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Disaster Management Programme

Programme Update - October 201

Goal of Disaster Management Programme

 Introduction:

The Red Cross movement is born out of a desire to save lives and provide relied services in bothe peace and disater times. The Disaster Management and Preparedness programme is thus a critical arm of the National Society and has done a lot to advance the ideals of the Red Cross Movement. As has been the case in all corners of the world in challenging situations; the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society has done a lot to alleviate human suffering through interventions during the 2008 Cholera outbreak, the recurrent Muzarabani floods, the Zambezi River Basin Initiative, the food shortages experienced in the past decade and other preceding years, other minor cholera and deadly disease scares as well as educating the community on how to come up with Community Based solutions to disasters and challenges.

 

 

 

Programme purpose: Reduce the number of deaths, injuries and impact from disasters.

 

Programme(s) summary:

The Disaster Management programme focused on disaster risk reduction in seven disaster prone districts 3 along the Zambezi River Basin and 4 in country. The programme sought to capacity build the Red Cross volunteers and vulnerable community members in disaster risk reduction.  The districts are at different stages of implementation but the major focus was on stakeholder meetings, volunteer and community sensitisation, training of Trainer of Trainers and training of volunteers in Community Based Health and First Aid in Action.  The programme managed to train Trainer of Trainers in conflict situations and further trainings to Emergency Response Team members.

 

Financial situation:

The funding came from four sources thus the Swedish Red Cross for the first three months of the year, Norwegian Red Cross for the year, Zambezi River basin initiative for the year and ICRC on conflict preparedness, Restoring Family Links for a year. The support on the programme was not 100% and the programme achievement for the year was tailor made to available funding and not against the annual plan.

 

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See also (insert related appeals here)

 

No. of people we help: How many people benefited directly from secretariat-supported programme interventions during the reporting period. How many will benefit from activities planned for the rest of the year. Estimate and round up all figures. For example; 1356 = 1360).

 

Our partners: Norwegian Red Cross, Swedish Red Cross, ICRC and USAID through the Federation.

 

Context (title in Arial 20/grey colour) (300 words/3 paragraphs)

 

  • What were the most significant socio-political, economic or natural events to affect the programme(s) and its target beneficiaries during the first half of the year?
  • How were the effects of these events managed by National Society(ies)/secretariat?
  • How did it impact the work of the National Society(ies)/secretariat?

 

Progress towards outcomes (title in Arial 20/grey colour)

(100 words/1 paragraph per programme component). Please refer to the Plan for further information. (All these programme titles should be in Arial 16/grey colour).

 

Outcome(s)/Expected result(s)

 

Programme Component 1:Community-Based Disaster Preparedness (DP)

 

Component outcome 1: Increased knowledge and coping capacity of Red Cross volunteers and communities in disaster prone areas.

 

Achievements;

The knowledge of volunteers was addressed in a two pronged manner thus the area of awareness on hazards and risks within the communities and how to plan around the prevention and mitigation and also preparedness during conflict situations. The seven districts managed to disseminate to volunteers and community members on information pertaining to the definition of existing  hazards and those at risk.  The volunteers were trained in Basic First Aid in preparation of any eventualities within their respective areas. The vulnerable community members developed contingency plans for potential emergencies such as cholera outbreaks.

 

Component outcome 2: Pre-positioned emergency relief stocks that enable rapid and cost effective disaster response by the end of 2011.

 

Achievements;

The National Society managed to complete the construction of the National Warehouse at the Westwood National Training Centre with support from the Swedish Red Cross.  The other warehouse in Gweru urban is nearing completion with support from the Norwegian Red Cross.  All the eight provinces have been provided with relief stocks for immediate response during emergencies.

 

Component outcome 3: Logistical capacity enhanced through the establishment of field based warehousing facilities and the development of dispatching and reporting systems.

 

Achievements;

The field warehousing has been addressed to a level where initial response to an emergency can be achieved. However the dispatching and reporting systems have not yet formally addressed.

 

Programme Component 2: Disaster Response

Component outcome 1: Improved ZRCS disaster response mechanisms to meet the needs of the most affected in emergency situations.

 

Achievements;

Volunteers trained in rapid and slow onset disasters. The need for prompt and well covered reports has been institutionalised at provincial through Red Cross structures such as First Aid Instructors.

 

Component outcome 2: Increased resilience and adaptation to shocks affecting livelihoods for populations affected by disasters.

 

Achievements;

The need to safe guard destruction of basic essentials prior to disasters has been incorporated in the awareness creation of disaster preparedness.  The vulnerable families from flood prone areas encouraged to move essentials whenever anticipating floods.

 

Programme Component 3: Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Programme Component 4: Zambezi River Basin Initiative

Component outcome 1: The risk and impact of disasters among communities living along the Zambezi River basin is reduced through community preparedness

 

Achievements;

Initially funding was earmarked for Hwange district but was later channelled to Kariba district.  The activities achieved to date are summarised under the Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction overall summary of all the targeted districts.  However the district has managed to bring on board all the stakeholders ensuring community ownership as an exit strategy.  The local Red Cross structures play a significant role in programming as a capacity building measure and for long term sustainability.

 

Component outcome 2: Access to adequate and nutritious food commodities increased among communities along the Zambezi River Basin

 

Achievement;

The project is at the inception stage and livelihood activities not yet planned for.

 

Component outcome 3: The number of deaths, illnesses and impact from diseases reduced among communities along the Zambezi River Basin.

 

 

 

(Title in Arial 12/bold):

  • Indicate here the outcome(s)/expected result(s) per programme component which was/were highlighted in your plan, unless your outcome(s)/expected result has/have changed in view of internal and/or external factors. If your outcome(s)/expected result(s) has/have changed, explain why it changed and how this/these outcome(s)/expected result(s) will better contribute to your programme.

 

Achievements (Title in Arial 12/bold):

  • Outline the most significant achievements during the reporting period, and whether or not the outcome(s)/expected result(s) has/have been met. Refer to your indicators in your monitoring tool. Use credible, internationally recognized sources when outlining your achievements. For example; “Based on field monitoring reports from the State Branches, the national total of vaccinations carried out was 4,570, 91 per cent of the target of 5,000 by the end of the year.”
  • How have your outcome(s)/expected result(s) contributed to improving the lives of men and women, boys and girls. Refer to the Programme Guidance Note on Principles and Valuesfor further information.

 

Constraints or Challenges(Title in Arial 12/bold):

  • The major constrain to planned activities was funding. The project had to reduce some of the planned activities to be within the available funds. Some of the projects such as Binga and Hwange were funded only up to the end of the first quarter and thereafter no activities are ongoing. The volunteers have been trained and eager to proceed with the community level awareness but lack technical support from secretariat due to funding. 
  • The National Society is sourcing for funding and the American Red Cross have shown interest for Binga district. The proposal has been submitted and awaits appraisal. The challenge will be Hwange as initially the two districts were viewed as one project.
  • The need to consider the two districts as one project remains. Hopefully the Hwange district may be absorbed after cooperation with the American Red Cross.
  • The other two districts thus Muzarabani and Mbire have trained volunteers but lack donor support. The need still remain high and funds permitting the projects can be revived.  This will ensure total coverage of the Zambezi River Basin districts.

 

Working in partnership (title in Arial 20/grey colour) (150 words/1½ paragraphs) Please refer to the Partner mapping tool for further information.

 

  • Describe partner(s)’ roles and the “effectiveness and efficiency” of the relationship towards achieving progress and/or scaling up outreach and the quality of assistance to target beneficiaries.
  • Describe the cooperation processes between the different partners (Cooperation Agreement Strategy, Global/Operational Alliances, bilateral, multilateral, inter-agency collaboration), and the coordination mechanisms (regular meetings, agreements, at the strategic/operational level) both within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, and with external partners.
  • Describe the coordination role with the Government. Indicate whether this has contributed to better programming and service delivery by the National Society. Describe how the National Society role in managing its own cooperation and coordination is being built around this programme or project. 
  • Identify any gaps which have not been addressed through these partnerships, and indicate who would best address any gaps. Highlight any new needs which need to be addressed through these partnerships.

 

Contributing to longer-term impact

(title in Arial 20/grey colour) (150 words/1 ½ paragraphs)

 

  • Explain any monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, the National Society and the secretariat used to ensure better management, learning and improvement in the programme(s).
  • If relevant, explain how the programme(s) worked towards integrating gender, equity, diversity and community empowerment. For gender, equity and diversity, refer to the Plan for further information.
  • Describe the concrete approaches taken to share lessons learned, best practices and quality standards in the programme(s) with the target beneficiaries, the National Society, secretariat, and other organizations working in related fields, and to foster replication of successful elements of the programme(s).
  • If relevant, explain and show results on how the programme(s) worked towards meeting quality standards like the Code of Conduct for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in disaster relief, the NGO Code of Good Practice, Sphere standards, and any other internally recognized quality standards.
  • Provide examples of how collaborations mentioned above contributed to the country’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and/or Millennium Development Goals. Was a common gender and diversity approach adopted by partners in delivering certain MDG goals?

 

 
 

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