Integrated Mine Action Intervention in Support of High Risk Communities in Northern Sri Lanka

Proyecto terminado

Since the end of the conflict in northern Sri Lanka early 2009 huge efforts have been made to clean areas from explosive remnants of war in order to release the land for the safe return of the IPD’s. In 2012, still 118 km² are contaminated with mines and UXO’s. The FSD program contributes to the safe resettlement of IDP’s in their respective villages and agricultural land in order to rebuild their livelihood.

Región/País Tema Período Presupuesto
Sri Lanka
Conflito y fragilidad
Migración
Conflict prevention and transformation
Remoción de minas terrestres
Desplazamiento forzado (refugiados, PDI, trata humana)
01.08.2012 - 31.01.2013
CHF 600'000
Contexto

The conflict in the northern part of Sri Lanka left a huge area contaminated with mines, unexploded devices and other explosive remnants of war. In 2012, still 118 km² need to be released in order to facilitate the return of the IDP’s. Much agricultural land still remains to be released.

Objetivos

IDPs are able to return safely to their respective homes to rebuild their livelihood through safe access to water and agricultural land.

Grupos destinarios

2’012 war affected families (IDP’s)

Efectos a medio plazo

  • Land to be released and contaminated areas are clearly identified and mapped
  • Population can safely return and start reconstruction and livelihood activities
  • Resultados

    Resultados de las fases anteriores:  

    Release of 1 km² land for productive use after technical survey. Release of 90 km² land through non-technical survey. The safe and timely return of a total of 5,533 IDP families (18,799 individuals). 5,104 IDP families have safe access to drinking water Production of a total of 113 GIS maps to support mine clearance operations.


    Dirección / Officina Federal responsable COSUDE
    Crédito Ayuda humanitaria
    Contrapartes del proyecto Contraparte del contrato
    Organización suiza sin fines de lucro
    • Otra organización suiza sin fines lucrativos
    • Swiss Foundation for Mine Action FSD


    Presupuesto Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF   600'000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF   600'000
    Fases del proyecto

    Fase 5 01.08.2012 - 31.01.2013   (Completed)