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Pilot Project to Foster Reintegration and Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in Northern Haiti Haiti is the third most affected country by disasters and long-term effects of climate change, and the economy is largely informal and heavily dependent on agriculture and small family subsistence farms. However, agricultural production has deteriorated in the face of growing rural population pressures, recurrent natural hazards, extreme weather events, and farmers' limited access to information, credit, and modern sustainable practices. In addition, countries in the region such as the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the United States among others have reported an increase of Haitian migrants arriving to their territories, which has also led to an increase in the number of repatriations of irregular Haitian migrants. However, few opportunities are available for returnees in their communities of origin, often putting them at risk of further irregular migration. The proposed project will therefore contribute to strengthen vulnerable migrant returnees' resilience to natural disasters and climate change and increase their chances of successful reintegration through sustainable agricultural initiatives. The main outputs of the project are: 1) A gender-sensitive research paper on sustainable agricultural reintegration opportunities in Haiti, including community-based resources and recommendations. The purpose of the study is to serve as a resource for messaging, evidence-based policymaking and programming, but also to inform donors about the impact and possibilities of ongoing return programmes; 2) The potential of associations of agricultural producers to address the root causes of migration is tested through the establishment of a pilot project in northern communities of Haiti; 3) Findings of the research paper on environmentally friendly reintegration opportunities are presented to the government, partners, donors and media.
Support of IOM Activities in Turkey as outlined in the 2022 Syria Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP) Activities for this project are in line with the strategic direction of the Refugee Response & Resilience Plan (3RP) for 2022, namely the aims to develop a strong protection network, to strengthen and deepen the resilience approach, to enhance self-reliance through economic opportunities, and to contribute to a durable solution for Syrian refugees by supporting their inclusion into the Turkish society. The response under this project will target the Shelter and Basic Needs, Livelihood and Community Stabilization, Protection, and Education sectors.
Migration Profile: Lao People's Democratic Republic The overall objective of this project is to promote and support evidence-based policy making and to call attention to the benefits of mainstreaming migration into the policy planning process through the development and dissemination of a migration profile.
Strengthening Capacity of the Operational Management of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment to Deliver Gender-Responsive Integrated Services for Safe, Regular Migration, and Welfare of Migrants, Returnees, and Communities This project will contribute to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Bangladesh to deliver gender responsive integrated services for safe and regular migration, and welfare of migrants, returnees and communities. This project aims to support the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment to initiate an institutional capacity building process and pilot the delivery of integrated migrants' services in two selected migration prone areas at the district level, considering each step of the migration cycle: pre-departure, in-service and post arrival/return. To achieve the objective, the project will focus on two outcomes related to the development and operationalization of a well-coordinated gender responsive Migrants' Service Delivery Mechanism at the local level, and improved capacity to manage and monitor migration service delivery.
Emergency Grant Aid in Response to Landslide in Papua New Guinea On 24 May 2024, a significant landslide occurred in Maip Muritaka Rural Local-Level Government (LLG) in Lagaip-Porgera district, leading to extensive damage and fatalities, impacting six villages in Yambali ward with an estimated population of 3,895 people, after a large number of debris was dislodged from Mount Mungalo. Through this proposed project, IOM will contribute towards mitigating the impacts of the Mulitaka Landslide in Enga Province through the delivery of lifesaving assistance to affected populations. In collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Coordination Office (PDCO) and the Disaster Management Team, IOM will expand its services to meet the Shelter, Food and Health/MHPSS needs of communities affected by landslides. The assistance will target 2000 of the most vulnerable individuals in Enga province, with emphasis on the most vulnerable persons, such as women, persons living with disability, and older people. The interventions will help to facilitate Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) return, where feasible and safe, and improve living conditions in the villages of origin.
Provision of Protection Assistance to Vulnerable Afghan Populations in Pakistan IOM will contribute to strengthen the protection environment for vulnerable Afghan nationals in Pakistan over a period of 14 months, through the provision of legal protection services in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Punjab and Balochistan, protection analysis and flow monitoring activities at border crossing points with Afghanistan.
Multisectoral Response to Humanitarian Needs of Afghan Returnees from Pakistan As of 4 November 2023, 261,200 Afghans returned from Pakistan through Torkham and Spin Boldak border points. It is estimated that 65 per cent of undocumented Afghan returnees from Pakistan are expected to require immediate post-arrival humanitarian assistance and protection. With winter approaching, winter related needs in a context of harsh climate conditions are increasing.Through this project, IOM is addressing the immediate post-arrival humanitarian needs of vulnerable undocumented and Afghan Citizenship Card (ACC) holder returnees from Pakistan with transportation assistance; shelter and household essential non-food items (NFIs) support; and camp coordination and camp management in the areas of return. The interventions also address immediate winterization needs (winter clothing, blankets, heating, fuel) of affected populations.
Supporting the Establishment of a Humanitarian Programme for Africa Through the project, IOM continues to ensure an adequate humanitarian response to the needs of affected populations and host communities in crisis related contexts globally in an efficient and timely manner in 2022. The German Federal Foreign Office Humanitarian Programme for Africa (GHPA) comprises two components to achieve two outcomes. The first is determined as a sustained response mechanism and is structured around on-going crises and responses with predictable needs and aims at sustaining the response on-going to provide lifesaving assistance. The second is determined as a rapid response mechanism to respond in a timely manner to sudden onsets and deteriorating circumstances that appear during the period of implementation.
Provision of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to Address the Most Critical Needs of Crisis-Affected Communities IOM and Care for Children and Old age in South Sudan (CCOSS) seek to provide multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA) to individuals affected by the recent sub-national violence and flooding in Abyei Administrative area, Twic county in Warrap State, Aweil East County, Fangak and Pigi/canal counties in Jonglei State, South Sudan. According to Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) 2023, a total of 9.4 million people are estimated to need humanitarian assistance. Over half of South Sudan's population is experiencing a high level of acute food insecurity. All project target locations fall in Emergency Phase (IPC- Phase 4) and are likely to deteriorate further. The project interventions focus on the distribution of cash to address the urgent needs of the crisis-affected communities. Furthermore, it aims to contribute to improving the resilience of the target population by providing them with resources to meet their urgent needs based on their own priorities. Additionally, the assistance is helping scaling-up cash programming in the country as well boosting the local economies.
Improving Trafficking in Person (TIP) Referral Outcome in Comoros and Mauritius The project is formulated around one objective and is informed by the “3P” paradigm of prosecuting traffickers through victim-centered law enforcement; protecting victims of trafficking through proactive identification and comprehensive care services; and preventing trafficking in persons (TiP). This project's goal is to contribute to key national governments and civil society's efforts in Comoros and Mauritius to combating TIP, by improving the referral outcome.
GEFMES III - Support to the Spanish Authorities in the Management of the Migration Flows to Spain Providing support to the Security Forces and Bodies of the Spanish Ministry of Interior, in the management of irregular migratory flows through a series of operations in four main entry points of irregular arrivals in Spain.
Central American Minors (CAM) Program Parole Processing - El Salvador This project is carried out in agreement with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide for the movements of self-paying migrants who are beneficiaries of the Central American Minors Parole Program. The project aims to contribute toward safe, orderly, and regular migration and mobility by providing movement assistance. The project is paying particular attention to migrants requiring special assistance, such as migrants in vulnerable situations, including migrants in irregular situations who may also require IOM assistance with facilitating the exit permission.
Emergency Assistance to Conflict-Affected Population through Cash-Based Interventions in South Sudan With the crisis in Sudan, the influx of people fleeing the country has significantly increased, with more than 35,000 individuals, including 90 per cent of South Sudanese nationals, crossing border entry points along the Sudan-South Sudan border. The conflict has already affected South Sudan’s economic outlook, particularly for northern states that heavily rely on imports from Sudan, leading to an increase in food prices and fuel costs and exacerbating protection risks, food insecurity and negative coping mechanisms. Resources are currently limited to provide support to stranded returnees from border points to areas of origin or relocation, calling for a need to enhance cash-based interventions. 
 
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is supporting the efforts of the Government of South Sudan to address the most urgent basic needs of returnees arriving from Sudan and internally displaced persons affected by floods and conflict. In coordination with the Cash Working Group, IOM is providing basic needs assistance to 40,000 highly vulnerable returnees and internally displaced persons through cash-based interventions in areas with functional markets and in-kind support.
Reinforcing Disaster Preparedness and Early Emergency Response in Haiti Due to its geographical position, Haiti is highly exposed to natural disasters. Haiti is classified as the most vulnerable in the Caribbean region and the 14th most vulnerable country in the world. The objective of this joint UNICEF/IOM Action is to strengthen disaster preparedness and early response in Haiti and more specifically in areas vulnerable to natural-disasters, water-borne disease outbreaks, conflicts and resulting high-level of displacements.
Community Stabilization through Durable Return Solutions, Governance and Livelihood Development in the Lake Chad Region The intervention increases access and greater quality of services (including education and health) through supporting the relevant line ministries, the local authorities and the communities to rehabilitate local infrastructures in Chad. Overall, the project contributes to improved governance as it employs a transparent, participatory and accountable decision-making process bringing the local governments and community members together to create a more inclusive system. Acknowledging that resilience cannot be reached without gender equality, the project has a transversal gender approach, addressing inequalities by systematically promoting women’s equal participation in decision making and activities.
Enhanced Opportunities for the Returning Migrants in Georgia Georgia has experienced complex migration dynamics in the last three decades which includes an increasing number of migrants returning with greater vulnerabilities to social and economic exclusion. Returnees struggle with socio-economic reintegration, especially after a short and irregular migration. Several factors affect returnees’ prospects of sustainable reintegration, including availability and accessibility of infrastructure and services as well as access to information on available opportunities. The Government of Georgia has made reintegration of returning citizens a key priority of the Migration Strategy of Georgia and since 2015 has been allocating special funds from the state budget for supporting return Georgian migrants. The strategy acknowledges this issue and envisages programmes to support return migrants’ reintegration. The goal of the project is to design, test, synthesize and put forward a comprehensive model of reintegration of return migrants at the individual, community, and structural levels. The project will analyse different types of interventions and suggest the most effective and targeted model that results in the best reintegration outcomes. The results of this project will be used to develop the implementation strategy for the larger four-year on sustainable reintegration project in line with the long-term outlook of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
Enhancing Border Security in Burkina Faso The project pursues the overall objective of supporting the Government of BF to improve the capacities of the authorities in charge of border security to ensure effective and efficient border control. This will be done through the installation of MIDAS to better control the movement of goods and people at the borders and appropriate training for front-line agents.
Distribution of Cash for Construction of Transitional Shelter and Shelter Repair to Conflict, Natural Disaster Affected/Displaced and Vulnerable Families in Badghis and Kunduz Provinces Afghanistan is descending into the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Amidst the backdrop of an already dire situation following 40 years of war, economic decline, price increases, and rising poverty, in 2021 the people of Afghanistan faced intensified conflict, the worst drought in 27 years, the withdrawal of international forces and then the takeover of the country by the Taliban in August. To save lives in the areas of highest needs, in line with the Emergency Shelter/Non-Food Item (ES/NFI) Cluster’s 2022 strategy and projected needs under the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), IOM is distributing cash for transitional shelter and shelter repair to internally displaced persons (IDPs), natural disaster affected/displaced and other vulnerable groups in Badghis and Kunduz provinces.
Addressing Development Gaps in Communities of Origin of Migrants in Nicaragua Nicaragua has been a country of origin and transit of migrants. In recent years, Nicaraguan migratory flows have increased, with main destination countries being the United States of America, Costa Rica, Spain, and Panama. The socioeconomic situation and social exclusion are factors that drive migration. In this context, this initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction of the main development gaps of the communities of origin in the North and West areas of the dry corridor in Nicaragua. To achieve this, IOM will implement three actions: the first action will contribute to understand the developmental gaps in communities of origin of migrants through a study based on the Monitoring Matrix, the development of an analytical agenda for the identification of the main Human Mobility (DTM). The second action consists in the formulation of a multisectoral strategy to reduce the main developmental gaps in communities of origin of migrants. The third action is oriented towards the development of skills and abilities in the management of communication technologies and digital networks for adolescents and young entrepreneurs in vulnerable conditions.
Global Diaspora Summit: Accelerating Sustainable Development through Empowered Diasporas, Assisting States Realize Objective 19 Dublin Based Component The Global Diaspora Summit aims to follow up on the precedent set by the Global Diaspora Ministerial Conference in 2013 to once again highlight at the highest political level the profile of the important role of transnational communities as agents and accelerators of sustainable development. The Summit will give the opportunity to attendees to once again stress at highest political level the importance of engaging with transnational communities as well as learn about new tools and effective approaches to engage, enable and empower their diasporas to become agents for development that have emerged since 2013.
Supporting Stability in Iraq through Transitional Justice Mechanisms and Provision of Services to Yazidi and Other Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence With the overall objective to promote stabilization in Iraq, this project will: 1) strengthen the capacity of the General Directorate of Survivors’ Affairs (GDSA) from the GoI and CSOs for dialogue and advocacy for the accountability of CRSV and other international crimes. To contribute to the effectiveness of the dialogue and advocacy efforts, IOM will 1a) provide technical assistance and capacity building to the GDSA to lead this process and 1b) aid survivors and civil society to consolidate their participation in the dialogue about accountability for genocide and CAH in Iraq. 2) strengthen the capacity of government institutions and CSOs to provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to address the needs of beneficiaries of the Survivors Law. IOM will support the GDSA and local civil society actors to deliver MHPSS services through two key components, including 2a) training and financial support to organizations currently providing MHPSS assistance, who will be part of the referral system; and, 2b) development of the MHPSS programme for the Directorate of the MHPSS Centre in Sinuni.
Strengthening the Capacity of the Government of Sierra Leone in Border Managament At present, there is no specific mechanisms in place in Sierra Leone allowing for the systematic collection of migration data and in-depth analysis of migration flows at airports and border crossing points, thereby preventing real-time checks by government authorities and informed-based decision making. These technical gaps hamper the effective implementation of the priorities set forth by the Sierra Leone National Migration Policy.In light of the above, the objective of the project is to strengthen the migration management capacity of the Government of Sierra Leone through the deployment of a Border Management Information System (BMIS), key element for efficient management of cross-border movement of people while also preventing, controlling and responding to potential cross-border threats.In particular, and in view of improving the management of migration in Sierra Leone, the project will set-up the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) system in targeted border posts, train immigration officials for the effective use of MIDAS and ensure its long-term maintenance, and finally, develop a comprehensive integrated border management strategy and action plan aiming to lay down the foundations for an effective and sustainable border management approach, contributing to the implementation of the Sierra Leone National Migration Policy with regard to border management.
Reintegration Assistance from Belgium 2023 The project complements the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme in Belgium. The project contributes to the sustainable reintegration of beneficiaries in their countries of origin (CoOs), considering their vulnerabilities. In the implementation, IOM works closely with IOM missions worldwide and cooperates with a variety of partners in Belgium and in CoOs. Reintegration assistance is provided in-kind. It ranges from income-generating activities, material support, housing assistance, as well as trainings and educational activities, to medical and psychosocial assistance. Vulnerability risks are identified for each beneficiary during pre-departure counselling and through active liaison with the referring AVR partners in Belgium and IOM Missions in CoOs. Risks identified are further analysed and mitigating measures put in place to ensure safe and dignified return and sustainable reintegration.
EEM Mauritania 2024 The European Union intends to send an Electoral Expert Mission (EEM) to Mauritania to collect factual information concerning the electoral process (Presidential Elections - 22 June). IOM will select 3 Experts (1 Team Leader/Political/Electoral expert, 1 Legal/Human Rights Expert and 1 Media/Social Media expert), who will travel to Mauritania to meet all relevant stakeholders and produce a report. IOM will have no visibility and will not be associated in any way to the work of the experts; we will provide administrative, logistical and security support.
Global Assistance for Irregular Migrants (GAIM) The project supports stranded migrants on their way to Canada through West Africa with assisted voluntary return and reintegration to the country of origin. Focus is on identification of migrants, screening, and humanitarian support; return and reintegration assistance to their countries of origin; and prevention activities in the form of awareness raising on the risks of irregular migration in countries of origin.
RESITCHAD: Reinforcement of Community Stability in the North of Chad The Territorial Development and Resilience Project in Chad (RESI-TCHAD) will invest in climate-resilient community infrastructure, identified by local communities themselves, to reduce vulnerabilities specific to the landlocked nature of targeted areas. The aim is to set up large-scale transformative investments in the key economic hubs of targeted towns in northern Chad, with a view to triggering structural transformation based on local potential and opportunities, and sustainably supporting socio-economic development and access to and quality of basic social services for communities, including refugees and migrants.
Implementation of the “Early Reintegration Model in Productive Environments” with former FARC-EP members in Colombia - Phase VI The objective of the project is to contribute to the reincorporation process of former Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC- EP in Spanish) members through the implementation of the productive environments model (MEP) in the agricultural, agro-industrial, or services sectors in Colombia. The project will benefit 200 former combatants currently engaged in the reincorporation process. To this purpose, the project's activities will focus on strengthening the participant's abilities, capacities, and skills to ensure long-term economic sustainability. The location will be defined based on a survey conducted by the Agency of Reincorporation and Normalization that contributes to determining the interest of the population in the proposed training programs.