. They have also approached other key partners which we think will represent a strong consortium, which includes partners leading on Nature-Based solutions, Climate Change research & ecological management along with two key local organisation such as the BDRCS and BRAC with extensive expertise working on community resilience & adaptation.
Mexico & Central American Migration Crisis 2022 Since the beginning of 2022, there has been a massive increase in the number of refugees, migrants, and returnees in transit by land northwards through Central America, compared to previous years. On 29 July 2022 the IFRC launched an Emergency Appeal. Migrants, returnees, and refugees are moving mostly through irregular channels. Many face bureaucratic barriers, suffer accidents and injuries, face extortion and sexual violence, or disappear and are separated from their families. Others are killed or die from disease or the harsh environmental conditions and weather. The majority of migrants and refugees in transit through Central America come from Cuba, Venezuela and Haiti. The situation is especially serious for the most vulnerable groups such as children and youth, women, indigenous populations, the elderly, disabled and LGBTIQ people. There is a particular concern for children; in 2022, out of every 100 migrants crossing the Darien Gap, one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world, 16 are minors. Reasons for migrating include improving their income, escaping violence, reuniting with family members, recovering from the impact of recurring disasters and extreme weather events, and due to the devastating socioeconomic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing political crises. It is estimated that up to 500,000 people have been affected considering the inflows and reports of irregular crossings from July to December 2021, representing a 45% increase scenario (most countries are above a 100% increase). The IFRC Emergency Appeal aims to reach 210,000 people regionally in all seven countries covered (Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico) - 175,000 migrants in transit, 25,000 returnees and 10,000 people in host and origin communities. The BRC Emergencies Team are continuing to monitor the situation. Due the low funding across the movement and low coverage of the emergency, BRC will be pledging Â£175,000 to the response.
Eswatini Food Insecurity 20-22 - ECHO Summary:Â Eswatini ECHO Food Security and COVID-19 Crisis Response 2020 -2022 Location:Â Â Shiselweni region, Manzini region, Hhohho region Â Phase 1 - Sept 2020 - March 2021 Result 1: - Food Security SupportStakeholder sensitization, Cash Based assistance, Seeds and Livelihoods Support, Agricultural Monitoring, PGI and CEA Result 2: - Prevention of UndernutritionCommunity engagement on nutritious diets, Enhancing capacity for screening and responding to malnutrition Other: Crisis Modifier, National Society Capacity to Implement, Continuous Assessment/ monitoring, Personnel Costs Bens:Â - 3800 HHs for a period of 4-5 monthsÂ &Â 2300 HHs to receive seeds to support Donor:ECHO Grant â€“ EUR 1,000,000Â Finnish Red Cross Co Funding -Â EUR 104,330British Red Cross â€“ EUR 27,599 for advisor visits and staff costs Phase 2 â€“ July 2021 â€“ Feb 2022 Result 1 â€“ Food Security Support Cash based assistance, PGI, CEA, Monitoring Bens â€“ 2,200 HHs for 4 payments Donor:ECHO â€“ EUR 500,00FRC Co FundingÂ - EUR 54,954.10BRC Co Funding â€“ EUR 615.90BRC responsible for â€“ EUR 6,158.98
Mauritania Food Insecurity 2020 Mauritania is currently facing a difficult food and nutritional situation. According to the results of the last Harmonized Framework of November 2019, over 600,000 persons were facing severe food insecurity (IPC phases 3, 4) during the lean period between June and October 2020. This is the most serious situation witnessed in the country since the first Harmonized Framework was organized in Mauritania in 2012. In proportion to its population, Mauritania will be among the most affected countries in the Sahel, with a rate of 14.7% i.e. the highest rate in all West Africa after Gambia. The Mauritania Food Insecurity Emergency Appeal (MDRMR011) will support the Mauritania Red Crescent Society to deliver food security assistance and malnutrition prevention support to 14,800 people for 9 months in the departments of BarkÃ©ol and Ould Yenge. Activities will focus on Livelihoods and Basic needs, Health (nutrition), Disaster Risk Reduction, Protection Gender and Inclusion, CEA as well as National Society strengthening activities.
Southern Africa - Regional DM Capacity Building Summary: As 45 millionÂ people (Dec 2019) become affected by food insecurity in Southern Africa; theÂ purpose of this shared leadership group is to positionÂ National Societies in Southern AfricaÂ to be able to offer systemic solutions to communities affected by disaster: and thereby to become the partners of choice for governments, donors and partner agencies in delivering assistance. Location: Southern Africa Region including: Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and NamibiaBens: None at the moment â€“ mostly OD workDonor: None â€“ General funds Budget:2019 Total - Â£02020 Total - Â£02021 Total - Â£0K2022 Total - Â£0K Situation Update:Â In Apr 2021 - The budget was zeroed in 2019 due to the drought and 2020 due to COVID 19. In 2021 travel is still restricted so running any in person training will be difficult. Also the Shared Leadership idea has lost steam so we may not see this go forward as initially planned.Â In Apr 2020 - The budget was zeroed again in 2022 - re-allocated to the FbF P8356 budget to support the Community Based Surveillance activity
Bangladesh Population Movement 2017 October-December 2016: An initial influx of people from Rakhine State in Myanmar to Coxâ€™s Bazar takes place, with some 87,000 arrivals recorded. These population movements are not a new event in this area. Historically, some Muslim communities from Rakhine have been migrating to Bangladesh over the past three decades, particularly in the coastal upazilas (sub-districts) of Teknaf and Ukhia in Coxâ€™s Bazar district where they live as either refugees or without status. 29 December 2016: BDRCS had a subsequent meeting with Government of Bangladesh (GoB) authorities where they requested RC support. This support was agreed in early January 2017 after the rapid assessments teams returned on 1 January and their findings validated the severity of the situation, prompting a decision by BDRCS on 2 January to scale up the humanitarian assistance beyond their regular support. 30th May 2017: Cyclone Mora hit the district with both the camps and 20,000 houses in the surrounding area damaged. In the camps a quarter of buildings were affected and the electricity was shut off. This lack of lighting led to protection concerns with 80% of the camp's residents women and girls. Districts of Bandarban, Chittagong, Coxâ€™s Bazar, Khagrachari and Rangamati experience the worst landslides in history, with at least 160 human lives lost. 25 August 2017: Violence in Myanmarâ€™s state of Rakhine prompts a new influx of people into South East Bangladesh. As of 19 September 2017, the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) reported that an estimated 422,000 people have crossed the border into Bangladesh. November 2021:Â the situation continues today as a protracted crisis because of the colossal number of displaced people â€“Â 884,000Â peopleÂ â€“ who are completely reliant on humanitarian aid to meet their everyday needsÂ amidst a backdrop of uncertaintyÂ onÂ their future including the possibility of repatriation. These needsÂ spanÂ food and basic needs, access to health services and safe water,Â shelter,Â protection services, andÂ preparednessÂ forÂ seasonal cyclonesÂ and monsoon rains,Â andÂ health disasters such as pandemicsÂ as well as protection against man-made disastersÂ brought about byÂ environmental degradationÂ and theÂ impacts of climate change.Â Â Revised appeal 2021:Â Through the revisedÂ Emergency Appeal,Â theÂ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)Â aims toÂ continueÂ supportingÂ the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)Â inÂ itsÂ response toÂ the population movement crisis. This will be in line with theÂ shared vision of BDRCS, IFRC and in-country Partner National Societies, in coordination with ICRC, to consolidate and improve on existing services to affected communities, in continued alignment with the three-pronged strategy adopted at the start of this operationÂ i.e.Â theÂ strategy to achieveÂ integrated community resilience, social inclusion,Â andÂ readiness for effective response.Â Â
Urban SEA Nepal With the nationwide vaccination drive underway Nepal Red Cross Society (NCRS) is gearing towards early recovery planning while at the same time continuing its supporting role to governmentâ€™s Covid-19 response. The primary objective of NRCSâ€™ early recovery plan is to fulfil its auxiliary role to support the government in reducing illness and loss of life, while protecting the health, safety, wellbeing and livelihoods of the most vulnerable people, through containing transmission of the Covid-19 virus, treating cases, and helping affected communities maintain access to essential health and social services. This proposed intervention isÂ aligned to NRCSâ€™ early recovery plan focusing on building their capacity to effectively respond to future disasters and also the outcome indicators of GRCâ€™s Urban SEA logframe. The priority areas for the intervention are as follows: Â Â 1.Â Â Â Â Support NRCS priority area 3 related to National Society strengthening on resilience and early recovery. 2.Â Â Â Â Complement Urban DRR resilience programme through undertaking research on new ways of working that the SURE programme has initiated. 3.Â Â Â Â Increase the scope of NRCS in urban networking through learning, sharing and exchange. Â
Myanmar RCS Migration and Displacement Migration and displacement within, from and to Myanmar is linked to a diverse range of complex drivers, and in many cases results in critical humanitarian needs. Myanmar is one of the top five countries of origin globally for refugees, with large numbers of refugees hosted in neighboring countries and across the region. Some of these refugees are starting to return, in both spontaneous and organized processes, and the prospect of large-scale refugee repatriation remains from Bangladesh, Thailand and beyond. Â Myanmar also hosts large numbers of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing conflict, violence, persecution and disaster. An estimated 241,000 IDPs â€“ of which 77 percent are women and children â€“ remain in camps in Rakhine, Kachin, Shan and Kayin States. Recent initiatives of the Government and the humanitarian community are paving the way for durable solutions to internal displacement and the "closing" of IDP camps. Myanmar is also the largest country of origin for migrants in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region, with the vast majority of more than 4 million migrants travelling to Thailand, China, Malaysia and Singapore. Many migrant workers are undocumented and in "irregular status", with regular deportations back to Myanmar. There are also considerable humanitarian concerns related to trafficking (within and from Myanmar), people smuggling, extortion, debt bondage and physical exploitation. Statelessness and migration is also a critical humanitarian challenge. Â In September 2018, an MRCS national workshop was held on "Strategic Approaches to Addressing Humanitarian Needs in the Context of Migration and Displacement". This was the first time MRCS convened a national humanitarian workshop on migration and displacement. The first two days of the workshop included participants and presentations from Kachin, Rakhine, Shan, Mon, Kayin and Thanantharyi, on humanitarian needs linked to migration and displacement, challenges in addressing those needs and recommendations for stronger MRCS action. The third day of the workshop was reserved for a discussion with MRCS management on how to strengthen MRCS action in migration and displacement. The workshop resulted in a 10-point MRCS Action Plan on Migration and Displacement, to be achieved within two years
Eswatini - National Society Development Summary: Eswatini Chronic Hunger & Organisational Development is a project to work with the Baphalali Eswatini Red cross to develop their food security strategy, social protection and disaster management to position them as the government's organisation of choice. This new partnership and will look at specific outcome of integrating the National Societies into the Governments Protection programmes and positions the NS as a partner of choice of its government. Working closely together and in close coordination with other RC partners and external stakeholders in Southern Africa to make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable communities suffering from Chronic Food insecurity. Location: Eswatini Donor: CASH team support, and PPL.Â PNSs: None Budget:2021 Total - Â£35,370 GAD plus VehicleÂ 2022 Total - Â£130K (80K G and 50K R)Â 2023 Total - Â£130K (80K G and 50K R)Â 2024 Total - Â£130K (80K G and 50K R)Â Updates In 2019:Â We supported an FSL focal point for a year starting in June 2019. We also supported a DM workshop and a Social Protection Workshop. In 2020:Â From the initial Â£100K we have reallocated Â£20K to COVID responseÂ - which went towards PPE for volunteers and staff as well as helping with mass communication programme. The rest of the funding went to Namibia PM role, additional for Eswatini Health Component. In 2021: - Funds will be used for OD as per the improvement plan created from the Due diligence. Funds were held back until Aug due to instability of FBF grant. Â£10,495 came from CASH team for CVAP, Â£24,875 of G funds GADs for NSD and Civil unrest support from July 2021.Â Â
Lithuania Population Movement 2021 Since mid-May 2021, the number of people who enter Lithuania irregularly from Belarus has been increasing rapidly. Following the series of recent events at the Lithuanian â€“ Belarusian border, Lithuania declared a state of emergency on 2 July 2021. As of 7 July 2021, the total number of new arrivals is 1,416. The number indicates a 1648% increase in irregular border crossings, compared to year 2020. Before the crisis, asylum seekers used to stay isolated at the Lithuanian border for 1 to 3 days until receiving COVID-19 testing results and then moving into reception centres. However, the sudden influx of migrants has put enormous pressure to the reception system. In early June, the Foreigners Registration Center in PabradÄ— ran over its maximum capacity. As COVID-19 prevention measures require lower occupancy and separate accommodation, more places have been opened as mandatory isolation and/ or reception facilities. Approximately 60% of arrivals consist of men, while the remaining 40% are women, children, unaccompanied minors, and persons with disabilities. The nationality of the arriving migrants has shown a specific change in migration to Lithuania trends with 43.5% of people who arrived in Lithuania during the last 3 months of 2021 being of Iraqi nationality, whereas in 2020 most asylum seekers were from Belarus, followed by Russia and Tajikistan. 90 â€“ 95 % of the arriving migrants seek for asylum in Lithuania. However, there is a significant delay in accepting and examining new asylum applications due to the Migration Department being short of staff that carries out the examination of applications and the lack of interpreters. The IFRC released a DREF on 12 July for CHF 338,885 to assist 4,000 people across 10 provinces for four months. The IFRC are also deploying a Operations Manager and CEA Coordinator for one month in country. The latter will be deployed from the British Red Cross.
Sahel Livelihoods Programme The Sahel Region has cyclical long term food insecurity issues which repeatedly damage the resilience of communities to respond, recover and develop. The RCM in the region is currently operating at a low capacity with limited resources to respond to small, medium or large-scale needs in a meaningful, effective and accountable way. The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to build a strong Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement to support the resilience development of vulnerable communities. The programme includes components of capacity building, learning and piloting new approaches. The programme works towards two specific objectives: 1) Strengthen HNS' capacities on Livelihoods programming so they are able to effectively ensure crisis affected population's recovery and contribute to their resilience. 2) Support the creation and coordination of the Sahel+ Platform for the 10 HNS in the region, to strengthen their positioning as FSL actors, share learning and support regional advocacy efforts.
Belarus and Neighbouring Countries 2021 Political tension between the EU and Belarus increased significantly in late 2020 following elections in Belarus. EU did not accept the election results and has since imposed economic sanctions on Belarus. In May 2021, migrants arriving from Belarus started to cross or attempt to cross the border into Lithuania. EU leaders have accused Belarus of facilitating the situation as a reaction to the sanctions. In July, when more than 4,000 migrants had crossed into Lithuania since the beginning of the year, the government reinforced the border and made it increasingly difficult to cross, shifting the attention to the Polish border from August onwards. In early September the Polish government declared a state of emergency. Small numbers of migrants have also crossed into Latvia since May 2021. Since the start of the situation all countries have significantly reinforced their borders both physically and through additional deployments of border guards, police and soldiers. In early November the situation escalated when large groups of migrants approach the border with Poland and Lithuania, creating a stand-off. Migrants have attempted to breach the border structures but have been apprehended and returned to the Belarusian side. Â The IFRC launched an Emergency Appeal for Belarus and Neighbouring Countries on the 24th of November 2021 forÂ 9.5 million CHF to assist an initial 12,000 people, through the three National Societies that are currently operational: Belarus, Poland and Lithuania. The EA is closing on the 30th November 2022.
LRC Framework Agreement 2022-2024 LRC Framework Agreement combines together several joined LRC-BRC initiatives, creating a multi-year programme focused on responding to theÂ Â Lebanon migration and economic crises, together with capacity building of the Lebanese Red Cross. The project combines together the following activities -Â 1. National Society Development - Support for LRC DM Strategy (covering the financial needs related to implementation of LRC DM 2021-2025 strategy, introduction of minimum standards for LRC field emergency teams) - Support for LRC Planning Section (salary coverage) - Support for LRC Finance team (salary coverage) - Support for MENA Cash Centre of Excellence (coverage of MENA CCoE expenditures for 2022 focused on regional learning exchanges, CVA documentation translation and cash advocacy) - Support for LRC EcoSec Team Market Based Programming (supporting LRC EcoSec team in increasing MBP presence within Livelihood and CVA response) - Development of LRC Complaint and Feedback Mechanism 2. Disaster Response - Multi-purpose cash assistance for vulnerable Syrian and Lebanese households - Establishment of LRC Rapid Response Emergency Fund
Djibouti DM Capacity Strengthening Project Title:Â Disaster management capacity strengtheningÂ Start and end dates:Â 01/12/2016 â€“ 31/12/2019 (decision to extend to end of 2020)Â Summary:Â Focus is on engaging communities in DRR; responding to disasters and strengthening work with refugee, migrant and host communities. BRC will continue working alongside the ICRC and IFRC to stabilise the governance and management of the NS.Â TheÂ programÂ has two output areas: 1) increase DRCSâ€™Â disaster management capacityÂ and 2) responds to the needs of people affected by disasters in Djibouti.Â Location:Â DjiboutiÂ Â Beneficiaries:Â NAÂ Donor:Â GFÂ PNSs/Partners:Â BRC, CRD Budget:Â 2016-2019 = Â£300,000.Â Â£75,000 annual budgeted for up to 2021 (GF)Â Current situation (Jan 2020):Â Focus has shifted from DM activities to supporting CRD in establishing a sound governance structure. In Q4 of 2019 CRD successfully carried out their first AGM in a long time and have appointed an interim board whose focus is rebuidling the governance structures. In 2020 BRC will support this initiative by funding key staff positions and policy development work.
AVIVA - Urban Hub The IFRC Asia Pacific Regional Office (IFRC APRO), National Societies and Reference Centres in Asia Pacific, have being leading the Urban Community Resilience Hub (Urban Hub) initiative which intends to coordinate and connect urban work across the Asia Pacific region, enhance knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer exchange within and beyond RCRC networks and platforms, and operationalize the urbanâ€¯learning built to date with a strong orientation towards partnerships and innovation for current and future initiatives.â€¯â€¯ Â Using a â€˜thematic based network of networksâ€™ approach this Hub builds on the experience of National Societies and ongoing regional initiatives. While focusing primarily on the Asia Pacific region, the UCRH will engage with other urban initiatives within the Movement, as well as other (thematic) practitionersâ€™ groups where relevant and feasible. Â The main objectives of the Hub are: 1.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Strengthen the connections among urban resilience actors in the Asia Pacific region to promote innovative approaches to tackle urban resilience challenges. 2.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Promote knowledge sharing and evidence-based programming within the RCRC movement and the wider humanitarian community. 3.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Improve organizational resilience through a continuous process of learning and adaptation to changing contexts Â With monies donated by AVIVA, Â via the Asia DMC sitting on the Urban HUB Steering committee, and via our country offices and Partner National Societies using this as a platform to share learning and seek advice BRC have been contributing to this agenda for the past three years.
Americas Population Movement 2018 - The deepening political and socio-economic crisis in Venezuela has led to one of the biggest mass displacements in Latin American history. - As of November 2018, there were at least 3m Venezuelans refugees and migrants globally, of which 2.4m were residing in Latin American and Caribbean countries (UNHCR). This overall figure could rise to 5.3m by the end of 2019. - There is an estimated population outflow of more than 5,000 Venezuelan migrants per day. - Colombia (approx. 1m), Peru (500k) and Ecuador (220k) host the largest numbers of migrants but many other countries in the region are seeing significant increases in new arrivals. - Many in host countries are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Food, nutrition, health, water, sanitation and hygiene needs have been identified. Protection assistance is also crucial, including legal help with documentation in order to access healthcare and employment. - Migrants are at risk of exploitation, trafficking, and sexual and gender-based violence, and the social environment is becoming less hospitable in some host communities in the region.
Myanmar Rakhine Community Resilience MRCS has been implementing Community Resilience Program (CRP) in Central Rakhine since 2017. CRP is aligned with the MRCS Resilience Framework 2018-301 which promotes program objectives of sustainability, relevance and scalability, effectiveness and impact, and a changed partnership dynamic with communities. CRP is an integrated multi-sectoral programme aimed at increasing the resilience of 30 villages indirectly affected by violence in Sittwe and Minbya Townships of the Rakhine state. The targeted villages are also affected by recurring natural disasters like floods and cyclones. The three-year (2017-2019) resilience programme phase 1 targets a total 6,337 HHs (29,079 people) in Sittwe and Minbya Townships and is jointly funded by British Red Cross Society (BRCS) and Norwegian Red Cross Society (NRCS) under multi-lateral funding mechanism through International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). 15 villages are covered with funding from BRCS and another 15 villages with NRCS funding. The programme is an integral part of overall Rakhine Operations of MRCS, supported by IFRC and The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The CRP programme also contributes to the overall organizational development efforts of MRCS to strengthen Rakhine State Red Cross Branch and its Township Branches. The phase 2 programme (2020 - 2022) will build on previous phase, incorporating all villages who recived multi-sectoral investment from the previous phase and will now benefit from a focus on consolidating community institutional support in line with programme sustainability objectives. 10 new villages in Sittwe will be incorporated providing for a total of 25 villages to be reached in the year 2020.Â
BRC Syria Crisis SOF, 2018- 2021 BRC Syria Crisis Strategic Operational Framework, 2018- 2021. Strategic Goal 1: Vulnerable households and individuals affected by the Syria Crisis are enabled to withstand crisis and recover. - Continuation of support to basic assistance and livelihoods programming, while promoting the use of new modalities like cash based assistance. Strategic Goal 2: Host National Societies are strengthened to implement quality programmes to vulnerable households and individuals in an accountable manner. - Support the development of systems and capacities of SARC staff and volunteers. This will not only feed into effective programming but will also ensure sustainability and strengthen SARC to lead humanitarian action in current and future crisis/disasters.Â Â Strategic Goal 3: The Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement is supported to deliver an effective coordinated humanitarian action to the Syria Crisis. - Supporting and coordinating with Movement Partners to deliver effective humanitarian action.Â In line with the Strengthening Movement Coordination and Cooperation (SMCC) initiative.
Armenia - Winterization support to the refugee-like population displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh The escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) conflict in 2020 resulted in the influx of up to 90,000 people from the NK to Armenia, the vast majority of whom are older people, women and children. Currently, 20,433 displaced people are still living in the refugee-like situation in Armenia, sheltering with host families, collective shelters, and rented accommodation across 11 provinces. While the absolute majority of the refugee-like population are already facing needs in the areas of shelter, livelihoods, household items, employment, and food, the winter season is expected to further exacerbate their living conditions due to the increased expenses associated with heating and purchase of winter apparel, inflation on the housing market in Armenia, decreasing support from the host communities and the cessation of the Government Cash Assistance Programs. To prevent the humanitarian crisis and also to ensure the gradual transition from humanitarian-aid to longer-term recovery interventions within the DREF Operation, the Armenian RC, with the support from the IFRC, will provide unconditional cash assistance to 6,120 individuals, including the people with disabilities and children under 18, to help them meet the basic winterization needs of their households, according to their priorities.
Tonga Tsunami and Ash Cloud- January 2022 A large eruption of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha-apai underwater volcano in the evening of 15 January (at 17:26 local time) caused a tsunami and ash fall in Tonga (total pop. 105,000 people). Â The Tongan Government has announced that the affected population is approx. 84,776 (84% of population); with 99% of the population being impacted by the current situation. Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Priority relief needs are likely to be in the sectors of oÂ Â Communications restoration oÂ Â Shelter due to inundation of houses oÂ Â Water Sanitation ang Hygiene: the volcanic ash as well as the see water have contaminated water sources and systems, so need for drinking water will be of primary importance. The inundation will likely have affected sanitation systems causing health hazards. Stagnant water will further cause the risk of water born diseases. oÂ Â Health: In addition to the above water related health risks, the volcanic ash will cause health risks for a time to come. Covid-19 considerations are also critical. oÂ Â Fuel: The Tongan Government has advised that Ha'apai has no fuel. Vavaâ€™u ISLAND WILL ALSO RUN OUT OF FUEL BY Sunday 23rd January. Across other areas fuel is in very short supply and this will affect power availability as well as island movements oÂ Â Food; Food stocks in shops are also decreasing (sugar, rice flour, tinned fish, tinned beef chicken and lamb) Â
Road Maintenance Strategic Plan Activity The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project - Road Maintenance Strategic Plan Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Road Rehabilitation Activity The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (Corridor Infrastructure Project) - Road Rehabilitation Activity: the Activity seeks to rehabilitate approximately 210 kilometers of road across both countries focusing on 83 kilometers of road between Bohicon and Dassa in Benin and approximately 127 kilometers of road between Niamey and Dosso in Niger.
Not Applicable On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - Health Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's health sector project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Niger Regional Compact-Compact The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. In 2018, MCC's board selected Benin and Niger as eligible to develop regional compacts to allow the countries to work together to reduce poverty and build inclusive, sustainable economic growth throughout their region. Strengthening regional trade is a top priority for the governments of Benin and Niger, and the Regional Transport Compact will advance this shared priority with a grant of $504 million: $202 million for Benin and $302 million for Niger, with an additional contribution of $15 million each from Benin and Niger. The trade corridor between the port of Cotonou in Benin and the capital city of Niamey, Niger is one of the busiest crossings in West Africa, with up to 1,000 vehicles crossing per day, a high percentage of which are trucks carrying goods to market. Strengthening and rehabilitating this corridor will allow goods to flow faster and more efficiently through the Port of Cotonou, reaching additional markets in the region and beyond. The compact will include two projects: the Corridor Infrastructure Project and the Efficient Corridor Operations Project.
Not Applicable On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - Gender Integration Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment of the MCA's projects for social impact, documented in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and oversee the social impact risks throughout implementation.
Niger Regional Compact-Due Diligence Fund The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional Compact: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete.
HEALTH SECTOR PROJECT On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - HEALTH SECTOR PROJECT: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's health sector project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Niger The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Regional Compact - TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to assess and oversee MCC's transport project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Water Management Component On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - MANAGEMENT COMPONENT project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support the management of MCA Niger's water projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - Monitoring and Evaluation - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's M&E and Economic Analysis frameworks, through compact implementation and evaluation stages.
Program Administration The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional Compact - Program Administration and Control Project - Program Administration Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
CONFERENCES The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional - CONFERENCES Project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete.
Not Applicable On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - Agriculture Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's agriculture projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Agriculture Project On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - Agriculture Project: The Climate-Resilient Communities Project aims to increase incomes for small-scale agriculture-dependent and livestock-dependent families in eligible municipalities in rural Niger by improving crop and livestock productivity, sustaining natural resources critical to long-term productivity, and increasing market sales of targeted commodities. The project will be implemented in partnership with the World Bank through existing project implementation units ("PIUs") located in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Regions of intervention for this project are Tillaberi, Dosso, Tahoua and Maradi.
Financial Sector On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - Financial Sector project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's financial project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Niger-Compact In July and early August 2023, elements of the military of Niger took actions against the democratically elected government of Niger, detained the president and key ministers, and asserted to have suspended the constitution and dissolved state institutions. In response, in August, MCC paused all new activity on the 2016 Compact and all preparatory work on the Concurrent Compact. On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors concurred with the recommendation of the MCC CEO to suspend all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. MCC's $437 million Niger Sustainable Water and Agriculture Compact supported improvements to three major constraints to economic growth and investment in Niger: lack of reliable access to water for agricultural use and livestock; lack of access to markets; and a fragmented and inefficient business regulatory system. In partnership with the Government of Niger, the MCC compact aimed to strengthen Niger's agricultural sector by improving water availability, infrastructure, and market access, and has the potential to benefit more than 3.9 million people.
Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (Corridor Infrastructure Project): By improving 210 kilometers of roads in both countries, the project aims to reduce vehicle operating costs and increase travel speeds, leading to faster and more efficient transit for goods between markets and along the transport corridor. The installation of road safety infrastructure is also expected to reduce road accidents and, in turn, reduce the risk of injury and death to road users.
Water Management and Irrigation Activity On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE PROJECT (WATER TO MARKET) - Water Management and Irrigation Activity: MCC Funding will be used to establish a suite of institutional and management support activities designed to ensure the achievement of Project Objectives in the irrigated perimeters targeted by the Irrigation Perimeter Development Activity (the "Management Services and Market Facilitation Activity"). The Management Services and Market Facilitation Activity will be implemented using a community-based approach to provide services that address the entire production chain, including the supply of agricultural inputs, the yields obtained by farming, the marketing of produce and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Transport Sector Reform Activity The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional Compact - Regulatory Strengthening and Capacity Building Project - Transport Sector Reform Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-[COMPACT/THRESHOLD] for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Procurement Management The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger. Niger Regional Compact - Program Administration and Control Project - Procurement Management Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Not Applicable On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - MANAGEMENT COMPONENT - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support the management of MCA Niger's water projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Land Administration System Improvement On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination. Niger - Land Administration System Improvement project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's land administration project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.

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