Central & Southern Mozambique Floods AFMZ81 Appeal Target: US$1,124,565

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1 Appeal Mozambique 150 route de Ferney, P.O. Box Geneva 2, Switzerland Tel: Fax: Coordinating Office Central & Southern Mozambique Floods Appeal Target: US$1,124,565 Geneva, 31 January 2008 Dear Colleagues, Some parts of Mozambique have entered into an emergency flood situation in the regions of Rio Zambezi, Rio Buzi, Rio Pungue, Rio Limpopo and other small rivers due to the increase in rain fall and the release of water from the Cabora Basa water dam in Tete province. The government of Mozambique has announced the alert level: RED, that has now triggered the launching of emergency response in the country. INGC has requested WFP and cooperating partners to continue food distributions to affected populations throughout the month of February, during which time, food-for-reconstruction activities will be defined for implementation from March onward. Thousands of people are displaced and temporary resettlement is an on going operation coordinated by the government. Besides the many problems already occurring, the potentially endangered area is more densely populated than in the previous flood periods and this population is not ready to leave the area. The region of Mutarara is partly inaccessible. UN agencies are present and have activated three emergency clusters: Logistics, ICT and food security. Regular meetings are held and attended by UN and NGOs and the ACT members. Various emergency procedures have been put in place, logistics, request for facilitation in the import custom procedures, inventory of existing resources etc. ACT members in Mozambique have began scaling up their response using ACT rapid response funds (RRFs). Some relief goods have already been purchased and are in warehouses. Based on the initial assessment the following activities are foreseen in this appeal: transport and distribution of non food items to affected people; psycho-social support to affected population; logistic support to the ACT members in case of need; water distribution and food distribution in cooperation with World Food Programme WFP. Names of ACT members: Ecumenical Committee for Social Development (CEDES) Lutheran World Federation Mozambique (LWF-Mozambique) Presbyterian Church of Mozambique (IPM) Christian Council of Mozambique (CCM) ACT is a global alliance of churches and related agencies working to save lives and support communities in emergencies worldwide. The ACT Coordinating Office is based with the World Council of Churches (WCC) and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Switzerland.

2 2 Project Completion Date: 31 July 2008 Reporting schedule: Reports due ACT CO CEDES, LWF, IPM & CCM Final narrative & financial 30 September 2008 Audit 31 October 2008 Summary of Appeal Targets, Pledges/Contributions Received and Balance Requested CEDES LWF IPM CCM ACT Coordination & Communications Total Target US$ Appeal Targets 327, , , ,046 5,000 1,124,565 Less: Pledges/Contributions Received Balance Requested from ACT Alliance 327, , , ,046 5,000 1,124,565 Note: On behalf of ACT Mozambique members, and as the Mozambique Focal Point Agency, CEDES will receive the ACT Mozambique appeal funds directly from Geneva in a designated ACT project account. From there, according to the individual member budgets, funds will be allocated all except LWF member agency where funds will be transferred directly to LWF. John Nduna Director, ACT Co-ordinating Office

3 3 I. REQUESTING ACT MEMBER Ecumenical Committee for Social Development (CEDES), as the ACT Mozambique Forum Focal Point Agency. II. IMPLEMENTING ACT MEMBER & PARTNER INFORMATION The ACT Mozambique Forum was set up in November 2002 to coordinate ACT member agency responses to emergencies in the country. Many of the agencies have been engaged in emergency work since the influx of refugees from conflicts in other parts of southern Africa both CCM and LWF have a history of responding to the needs of refugees, during the 1970s. The emergency response was not only limited to refugees as Mozambique also experienced its own civil conflict. After sixteen years of civil war, the country s social and economic infrastructure was devastated, making Mozambique one of the poorest countries in the world. While a peace accord was signed in 1992, concerns remain about the consolidation of the peace process and democracy for all, although there has been significant progress in many social and economic sectors. Development may also be undermined by the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. In terms of emergency-related work, some ACT member agencies engaged in the repatriation and reintegration of soldiers and communities. Besides responding to man-made emergencies, the ACT member agencies have been faced with natural disasters. Mozambique has seen repeated episodes of natural disasters such as droughts and cyclones, as well as pests and health epidemics (including HIV/AIDS).. It has a history of major disasters, such as the floods in the Limpopo, Buzi, Pungue and Zambezi valleys in the late 1970s, the droughts across southern Africa in Mozambique remains highly vulnerable to flooding, cyclones and drought. In 2000, Mozambique experienced the worst flooding for at least 50 years, causing massive destruction affecting over a quarter of the population, with 540,000 people displaced and about 100 killed. Subsequent floods occurred again in 2001 and to a lesser extent in The government has responded to these natural disasters through the Department for the Prevention and Combat of Natural Disasters (DPPCCN), created in 1980, and then the National Disaster Management Insitutute (INGC), created in Other agencies have also responded, such as WFP, donors (eg. EU, Sida), national and international NGOs (eg. World Vision, Oxfam, MSF). ACT member agencies have been at the heart of the emergency response providing relief and rehabilitation around the floods of 2000 and 2001, and responding to the drought in 2004 and Besides responding to emergencies, government, donors and aid agencies alike are also focusing on disaster prevention and preparedness. Since 2001, the ACT member agencies have initiated a number of disaster preparedness projects. The following four ACT Mozambique Forum members have come together to jointly implement this 2008 Central & Southern Mozambique Floods Appeal. Organization Contact Person Address Cell Phone (+ 258) 1. Ecumenical Committee for Social Venancio vanhandime@emilmoz.co Development (CEDES) Nhandime m ; cedes@emilmoz.com 2. Christian Council of Mozambique Jorge Samuel jorgeccm@teledata.mz (CCM) 3. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Jean Mutamba jean@lwfmozambique.or Mozambique g.mz 4. Presbyterian Church of Mozambique (IPM) Pastor Carlito Honwana & Jeremias Novela chonwana@zebra.om.mz ;

4 4 1. Ecumenical Committee for Social Development (CEDES) and ACT Mozambique Focal Point Agency CEDES was established in August 1992 by the Christian Council for Mozambique (CCM), Caritas Mozambique and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) as the National Ecumenical Committee for Resettlement, Reintegration and Rehabilitation (NECRRR). This followed the signing of the peace accord in In 1996 following consultation with its founding organizations and international partners NECRRR concluded that the need for the resettlement, reintegration and rehabilitation programmes had largely been met, and the organization was transformed into Ecumenical Committee for Social Development (CEDES). CEDES works in co-operation with CCM, Caritas and LWF who are represented on its board. In addition to its office in Maputo, CEDES has been working in five Provinces, namely: Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Sofala and Niassa. In 2005, CEDES was an implementer in the drought Appeal AFMZ52 in Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane Provinces, which provided assistance to over 36,000 people (in 6,000 families) in food aid and drought resistance crops. During the 2007 flood and cyclone emergencies CEDES implemented an emergency relief program in Zambezi Valley and Inhambane Province which benefited approximately 40,000 peoples (in 6,700 families). The program activities consisted of food aid, survival kits, water and sanitation, temporary shelters, and seeds and tools distribution. 2. Christian Council of Mozambique (CCM), member of ACT Mozambique Forum CCM is a church-based ecumenical organization formed in 1948 by the main line churches such as the Methodist, Anglicans and Presbyterians. Presently it is constituted of 22 different denominations, main line churches as well as a few of the small denominations and two associations (The Bible Society and the Scripture Union). CCM works countrywide with offices in each of Mozambique s 11 provinces, as well as some districts, administrative posts and localities. In 2005, CCM was an implementer in the drought Appeal AFMZ52 in Gaza, Inhambane and Tete Provinces, which provided assistance in food aid and drought resistance crops. During the 2007 flood and cyclone emergencies CCM implemented a relief program in the provinces of Zambézi, Sofala and Inhambane. These Provinces were heavily hit by the floods and cyclones which caused enormous damaged. Through CCM s Provincial office in Quelimane, Zambézia, CCM s 2007 activities reached over 40,000 people (in 8,000 families) with assistance in food and non-food supplies in relocation/resettlement areas. 3. Lutheran World Federation Mozambique (LWF-Mozambique), member of ACT Mozambique Forum LWF Mozambique / DWS, is a program of the Lutheran World Federation in Geneva, and has been active in Mozambique since It is committed to relieve in an operational manner the plight of displaced people, refugees and returnees, namely through emergency relief and rehabilitation, and capacity and confidence building in development. LWF has ample experience in all aspects of assisting people in need regardless of race, gender, religious belief, nationality, ethnic origin or political persuasion. The organization is working towards the establishment of self-sustaining and independent communities, which participate voluntarily in the socio-economic and political development of their country. LWF is operational in Maputo, Tete, Sofala and Gaza Provinces of Mozambique. Since 10 years LWF has had strong experience in working within the framework of the ACT International Aliance. Recently in 2005/2006 as an ACT member, LWF was involved in the drought and mitigation Appeal AFMZ52, from which an estimated 19,000 households in Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Sofala and Tete Provinces were assisted. In 2007, LWF assisted over 3,000 people (in 660 families) with distribution of non-food items in Sofala and Tete provinces. 4. Presbyterian Church of Mozambique (IPM), member of ACT Mozambique Forum IPM was founded in 1887 and has a long historical presence in Mozambique through its local churches, mission stations and health clinics situated within communities. In total, IPM has 45 parishes, 90 local congregations which include 500,000 members, 53 ordained clergy and 30 evangelists. IPM has been a member church of the Christian Council of Mozambique (CCM) for 52 years. IPM emergency work in recent years has focused on communities in Tete Province. IPM has carried out numerous relief and development projects, including successful response to the 2000 Mozambique floods. Additionally, IPM

5 5 responded in Tete Province to the 2007 flood emergencies, assisting over 5,000 people (in 980 families) with relocation support, survival kits, and seeds and tools. Supporting / Technical Resource Act Members: Christian Aid Mozambique Church World Service (CWS) Southern Africa Regional Office in Mozambique III. DESCRIPTION of the EMERGENCY SITUATION Background Due to heavy rainfall in Mozambique, as well as neighbouring countries (of which five have rivers that drain into the Indian Ocean through Mozambique), the central and southern regions of Mozambique entered into an emergency flood situation. Currently affected are the communities aboard the major Zambézi, Buzi, and Púngoè Rivers in the central region, and aboard the Limpopo River and smaller connecting rivers in the southern region. The intense rainfall, coupled with the early and increased release of upstream water from dams outside and inside Mozambique have already caused sever flooding in the areas of Muturara (Tete Province) and Chinde (Zambézia Province). The Government Emergency Coordinating body (INGC) has informed that in comparison to prior years of emergency, including that of 2001, and with the assumption of continued rainfall (as the typical season runs from January- March), the present situation predicts a potentially more destructive and longer flood situation than any other earlier known situation in the country. Peaking in early January, the Cabora Basa Dam recorded an exceptionally high release of water reaching 6,600 cubic meters/sec. This resulted in lifethreatening flooding in Mutara District of Tete and Marromeu, Caia and Chema in Sofala, Mopeia, Chinde, Morrumbala and Nicoadala in Zambézia, and Tambara in Manica Provinces. The government has issued warnings that if the Cabora Basa dam release arrives at 8,000 cubic meters/second the flood could reach a destructive impact never seen before in Mozambique. In addition, due to heavy rains in Zimbabwe the Púngoè, Buzi and Save Rivers in Southern Mozambique have increased over the normal level, which is affecting the population living along these river basins namely in Nhamatanda, Dondo and Machanga Districts of Sofala and the Govuro District of Inhambane. Some areas of the above districts are already not accessible via road. Additionally, if the River Save continues to flood it may potentially cut the country in two by interrupting the only connecting roadways between the south and central regions. In early January, the government issued a Red Alert (the highest alert) for several of its major river basins, and as of January 25 maintains an alert for the communities along the Púngoè, Save, Zambézi, Búzi, Licungo and Limpopo Rivers.1 The flooding areas are heavily populated with people engaged in agricultural and fishing economies. Current government estimates indicate 285,000 people are at risk and must evacuate these areas.2 Under the national plan people are being relocated to permanent resettlement areas, where organizations are collaborating to accommodate needs. However, many after assisted relocation are returning to pursue their agricultural and fishing activities. As of January 25 the government reports that 88,980 families have been displaced, and 83,282 hectares of agricultural fields have been affected.3 Additionally, it is reported that 163,045 people have been registered at government coordinated relocation centers throughout Tete, Sofala, Manica and Zambézia Provinces.4 Reports on the infrastructure already destroyed are still coming in, but as of January 25 th the government has 1 República de Moçambique Ministério da Administração Estatal, Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades (INGC), Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergência. INFORMAÇÃO Nº22/CENOE/INGC/ Maputo, 25 de Janeiro de Ministério da Administração Estatal Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades, Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergencia, Dados sobre Centros de Accomodacao e Reassentamento. 30 de Janeiro de República de Moçambique Ministério da Administração Estatal, Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades (INGC), Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergência. INFORMAÇÃO Nº22/CENOE/INGC/ Maputo, 25 de Janeiro de Ministério da Administração Estatal Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades, Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergencia, Dados sobre Centros de Accomodacao e Reassentamento. 30 de Janeiro de 2008.

6 6 already documented in the Zambézia basin a total of 1,076 houses affected (502 flooded, 385 submerged, and 189 destroyed completely).5 Throughout all of these areas affected, the government has issued a warning on threats to the epidemiologic situation, noting concerns for cholera, malaria and other diseases. IV. DESCRIPTION of the SITUATION in the AREA of PROPOSED RESPONSE Current situation in the area of proposed response Through this joint appeal accommodation centres and relocation centres in five provinces of central and southern Mozambique will be reached by the four ACT implementing members. These are Sofala, Zambézia, Tete, Inhambane and Gaza Provinces. These locations were identified by ACT members based on ACT member presence/resources (human and material), capacities and the area s classification by the government as being in need of additional NGO/donor emergency support. The following highlights the situation, numbers affected and current responses in the proposed areas. Sofala Province: Within Sofala Province, ACT members (CEDES, CCM and LWF) are coordinating their response in the Districts of Caia and Chemba in the Zambézi River basin, the District of Machanga in the Pungoe River basin, and the District of Buzi in the Buzi River basin. The Government indicates that thus far Sofala Province is among the hardest hit, reporting that 34,721 families have been displaced and 26,061 hectares of agricultural fields have already been destroyed.6 This figure includes 16,275 families and 8,137 hectares in Caia, 4,000 families and 6,126 hectares in Chemba, 3,659 families and 4,862 hectares in Machanga, and 8,300 families and 4,380 hectares in Buzi. 7 Government led evacuation via helicopters and boats are ongoing, and as of 30 January 57,397 people have been registered within Sofala s 5 accommodation centres (with 18,646 people) and 11 relocation camps (with 38,751 people) that were established by the government during the 2007 flood/cyclone emergency.8 From Caia, the INGC has established a central command post for the coordination of responses throughout the central and southern region. Active in Sofala along with ACT partners are other NGOs such as The Red Cross, UNICEF and Save the Children. Urgent needs include temporary shelter material, clean water, sanitation facilities, mosquito nets, and food aid. ACT/CEDES conducted a rapid assessment of the numbers registered in Caia and Machanga Districts, thus complementing the government data. Based on this assessment, ACT/CEDES has thus far responded with the construction of 100 latrines, provision of 24,000 cm3 of cleaner water, 215 jerry cans, and distribution of 1,140 meters of tent sheeting. Additionally, ACT/CEDES has been helping victims in transportation of local construction material such as timber and grass for building temporary shelters. CEDES has also signed a partnership agreement with World Food Program (WFP) for distribution of food aid in Caia District. Yet, WFP is predicting a shortfall of 25,000 mt through to July Zambézia Province Within Zambézia Province, ACT member CCM is responding in the District of Mopeia in the Zambézi River basin. The Government indicates that thus far 20,982 families have been displaced and 15,936 hectares of agricultural fields have already been destroyed; this figure includes 8,700 families and 5,600 hectares in Mopeia the hardest hit area in the Province.9 Government led evacuation activities are also ongoing, and as of 30 January, 32,494 people have been registered within Zambézia s accommodation centres/relocation camps; this includes 22,915 people in Mopeia District alone.10 Government coordinating bodies such as 5 República de Moçambique Ministério da Administração Estatal, Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades (INGC), Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergência. INFORMAÇÃO Nº22/CENOE/INGC/ Maputo, 25 de Janeiro de República de Moçambique Ministério da Administração Estatal, Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades (INGC), Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergência. INFORMAÇÃO Nº22/CENOE/INGC/ Maputo, 25 de Janeiro de Ibid 8 Ministério da Administração Estatal Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades, Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergencia, Dados sobre Centros de Accomodacao e Reassentamento. 30 de Janeiro de República de Moçambique Ministério da Administração Estatal, Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades (INGC), Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergência. INFORMAÇÃO Nº22/CENOE/INGC/ Maputo, 25 de Janeiro de Ministério da Administração Estatal Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades, Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergencia, Dados sobre Centros de Accomodacao e Reassentamento. 30 de Janeiro de 2008.

7 7 Cooperative Risk Management Committee (CGRC) and National Unity for Civil Protection (UNAPROC) are actively working to evacuate and assist people in relocation camps. Other institutions assisting include the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, Doctors without Borders (MSF), Save the Children and Dorkas Aid. Urgent needs being addressed include evacuation from risk areas, the distribution of land, distribution of plastic sheeting, potable water, sanitation facilities, mosquito nets and food aid. Since 2007, CCM Zambézia has been working in Mopeia on rehabilitation and recovery, in conjunction with WFP, Diakonia, ECHO and OIM installing boreholes and constructing latrines. As of this year s flooding season, CCM has begun supporting the government led sensitization for evacuation from the high risk areas. Currently, two CCM boats are assisting in the evacuation efforst. Tete Province Within Tete Province, ACT members (LWF and IPM) are coordinating their response in the District of Mutarara in the Zambézi River basin. Government reports indicate the highest concentration of people and land affected thus far is in Mutarara District. Currently, Tete Province reports that 22,450 families have been displaced and 31,375 hectares of agricultural fields have been destroyed, this figure includes 19,500 families and 24,000 hectares in Mutarara alone.11 Government led evacuations began by boats, yet with the current urgency they are now also using helicopters. As of 30 January 68,784 people have been registered within Tete s 1 accommodation centre and 19 relocation camps.12 This includes 52,024 people in Mutarara alone. Government is coordinating responses through their Emergency Operating Center (CENOE). Other collaborating institutions include the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, Doctors without Borders (MSF), Red Cross, World Vision and World Food Program. An urgent need being addressed in addition to the evacuation of people from flooded areas, is the transportation of supplies (fuel and life support) as the floods have cut the roads and rendered many areas inaccessible. Additional activities include the distribution of land, distribution of plastic sheeting, potable water, construction of sanitation facilities, distribution of mosquito nets, and food aid. A high incidence of diarrhoea and malaria are being reported, thus organizations are increasing support toward health care, which includes the recent establishment of an MSF equipped Health Center. LWF staff are currently conducting assessments, providing continuous update on impact of the floods on human and infrastructure situation in the province, in addition to preparing for the distribution of non-food support per the recently approved ACT RRF. IPM is currently mobilizing groups of Activists (IPM church members) who are sensitizing and assisting in the government-led evacuation of people to relocation centres. Inhambane Province Within Inhambane Province, ACT member CEDES is responding in the District of Govuro affected by the upstream flooding in the Govuro River from the Save River basin. The Government indicates that thus far 1,195 families have been displaced and 1,876 hectares of agricultural fields have already been destroyed in Govuro District.13 As of 25 January 1,329 families have registered within Inhambane s 2 relocation camps.14 The government is beginning coordination activities in Inhambane, and is currently holding weekly meetings with the various collaborating organizations. NGOs currently working in Inhambane include the Red Cross, ADRA, Care and WFP. CEDES is also preparing to respond to the populations growing water and sanitation needs, through the construction of latrines and provision of potable water. 11 República de Moçambique Ministério da Administração Estatal, Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades (INGC), Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergência. INFORMAÇÃO Nº22/CENOE/INGC/ Maputo, 25 de Janeiro de Ministério da Administração Estatal Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades, Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergencia, Dados sobre Centros de Accomodacao e Reassentamento. 30 de Janeiro de República de Moçambique Ministério da Administração Estatal, Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Calamidades (INGC), Centro Nacional Operativo de Emergência. INFORMAÇÃO Nº22/CENOE/INGC/ Maputo, 25 de Janeiro de Ibid

8 8 Gaza Province Within Gaza Province, ACT member LWF is responding in the District of Mabalane which is affected by flooding in the Limpopo River basin. Initial assessments report heavy destruction of maize and pumpkin crops before maturation. This has affected thus far 75 families and an estimate 150 hectares of land. The implication of this destruction is that these and possibly more families will be in need of food security assistance and seed recovery in the near future. Currently, LWF is currently assessing the situation and mobilizing Disaster Preparedness and Management committees who are sensitizing populations to move their material goods, and seeds and tools to higher ground. V. TARGETED BENEFICIARIES Number of Persons/Families to be Assisted Through this joint appeal ACT Mozambique members anticipate assisting a total of 55,460 people within 10,575 families. 90% of these people will be identified through their registration at accommodation or relocation centres. Currently 100% are anticipated to be from rural agriculture and fishing communities in river basins and islands. Per ACT Mozambique member, this breaks down as follows: CEDES: 15,000 people in 2,500 families in 12 localities of 3 districts in 2 provinces CCM: 10,000 people in 2,000 families, 10 localities of 2 districts in 2 provinces LWF: 25,460 people in 5,075 families, in 14 localities of 4 districts in 3 provinces IPM: 5,000 people in 1,000 families in 4 localities of 1 district in 1 province. Locations Targeted No. of People / No. of Families Targeted Type of Assistance Proposed Implementing ACT Member(s) in this Area SOFALA Province: TOTAL of 31,280 People / 6,162 Families Caia District: - 10 localities (Chadimba, Mara, Magagade, Nhambalo II, Sombreiro, Sachambe A, Sachombe B, Chipuazo, Djezera, and DAF) 10,165 people in 1,953 families Machanga District: - 1 locality (Machanga sede) 1,105 people in 209 families Chemba District: - 3 localities(chiramba, Mulima, and Chemba sede) 5,000 people in 1,000 families Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Shelter & Protection, and Future Food Security CEDES, CCM & LWF CEDES CEDES CCM Buzi District: - 3 localities (Estaquina, Grudja, and Chissinguana) Chibabava District: - 6 localities (Mudala, Chimunda, Chinhica, Nhampufundua, Chingone, and Macudumule) 9,390 people in 1,878 families 5,620 people in 1,122 families LWF LWF ZAMBÉZIA Province: TOTAL of 5,000 People in 1,000 Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Shelter & Protection, and CCM

9 9 Locations Targeted Mopeia District: - 7 Localities (Nzanza, Nhacatundo, Namirere, Noere, Bras, Zonas Verde, and 24 de Julio) No. of People / No. of Families Targeted Families Type of Assistance Proposed Future Food Security Implementing ACT Member(s) in this Area TETE Province: TOTAL of 15,000 People in 3,000 Families Mutarara District: - 4 localities ((Inhangoma, Chare, Doa, and Nhamayabwe localities) 5,000 people in 1,000 families - Same 10,000 people in 2,000 families Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Shelter & Protection, and Future Food Security Shelter & Protection, and Future Food Security Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; and Future Food Security IPM & LWF IPM LWF GAZA Province: TOTAL of 450 people in 75 Families Mabalane District: - 1 locality (Mabalane sed) Future Food Security LWF INHAMBANE Province: TOTAL of 3,730 People in 338 Families Govuro District: - 2 localities (Jenge and KM 18) Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Shelter & Protection, and Future Food Security CEDES Selection Criteria The selection of the beneficiaries was agreed to by ACT Mozambique members, taking into consideration the predefined procedures led by Mozambican local authorities and government coordinating institutions. Eligible for assistance are of course all current flood victims that have been evacuated from islands and river basins and are now in Accommodation Centres / Relocation Camps. Priority will be given to the un-met needs of the most vulnerable of the affected population, which includes women, children, the elderly and the handicapped. VI. PROPOSED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE & IMPLEMENTATION Goal: ACT Mozambique members will facilitate government led efforts to protect individuals affected by flooding in the central and southern regions through complementary actions that reduce immediate health risks and facilitate relocation, settlement and food security over the long-term.

10 Objectives: 10 1) Within three months, improve access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation for 55,010 people / 10,500 families in accommodation and relocation centers. Access to safe water, water storage materials, sanitation facilities, hygiene supplies and malaria prevention for the growing number of people in accommodation and relocation centers is an urgent concern of ACT Mozambique members. Emergency actions by members will include provision of water and/or water purification materials, construction of latrines, and distribution of supplies such as jerry cans, mosquito nets, soap, sanitary napkins, and cloths. 2) Within three months, facilitate access to temporary shelter and protection for 55,010 people / 10,500 families arriving at relocation centers and to newly distributed/settled land. Daily new individuals are arriving in centers an in need of shelter and general non-food supplies to protect their families and begin adjustment to the government-led process of relocation. ACT Mozambique members will facilitate this process through the provision of non-food items such as plastic sheeting, kitchen/homecoming kits, and blankets. 3) Within six months, reduce food aid dependency and susceptibility to future crisis through the provision of seeds and tools for 55,460 people /10,575 families newly relocated. As the flood waters begin to recede, the agricultural season will begin, and newly relocated families who have lost their crops and seeds will need assistance with seeds and tools that they may prepare for future sustainability. As such, ACT Mozambique members will facilitate this process through the provision of seed and tool kits. 4) Throughout the next six months, improve ACT Mozambique collaboration and visibility as an effective network of ecumenical organizations supporting government-led emergency efforts. This joint response presents the opportunity for the ACT Mozambique Forum to reinforce its presence in the country and its visibility within emergency response networks and clusters. Through close collaboration with and participation in government-led (e.g. INGC) and UN-led actions, ACT Mozambique members will increase the effectiveness, timeliness and appropriateness of their activities and work. 5) Throughout the next six months, expand ACT Mozambique impact through regular monitoring and assessment for the timely implementation of second-phase response and recovery efforts. ACT Mozambique members recognize that it is still very early in the rainy season, which typically continues through March. As such, it is anticipated and predicted by the government that the devastation will get worse, before flood waters begin to recede. Proposed additional responses anticipated include an increase in health care and shelter provisions, as well as an increase in logistical support to accommodate larger WFP food aid distributions. Crisis Activities Crisis Activities responding to the immediate needs of affected populations will include: Objective 1: Distribution of water, sanitation and hygiene related material ,000 m3 of potable water provided to 1,953 families in Caia District in Sofala (CEDES) kg chlorine granules for 2 water purification systems with a volume of 20,000 and 10,000 litres/hr, to provide potable water to 3,000 families in Buzi anc Chibabava Districts in Sofala, and 75 families in Mabalane District in Gaza (LWF) ,000 water purification kits provided to 4,162 families in Caia, Machanga and Chemba Districts in Sofala and Mopeia District, Zambezia (CEDES & CCM) ,500 jerry cans (25 litres) distributed to 8,500 families in Sofala, Tete and Inhambane (CEDES, LWF & IPM) ,000 mosquito nets distributed to 4,000 families in Sofala, Tete and Zambézia (CEDES, CCM & IPM) ,500 soaps distributed to 7,500 families in Sofala, Tete, Zambézia and Inhamabne (CEDES, CCM, LWF & IPM).

11 ,500 buckets distributed to 5,500 families in Sofala, Tete, Zambézia and Inhamabne (CEDES, CCM, LWF & IPM) ,000 latrines slabs provided in Sofala, Tete and Inhambane (CEDES & LWF) ,500 meters of plastic sheeting for latrines in Sofala and Inhambane locations (CEDES) ,000 packets of toilet tissue and sanitary napkins distributed to 5,000 families in Tete and Sofal (LWF). Objective 2: Distribution of shelter and protection related material and logistical support to on-going WFP food distribution 2.1 2,500 4x5 meters of plastic sheeting distributed to 2,500 families in Sofala and Tete (LWF) ,200 meters of canvas, 4 meters per family, distributed to 300 families in Sofala locations (CEDES) 2.3 6,000 kitchen kits (pots, plates, cups and spoons) distributed in 6,000 families in Sofala, Tete, Zambézia and Inhambane (CEDES, CCM, LWF, IPM) ,000 blankets distributed to 8,000 families in Sofala, Tete, Zambézia and Inhambane (CEDES, CCM, LWF, IPM) ,000 traditional mats distributed to 3,000 families in Sofala, Tete and Zambézia (CCM & IPM) 2.6 1,200 tons of food - logistical (warehousing, transportation, distribution material) support provided to WFP-supported food aid in Sofala and Tete (CEDES & LWF). Objective 4: ACT coordination and visibility with Mozambique emergency efforts 4.1 Training & Coordinate (field-based volunteer participation in gender, HIV awareness and ACT communication protocols) ACT promotional kits (t-shirts, hats, stickers) distributed to member staff and community volunteers 4.3 Maputo-based ACT member participation/representation at INGC and UN Cluster-related coordination meetings 4.4 Province-based ACT member participation/representation at INGC and UN Cluster-related provincial coordination meetings. Post-crisis Activities Initial post-emergency activities responding to the recovery related needs of affected populations will include: Objective 3: Distribution of agriculture recovery supplies 3.1 5,500 traditional Seed kits (1 bundle of sweet potatoes and 1 bundle of manioc cuttings) distributed to 5,500 families in Sofala, Tete, Zambézia and Inhambane (CEDES, CCM & IPM) ,575 Complete Seeds kits (10kg maize, 5kg groundnut, 5kg cowpeas, 5kg sorghum, 5kg millet, 5gm tomato, 10gm onion, 10gm cabbage, 5gm carrot, 5gm lettuce) distributed to 10,575 families in Sofala, Tete, Zambézia, Inhambane, and Gaza (CEDES, CCM, LWF & IPM) ,575 Took kits (2 hoes and 1 machete) distributed to 10,575 families in Sofala, Tete, Zambézia, Inhambane, and Gaza (CEDES, CCM, LWF & IPM). Objective 5: Assessment and identification of additional recovery needs 5.1 Food / Crop assessments conducted in xxx locations (IPM, 5.2 Update of current ACT Mozambique plan and/or creation of a second-phase recovery proposal Project Implementation Methodology With a new spirit of solidarity, the ACT Mozambique members have first and foremost prioritized the need for close collaboration and constant communication between ACT members. This involves not simply Maputo-based meetings, but the establishment of a network of communication focal points at the field/provincial level. This system will actively mobilize ACT member staff and volunteers in the field in regular dialogue with each other, as well as Maputo offices, thus facilitating the monitoring of needs and the allocation and sharing of ACT member resources, as well as improving the joint response and visibility of ACT Mozambique.

12 12 A second key collaboration is with the government-led disaster management coordinating bodies. This includes not only INGC, but also the local authorities and various sub-committees created in the different emergency locations and accommodation/relocation sites. ACT member staff in Maputo and the provinces are actively participating in these coordination meetings, representing not simply their institution but the ACT alliance in Mozambique. Additional field-based staff and volunteers (church pastors, church members, etc.) will also be trained in this communication protocol. ACT Mozambique members will implement their respective activities under the leadership of experienced staff teams that have been engaged in previous emergencies. These teams will be supported by a network of local volunteers. Specifically, each participating ACT Mozambique member will ensure the mobilization and participation of communities, churches and volunteers associated with their institutions. This is key to the timely and successful implementation of the emergency activities, as well the strengthening of the foundation of community-based response mechanisms previously formed/trained by ACT members. Additionally, throughout the implementation process, ACT member staff and volunteers (pre-trained Disaster Preparedness Committees) will continue to reinforce the notion of disaster preparation and prevention among beneficiaries, thus potentially mitigating a continuation of yearly disaster responses in the same communities. Gender equality and HIV awareness will be emphasized by all ACT Mozambique members, thus ensuring that there is equitable representation of women in the staffing, community-based and volunteer support processes of program implementation. This includes women s leadership in beneficiary registration, stock control and material distribution. ACT Mozambique members recognize the exploitation of vulnerable individuals (women and young girls) that can occur in emergencies where assistance is needed and decisionmaking powers are unequally distributed to only males. ACT Mozambique members also recognize the impact these false power structures have on the increased transmission of HIV. As such, special attention in the form of more equitable staffing and volunteer engagement as well as training and monitoring on gender and HIV awareness will occur. Initially, quick technical assistance in the logistical procurement, transportation, stocking and distribution of immediately needed emergency materials will be required of each of the participating ACT Mozambique member agencies. Then, as the flood waters begin to recede, additional technical agricultural type-support staff will be required. Inputs for Project Implementation ACT Mozambique members have jointly agreed to address the current emergency situation using their existing institutional resources (e.g. equipment and transportation). As such, the table on the next page identifies the equipment and transportation capacities ACT members bring to the response at no additional costs. Additionally, the table identifies the human resource capacities (e.g. paid staff and activists) that ACT Mozambique member organizations will mobilize for an effective response. ACT Member Staff Community Members Equipment Transportation CEDES: Existing Capacity: 2 Emergency coordinators; 1 Director; 2 Water/sanitation technicians; 20 Emergency assistants; 3 Supervisors; 1 Logistician; 5 Drivers. 34 people 25 community-based volunteers / Activists from local churches - Office equipment (computers, printers, fax, telephones, etc.) - 3 Water tanks holding 10,000 liters each - 5 trucks (one 12 ton, and four 7 ton) - 3 tractors - 2 boats - 2 pick-ups (4WD)

13 Central & Southern Mozambique Floods ACT Member Staff 13 Community Members Equipment Transportation 12 community-based volunteers / Activists from CCM member churches - Office equipment (computers, printers, fax, telephones, etc.) - 2 pick-ups (4WD) - 2 boats (field based) - 1 boat in Maputo - 6 motorbikes 25 community-based Field Activists (members from the Lutheran Church in Mozambique) in 5 zones - Office equipment (computers, printers, fax, telephones, etc.) - 2 Water purification units - 2 Water tanks (2,000 liters each) - 2 generators - 3 seven ton trucks - 3 tractors - 3 boats - 3 pickups/cruisers Plus 1 Office Assistant and 1 no cost to program To be Secured: CCM: Existing Capacity: 1 National emergency officer; 2 Provincial Delegates (30%) 2 Project managers; 4 Guards; 1 Logistician (Maputo) and 2 Field-based Logicians; 2 Agriculture technicians; 2 Water/sanitation technicians; and 2 Drivers. 18 people Plus 1 National program coordinator; 2 Assistants (Maputo & Quelimane) and 1 no cost To be Secured: LWF: Ex isting Capacity: 1 National Representative (%); 1 Emergency coordinator (National); 1 Program coordinator; 1 Emergency technical advisor; 3 Project coordinators/trainers 5 Community development officers; 4 Logisticians (1 Maputo, 3 field); 3 Drivers. 19 people Plus 1 Maputo-based assistants and 1 no program cost To be Secured:

14 14 ACT Member IPM: Existing Capacity: To be Secured: Staff Community Members Equipment Transportation 1 Emergency coordinator; 1 Tete Coordinator; 1 Logistician; 2 Site coordinators; 1 Director (20%); 1 National Coordinator (50%); 1 Accountant (20%); 1 Admin Assistant; and 2 Drivers. 11 people 10 community-based Field Activists and 15 community-based volunteers from IPM member churches. Additionally, a national capacity within: 45 Parishes, 90 congregations, 53 ordained clergy, 30 evangelists, and 500,000 members - Office equipment (computers, printers, fax, telephones, etc.) - 3 Water tanks holding 10,000 liters each - 1 Water pump - 2 pick-up trucks (4WD) - 1 Transport truck - 2 pick-up trucks (Maputo) - 3 Motorbikes - 1 tractor Planning assumptions, constraints and prioritisation It is assumed that the prices of the goods will not change, and thus will not affect the implementation of this plan. The price of diesel, however, has been changing quarterly within Mozambique. It is, however, that this will not affect significantly the current budget. It is also assumed that ACT International Partners will approve and fund this proposal in its entirety. If, however this does not occur, ACT Mozambique members have agreed that the priority fund allocation areas are Objectives 1 & 2. Members also recognize that if the total amount is not received, all personnel and admin related costs will be adjusted according to the volume of activity. Implementation Timetable : The implementation of this appeal with be six months, from February to July The Crisis Phase will be from February to April 2008 and it will focus on procurement and distribution of health and protection related materials per Objectives 1, 2 and 4. The Post-Crisis Phase will be from May to July 2008 and it will focus on food security support per Objectives 3, 4 and 5. VII. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Funding coming in from the ACT Alliance to this appeal will go directly to the respective members accounts, although coordination on priorities within the appeal will take place among the ACT members in Mozambique. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between collaborating ACT members will be signed, thus providing each organizations with the responsibility for the appropriate use and documentation of all appeal funds, including official receipts for purchases, inventory management forms (waybills, stock ledgers, goods delivered forms) and distribution lists (with beneficiary signatures) thus ensuring an audit trail. In addition to the official institutional representative, the Emergency Program Officers and the Admin/Finance Officers of each ACT member will be required to also sign the ACT Mozambique appeal MOU. Each ACT member organization will also conduct an internal audit of the use all ACT appeal funds. VIII. MONITORING, REPORTING & EVALUATION Each ACT Mozambique member organization will coordinate the work of their own field staff, who will be responsible for producing monthly progress reports. These reports will be shared at the ACT Maputo and provincial tables. Each member will in turn produce one formal midterm progress report, which will be collected/consolidated by CEDES the MZ Focal Point agency and shared with ACT Geneva. Senior staff members (Emergency Coordinators) of each member organisation will conduct monthly visits to the field to assist and supervise their organization s work. The visits can as well be combined where possible

15 15 and applicable to ensure standard requirements by the ACT partners are in place and/or implemented. Visiting partners from abroad willing can be involved in partners monitoring field trips. Monitoring will be done through sample household visits done by field staff based in the communities in order to collect information concerning the acceptability of the material support and/or seeds and tools provided. ACT Mozambique members will work with community committees and volunteers who have been trained and thus are able to collect monitoring information from affected populations in a culturally acceptable manner, especially with regard to gender and language skills. The ACT Mozambique members will at the end produce a joint narrative report where they will try to, as before, highlight the most important aspects of the implementation of the programme and draw lessons learnt in order to avoid repetition of the same mistakes in future similar interventions. To the narrative report will be attached to members own institutional program financial report and audit statements. Reporting schedule: Final narrative and financial reports due at ACT CO by 30 September within two months of end of project. Audit report to be received by ACT CO no later than 31 October within three months of end of project. IX. CO-ORDINATION As highlighted in the Implementation Methodology, the involvement of local communities and volunteers, as well as close collaboration between ACT members and government structures is prioritized to ensure an effective response. Specifically, between ACT members, coordination efforts have been put in place to avoid overlapping or duplication of assistance. This will take place in regular meetings at Maputo level as well as at the provincial and district levels. Warehouse and trucks will be combined and used together when delivering goods where possible and joint warehousing of goods will be coordinated in an effort to cut costs and combine efforts. ACT Mozambique also will coordinate with WFP and where is possible the members will negotiate and sign food aid contracts to assist with food distribution. The Government Institute for the Management of Disasters (INGC) has thee coordination meetings (Planning, Logistics & Social Action), and the UN system has various clusters (Logistics, Communications (ICT), Food Security, Water & Sanitation, and Child Protection) for which ACT members have been delegated responsibility to participate on behalf of not only their organization but as ACT. ACT members will participate at both the national and provincial level, and the information will be disseminated via throughout the ACT network. X. BUDGET

16 BUDGET CEDES, CCM, LWF and IPM UNIT UNIT COST (USD) No of Units CEDES CCM LWF IPM Total Cost No. of Units Total Cost No. of Units Total Cost No. of Units Total Cost TOTAL COST (USD) DIRECT PROGRAM Crisis Activities Objective 1: Water, sanitation and hygiene related materials ,000 m3 of potable water cubic meters $ ,000 $23, $0.00 $0.00 $0 $23, kg chlorine granules for 2 water purification systems (20,000 and 10, liters/hr) kgs $4.08 $0.00 $ $1, $0.00 $1,632 20,000 water 1.3 purification kits kits $ ,000 $4, ,000 $4, $0.00 $0.00 $8,000 8,500 jerry cans (25 liters), 1 per 1.4 family pieces $1.50 2,500 $3, $0.00 5,000 $7, ,000 $1, $12,750 4,000 mosquito 1.5 nets, 1 per family pieces $8.50 1,000 $8, ,000 $17, $0.00 1,000 $8, $34, ,500 soaps, 3 per family pieces $0.50 7,500 $3, ,000 $3, ,000 $3, ,000 $1, $11, ,500 wash buckets, 1 per family pieces $2.00 2,500 $5, ,000 $4, $0.00 1,000 $2, $11, ,000 latrines slabs pieces $ $1, $ $1, $0.00 $2, ,500 meters of plastic sheeting for latrines meters $2.50 1,500 $3, $0.00 $0.00 $3, ,000 packets of toilet tissue/sanitary napkins packets $0.20 $0.00 $ ,000 $3, $0.00 $3,000

17 Logistical support (warehousing, handling, transportation/fuel, vehicle repair) lumpsum $7, $8, $5, $6, $27,950 Objective 2: Shelter and protection related materials and logistics for WFP food Aid 2,500 4x5 meters of plastic sheeting, 1 per 2.1 family pieces $16.00 $0.00 $0.00 2,500 $40, $0.00 $40,000 1,200 meters canvas sheets for cover, 4 meters 2.2 per family meters $7.50 1,200 $9, $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $9, ,000 Kitchen kits (pots, plates, cups and spoons), 1 kit per family kit $ ,500 $55, ,000 $44, $11, ,000 $22, $132, ,000 Blankets, 1 per family pieces $8.00 2,500 $20, ,000 $16, ,000 $40, ,000 $8, $84, ,000 traditional mats, 1 per family pieces $3.00 $0.00 2,000 $6, $0.00 1,000 $3, $9, ,200 tons of food - logistical (warehousing, transportation, distribution material) for WFP-supported food % cost to program ton $ $4, $ $4, $0.00 $9, Logistical support (warehousing, handling, transportation/fuel, vehicle repair) lumpsum $7, $8, $5, $6, $27,950