Korahe I Borena (PA01): Korahe (Somali Region) and Borana zones (Oromiya Region) are emergency hotspots due to periodic droughts, resulting in degradation, shortage of water and pasture, leading to a high level of livelihood vulnerability, due to (i) low productivity of livestock, declining availability of pasture, animal health services and water; (ii) deteriorating household resilience; (iii) increased frequency of epidemics, and (iv) conflict over the dwindling natural resources. Gambela (PA02): fighting in South Sudan (December 2013) forced over 75,000 refugees into the Gambela Region of Ethiopia. 30,000 already accommodated in Lietchor camp, but stakeholders are struggling to provide sufficient assistance. Sanitation is of particular concern with low latrine coverage, high rates of water borne diseases. With the rainy season approaching Lietchor camp is at risk of getting flooded and becoming a serious public health threat.

To contribute to livelihood rehabilitation and strengthening of disaster resilience of pastoral and agro pastoral communities in Korahe and Borana Zones; Respond to the emergency sanitation needs of South Sudanese refugees in Gambela region.

(TA1) Vulnerable (agro- )pastoralist individuals in the Korahe and Borana Zones:

Direct benefit to 10 pastoralist and agro-pastoralis villages in 2 . Districts of Korahe Zone· (Kebridehar Shilabo) and 16 (agro-)pastoralist villages in 3 Districts of Borana Zone (Miyo, Moyale and Dhas), Ethiopia.

Depending on the activity 475 - 3127 HH directly benefi from the project. One HH representing 6.6 individuals.

(TA2) 35'000 refugees living in Lietchor camp

1. Local community innovation skills and indigenous knowledge in dryland farming and DR Management system increased
2. Vulnerable households increased agricultural production and access to affordable agricultural inputs and services
3. Livestock productivity increased through better access to water, animal health services and fodder management
4. Hygiene conditions/practices in Lietchor camp improved

Erwartete Resultate:  

Kebri Dehar and Borena:

• 4 PFS strengthened, 4 PFS created
• 26 KDRM established & 80 GoE staff trained
• 625 HH benefited from crop farming support 475 HH supported in fruit production
• 68 CAHWs capacity in animal health service enhanced
• 270 HH restocked (goat/sheep) and 3127 HH have improved forages

Gambela:

• 300 Emergency Latrines & hand-washing facilities constructed
• Management of latrines, solid waste
• 150 Solid Waste bins installed

Resultate von früheren Phasen:  

• 4 Pastoralist Field Schools set up (149 members)
• Increased ownership of communities in agriculture
• 360 households restocked with small stock animals for breeding purposes

Korahe/Borena: European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil protection (ECHO) Gambela: UNHCR

local government, UN cluster system and agencies (UNHCR), ARRA, Local and international NGOs, ECHO SDC WASH Secondment to UNHCR in Gambela

Phase 5 01.04.2014 - 31.05.2015   (Completed)