Appeal Target: US$ 5,188,217
Balance Requested: US$2,201,334
Geneva, 18 November 2009
Dear Colleagues,
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 23 June 2009, 261,525 displaced persons were 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. The 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 shifting location of the conflict to Waziristan is causing further population movements. Furthermore, as the July monsoon approaches the situation and needs may be exacerbated.
This second revision of PAK091 replaces the version issued on 7 July 2009 to include a revised version of the NCA programme. The NCA proposal now covers an 8-month implementation period instead of the original 12 months.
The CWS-P/A and NCA projects in NWFP include relief and recovery assistance to conflict IDPs residing primarily in host communities, rather than camps. CWS P/A, working with five partner organisations, is operational in Swabi and Mardan Districts. NCA, working with four partners, is operational in the districts of Swabi, Mardan, Malakand, Abbottabad and Haripur. Proposed assistance includes Food and Non-food relief items, emergency health services and recovery support in the areas of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods, Education, Health, and Advocacy. CWS proposes a project to support quality and accountability Capacity Development (Sphere and HAP)
