Supporting the Protection and Well-being of Ebola-Affected Children in West Africa
The potential for children to be separated from their families is heightened in Ebola Viral Disease (EVD)- affected countries due to parents being quarantined or treated for extended periods, parents dying, and the stigma associated with the disease leaving many children rejected/abandoned. With this project, family tracing, reunification support and alternative care shall be provided to 10,000 children to assure their successful reintegration into their families/communities. In fact, countries, communities, and other child protection actors need to reinforce case management/the identification, tracing and reunification (ITDR) system.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
West Africa |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR nothemedefined
Emergency food assistance
|
01.12.2014
- 30.06.2015 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- United Nations Children’s Fund
-
Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Emergency food aid
Cross-cutting topics The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F08370
| Background |
Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea are facing the largest Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) outbreak ever recorded. The cumulative number of confirmed cases stands at 13,676 across the three countries, with an estimated 2,100 child deaths. Additionally, an estimate 7,500 children have lost at least one parent and now face stigma and discrimination from some of their other relatives and neighbours. No aspect of a child's life is untouched by this outbreak and children do not know how to respond. |
| Objectives |
UNICEF delivers quality and timely humanitarian response in emergency situations and underfunded emergencies. |
| Target groups |
UNICEF beneficiaries in the targeted countries. |
| Medium-term outcomes |
Protection of unaccompanied and separated children (care centers, foster care, family tracing and reunification). |
| Results |
Expected results: Provide family tracing and reunification support and alternative care to 10,000 children to assure their successful reintegration into their families and communities. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’500’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1’500’000 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’500’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 15
02.05.2016
- 31.07.2016
(Completed)
Phase 14
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
(Completed)
Phase 13
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
(Completed)
Phase 12
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
(Completed)
Phase 11
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
(Completed)
Phase 10
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
(Completed)
Phase 9
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
(Completed)
Phase 8 01.12.2014 - 30.06.2015 (Completed) Phase 7 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 6 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 5 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 4 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 3 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 2 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 1 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) |
