Appeal
Pakistan
Assistance to Conflict IDPs in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) - PAK091
Appeal Target: US$ 5,265,923
Balance Requested: US$ 2,272,076
Geneva, 25 June 2009
ACT International members Church World Service-Pakistan/Afghanistan (CWS-P/A) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) continue to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan where, according to the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government Emergency Response Unit, 3.5 million people have been uprooted by the conflict between the government and militants. As of June 23rd, 261,525 displaced persons are residing in 27 camps, but the vast majority are living with host families or friends or in ad hoc shelters and rented accommodation. The strain on host communities is massive and there is an urgent need to identify more land for camps. The registration process for IDPs is on-going and numbers continue to fluctuate, with 1.9 million IDPs registered by the national authorities (IFRC, June 23rd). The humanitarian needs are enormous and expected to increase as the potential for conflict in Waziristan is causing further population movements. Furthermore, as the July monsoon approaches the situation and needs may be exacerbated.
This elaborated appeal replaces a preliminary version issued on 20 May 2009, with a full CWS P/A programme now included. Please note that inclusion of a full NCA programme is still under development and will also be included in the near future, replacing the still preliminary version already issued.
The CWS-P/A 12-month project for over US $4 million proposed in this elaborated appeal includes 6 main components of relief and recovery assistance to conflict IDPs primarily in host communities, rather than camps, in Swabi and Mardan Districts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP): Food and Non-food relief items, Livelihoods, Education, Health, Advocacy, Quality and accountability Capacity Development (Sphere and HAP). CWS P/A is implementing this programme with five implementing partner organisations.
Project Completion Date:
CWS P/A: 31 May 2010 (12 months)
NCA: 31 May 2010 (12 months- still in preliminary form pending elaboration)
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We would appreciate being informed of any intent to submit applications for EU, USAID and/or other back donor funding and the subsequent results. We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.
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