Logical Framework Planning Matrix: Armenian Red Cross Disaster Management Programme/Population Movement Project

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1 Logical Framework Planning Matrix: Armenian Red Cross Disaster Management Programme/Population Movement Project Indicators Sources of verification Assumption/risks Overall Goal Vulnerability of population to natural and men-made disasters is decreased. The number of people affected by disasters is reduced. Communities have basic knowledge and understanding of vulnerabilities, hazards, disasters and threats. Communities are better prepared - have adequate skills and coping mechanisms to mitigate the effects of disasters. The amount of damage following disasters is reduced. World Disaster Report; Government statistics. Reports from NGOs; Government of Armenia supports the Armenian Red Cross disaster management initiatives. Programme objective The Armenian Red Cross positions itself as a key humanitarian actor in disaster management. Clearly defined role of the Armenian Red Cross in national disaster preparedness plan. Reduced disaster response time for any Armenian Red Cross intervention. National disaster preparedness plan. Newspaper articles, TV reports. Government of Armenia shows willingness to involve civil society in the development of the national disaster preparedness plan. Project objective The Armenian Red Cross helps displaced people to integrate and naturalise through legal consultations, vocational training and provision of basic daily necessities, public awareness and advocacy. Number of displaced persons supported by the Armenian Red Cross. Armenian Red Cross annual report. Expected results Expected result 1. The Armenian Red Cross has qualified staff in headquarters and regional branches to provide improved services to displaced people. The Armenian Red Cross has trained 16 people in the branches and the headquarters who act as focal points for population movement initiatives. Number of coordination meetings with key stakeholders conducted in the regional branches. Training reports. Expected result 2. Asylum seekers and newly recognised refugees are provided with services to support their integration and rehabilitation. 15 asylum seekers and refugees received legal consultations; 15 asylum seekers and refugees received basic relief supplies. 10 refugees received language and vocational training. 300 information brochures printed and distributed on Armenian Red Cross population movement activities. Reports from the Armenian Red Cross. Project progress reports. Monitoring reports. Expected result 3. Armenian Red Cross advocates with government Five TV spots on trafficking produced and broadcast. 1,500 posters on trafficking printed and distributed. Meeting minutes. TV spots.

2 authorities and other humanitarian actors and raises public awareness of key population movement issues. Posters. Activities Resources Sources Preconditions Expected result Identify focal point for population movement amongst existing staff in the regional branches Train focal points on population movement issues in cooperation with IOM, UNHCR, Norwegian Refugee Council, Department of Migration and Refugees and other key actors The focal points will provide necessary information/consultation to displaced people in the regions Organise coordination meetings in selected regions with participation of key stakeholders - government authorities, non-governmental organisations, national and international agencies, to maximise support to displaced people. Expected result Provide consultations to 15 asylum seekers or newly recognised refugees and refer them to appropriate organisations as required Provide basic relief food, non-food and hygiene items - to 15 asylum seekers or new refugees Provide vocational training for 10 new refugees Develop and print 300 information brochures for distribution through the headquarters and regional branches. Expected result Prepare and broadcast five TV spots on trafficking/illegal migration Develop, print and distribute 1,500 posters on trafficking/illegal migration. 3.3 Network and coordinate with agencies to discuss issues related to illegal migration. These resources apply to all activities: Red Cross staff and volunteers; Training facilities/materials; Relief supplies; Printing and other administration costs; Transport/travel. TV spots; Representation costs; Trainers for vocational training. Federation appeal 20/05; UNHCR; Armenian Red Cross leadership is committed and supports the project. The project receives adequate support through the Federation s network. Page 2

3 Armenian Red Cross Population Movement Project 1. Background 1.1. Context The breakdown of the Soviet Union ushered in an era of fresh challenges for a new independent republic of Armenia including the collapse of economy, as well as social and health care, widespread poverty, military conflict, instability and massive displacement. Statistically 1, there are about 192,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had to leave their homes of origin due to the cross-border conflict, earthquakes, floods or landslides. In addition, there are 311,000 refugees 2 from the conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. According to the Government of Armenia, 20 per cent of the refugees live in temporary shelters and 70 per cent are unemployed. Armenia also faces a mass outflow of workforce to other countries in hope to get better living and working opportunities. Most of the emigrants now live in Russian Federation, but the emigration trends show increasing percentage of emigration to Western Europe and the USA. Between 1991 and 2001, 800,000 people emigrated from the country, of which 64,000 received status of refugees. Human trafficking is another issue that raises concerns. Although there are no official statistics, the International Organisation for Migration estimates 500 people were trafficked between 2000 and 2001 from the city of Gyumry alone. At the same time, increasing number of foreign citizens from Iran, Pakistan, Somalia and Sudan seek asylum in Armenia and are in need of help. In , the State Department for Migration and Refugees registered 34 applications of which seven were granted a refugee status. In 2002 there were over 20 applications, while in the first quarter of 2003, 14 people applied for a refugee status. Although the number of asylum seekers in Armenia remains low, it is expected to increase, especially in the view of increasingly volatile security and complex political situation in the region. Armenia does not have an active public policy on trafficking. In 2002, the US State Department included it in the list of countries that do not adequately combat this problem. Since then, the Government has been making efforts to improve the situation, however, much more remains to be done, particularly on prevention and raising public awareness. In 1999, the Government developed refugee status determination procedures and established a department for migration and refugees. Special attention is required to help asylum seekers and newly recognized refugees integrate and naturalise. Due to complicated socio-economic situation in the country and limited financial resources of the Government, the role of the Red Cross in providing assistance to asylum seekers and newly recognized refugees has significantly increased. It is the only organisation today in Armenia helping this vulnerable group providing basic support such as food and hygienic materials as an implementing partner of the UNHCR, the main agency coordinating support for refugees. In recent years, the Red Cross initiated new activities. In 2002, its youth volunteers visited lone elderly refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and provided them with food, clothes and psycho-social support. 1 Source: Government of Armenia 2 Source: Government of Armenia Page 3

4 The Red Cross is a member of the UN coordination group on counter-trafficking. It has been raising public awareness on illegal trafficking among general public. Additionally, it has been helping asylum seekers and new refugees with food and hygiene supplies in cooperation with the UNHCR. The Red Cross maintains a good contact with the Government of Armenia, the UN, non-governmental organisations and mass media. Its systems and capacities, however, need to be developed. The current appeal, in line with the decisions of the Federation s European Conference in Berlin, aims to assist the National Society to strengthen its capacities to provide improved services to displaced people, as well as, advocate for their well-being Problems and needs Main problem: Extreme vulnerability of displaced people to unstable socio-economic situation and poor health. Causes: Legal vacuum. Limited Government resources. Poor integration systems & mechanisms. Lack of awareness among the general population. Socio-economic instability. Lack of experience and expertise. Lack of education & promotion activities. Effects: Violation of basic rights of displaced people. Poverty. Exposure to trafficking or smuggling. Increased illegal migration. Vulnerability to emotional, psychological and behavioural suffering. Discrimination of refugees and asylum seekers. Page 4

5 1.3. Stakeholders Institutions Problems Interests Potential Interaction Department for Migration & Refugees Lack of capacities human and financial resources. Inadequate mechanisms & systems. Secure basic human rights of displaced people. Experience and knowledge. Good contacts with governmental bodies, local & international organizations. Cooperation agreement with the Red Cross. Coordination & exchange of information. UNHCR Inadequate services for asylum seekers and refugees. Create sustainable services for asylum seekers and refugees. Common interests. Good contacts with the international community. Expertise and knowledge. Human and financial resources. Memorandum of Understanding with the Red Cross. Coordination and exchange of information with other humanitarian actors working with refuges. Mass Media Limited interest in population movement issues. Increase credibility and image. Access larger communities. Access to large communities. Red Cross public awareness campaigns will largely be conducted through mass media. UNHCR might provide financial support to the Red Cross to implement the current project. Target General population, asylum seekers & newly recognized refugees Group(s) Problems Lack of information on laws, regulations & procedures. Page 5

6 Poor social support and integration systems. Complicated refugee determination procedures. Interests Receive information and adequate support. Potential Human resources. Knowledge. Willingness to secure their rights. Interaction Asylum seekers and refugees are direct recipients of Red Cross aid. General population will have increased awareness of the plight of displaced people and their compassion for this vulnerable group will increase. Page 6

7 1.4. Internal analysis of the Armenian Red Cross Internal Strengths An indigenous & national organisation. Extensive network of branches and volunteers. Basic material and human resources in all regions. Well trained staff at the Headquarters. Strong links and bilateral cooperation with international organisations. High credibility and respect for its work with displaced population. Experience and knowledge of project development, management and evaluation. Limited income generated through affiliated organisations. Weaknesses Absence of a Red Cross law. Dependency on external funding jeopardising sustainability of Red Cross services for vulnerable communities. Insufficient resources - material and financial. External Opportunities Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement backup. Extensive network of international organisations operating in the country. Good cooperation with local partners/donors. Threats Socio-economic and political instability. Lack of long-term commitment. Declining donor interest in population movement, as well as the, region. 2. Overall Goal Vulnerability of the population to natural and men-made disasters is decreased. Indicator of the overall goal: The number of people affected by disasters is reduced. Communities have basic knowledge and understanding of vulnerabilities, hazards, disasters and threats. Communities are better prepared - have adequate skills and coping mechanisms to mitigate the effects of disasters. The amount of damage following disasters is reduced. Sources of verification: World Disaster Report; Page 7

8 Government statistics. Reports from NGOs. Assumptions/risks: Government of Armenia supports the Armenian Red Cross disaster management initiatives. 3. Programme Objective The Armenian Red Cross positions itself as a key humanitarian actor in disaster management. Indicators of programme objective: Clearly defined role of the Armenian Red Cross in national disaster preparedness plan. Reduced disaster response time for any Armenian Red Cross intervention. Sources of verification: National disaster preparedness plan. Newspaper articles, TV reports. Assumptions/risks: Government of Armenia shows willingness to involve civil society in the development of the national disaster preparedness plan. 4. Project Objective: The Armenian Red Cross helps displaced people to integrate and naturalise through legal consultations, vocational training and provision of basic daily necessities, public awareness and advocacy. Indicators for project objective: Number of displaced persons supported by the Armenian Red Cross. Sources of verification: Armenian Red Cross annual report. 5. Expected Results Expected result 1. The Armenian Red Cross has qualified staff at the headquarters and regional branches to provide improved services to displaced people. Indicators: Page 8

9 The Armenian Red Cross has trained 16 people in the branches and the headquarters who act as focal points for population movement initiatives. Number of coordination meetings with key stakeholders conducted in the regional branches. Source of verification: Training reports. Expected result 2. Asylum seekers and newly recognised refugees are provided with services to support their integration and rehabilitation. Indicators: 15 asylum seekers and refugees received legal consultations; 15 asylum seekers and refugees received basic relief supplies. 10 refugees received language and vocational training. 300 information brochures printed and distributed on Armenian Red Cross Population Movement activities. Source of verification: Reports from the Armenian Red Cross. Project progress reports. Monitoring reports. Expected result 3. Armenian Red Cross advocates with government authorities and other humanitarian actors and raises public awareness on key population movement issues. Indicators: Five TV spots on trafficking produced and broadcast. 1,500 posters on trafficking printed and distributed. Source of verification: Meeting minutes. TV spots. Posters. 6. Project activities related to expected results Expected result 1: 1.5. Identify focal points for population movement amongst existing staff in the regional branches. Page 9

10 1.6. Train the focal points on population movement issues in cooperation with IOM, UNHCR, Norwegian Refugee Council, Department of Migration and Refugees and other key actors The focal points will provide necessary information/consultation to displaced people in the regions Organise coordination meetings in selected regions with participation of key stakeholders - government authorities, non-governmental organisations, national and international agencies, to maximise support to the displaced people. Expected result Provide consultations to 15 asylum seekers or newly recognised refugees and refer to appropriate organisations as required Provide basic relief food, non-food and hygienic items to 15 asylum seekers or newly recognised refugees Provide vocational training, for 10 new refugees Develop and print 300 information brochures for distribution through the centre and the regional branches. Expected result Prepare and broadcast five TV spots on trafficking /illegal migration Develop, print and distribute 1,500 posters on trafficking/illegal migration. 3.3 Network and coordinate with agencies to discuss issues related to illegal migration. 7. Monitoring and evaluation Monitoring of the project will be carried out through: analysis of quarterly reports from Red Cross population movement coordinator. field visits by project managers, population movement coordinator and Federation representatives. A mid-term evaluation will be conducted by a joint Armenian Red Cross and Federation team to assess the progress, identify main constraints and find solutions to ensure project objectives are met. In addition, the end project evaluation will be carried out to investigate to what extent the expected results have been met. Findings of the evaluation will constitute the basis for future planning. Page 10

11 8. Implementation and timetable Activities Expected result 1. Activity 1. Identify focal points for population movement amongst existing staff in the regional branches. Jan X Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Activity 2. Train focal points on population movement issues in cooperation with IOM, UNHCR, Norwegian Refugee Council, Department of Migration and Refugees and other key actors. X X Activity 3. The focal persons will provide necessary information/consultation to displaced people in the regions. Activity 4. Organise coordination meetings in selected regions with participation of key stakeholders - government authorities, nongovernmental organisations, national and international agencies to maximise support to the displaced people. Expected result 2. Activity 1. Provide consultations to 15 asylum seekers or newly recognised refugees and refer them to appropriate organisations as required. Activity 2. Provide basic relief food, non-food and hygienic items to 15 asylum seekers or new refugees. Activity 3. Provide language and vocational training for 10 new refugees. Activity 4. Develop and print 300 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Page 11

12 information brochures on Armenian Red Cross population movement activities for distribution through the headquarters and regional branches. X X X X X X X X X X X X Page 12

13 Activities Expected result 3. Activity 1. Prepare and broadcast five TV spots on trafficking/illegal migration. Activity 2. Develop, print and distribute 1,500 posters on trafficking /illegal migration. Activity 3. Network and coordinate with agencies to discuss issues related to illegal migration. Jan Feb Mar Apr X X X X X X X X May Jun X X X X X X X X X X X X Assessment, monitoring and evaluation Monitoring X X X X X X X X X X X X Mid-term and/or final evaluation X X 9. Critical Assumptions 9.1 Preconditions: Armenian Red Cross leadership is committed and supports the project. The project receives adequate support through the Federation s network. Jul 10. Sustainability The project largely depends on external funding because of difficult socio-economic situation in the country and limited financial capacities of the national society. Continuous funding for several years will enable the Armenian Red Cross to strengthen its capacities. Increased cooperation with local and international partners, as well as, Government agencies will also strengthen sustainability of Red Cross services for displaced people. Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Page 13