appeals Clusters/sectors , 24 November 2006 Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Guidance on the loan and grant component may be found at On the Fund’s website. contains links to a range of information, including on the CERF life-saving criteria. Contingency planning , (Revised version), December 2007 Disaster Preparedness and Response , October 2008 OCHA , January 2009 Early recovery Cluster Group on Early Recovery (CWGER) and SWG: , January 2009 CWGER: , April 2008 Protection , (Pilot Version) March 2008 IASC Gender Handbook in Humanitarian Action , December 2006 Gender-based Violence Programming , September 2005 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support , December 2008 3. SUGGESTED CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPING FINALISING INITIAL FLASH APPEAL Overall strategy and process Notes/comments The presentation of the situation, and the need for an appeal, is clearly presented. Must be yes The Preliminary Scenario Definition (PSD) should have helped in this. The evidence of needs is clearly presented, with sources footnoted. Must be yes There is a clear link between strategic objectives and cluster/sector response plans. Must be yes The projects focus on, and cover as much as possible, the needs and priorities identified in the common humanitarian action plan (CHAP). Must be yes The projects have been selected through a vetting process applying clear selection criteria. Should be yes Ensure that one focal point is assigned to coordinate the drafting process in-country, and to liaise with Section. Should be yes Having one focal point ensures that there is one ‘master’ version of the draft at any one time, helps maintain the integrity of the document and the process, and improves information exchange. Internal document consistency The one-page Executive Summary clearly states the appeal’s timeline and the funding requested. Must be yes The ‘key parameters’ box in the Executive Summary is completed. Should be yes This box gives you the opportunity to put the key messages and facts of the flash appeal in one spot. The overall number and definition of affected people (and of beneficiaries, if they differ) is clearly stated in the Executive Summary, and is consistent throughout the document. Must be yes
photographer’s name), country name, and the year. Definition: slide or digital copy (700kb + 1536x2048 (in *.jpg 300 or 600dpi)) Maps and charts are: the most recent models available if sent as separate files in editable form (either in Word or Excel). Should be yes: if up to date maps/graphs unavailable, please state why clearly Section can insert any attachments as long as clear instructions are left on where to place them in the document. Section can also liaise with OCHA’s Visual Unit to provide maps, graphs and tables. [APPEAL TEMPLATE FOLLOWS]
Cover page CAP Section will insert the cover, but the field must provide a photo Photos should mean something. For example use a close up of a beneficiary with a background reflecting humanitarian interest (sectoral: food distribution, education, health, shelter, water…) or, in case of natural disaster, a background showing the impact of the catastrophe. Each picture must have photo credits: Agency (or photographer’s name), country name, and the year. Definition: slide or high-resolution digital copy (700kb + 1536x2048 (in *.jpg 300 or 600dpi)). Ideally landscape format.
SAMPLE OF ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN CONSOLIDATED APPEALS AARREC ACTED ADRA Africare -France ARC ASB AVSI CARITAS CEMIR International CESVI CFA CHF CHFI CISV CONCERN COOPI CORDAID COSV CRS CWS DanChurchAid DDG Diakonie Emerg. Aid EM-DH FAO FAR FHI FinnChurchAid FSD GAA GOAL GTZ GVC Handicap International HealthNet TPO HELP HelpAge International HKI Horn Relief HT Humedica IA ILO INTERMON Internews INTERSOS IPHD IR IRC IRD IRIN IRW Islamic Relief JOIN JRS LWF Malaria Consortium Malteser Mercy Corps MDA MDM MEDAIR MENTOR MERLIN Muslim Aid NCA NPA NRC OCHA OHCHR OXFAM PA PAI Plan PMU-I Première Urgence RC/Germany Samaritan's Purse Save the Children SECADEV Solidarités SUDO TEARFUND UMCOR UNAIDS UNDP UNDSS UNEP UNESCO UNFPA UN-HABITAT UNHCR UNICEF UNIFEM UNJLC UNMAS UNOPS UNRWA WFP WHO World Concern World Relief WV ZOA
Table of Contents To be generated by CAP Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please note that appeals are revised regularly. The latest version of this document is available on . Full project details, continually updated, can be viewed, downloaded and printed from . OR SITUATION (Will be provided by Section)
Core elements Effects on humanitarian needs and operations Population most affected High water levels and damaged infrastructure continue to obstruct relief from reaching isolated flood-affected populations; Reduced coping strategies for vulnerable and poorest segment of population; Prolonged disruption of critical services (power, water and sanitation, health and education); An increase in food insecurity; (i.e. [xx] children under five; [xx] pregnant/lactating women; [xx] famers; [xx] people with disabilities; etc) Significant percentage of affected population obliged to remain in camps Increase in protection concerns and reported cases of SGBV [xx] girls and women etc etc etc etc Worst case Start typing here: 3. RESPONSE PLANS 3.1 Strategic Priorities For Humanitarian Response Start typing here: TEMPLATE OF CLUSTER RESPONSE PLAN (NUMBER) (CLUSTER NAME) LEAD AGENCY: … Sectoral objectives Strategy and proposed activities Expected outcomes Projects