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Provision of Emergency Shelter and Cash for Non-Food Items (NFIs) for Populations Affected by drought in the Somali Region

Afder Zone -Somali Region – Ethiopia

Program Overview

Program Goal
Through the proposed CERF intervention for Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFIs), IOM’s Rapid Response Fund and CAAP will support a total of 3,055 households (16,802 individuals) through the provision of life-saving Emergency Shelter (in-kind) and cash for NFI in Somali region of Ethiopia.

location:-

Afder Zones Somali Region, Ethiopia

Warades :-

Barey & God god

Duration:-

01 march 2023 – 31 May 2023

Donor :-

IOM -RRFE/CERF

Target :-

15,428 Beneficiaries

Reached :-

15,428 individuals, including 8,553 women and 6,875 men

Total Budget:-

USD 99,659.62

Thematic Area:-

Shelter, Settlements and WASH

Achievements / Results

  1. Emergency Shelter Kits and NFIs:
    • Delivered emergency shelter kits to 3,055 households, providing essential shelter materials such as plastic sheets and ropes for constructing shelters.
  3. Cash Assistance:
    • Provided ETB 16,497,000 in cash to 3,055 households, with each receiving 5,400 Birr to purchase household items based on their specific needs.
  4. Community Engagement and Capacity Building:
    • conducted introductory meetings with local authorities and communities to ensure transparent beneficiary identification and registration.
    • Carried out cash feasibility and market assessments to ensure the viability and effectiveness of cash assistance.
    • Provided cash for NFIs awareness and voucher distribution to selected vulnerable households.
    • Held a project closeout workshop to review outcomes, identify lessons learned, and ensure continued engagement with stakeholders.
    • Conducted PDM surveys to assess the effectiveness of distributions and beneficiary feedback.

Partners & Stakeholders

  • Somali Regional Disaster Risk Management Bureau

Impact

The program not only addressed immediate shelter and household needs but also laid the foundation for long-term resilience. By providing cash-based assistance alongside in-kind shelter kits, the program enabled households to address their unique needs with dignity, promoting sustainable recovery. Capacity-building efforts, including training local leaders and conducting market assessments, ensured the sustainability and effectiveness of the interventions. Consequently, the program enhanced the resilience of drought-affected populations, fostering a solid foundation for continued recovery and long-term development in Barey and God God, Afder Zone.

    • 82%found the shelter items useful.
    • 91%of respondents expressed satisfaction with the shelter distribution process.
    • 99%agreed that the selection criteria were clearly communicated and fairly applied for cash distributions.
    • 91%of respondents were satisfied with the distribution process for cash assistance.

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Contact Information

  • Program Manager / Focal Person: Ahmed M. Tahir 
    Email: program.manager@caapeth.org,
    Organization Address: JigJiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia
    Website: https://caapeth.org
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