LWF-ETHIOPIA VISITOR'S BRIEF

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1 LWF-ETHIOPIA VISITOR'S BRIEF Improved Self-Sufficiency & Water supply for Somali Refugees and Host Communities In Aw-barre and Shedder Refugee Camps, Jijiga MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA Map of Somali Region Aw-barre and Shedder Camps 1

2 BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT AREA: Aw-barre, Kebribeyah and Shedder camps were established at end of 2007 to host Somali refugees. The total number of refugees living in the three camps Aw-barre, Shedder and Kebribeyah is 40,075. The refugee population is composed of 20,913 female and 19,138 male refugees, where about half under the age of 11 years. The average household size is estimated to be five. The majority of Somali refugees are herdsmen who rear goats and camels. The Ethiopian-Somalis and Somalis from the mainland Somalia have similarities in terms culture, religion and language. The social structure in the Somali society is the clan system; families of one ethnic group that has several sects (clans), each having its own ways of living. The clan, a group of extended families, is the most important political and social fabric of the Somali people and culture. Since 2007, LWF Ethiopia has been implementing Water supply, and livelihoods projects in all three camps. Since LWF Ethiopia is implementing the water supply projects funded mostly by UNHCR (2015/16 solely by UNHCR) in Aw-barre and Shedder having handed the project in Kebribeyah over to ARRA. In 2015, LWF accessed BPRM funding for a livelihoods projects in the two camps. VISITOR'S BRIEF DETAILS: Full Name of visitor: Organization/Country: Duration of stay: Waddell Bobby and Yohana Matendo, Lokiru LWF/DWS, Geneva, Switzerland From 22 to 28, May-2016 PROJECT DETAILS: Project title and No: Project location: Distance in km: GPS coordinates: Improved self-sufficiency of Somali refugees and host communities in Aw-barre and Shedder refugee camps in Jijiga BPRM C CA LWF ET- ( ) Aw-barre and Shedder refugee camps, Jijiga District Somali Regional State 700 km from Addis Ababa, eastern direction from the capital Addis Ababa. Latitude: 9 44' 59.99" N - Longitude: 43 00' 0.00" E Staff: 15 (3 F-12 M) Climate: During the visiting week, the temperature of Jijiga is expected to be a high of 28 and a low of 14 degrees centigrade. 2

3 Security: Although it is safe and stable currently, there were security threats in the area due to its proximity to the Somali border until recently. The whole of the Jijiga district has been an area dispute; thus attacks and violent incidents can occur anytime, though stable for a while. The growing investments in and around Jijiga is a testimony that peace has returned and investors confidence increasing. Aw-barre and Shedder refugee camps are located at 8 and 26 km away from the Somali border, respectively; and staffs and visitors are advised to take the necessary precautions at all times. Accommodation: Hamda Hotel: Tel Vehicle plate number: Driver s full name: Project Title & No. Abebe Kassie (M) Improved self-sufficiency of Somali refugees and host communities Aw-barre and Shedder refugee camps in Jijiga BPRM CA LWF ET- ( ) Target Group: In the first year (Sep to Aug. 2016) the project plans to directly benefit a total of 380 households (142 male-headed and 238 female-headed and 320 refugee and 60 host community households) or a total of 1,520 people (568 male and 952 female or 1280 refugee and 240 host community members). Indirectly the project benefits over 23, 000 refugees and 600 host community population. In the second year, in addition to supporting the first year beneficiaries, the project aims to reach additional 140 household (45 maleheaded and 95 female-headed and 110refugees and 30 host community households). Partner: Bureau of Population Refugees and migration (BPRM) United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) Funding: USD 904,000 USD (YEAR I) USD 483,870 YEAR II BPRM project period: From September 1/2015 to August 31/2017 Overall Objectives: The overall objective of the BPRM project is to improve the food security and increase the income of a total of 520 households; out of which 430 are refugees households, hosted in Aw-barre and Shedder refugee camps and 90 households are from the host community. 3

4 Results and Major Activities: Result 1: Refugees and host communities are engaged in agricultural/livestock activities become more self-sufficient in food supply and have started businesses : Drilling and equipping one borehole for the drip-irrigation water supply (Awbarre camp) Training drip-irrigation farming beneficiaries Drip-irrigation land clearing and kit instalment with beneficiary participation Provision of seeds and hand tools for drip-irrigation beneficiaries Training poultry production beneficiaries Providing production inputs for poultry beneficiaries Support formation of producer groups and provide business management training to drip irrigation and poultry beneficiaries Organize experience sharing visit for poultry and drip-irrigation beneficiaries Result 2: Refugees and host community members with marketable skills are running profitable businesses: Major Activities Barber skills training for selected beneficiaries (all refugee male) Provision of barber shop materials and equipment for barber skill beneficiaries Hairdressing and henna decoration skills training selected beneficiaries (all refugee female) Provision of start-up equipment and material for hairdressing beneficiaries Support creation of barber shop and beauty salon business groups and provide business training Training and support bakery and pastry beneficiaries Support formation of bakery and pastry producer groups and provision of start-up capital 4

5 Summary of progress against indicators to date: Though the project was launched in September 2015 LWF-Ethiopia could not implement a single activity until the end of January 2016 due to the delay to sign the Memorandum of Understanding by the government (Administration of Refugees and Returnees Affairs/ARRA). Thus the actual implementation of the project has begun at the beginning of February 2016, however LWF managed to compensate the time lost and could achieve encouraging results by now. Indicators: 100 households (70 refugee and 30 host community) engaged in poultry production 100 households (70 refugees and 30 host community) engaged in drip-irrigation The major project activities achieved include the followings: All the 200 beneficiaries of the drip irrigation and poultry are selected The poultry beneficiaries are trained, provided with the necessary impute and engaged in the poultry The drip irrigation beneficiaries are trained and the procurement of the imputes is underway, The borehole drilling is underway Land for drip irrigation is secured in both camps and the clearing is underway, 10 animators who will provide technical assistance for the beneficiaries are recruited, trained and deployed. Indicator: 180 refugees are engaged in productive business activities; Baking activity beneficiaries trained 120 beneficiaries; 80 bakery, 20 barber and 20 hairdressing and henna making are selected 80 bakery beneficiaries are trained and the procurement of inputs is underway The construction of barbershops and beauty salons is on process and the procurement of impute for the barber and hairdressing beneficiaries is underway, 7,650,124.57ETB (50% decrease from 2015) 5

6 Project Title & No.: WASH and Livelihoods Support to Somali refugees and host communities in Eastern Ethiopia LWF Project period: From January 1, 2016 to December 31 st 2016 LWF ET s Reach: In Shedder 11,409 refugees (46% M and 54% F) In Aw-Barre 12,412 refugees (50% M and 50% F) Objective: The water supply project seeks to improve the wellbeing of 23,821 Somali refugees and asylum seekers in the Aw-barre and Shedder refugee camps, and over 25,000 surrounding host communities through the provision of safe potable water. Short summary of progress against indicators Refugees have limited access to potable water. Refugees and host communities in Aw-barre and Shedder get 19.2 and 17 litres/person/day respectively. This is below the UNHCR standard of 20 litres per person per day. Furthermore, there is a water interruption problem particularly in Shedder refugee camp due to out-dated generator and frequent failure of the grid power. Whenever the power interruption occurs either due to generator failure or grid system, LWF provide water to refugees by trucking. As result, per capita water supply falls far below the minimum standard. In order to achieve the standard, there are efforts going on to replace the old pumps and generators by the new ones Output 1: Water system operation maintained Rehabilitation of 2 boreholes Maintenance of 11 generators and pumps Maintenance of 384 water taps or 48 water fountain Maintenance of 40% of pipe lines Output 2: Water system constructed, expanded and/or expanded Laying of600 meters of water pipeline Construction of10cattle troughs 6

7 Construction of four new water points Output 3: Capacity development supported Re-establishment of water management committees and conduct 2 training sessions Training of staffs and operators Conduct 5 WASH events Output 4: WASH activities monitored Water quality Analysis (two samples will be analyzed from Aw-barre and one from Shedder) KAP survey GIs mapping Monitoring visits Office address: Aw-Barre town, to the North of UNHCR office P.O.Box 342, Aw-Barre Tel Fax Name of Primary Contact: Dawit Tekaye, Project Coordinator Cell Number: address: dtekaye@gmail.com Name of secondary contact: Tesfaye Soboka Tel Number: