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Somalia RC NSD Disaster Management Capacity Building Programme Portfolio Title : National Society Development Initiative (NSDI) Somalia Start and end dates: 01/01/2019 31/12/2021 Pcode: P8078 Summary: BRC will work with movement partners to support the NSD of the Somalia Red Crescent. Support will include BRC funding technical expertise problem-solving and a seconded NSD specialist to the ICRC Somalia delegation. This project aims to incrementally increase the impact of the NS s operations and sustainability. Location: Somalia Beneficiaries: NA Donor: BRC GF PNSs/Partners: Somali RC ICRC IFRC Norwegian RC Budget: 350 000 budget per year GF Current situation (Jan 2020): SRCS with our support established an inclusive steering committee (management structure for the initiative) to agree a plan the use of these funds and provide oversight. Members include the SRCS BRC NRC IFRC and ICRC. The SRCS President chairs this steering committee and the BRC is joint secretariat. The BRC has relinquished direct oversight of the project funds to the steering committee thus ensuring that this is an inclusive movement approach. The BRC has seconded a NSD delegate to the ICRC to support the process. This individual has the office next to the President and is accountable to the steering committee. BRC and ICRC to view this initiative as an example of operationalizing the Cooperation Framework between the two organizations.
2018 Nigeria Floods Nigeria has experienced continued rainfall since July. The rains have left approximately 80% of the country flooded and Nigeria s two major rivers Niger River and Benue River have overflowed into the surrounding communities. Many states have been affected with unprecedented high-water levels. The Government of Nigeria announced a state of emergency in the four worst affected states of Kogi Niger Anambra and Delta. The flood alert released by Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) indicated that states and communities by the banks of River Niger and Benue may experience further flooding due to a systematic daily rise in the water levels from both major rivers that cut Nigeria into almost two equal parts: Niger and Benue. In addition more rainfall has been predicted. States that are at risk or further risk are those adjacent to River Niger and Benue which are Kebbi Niger Kwara Kogi Edo Anambra Rivers Delta Bayelsa Adamawa Taraba Benue and Nasarawa.
DPRK Drought and Food Insecurity 2019 DPRK Call For Support: Drought and Food Insecurity. 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. 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 children pregnant and lactating women the elderly and those with underlying illness. Levels of food insecurity and undernutrition are already alarmingly high with nearly 11 million people ( 43% of the national population) undernourished. 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.
Philippines VPD 2019 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 herd 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 outbreak 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).
DRC Epidemics 2016 simultaneous outbreaks of yellow fever cholera and measles in DRC since January 2016. Ministry of Health declared official outbreak of yellow fever epidemic on 20th June. Measles and cholera outbreaks also declared in some health zones with a risk of spreading across the country. IFRC Country Cluster supporting the operations from Yaoundé. Recruitment of 3 delegates ongoing: Head of operations health coordinator logistics coordinator. BRC considering supporting the appeal through a disaster fund application of 80 000 CHF - earmarked funds to activities aiming to reducing the risk of waterborne and water related diseases in targeted communities (Kinshasa Equateur Mongala)
Sierra Leone DM The British Red Cross are supporting the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in contributing to a reduction in the impact of disasters and other shocks leading to deaths injuries family separation and loss of social economic and environmental assets through: (1) increasing the capacity of SLRCS in Disaster Management and Restoring Family Links services; (2) increasing the knowledge and practice of communities in disaster preparedness and risk reduction; and (3) in improving national coordination advocacy and capacities for disaster preparedness response and recovery (DPRR).
Lebanon DM Technical Support In late 2013 in response to the Syria Crisis and protracted humanitarian situation the Lebanese Red Cross most well-known for running the national ambulance service - formed a Disaster Management Unit (DMU). Throughout 2014 and 2015 the DMU has grown from a handful of staff in HQ to an HQ team of around 20 staff and 12 branch teams of DM volunteers. However whilst the DMU has a growing programme portfolio including Relief (in-kind and cash) WASH and DRR budget and geographical reach across Lebanon the unit does not have an assistance strategy nor does it have the tools it needs to operate effectively manage risk and plan for sustainability. Through discussions with LRCS and other Movement Partners it has been identified that a coherent DM strategy is required that will clarify what the DMU will focus on where and how it is proposed that BRC s partnership with LRCS takes the form of a two-year engagement plan in order to: Support the DMU to develop an assistance strategy and associated management tools and processes. Linked to this provide support at the strategic and programme level in PMER starting with a PMER capacity self-assessment and moving on to tailored remote support as needed. PMER support will be programme specific and aligned to the National PMER capacity building initiative supported by Norwegian Red Cross. The first steps in the strategy development process will be: a) an evaluation of LRCS cash and in kind work from both a technical and a value for money perspective with a view to collecting more evidence regarding the relevance and appropriateness of cash as a response modality for LRCS; and b) a DM scoping study to better understand the DM opportunities in the region (needs what other National Societies and humanitarian actors are doing gaps etc) and what the options for growth are. The DM strategy will be developed in coordination with other key actors supporting LRCS DMU such as the German and Netherlands Red Cross and ICRC. Provide continued embedded CTP technical support in order to allow for on-going institutionalisation of the processes established during the pilot to implement findings from the recent review of the pilot and to strategically engage in CTP preparedness work across a number of DM branches (including the piloting of different CTP modalities and/or delivery mechanisms)
DRC Ebola outbreak 2018 9th Ebola epidemic outbreak in DRC in the Equateur region. Bikoro and Mbandaka city affected this is the hub for regional exchanges in proximity to CAR and Republic of Congo. A week after this was declared over DRC were confronted with a 10th outbreak in North Kivu Province. On 1 August 2018 the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo notified WHO of a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in North Kivu Province in the eastern part of the country. The province of North Kivu is among the most populated provinces with eight million inhabitants. It shares borders with four other provinces (Ituri South Kivu Maniema and Tshopo) as well as with Uganda and Rwanda. (There is a tangible risk of EVD transmission in Uganda and Rwanda). The sub-region has been experiencing intense insecurity and worsening humanitarian crisis with over one million internally displaced people and a continuous efflux of refugees to the neighbouring countries including Uganda Burundi and Tanzania. The protracted conflict context makes the emergency response activities more difficult because of restrained access and security risks. The EVD outbreak is rapidly evolving with more new confirmed cases and deaths occurring. WHO regional risk raised to HIGH. Category of emergency (IFRC): RED RC launched a One International Appeal in May 18 fundraising for all RC components involved in the response (including ICRC). Appeal has been expanded several times incorporating the response in Equateur Eastern DRC and in all neighboring Priority 1 countries (Rwanda Burundi S.Sudan and Uganda).
Pakistan Floods 2015 In mid-July 2015 heavy monsoon rains coupled with glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) affected several provinces of Pakistan including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Punjab Baluchistan and Sindh. According to national statistics KP and Punjab are amongst the worst hit leaving thousands of families affected houses destroyed acres of ready to harvest crops and fruit orchards damaged and infrastructure compromised.
International Advocacy The International Advocacy budget enables policy development evidence development and opportunities for engagement and relationship building that is necessary to be able to influence decision makers. This budget also accounts for the specific policy activities relating to the strategic areas of climate and chronic hunger both key areas of the international strategy.
Kenya Drought 2017 ECHO This 8 month programme seeks to reduce the impact of drought to the people of Marsabit county in Kenya
Niger Complex Emergency 2018 Since July 2014 the Diffa region in Niger have been experiencing an unprecedented security crisis and serious humanitarian needs as a result of armed groups activities in the north of Nigeria as well as in the Niger territory. The situation has deteriorated in the first months of 2018 and as a result the continued influx of IDPs has put pressure on the capacity of health facilities leading to reduced access to primary health care and referral for displaced populations and host populations. This led to IFRC launching an EA in 2018 to contribute to the epidemics prevention and strengthening the Health and Nutritional status of 43 113 people (6 159 households) in three districts of the Diffa region (Diffa centre Maine Soroa and Goudoumaria) through awareness sessions malnutrition screening and referral community-based disease surveillance wash activities and maternal and neonatal health. BRC supported this appeal with 50 000 GBP from its Disaster Fund. The situation has continued to deteriorate with over 18 800 people displaced in March 2019 in Diffa region because of Boko Haram activities and attacks against civilians adding to the 249 000 people previously displaced by the conflict (UNHCR 26/03/2019 OCHA 04/04/2019). In light of this IFRC decided to revise its 2018 s EA extending the 2018 appeal for another 12 months seeking 2.2 million CHF (an increase from last year s 1.68 M CHF EA) and increasing the number of people to be assisted by the Niger Red Cross to 50 000 (previously 43 113). The revised Emergency Appeal focusses on Health WASH and Protection Gender and Inclusion with the introduction of a Livelihoods and basic needs component and an extension of the targeted geographic area. BRC has supported the EA with 65 000 GBP from its Disaster Fund
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. While flooding during the monsoon season is an annual event continuous rain and flooding in neighbouring Nepal and India have converged in Bangladesh 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. 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. 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
DRC Social Safety Nets This page compiles all relevant information from all the iterations (or phases) that have followed the implementation of the SSN pilot project in DRC that commenced in 2014-15 (in PIMS Social Reintegration and Economic Recovery Pilot - paged closed). Other SSN initiatives in CAR and Cameroon have their own PIMS page. In general throughout the different phases/iterations the project targets female survivors of SGBV in Eastern DRC helping them improve their socio-economic status which in turns help themto 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 split in 3 installments and is also given training in basic cashbook accounting business management confidentiality and hygiene for themselves and their children. SSN: hybrid between emergency cash and longer-term livelihoods programming Project evolution: 2014/5-2016 - Pilot project: 100 beneficiaries in South Kivu 2017-2018 - Phase II: 500 beneficiaries in South Kivu and North Kivu 2018-2019 - Phase III: 149 beneficiaries in South Kivu North Kivu and Kasai (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 in South Kivu and Kasai 211 women and 5 minors (gender undisclosed)
IHL Prom Imp Dev IHL Promotion Implementation and Development in order to help increase better understanding and application of IHL and help position BRC in the field of IHL.
Bangladesh V2R in Cox's Bazar Bangladesh Support to Host Communities and People from Myanmar in Teknaf Cox s Bazar
IDRL To review relevant UK law by reference to International Disaster Response Laws Rules and Principles (IDRL) guidelines and where appropriate support promotion and implementation of IDRL in the UK and overseas.
Gaza and Israel Complex Emergency 2014 The security situation in Gaza deteriorated rapidly in July and August 2014. The Israeli army and Palestinian militants in Gaza exchanged air strikes and rocket fire (respectively) as well as engaging in ground battles. As a result over 2000 people were killed including 538 children in a conflict that was characterised by apparent violations of IHL on all sides. Despite a ceasefire that was brokered on 26 August 2014 the humanitarian situation remains urgent in Gaza. Plans to rebuild the 96 000 housing units entirely or partially destroyed during the conflict are progressing slowly 100 000 people remain displaced over half the population is food insecure and the energy crisis is threatening the continuity of essential services. Harsh winter weather has further compounded the humanitarian situation.
Tanzania population movement 2015 Since President Pierre Nkurunziza launched his controversial bid for a third term in office. (Burundi s constitution only allows the president to be elected twice) there has been an escalation in pre-election violence. Confrontations between protesters and the police started on Sunday 26th April. The violence has led to more than 92 000 people fleeing to the neighbouring countries of Rwanda ( approx 24 000) DRC (9 796) Uganda (5 952) and Tanzania (47 929). While no urgent humanitarian needs have yet emerged in Burundi protests continue and fears of escalating violence are apparent. Whilst a DREF has been launched for Rwanda the IFRC launched an Emergency Appeal for Tanzania for CHF 1 026 583 targeting 20 000 vulnerable beneficiaries (women with young children pregnant or lactating). The response will focus on provision of emergency health screening and first aid water sanitation hygiene promotion and shelter.
Zimbabwe Food Insecurity 2018 - 2020 Title: Zimbabwe Food Insecurity 2018/2019 Start and End dates: 27 th Nov 2018 - Unknown Summary: In consortium with the Danish and Finnish we supported a food security response through the use of Ecocash for people in the North of Zimbabwe. We gave financial assistance as well as having Jessa Serna and then Emilie Guinier assist with the cash distributions. The 2018/2019 consumption year food insecurity prevalence is 154% higher than that of the 2017/2018 consumption year. As such about 2 423 568 people will be food insecure during the peak hunger period. As part of its recommendations the ZIMVAC Report 2018 notes that compared to 2017 the prevalence of food insecurity among rural households has increased and that there is therefore need for urgent food distribution to food insecure households in order to avoid a worsening situation. Location: Binga and Kariba Zimbabwe Bens: Phase 1 was 2000HH Phase 2 was 2500HH Donor: None however all funding came from the disaster fund PNSs: Finnish Red Cross and Danish Red Cross Budget: Phase 1 BRC sent 120K and Phase 2 BRC sent an additional 150K Or 240K in total (roughly) Phase 1 total from all PNS = 550 000 USD Phase 2 total from all PNS = 644 000 USD Current Situation (Dec 2019) : The cash distributions are coming to an end however these is still a lot of food insecurity throughout the country. The Finnish Red Cross have acquired funding through ECHO for 15 000 HHs the 2500HHs from this programme will continue to be supported by Danish Red Cross however probably in In-Kind support as the markets have slowly stopped working.
National Societies Support to other National Societies in order to increase capacity of sister NS in IHL Movement principles and rules and related matters.
Europe Refugee Crisis National Societies across Europe and the IFRC are at the forefront of the response to irregular migration into Europe mainly of people seeking asylum. Almost every Red Cross Society in Europe is engaged in activities to prevent and alleviate the suffering faced by people on the migratory trail. In 2015 the domestic capacities of Red Cross Societies in some countries have been overwhelmed leading other National Societies to provide financial personnel material and moral support. BRC contributed to the appeals in Turkey Greece Italy Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Serbia Hungary Croatia as well as the IFRC Europe Regional Office appeal. Furthermore BRC has been responding to the refugee crisis since 2015 by supporting Red Cross work across Europe with personnel funds and other practical support. While the rapid movement of people through Greece has stopped BRC continued to respond to the refugees situated in camps across Greece - with a focus on Northern Greece. As many camps are closing BRC is now providing support to HRC and IFRC in Thessaloniki with the aim of reaching urban migrants in the city (see UGSR project page). Also currently supporting in Italy where large number of people continue to arrive on boats (please see MMPAT project page for more information).
SGBV Prevention and Response in Disasters - Asia This project aims to prevent and reduce the occurrence of sexual and gender based violence at the community level particularly in times of crisis. As gender based violence is closely linked to harmful gender based norms and beliefs it will also seek to change attitudes toward violence in order to decrease the tolerance of sexual and gender based violence. In the Philippines the project will be piloted in between four to six communities in Tacloban city and Aklan province. The chosen communities will be confirmed based on planning mission reports and agreed to once at the inception workshop at the start of the project. In Indonesia the project will be piloted in between three to six communities in Aceh province and Bima City. If successful and dependant on the level of funding available the project could then be scaled-up rolled out to other communities and potentially implemented in other countries in the region. This project will primarily work with women and girls as they are disproportionally affected by SGBV. However we know from experience that exclusion of men and boys in such programmes distorts household dynamics and results in more violence towards women and girls and as such men and boys will also be engaged as key participants in this project.
Iraq Civil Unrest 2014 Violence broke out in December 2013 reaching the media s attention with the capture of Mosul- Iraq s second largest city. Since then civil unrest has escalated with armed groups taking control of further areas in western and central Iraq which has led to the displacement of over 3.2 million including 250 000 Syrian refugees. These sporadic outbreaks of fighting have been characterised by brutal violence and the targeting of religious minorities. The northern Kurdistan region has the highest number of displaced people. The size and pace of the crisis has overwhelmed local communities particularly in Dohuk (Kurdistan) where more than 450 000 displaced people are reported to have fled to. Many local authorities are overstretched and under-resourced lending to fear that some governorates are reaching saturation point. 5.2 million people are in areas with limited or no access due to on-going fighting. Onset of winter has increased the needs as many displaced people are sheltered in inadequate shelter and lack access to health support.