Sierra Leone Landslide: Contribution to IFRC Emergency Appeal
On the night of 13 August 2017, the city of Freetown in Sierra Leone and its outskirts experienced torrential rains and landslides. At least 400 people were killed following the collapse of a hillside. 600 people are still missing and 3’000 were displaced. Through this contribution, Switzerland will assist 9’600 victims and affected people in Freetown with emergency and recovery services to improve the condition of shelter, water sanitation and hygiene as well as health care.
Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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Sierra Leone |
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC Acqua
Riabilitazione d'emergenza
Assistenza materiale Igieniche d'aqua |
23.08.2017
- 24.08.2018 |
CHF 200’000
|
- Target population are provided with first aid and psychosocial support.
- Target population is provided with access to safe water.
- Target population is provided with essential household NFIs (target 3,600 people).
- Target population is provided with emergency shelter assistance (target 2000 people).
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
APPROVVIGIONAMENTO IDRICO E IGIENIZZAZIONE DELLE ACQUE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Basic sanitation
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F09901
Contesto | On the night of 13 August 2017, the city of Freetown and its outskirts experienced torrential rains and landslides. At least 400 people, including 100 children, were killed following the collapse of a hillside in the Regent area near the capital, in Greater Freetown early on 14 August 2017. 600 people are still missing and 3’000 have lost their homes. Since 1 July, Freetown has received triple the usual amount of rain. Most affected areas are within an area known as Regent. Other areas were also inundated at Lumely, Kissy Brook and Dworzak. |
Obiettivi | A total of 9’600 mudslides -affected people have access to emergency and recovery services to improve the condition of shelter, water sanitation and hygiene, health care and reduce risk of disaster of the affected people. |
Gruppi target | Emergency Appeal expects to target 9,600 people or 1,600 families (direct beneficiaries) and an approximate number of 50,000 indirect beneficiaries. |
Effetti a medio termine |
Outcome 1: Immediate risks to affected people are reduced through the provision of first aid and psychosocial support. Outcome 2: Immediate risk of waterborne diseases is reduced through the provision of drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene promotion. Outcome 3: The immediate shelter and household NFIs needs of the target population are met. Outcome 4: The target population has durable and sustainable shelter. Outcome 5 : Restorinf family links. Outcome 6: Risk of disaster related to mudslide and floods of target communities reduced. Outcome 7: National Society capacity in emergency response strengthened. Outcome 8: Continue needs assessment to inform changes or medication on the response plan. |
Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: |
Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
Credito |
Aiuto umanitario |
Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera |
Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
Other Red Cross societies present in the region. State authorities (Sierra Leone’s Office of National Security, various ministries) UN partners (WFP, WHO, UNICEF etc.) NGO Consortium Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC). etc. |
Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 200’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 200’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 200’000 |
Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 23.08.2017 - 24.08.2018 (Completed) |