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Peru: Earthquake Appeal No. MDRPE003 Operations Update No. 3

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GLIDE no. EQ-2007-000133-PER

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 185 countries.

In Brief

Operations Update no. 3; Period covered: 25 August to 31 August 2007; Revised Appeal target: CHF 5,605,000 (USD 4,655,316 or EUR 3,396,970); Appeal coverage 81% including pledges yet to be formally registered; Outstanding needs: CHF 1,076,851 (USD 894,395 or EUR 652,637)

(Contributions List attached and is also available on the website)

Appeal History

- On 17 August 2007 an emergency appeal was launched for CHF 1,626,000 (USD 1,341,869 or EUR 979,150) for 5 months to assist 4,000 families (20,000 people)

- Appeal revised on 20 August 2007 to CHF 5,605,000 (USD 4,655,315 or EUR 3,396,970) for 9 months to assist 7,500 families (37,500 people)

- Final Report due on 17 August 2008

- Disaster Relief Emergency Funds (DREF) allocated: CHF 250,000 (USD 207,641 or EUR 151,515)

Operational Summary:

The Peruvian Red Cross (PRC) / Federation relief operation has to date assisted 8,809 families with shelter and non-food items, over a vast geographic area including scattered rural communities. The operation is complex as a result of the different conditions of the affected population who live in both urban and rural areas, many of whom are fishermen or highland farmers. In some urban areas economic activity is clearly on the increase as more businesses open every day, from large fishing factories to the local bakery and corner store. However, in urban Pisco, Chincha and Ica and the small villages surrounding them many of those affected are still living in very difficult conditions in formal or informal shelters or outside of their destroyed or damaged homes with the few possessions they have salvaged, exposed to the cold at night. The Peruvian Red Cross / Federation response is focusing on the distribution of vital relief goods including tents, plastic sheeting, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and blankets, delivery of psychosocial support, the provision of clean water and primary health services. A team of experts has undertaken a preliminary assessment on measures to promote early recovery, including the provision of alternative shelter kits with extensive use of local resources and materials. The activities that will be developed aim at strengthening human dignity in these adverse conditions, and reinforces the right of those affected to take full part in the decision-making process during the relief and recovery phases.

Generous contributions from a series of Partner National Societies (PNS) as well as external partners have made it possible to achieve these results quickly and efficiently. The PRC/Federation would like to thank PNS having contributed to the Appeal: the American Red Cross, the Belgium Red Cross, the Canadian Red Cross, the Finnish Red Cross, the Italian Red Cross, the Irish Red Cross, the Japanese Red Cross Society, the Luxembourg Red Cross, the Red Cross of Monaco, the Netherlands Red Cross, the Singapore Red Cross, the Spanish Red Cross and the Swedish Red Cross. In addition, the PRC/Federation would like to thank the European Commission and its Humanitarian Directorate, the governments of Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain and Sweden as well as Teléfonica, KLM, the Monsanto Fund, the OPEC Fund for International Development, the SAFRA Edmond J. Philanthropic Foundation, USAID and the ALAS Foundation (please see full contributions list attached below). The present coverage of the Appeal stands at 81 per cent, of which approximately 56 per cent is in cash contributions and 23 per cent represents in-kind donations.

The PRC / Federation operation is seen as a model of efficiency in a difficult environment, where overall coordination of activities is improving. While the announced contributions will facilitate the development of the early recovery initiatives, further unearmarked cash donations are required in order for the Peruvian Red Cross/Federation to be in a position to fully implement the activities outlined in the Emergency Appeal.

The International Federation undertakes activities that are aligned with its Global Agenda, which sets out four broad goals to meet the Federation's mission to "improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity".

Global Agenda Goals:

- Reduce the numbers of deaths, injuries and impact from disasters.

- Reduce the number of deaths, illnesses and impact from diseases and public health emergencies.

- Increase local community, civil society and Red Cross Red Crescent capacity to address the most urgent situations of vulnerability.

- Reduce intolerance, discrimination and social exclusion and promote respect for diversity and human dignity.

For further information specifically related to this operation please contact:

In Peru: Luis Machuca, Judicial Administrator, Peruvian Red Cross, email: presidente@cruzroja.org.pe; phone: (511) 470 0606 or (511) 97910943

In Peru: Giorgio Ferrario, Head of Regional Representation for South America, giorgio.ferrario@ifrc.org; phone (511) 221 8151; fax (511) 441 3607

In Peru: Darío Alvarez, Operations Manager, Pan American Disaster Response Unit; e-mail: Dario.alvarez@ifrc.org, phone (507) 6679 4997; fax (507) 316-1082.

In Panama: Maria Alcazar, Zone Relationship Management Coordinator, Americas; e-mail: maria.alcazar@ifrc.org; phone (507) 317 1300; fax (507) 317 1304

In Panama, Stephen McAndrew, Head of Pan American Disaster Response Unit, e-mail Stephen.McAndrew.@ifrc.org; phone (507) 316 10 10; fax; (517) 316 10 82

In Panama: Jose Garcia-Lozano, Head of Zone, Americas, email: jose.garcialozano@ifrc.org, phone (507)317 13 00; fax; (507) 317 13 04

In Panama: Xavier Castellanos, Deputy Head of Zone, Americas, email: xavier.castellanos@ifrc.org, phone (507)317 13 00; fax; (507) 317 13 04

In Geneva: Linda Stops, Operations Coordinator, email: linda.stops@ifrc.org, phone (41 79) 217 3376

All International Federation assistance seeks to adhere to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and is committed to the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response (Sphere) in delivering assistance to the most vulnerable.

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