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2 SAMPLE OF ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN CONSOLIDATED APPEALS ACF GOAL MACCA TEARFUND ACTED GTZ Malteser Terre des Hommes ADRA Handicap International Medair UNAIDS Afghanaid HELP Mercy Corps UNDP AVSI HelpAge International MERLIN UNDSS CARE Humedica NPA UNESCO CARITAS IMC NRC UNFPA CONCERN INTERSOS OCHA UN-HABITAT COOPI IOM OHCHR UNHCR CRS IRC OXFAM UNICEF CWS IRIN Première Urgence WFP DRC Islamic Relief Worldwide Save the Children WHO FAO LWF Solidarités World Vision International

3 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... 1 Table I. Summary of requirements grouped by cluster/sector... 3 Table II. Summary of requirements grouped by appealing organization CONTEXT AND HUMANITARIAN CONSEQUENCES CONTEXT AND RESPONSE TO DATE HUMANITARIAN CONSEQUENCES AND NEEDS ANALYSIS SCENARIOS RESPONSE PLANS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE HEALTH AND NUTRITION WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROTECTION EDUCATION FOOD SECURITY CAMP COORDINATION CAMP MANAGEMENT COORDINATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ANNEX I. LIST OF PROJECTS Projects Grouped by Cluster/Sector ANNEX II. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Please note that appeals are revised regularly. The latest version of this document is available on Full project details can be viewed, downloaded and printed from iii

4 NAMIBIA - Reference Map Mongu Chiange Tombus Mavinga Cahama Senanga ANGOLA Za Ondjiva men e Ku Otue Katwitwi Otjihende Eenhana Uutapi Etanga Orotjitombo Otjiwarongo Oshakati Ongango Katanda OSHANA OSHIKOTO OMUSATI Kaiango Kongola Rundu Ndonge Linona Bagani Katima Mulilo Zilitene CAPRIVI KAVANGO Tsintsabis Etosha Pan Namutoni Otjozongombe Sesfontein Möwe Bay Nepara Omuthiya Oruwanje Luiana Oka vango OHANGWENA Mulobezi ezi mb Foz do Cunene ZAMBIA Tsumeb Abenab Okaukuejo Kamanjab Otjikondo KUNENE Moroeloboom Grootfontein Otavi Outjo Fransfontein Khorixas Sorris-Sorris Ugab Uis Henties Bay Wlotzkas Baken Swakopmund Maun Okaputa OTJOZONDJUPA Okave Otjiwarongo Otumborombonge Erundu Okakarara Kalkfeld Sukses Omatjette Tutara Okombahe ERONGO Tsumkwe Guchab OMAHEKE NAMIBIA Omaruru Lake Ngami Usakos Karibib Okahandja Wilhelmstal Trekkopje Arandis Namib KHOMAS Rooibank Omitara WINDHOEK Walvis Bay Rostock Witvlei B O T S WA N A Brack Great Ums Noasanabis Isabis Tsumis Kang Aminuis Derm Kalkrand Hoachanas Kub Mariental Maltahöhe Asab Ausweiche Elizabeth Bay Goageb Au ob Tshabong Aroab Seeheim Noord Witputs Ai-Ais Chameis Kanye Tsatsu Keetmanshoop Affenrücken Hotazel Tsaraxaibis Grünau Christiana Ariamsvlei Mittag Uubvlei Suiderkruis Witsand Orange Mouth Schweizer-Reneke Kuruman Nabas Karasburg Warmbad Kotzenshoop Vryburg Vredeshoop KARAS Angra-Juntas Khakhea Brukkaros Presopes Tses Koës Berseba Bethanien Haalenberg Lüderitz No sso b Gochas Witbooisvlei Akanaus Eindpaal Sud Gibeon Helmeringhausen Aranos Stampriet HARDAP Hottentotspunt Makgadikgadi (salt pans) Mamuno Gobabis Dordabis Rehoboth Atlantic Ocean Ghanzi Rietfontein Ebony SOUTH AFRICA Boshof Upington Kakamas Kimberley Orange Port Nolloth Prieska Springbok Elevation (meters) Legend National capital 5,000 and above First administrative level capital 4,000-5,000 Populated place 3,000-4,000 International boundary 2,500-3,000 First administrative level boundary 2,000-2,500 1,500-2, ,000-1, ,000 km Disclaimers: The designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Map data sources: CGIAR, United Nations Cartographic Section, Europa Technologies, FAO, GEBCO. iv Below sea level

5 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On 29 March 2011, a state of national emergency was declared by the President to respond to largescale flooding in the north and north-east Regions of the country along with a simultaneous request for international assistance. The declaration and request for assistance was based on the results of an aerial rapid assessment conducted by the Government from 25 to 27 March Following weeks of heavy rain, water levels in northern Namibia were recorded at cm higher than the 2009 levels, when a flood emergency was also declared. The most severe flooding has occurred in the Regions of Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati and Oshikoto, which form the Cuvelai river basin. Other regions have also been affected, including Caprivi, Kavango and Kunene. So far, at least 65 people have died. About 60,000 people have been displaced and between 100, ,000 people (some 5-10% of the population) are estimated to have had their livelihoods affected or destroyed. In comparison, the river water levels in northern Namibia are already cm higher than the peak period of the emergency flood conditions of 2009 that affected 360,000 people, or 17% of the population. Many rural areas remain inaccessible as they are completely surrounded by water and can only be reached by helicopters or boats. The sustained high water table resulting from repeated floods over the last three years mean that flood water levels are unlikely to recede for three to six months. The Namibia Meteorological Service has predicted more rainfall over the central and northern parts of the country for the next two weeks until the end of April A further flood wave is predicted to occur during the second week of April 2011, due to increased rainfall in the Cuvelai basin in Angola. Namibia Flash Appeal Key parameters Duration April October 2011 Affected population Areas targeted by Flash Appeal Key sectors for response Key target beneficiaries (approximate figures) Total funding requested 100, ,000 people, including: up to 10% of the population 51% women 60,000 IDPs in camps or evacuation centres Seven flood-affected regions in the north (Caprivi, Kavango, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto) Health and Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Education, Food Security, CCCM, Coordination 100, ,000 for food/agriculture 100, ,000 for health/nutrition 60,000 for CCCM 60,000 for WASH 114,000 for education 60,000 for protection Funding requested per beneficiary $2,310,450 Approximately $11 The appeal is built upon the initial results of a joint rapid assessment undertaken on 5-9 April 2011 and led by the Government and supported by staff from UN agencies, the Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) and other national and international agencies. Final results from this assessment are currently being collated and will be available for analysis by partners after 16 April and will underpin the revision of this appeal. The appeal has also been based upon the detailed Inter-agency Standing Committee (IASC) contingency plan prepared for flooding that was updated in March In close coordination with the Government of Namibia and to complement its activities, the international humanitarian community is seeking $ 1 2,310,450 to address the immediate needs of up to 200,000 people who the Government currently reports have been affected by the flooding. Recognizing that the Government is leading the response, and that the NRCS is the largest operational agency in the field and has recently mounted its own appeal, also that the capacity of the international humanitarian community in Namibia is comparatively small, this Flash Appeal will adopt 1 All dollar signs in this document denote United States dollars. Funding for this appeal should be reported to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS, fts@reliefweb.int), which will display its requirements and funding on the current appeals page. 1

6 the following strategic aims in support of the Government response efforts in the seven affected regions of northern Namibia over the next three to six months. Strategic Aims Support the Government in mounting a timely, consistent and coordinated response to minimize the humanitarian consequences on the population through the provision of technical advice in key sectors, monitoring of relief activities, and provision of coordination and information management support. Ensure that protection and assistance is provided to the affected population in need in an effective and timely manner targeting in particular gaps in response. Basic humanitarian and development indicators for Namibia 2.2 million people Population (UNFPA SWP 2010) 42 p/1,000 births Under-five mortality (WHO World Health Statistics 2010) 63 years Life expectancy (both sexes) (WHO World Health Statistics 2010) Prevalence of undernourishment in total population N/A Gross national income per capita (PPP) $6,323 (UNDP HDR 2010) Percentage of population living on less than $1.25 per day 55.8% Proportion of population without sustainable access to an improved 8% (UNDP HDR 2010) drinking water source IDPs (number and percent of population) 60,000 (2.7%) 0.606: 105 th of 169 countries UNDP 2010 Human Development Index score and rank (medium human development) 74.3 Gini Coefficient (UNDP HDR 2010) Also 13.1% of the population is living with HIV/AIDS 2

7 Table I. Summary of requirements grouped by cluster/sector Namibia Flash Appeal 2011 as of 13 April Compiled by OCHA on the basis of information provided by appealing organizations. Cluster/sector Requirements ($) CAMP COORDINATION AND CAMP MANAGEMENT 200,000 COORDINATION 50,000 EDUCATION 270,000 FOOD SECURITY 150,000 HEALTH AND NUTRITION 1,061,048 PROTECTION 324,402 WASH 255,000 Grand Total 2,310,450 Table II. Summary of requirements grouped by appealing organization Namibia Flash Appeal 2011 as of 13 April Compiled by OCHA on the basis of information provided by appealing organizations. Appealing Organization Requirements ($) IOM 200,000 OCHA 50,000 UNESCO 80,000 UNFPA 542,326 UNICEF 645,000 WFP 150,000 WHO 643,124 Grand Total 2,310,450 3

8 2. CONTEXT AND HUMANITARIAN CONSEQUENCES 2.1 CONTEXT AND RESPONSE TO DATE Background Namibia is affected by the triple threat of food insecurity, high prevalence of human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and weak institutional capacity. 2 Both natural and man-made disasters disrupt the process of human development, the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and the sustainability of all development activities. The United Nations system in Namibia works with the host Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) through the Directorate for Disaster Risk Management (DDRM) of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), line ministries and other stakeholders to reduce risk and respond to disasters in the country. Floods represent a serious threat to stability and livelihood especially in the north of Namibia and have led to population displacement, loss of life and livestock, destruction of homes, crops and infrastructure and severely affected livelihoods. Although Namibia is a middle-income country (MIC), it has the highest measured income disparity with large parts of the population living in extreme poverty on a par with conditions in poorer countries elsewhere in the region. Namibia has a high unemployment rate estimated to be 51.2% in Approximately half the population live below the international poverty line of $1.25 a day. Current Situation Throughout March 2011, the seven regions of northern Namibia (Caprivi, Kunene, Kavango, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto, and Oshana) experienced torrential rainfall, as well as high flood waters from neighbouring Angola. This exacerbated a situation of already high water levels and soil saturation in the area. The GRN conducted a rapid assessment of the situation from 25 to 27 March 2011, the results of which led to the President of the Republic of Namibia declaring a national state of emergency on 29 March Based on preliminary information from initial assessments by the Government and international partners, the 2011 floods have directly affected 100, ,000 people, caused 65 deaths and displaced around 60,000 people in the seven affected regions of northern Namibia. These regions are home to the majority of the rural poor in the country. They are also some of the most populous, and are highly dependent on subsistence agriculture; they represent 60% of the total Namibian population and account for 52% of Namibian households, holding 33% of the total Namibian income. The seven regions have 38% of the total Namibian labour force but account for 70% of the poor in Namibia. This contrast reflects an unequal wealth repartition in Namibia, witnessed by the fact that sources of growth are concentrated in the mining and industrial areas, while most affected household rely on subsistence agriculture for survival. Data on health and education is more comprehensive, and gives a better indication of the extent of the emergency. According to the Ministry of Education (MoE), 114,075 learners have been affected, with 324 schools affected, 214 of which have been closed. Data from the Ministry of Health (MoH) indicate that 42 health facilities have been affected, 40 of which are inaccessible by surrounding communities. Many health facilities and schools have been either flooded or are inaccessible, with many roads in the affected areas damaged. Harvests are likely to be severely diminished, causing a majority of poor households to face significant food shortages. The cumulative effect of flooding in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, in combination with the low levels of resilience, has increased vulnerability, most especially for the large proportion of the population affected by HIVAIDS. 3 2 On request from the Namibian Government and the UNCT, Namibia joined the countries under the mandate of the Special Envoy for Humanitarian Needs in southern Africa in June Namibia has one of the highest prevalence rates in the world, estimated in 2008/09 at 13.3%. The prevalence among pregnant women is estimated at 17.8% according to the 2008 National HIV Sentinel Survey. 4

9 Response to Date Since flooding started in February 2011, a number of activities have been undertaken by the GRN and the UN system to reduce the impact of the floods. The DDRM at the Office of the Prime Minister has supported the Regions, through the Regional Councils, to assist people at flood risk to voluntarily relocate to higher grounds. The GRN has provided NAD 4 30 million (approximately $4.5 million) to the response. A total of 60 70% of this will go towards logistics (air-lifting, transportation, search and rescue, etc.) while the remaining 30-40% will be used for food, shelter and health. Humanitarian partners aim to complement these efforts by lending support by covering identified gaps. UN agencies have been monitoring the situation and regularly reporting to the Head Office in Windhoek especially those with field presence, including the World Health Organization (WHO) in Oshana Region and the United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA] in Kavango Region). United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has provided continued support to the Ministry of Water, Agriculture and Forestry in the form of satellite monitoring for early warning in the border areas between Botswana and Namibia and between Zambia and Namibia alike. The UN agencies, under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office (UN RCO), revised and updated the IASC Inter-Agency Contingency Plan, and a Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) meeting was held on 16 February 2011 to monitor the status of emergency preparedness and early warning indicators vis-à-vis the ongoing flooding. A protection assessment was undertaken in late 2010, in partnership with the Government and led by a ProCap deployment, in order to assess the preparedness for protection response for natural disaster support. The Government undertook a rapid assessment mission to Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena Regions in early February 2011 to monitor the state of preparedness. After the declaration of the state of national emergency on 29 March 2011, a joint rapid assessment mission involving over 50 experts from 15 international agencies, donor organizations, The NRCS and Government departments to the seven affected northern regions was undertaken from 5-9 April. Experts from various sectors were represented. Rapid assessment planning and training was held on 4 April, focused primarily on establishing a common understanding of the assessment tool (questionnaire) to be used, key information to be acquired, methodology to be employed, and results to be obtained. A National Disaster Risk Management Committee meeting will be convened in Windhoek 14 April to analyse the information gathered and to conclude on the findings by 16 April The results of this assessment will inform the revision of the Flash Appeal and national programmes to support response and recovery effort. Key Facts And Figures of Response to Date Sector Prior to the declaration of the state of national emergency. UN Inter-Agency Contingency Plan revised and updated (in February 2011). EPR Information Bulletins regularly developed and circulated. Regional Rapid Assessment tool adopted by GRN. HCT meeting called on 16 February ProCap specialist requested in support of the Protection Sector. Flood preparedness mission undertaken by OCHA and UN RCO in January Joint simulation exercise undertaken. Coordination Revision of Contingency Plan in February After the declaration of the state of national emergency. Rapid Assessment Mission undertaken 5-9 April Technical support received in country from Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Regional Office for Southern and East Africa (ROSEA) (Information Manager, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, and Public Information Officer). OCHA team assisted in designing, coordinating and participating in a joint rapid assessment, (including adapting and providing training on the rapid 4 Namibian dollar. 5

10 assessment tool), collating and analyzing data from the rapid assessment, as well as coordinating inputs for the Flash Appeal and Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) application. IOM (Information Manager). Health and Nutrition Health assessment undertaken by WHO with GRN. United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Eastern and Southern Africa WASH (ESARO) (WASH Specialist) deployed. Technical support deployed from Haiti CCCM; CCCM Support provided to cluster coordination and Regional Office Technical support received in country from FAO Regional Office (Livelihoods Food Security and Food Security Specialist). Logistics Logistics/warehousing capacity assessment undertaken by WFP with GRN. Education N/A Protection N/A Other Ongoing Humanitarian Responses to the Crisis Government of the Republic of Namibia Prior to the declaration of the state of national emergency Revision of Regional contingency plans. Flood assessment missions were undertaken by the DDRM (OPM) in the Northern part of the country, to regularly monitor the situation since February Regular reports produced by Regional Councils, collating all the information on the impact of heavy rains and on the affected populations. Regional Disaster Risk Management Committees (RDRMCs) activated and weekly meetings regularly held. Prepositioning of stocks and supplies (tents, food, NFIs) by Regional Councils and Town Councils. Early warning data used to inform pre-emptive relocation of at risk populations. After the declaration of the state of national emergency Evacuation and SAR operations undertaken. Relocation sites established. Allocation of N$30 million (an estimated $4.4 million) for the response, that is mainly utilized for logistics (60-70%), with the remainder (30-40%) for food, NFIs and health. Stakeholder meetings held, under the leadership of the DDRM-OPM. Joint GRN-UN-NRCS-partner planning meetings conducted to better coordinate the response. Prior to the declaration of the state of national emergency Replenish supplies and stocks. Regularly monitored the flood situation, through regular assessment missions. Regularly liaised with the Regional Councils and the Government to provide support. NRCS After the declaration of the state of national emergency Supported the affected regions in managing the camps and relocations centres. Provided immediate support, with particular focus on shelter (provision of tents) and water and sanitation (provision of water and purification tablets, provision of latrines, hygiene education). Locally hired approximately 100 volunteers to support camp management and the response. CERF An application for CERF funding has been made and is pending. 6

11 2.2 HUMANITARIAN CONSEQUENCES AND NEEDS ANALYSIS Sector Impacts of the Floods Humanitarian needs have been identified in all sectors. However, following assessments and taking into consideration available capacity in-country the following sectors have been included in this Flash Appeal:, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Education, Food Security, and CCCM. Health and Nutrition. Namibia has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world, estimated in 2008/09 at 13.3%. The prevalence among pregnant women is estimated at 18.8% according to the 2010 National HIV Sentinel Survey. The HIV and AIDS Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) of June 2009 aimed to collect data on the affects of floods on HIV and AIDS-affected people and the availability and accessibility to HIV and AIDS-related services in flood- affected areas. One of the more striking findings of the assessment was that access to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) was disrupted by 23% among respondents living with HIV as a result of the impact of the floods. At least 40 clinics have been reported as completely inaccessible which has significantly reduced access to primary healthcare. Many of those living with HIV/AIDS in affected areas are now unable to access ARV treatment. Over 400 malaria cases have further been reported and the risk of other waterborne diseases (including diarrhoeal diseases) has significantly risen with the increase in amounts of standing water in proximity to populated areas in all regions. WASH. The impact of floods has significantly affected rural and urban water supplies as well as access to safe and secure sanitation facilities in both non-displaced communities as well as IDPs in relocation sites. Initial results from the rapid assessment indicate that access to potable water, safe and appropriately designed sanitation and hand-washing facilities is limited. This raises significant health concerns regarding increased exposure to communicable waterborne diseases as well as protection risks associated with access to sanitation facilities. Protection. With an estimated 60,000 IDPs either staying in relocation sites or within host communities, protection risks have risen sharply. The incidence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) linked to alcohol abuse has been recorded in previous flood emergencies. Children who have been separated during the floods, especially those previously orphaned, are particularly vulnerable to abuse in communities and relocation sites. IDPs are also traumatized by recent events, particularly those who have been abused during or after displacement, and those who have lost their livelihoods or have been separated from family members. Education. The recent flooding has particularly affected the Education Sector. A total of 324 schools have been affected by the flood and over 200 are now closed. The impact of these closures means that 114,000 children are now unable to go to school and need alternative facilities, school materials and transport for students in order to continue their education. The Namibian teaching staff will also need support to maintain education services in unfamiliar setting for at least six months. Food Security. Significant damage has occurred to crops and food stocks, not only for the estimated 60,000 IDPs, but also for those who are affected and have remained within their communities. Food assistance will be required on a large scale to IDPs and those who have little or no ability to meet their immediate food requirements until the next cropping season. CCCM. An estimated 60,000 people have been displaced because their houses have been damaged or destroyed. Many more will have chosen to remain close to their damaged homes in order to safeguard their property and livelihoods. Without safe and secure shelter, protection and livelihoods are threatened. Furthermore, IDPs and those who are affected but not displaced are no longer able to access their basic utensils to prepare food and to stay warm at night. Initial assessment results indicate that there are over 50 relocation sites of various sizes in all Regions. Camp coordination and management, including the need for organized registration of IDPs, the management of site security, relief distributions and representative IDP leadership pose particular challenges. There is a need to enhance capacity for coordination and management of the relocation sites. However, in terms of 7

12 response for shelter, the Government, primarily through the Defence Forces and the NRCS, are using their resources to meet assessed needs. Coordination. Coordination has emerged as one of the greatest challenges, especially between the regional and the national levels of government and the need for strengthened coordination of response actions has been identified as a priority by both the Government and international actors. Communications have also emerged as another big challenge. The limited information flow among partners and between the field and national line departments represents one of the biggest limitations to prompt emergency response. Early Recovery has not been included in this version of the Flash Appeal. Once lifesaving needs have been met, the pressing need will be to return not only both IDPs and those who are affected but also those who have remained in their communities, to return to their normal livelihood activities in a sustainable manner. Those families previously living in flood plains will have to be relocated. Families returning to damaged or destroyed housing will need support to rebuild. Those with destroyed crops will need inputs, tools and technical support to recover their livelihoods. In line with the Flash Appealrelated guidance from the Cluster Working Group on Early Recovery, early recovery activities and projects will be included in the revision. 8

13 2.3 SCENARIOS PLANNING SCENARIOS Best Case. No more flooding occurs. The flood waters recede within 4-6 months and all IDPs return home from relocation sites. The Government allocate funding for early recovery/recovery activities and the majority of those who were affected are able to entirely support themselves by the end of Worst Case. Further substantial flooding occurs which affected over 500,000 people and displacing over 100,000 people. Due to the existing high water table level, flood waters remain in inhabited locations for 6-12 months, which extends the period of displacement for many IDPs. The majority of those whose livelihoods were destroyed by the floods are not able to support themselves by the end of 2011 including reliance on food aid. There is no recovery funding allocated from government and many of those affected by the floods drop further below the poverty line. Most Likely Scenario. Extensive and long lasting rainfall over several months resulting in rapidly rising rivers and lakes affects large areas of the provinces of Caprivi, Kavango, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana and Oshikoto simultaneously, resulting in the displacement for up to six months of 60,000 people. A total of 100, ,000 people have their livelihoods affected by the floods. Further flooding occurs in the second half of April but is more limited in scope, displacing up to 5,000 more people to relocation sites. Access to education and health services start to improve after one to two months. The flood waters start to recede in six months and the majority of IDPs return home from relocation sites. Core elements of most likely scenario National Government and humanitarian actors carrying out relief activities across many regions. Sustained high water table and slow recession of flood water. Access is restored across most of the affected areas, with some remaining gaps in regular road networks. Effects on humanitarian needs and operations Need for strong and effective coordination structures across regions and sectors to ensure timely, needs-based and appropriate assistance. Reduced coping mechanism for vulnerable population. Prolonged food assistance required in different areas and different needs required across the affected regions. Livelihood opportunities are likely to be seriously affected leading to increased food insecurity. Floods destroy agricultural land and provision of food / nutrition will be in great demand. Disruption to education and use of schools as shelters. Prolonged stay of affected population at various relocation centres. Increased danger of epidemic cases due to low availability of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation systems. Outbreaks of water-borne disease due to damage to infrastructure, such as cholera affecting the displaced population. Incidence of GBV may increase among the displaced communities. Limited access to health services. Treatment for PLHIV and other chronic diseases is likely to be interrupted. Steady improvement in access to affected areas and communication networks. 9

14 3. RESPONSE PLANS 3.1 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE The Government is in the lead for response and the NRCS is the largest operational agency in the country with ongoing relief activities. The humanitarian capacity of the international humanitarian community in Namibia is comparatively small in scale and given these facts, this Flash Appeal has adopted the following strategy in support of the Government in seven of the affected regions of northern Namibia (Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena, Kavango, Caprivi, Oshikoto, Kunene) over the next three to six months. Strategic Aims Support the Government in mounting a timely, consistent and coordinated response to minimize the humanitarian consequences on the population through the provision of technical advice in key sectors, monitoring of relief activities, and provision of coordination and information management support. Ensure that protection and assistance is provided to the affected population in an effective and timely manner, through inter alia, capacity-building, targeting in particular gaps in response. Overall Sector Objectives Health/Nutrition. Provide essential and integrated health services to 60,000 displaced people in relocation sites, in particular to pregnant women and children. These services will include: immunization, management of diarrhoeal diseases, emergency reproductive health interventions. The appeal will also strengthen the disease surveillance system for early detection and prompt action to outbreaks and malnutrition. WASH. Provide safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities to 60,000 displaced people in relocation sites and to 80% of those in affected living isolated communities. Ensure appropriate information on hygiene practices are disseminated these people for a period of 6-8 weeks. Protection. Ensure that the affected population is protected from exploitation, violence, abuse, neglect and exposure to HIV, resulting from an emergency situation, with special focus to 60,000 IDPs living in relocation sites and vulnerable groups within this grouping. Education. Protect the rights of up to 114,000 students who are unable to access education. Ensure that conditions are made available to ensure uninterrupted learning takes place in safe environments. Food Security. Strengthen the capacity of the DDRM and the RDRMCs to implement lifesaving food distributions to flood-affected people in need of food assistance. CCCM. Assist national authorities and camp management actors in ensuring that needs of affected population living in camps (currently 60,000 people) are identified, referred and addressed in an organized and managed manner. Coordination. Continue to improve the humanitarian response by enhancing coordination mechanisms, especially between national and regional levels, and improve decision-making at both policy and operational levels. Key Activities i) Provision of technical advice in key sectors Technical advice in, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Education, Food Security, and CCCM by staff from resident agencies and other humanitarian actors, as well as surge staff from the region and headquarters and capacity-building will be provided to the Government and its partners. ii) Monitoring of response and recovery activities by Government and non-government actors Sectoral monitoring teams, located in the northern Regions, will provide real time feedback to the Government and operational agencies concerning the use of their funds according to national 10

15 standards of assistance, including the DRM policy, as well as international standards of humanitarian assistance including Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards for Disaster Response (SPHERE) to ensure efficient and equitable distribution of resources, particularly at relocation sites. Monitoring will also involve periodic visits to the affected areas and advocacy for necessary action with the DDRM-OPM. iii) Material gap filling using national and regional stockpiles National and regional stockpiles of relief items will be made available and transported to affected populations where gaps exist in Government and NRCS stocks. This will include: household NFIs, WASH NFI, education resources, essential drugs, water purification materials, sanitation goods, dignity kits, condoms, ARVS, other health supplies and essential drugs. iv) Coordination & information management support to DDRM and FEMCO (Flood Emergency Management Co-ordination Office) Coordination has emerged as one of the greatest challenges, especially between the regional and the national levels, and a need for strengthened coordination of response actions has been identified as a priority by the Government and international actors. Communications have also emerged as another big challenge. The limited information flow among partners and between the field and national line departments represents one of the biggest limitations to prompt emergency response. Support will be provided to the DDRM on information management, data analysis and coordination of activities by non-governmental actors. 11

16 3.1.1 HEALTH AND NUTRITION LEAD AGENCIES: WHO (Health) and UNICEF (Nutrition sub-sector) PARTNERS: NRCS, UNFPA, UNAIDS, WFP Sectoral Objectives To support Government efforts to promote and protect health and well-being of the affected communities thereby minimizing mortality, morbidity and disability (health). To prevent increase in malnutrition among children under five, lactating and pregnant women in affected areas (health). To mitigate the effect of the emergency and reduce avoidable illnesses and deaths through prevention and control of malnutrition (nutrition). Health Specific Objectives To ensure provision of timely, holistic, appropriate, equitably distributed health services including HIV/AIDS services and properly utilized by the affected community. To ensure availability, accessibility and utilization of medicines and equipment and supplies. To reduce the risk of secondary hazards such as epidemics. To provide information, education and communication on health issues related to emergency situations. To prevent moderately malnourished children under five, lactating and pregnant women from eventually deteriorating to situation of severe malnutrition. To ensure continued appropriate infant and young child feeding practices in relocation centres. To ensure severely malnourished children under five have continued access to therapeutic feeding support. To ensure the regular monitoring of key public health indicators in the affected communities. Strategy To complement Government efforts in providing essential and integrated health services, (such as immunization, management of diarrhoeal diseases, emergency reproductive health interventions) to 100% of the displaced population, in particular to pregnant women and children and strengthening of integrated disease surveillance to detect early and respond timely to disease outbreaks. Proposed Activities Provide technical advice regarding health outreach strategy to reach isolated communities to ensure equitable access to healthcare services. Support the coordination, monitoring and information management regarding the frequency and scope of health services provided to isolated communities to avert major health outbreaks in these areas. Provide technical advice regarding deployment strategy for health workers to servicing relocation centre as well as the exiting communities needs (catchment area). Conduct rapid health and nutrition assessments in the flood-affected areas for the detection of severe malnutrition requesting complementary health care. Provide technical support to strengthen response and coordination of nutrition actions. Establish a nutrition surveillance system including collection and analysis of anthropological data and recognition of possible outbreaks of micronutrient deficiencies in health facilities. Train health workers and communities on recognition and management of severe acute malnutrition, surveillance, referral and early warning. Provide essential health-related nutrition care services in relocation camps and affected communities. 12

17 Expected Outcomes Reduced morbidity and mortality among the affected population due to communicable diseases and malnutrition. Improved access to life-saving medical supplies. Improved water quality sources. Each household to have at least one mosquito net. Control of common health ailments. Prevention, timely detection and appropriate response to disease outbreaks. Improved coordination of health response in the flood-affected communities. Nutrition Specific Objectives The nutrition situation in flood-affected areas is monitored and early action is taken as required. Malnutrition in early childhood is prevented through the promotion of improved infant and young child feeding, care giving, and care seeking practices at the facility, family and community levels. Strategy In collaboration with Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoH&SS) and other development partners conduct assessment of nutrition situation among infants, mothers and young children, draw up implementation plans that include orientation of health worker on breastfeeding and infant and young child feeding guidelines, management of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of malnutrition; ensure community-based protection, support and promotion of appropriate infant and young child feeding and a monitoring system to strengthen referral and community-based management of cases of malnutrition, review and advice on the nutritional adequacy of the food aid for children and establish and track nutrition levels through sentinel sites in all affected regions. Proposed Activities Conduct rapid health and nutrition assessments among children under five in the flood-affected areas. Provide technical support to strengthen response and coordination of nutrition actions. Establish a nutrition surveillance system including collection and analysis of anthropological data and recognition of possible outbreaks of micronutrient deficiencies. Train health workers and communities on recognition and management of severe acute malnutrition, surveillance, referral and early warning. Provide essential nutrition care services in relocation sites and in affected communities. Promote exclusive breast feeding and complementary feeding practices using the newly adopted Infant and Young Child Feeding guidelines. Review and provide guidance on the nutritional adequacy of the food aid response for children and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Expected Outcomes The coordination mechanism for nutrition emergency response at the national and regional levels are well functioning. An adequate system for anthropometric assessment and treatment of severe acute malnutrition among children and other vulnerable groups is in place. The food aid basket reflects specific concerns re: children s needs and growth at different ages, and is nutritionally appropriately composed and adequate for girls and vulnerable groups in need. Affected communities are mobilized and educated on prevention and management of acute and moderate malnutrition. 13

18 Projects Agency WHO Project Title Strengthening emergency response in the sectors of health and nutrition To mitigate the public health effect of the emergency and reduce avoidable illnesses Objective and deaths through prevention and control of outbreak of communicable diseases. Beneficiaries Populations affected by the floods in Northern Namibia Partners UNICEF, UNFPA, UNAIDS, NRCS Project Code NAM-11/H/41556 Budget ($) 643,124 Agency UNFPA Project Title UNFPA response to reproductive health in emergency setting project Objective To strengthen capacity to address comprehensive reproductive health in emergency. Beneficiaries 30,000 Women, Men and young people (girls and boys) MoH&SS, Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA), WHO, UNICEF, Partners UNAIDS, WFP Project Code5 NAM-11/H/41555 Budget ($) 217,924 Agency UNICEF Care for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition and improving Project Title nutritional status of flood-affected population (women and children). Acute malnutrition in children under-five, pregnant and breastfeeding women is prevented / managed. An initial assessment of the nutrition situation is conducted. Nutrition surveillance in flood-affected areas is developed and set up and based on the results appropriate responses are developed. Health workers are trained on early recognition, referral and treatment of SAM and micronutrient deficiencies. Community are sensitized and capacitated to recognize early signs of SAM and refer cases. Objectives Improved breastfeeding practices are promoted, protected and supported (focusing on promotion of early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life; ensuring privacy to protect breastfeeding; and monitoring and preventing inappropriate use of infant formula especially donations). Communities are educated about improved age-appropriate foods and feeding practices as well as hygienic practices such as hand-washing. The nutritional adequacy of the food aid basket for children and pregnant or breastfeeding women is review and where needed guidance for improvement is given. Severely and moderately malnourished children, young children aged 6-59 months, pregnant and lactating women displaced 11,400. Beneficiaries Among overall 200,000 affected population, the total pregnant women and under five children affected 38,000. Local and central government, WFP, WHO, local NGOs and community-based Partners organizations Project Code NAM-11/H/41554 Budget ($) 200,000 5 Note on partners: with regards to the Red Cross/Red Crescent National Society: i) the ICRC, the IFRC and Red Cross or Red Crescent National Societies from outside the country of operation cannot be (listed as) (implementing) partners; ii) only the official name of the concerned Red Cross/Red Crescent National Society (i.e. Kenyan Red Cross Society) should be used, instead of general formulations such as "Red Cross" or "Red Cross Movement." 14

19 3.1.2 WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE LEAD AGENCY: UNICEF PARTNERS: NRCS, WHO Overall Sectoral Objective Ensure availability of safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities for 60,000 of the affected population. Specific Objectives Ensure effective coordination of the humanitarian response in the WASH Sector in close collaboration with other sectors. Ensure the availability of a minimum safe drinking water supply taking into account the privacy, dignity and security of women and girls. Provide safe drinking water to the affected population through water tankering and water bladders, repair/restoration of damaged drinking water systems, establishment of water quality monitoring mechanisms and provision of household water treatment options such as filters, water purification tablets, and related supplies including water tanks, jerry cans and buckets. Provide adequate sanitation facilities to the effected population including construction of latrines that are environment friendly as well as hand washing and bathing places with due regard to gender and the needs of the disabled, solid waste management system and drainage facilities. Ensure approaches and technologies used are consistent with national standards, thus reinforcing long-term sustainability. Hygiene promotion, including dissemination of messages on safe hygiene practices (latrine use, use of safe water and personal and domestic hygiene) and provision of necessary supplies such as family hygiene kits and soap. Assist in assessing the environmental impact of the floods and the development of a revised mitigation plan. Ensure adequate monitoring and follow up of WASH interventions in affected communities and relocation centres. Strategy Under the overall guidance and coordination of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Water and Forestry and in conjunction with development partners, UNICEF will provide technical assistance for carrying out joint assessments, drawing up implementation plans for provision of safe water including safe storage facilities, sanitation facilities that are environment friendly and gender sensitive in relocation camps. Together with MoH&SS and the NRCS and other local partners, promotion of hygiene and safe water handling practices will be undertaken. Proposed Activities Technical support for assessment of relocation centres for water and sanitation needs implementation of planned activities. Technical support to Government programme of latrine construction for at least 10,000 people affected using the SPHERE standards. Technical support for hygiene promotion for at least 100,000 displaced populations and within relocation centres. Distribution of WASH items including buckets, soap, water tanks and jerrycans priority to the most vulnerable and chronically ill, in an estimated 2,000 affected households. Training and social mobilization activities on hygiene promotion and optimal sanitation practices for 60,000 displaced populations. Develop, print/reprint and disseminate sanitation and hygiene promotion messages on hand washing, dangers of open defecation, use of water purification tablets and other technologies through NGOs, community-based organizations (CBOs) and management committees of relocation centres. 15

20 Make available family water kits, water bladders, water purification tablets, large volume water tanks to vulnerable populations. Availability of simple communal latrines and urinals disaggregated male: female/boys girls 2:1. Ensure provision of adequate purification tablets and water containers to returning households. Ensure dissemination of messages and information on hygiene and sanitation to returning households. Projects Agency UNICEF Project Title Ensure joint assessment and coordinated response to the needs of population affected by the floods To assess the evolving water supply and sanitation situation and the needs of Objectives affected population. To ensure effective and coherent planning by involving all relevant partners. To identify gaps and avoid duplication of efforts. Beneficiaries 60,000 affected people Partners Ministry of Agriculture/Water/Forestry, MoHSS Project Code NAM-11/WS/41557 Budget ($) 45,000 Agency UNICEF Project Title To assist in the provision of safe drinking water to the affected population Objective To ensure provision of safe drinking water to affected population, with particular emphasis on children and women. Beneficiaries 10,000 following sector capacity Partners MoA/Water/Forestry Project Code NAM-11/WS/41558 Budget ($) 65,000 Agency UNICEF Project Title To assist in the provision of adequate sanitation and hygiene To ensure families, especially children and women have access to sanitation facilities that meet or exceed SPHERE standards. Objectives To conduct vector control. To ensure affected population are sensitized to risks associated with poor hygiene and contaminated water. Beneficiaries 10,000 following sector capacity Partners Ministry of Agriculture/Water/Forestry, MOHSS Project Code NAM-11/WS/41559 Budget ($) 145,000 16

21 3.1.3 PROTECTION LEAD AGENCY: UNFPA PARTNERS: UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, UNHABITAT, UNAIDS, UNHCR, NRCS, DAPP Overall Sectoral Objectives Ensure the affected population are protected from exploitation, violence, abuse, neglect and exposure to HIV resulting from an emergency situation, with a special focus on vulnerable groups. Specific Objectives Measures for prevention of GBV and economic abuse and exploitation are in place, in affected areas including children and women. Ensure collection of information on displaced populations disaggregated by gender and age, Camp managements and communities are sensitized on issues of gender. Ensure the provision of proper shelter / tents to the displaced people, including fencing, lighting and solid waste management. Ensure provision of psycho-social support to traumatized people, including boys and girls. Ensure that all governmental and NGOs involved in the emergency operations adhere to the Zero Tolerance Clause against girls and boys, women s sexual abuse and exploitation. Protect against HIV-related human rights violations and abuses. Sensitize law enforcement personnel on provision of protection services to displaced women and girls. Strategy Under the overall lead of UNFPA, the sector will cater for the protection needs of the affected population in the relocations centres, especially the most vulnerable and displaced through capacity building of and coordination with the Government and its partners. Proposed Activities Registration of displaced people in relocation centres and capacity-building of local registration officers. Sensitize displaced people on gender issues, including SGBV, RH and HIV/AIDS in close coordination with Health and Nutrition Sector. Establish GBV reporting centres within the camps to ensure that any form of GBV is reported to law enforcement officers. Liaise with Ministry of Safety and Security to deploy law enforcement officers in the resettlement camps to maintain safety and security of affected communities. Appropriate care for separated and unaccompanied children. Establishment of child friendly spaces in each relocation centre. Support the establishment of camp committees consisting of men, women and children and youth Identify and register children displaced as a result of the flooding and trace families of unaccompanied and separated children and attempt to reunite them. Sensitize teachers and communities on prevention of abuse. Support the reporting and prosecution of all GBV cases. Ensure recovery and continued psycho-social support (PSS) for victims of abuse and legal redress for rape and serious abuse cases. Support the rehabilitation of affected children including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) (reunification with their caregivers, registration and screening for appropriate assistance. Expected Outcomes Increased monitoring of displaced people in relocation centres. Increased awareness of displaced people on gender and GBV, HIV/AIDS, as well as improved monitoring of incidence GBV. 17