SECRETARIAT - 150 route de Ferney, P.O. Box 2100, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland - TEL: +41 22 791 6033 - FAX: +41 22 791 6506 www.actalliance.org Preliminary Appeal Namibia Food Production Severely Hit by Drought – NAM131 Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 470,526 Balance Requested: US$ 470,526 Geneva, 04 July 2013 Dear Colleagues, Prolonged dry spells in Southern Africa have led to a food and water crisis in Namibia where the President has declared a national drought emergency. Up to 331,000 people have been classified as food insecure which is 14% of the Namibian population as a result of the lowest seasonal rainfall since decades. The results of an Inter-Agency Emergency Food Security Assessment indicate that agricultural production will be very poor. As it was the case in 2011 in the Horn of Africa, also this drought has the potential to result in a major disaster unless an early and effective response is initiated. The government of Namibia has allocated approximately two million USD to provide emergency food. However, besides the food crisis, the prolonged drought also has negative effects on potable water sources, employment, and triggers negative coping mechanisms. The Lutheran World Federation/Department of World Service (LWF/DWS) together with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) carried out a five-day needs assessment. Based on the results of the assessment, and guided by humanitarian principles the eight-month appeal project will be implemented through ELCRN and ELCIN even in the difficult to reach & remote areas. LWF is requesting USD470,526 to assist up to 4,060 people with the objectives to i) increase the availability of cash to meet basic needs, ii) diversify livelihoods and improve income for youth and women, iii) support vulnerable communities by providing psychosocial care, iv) strengthen the resilience and capacity of affected communities to respond to disasters, and v) to capacity build the community on advocacy.
Dear Colleagues, Prolonged dry spells in Southern Africa have led to a food and water crisis in Namibia where the President has declared a national drought emergency. Up to 331,000 people have been classified as food insecure which is 14% of the Namibian population as a result of the lowest seasonal rainfall since decades. The results of an Inter-Agency Emergency Food Security Assessment indicate that agricultural production will be very poor. As it was the case in 2011 in the Horn of Africa, also this drought has the potential to result in a major disaster unless an early and effective response is initiated. The government of Namibia has allocated approximately two million USD to provide emergency food. However, besides the food crisis, the prolonged drought also has negative effects on potable water sources, employment, and triggers negative coping mechanisms. The Lutheran World Federation/Department of World Service (LWF/DWS) together with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) carried out a five-day needs assessment. Based on the results of the assessment, and guided by humanitarian principles the eight-month appeal project will be implemented through ELCRN and ELCIN even in the difficult to reach & remote areas. LWF is requesting USD470,526 to assist up to 4,060 people with the objectives to i) increase the availability of cash to meet basic needs, ii) diversify livelihoods and improve income for youth and women, iii) support vulnerable communities by providing psychosocial care, iv) strengthen the resilience and capacity of affected communities to respond to disasters, and v) to capacity build the community on advocacy.
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ACT REQUESTING
MEMBERS
The Lutheran World Federation/Department of World Service (LWF/DWS)
Partners:
Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRIN)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN)
KEY PARAMETERS: LWF
Project Start/Completion Dates 15 July 2013 / 31 March 2014
Geographic areas of response ELCRN: North Namibia ELCIN: South Namibia
Sectors of response & projected target population per sector
Cash Response: 3,500 people
Psychosocial Support: 200
Emergency Preparedness: 180
Advocacy: 180
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PRELIMINARY APPEAL REQUIREMENTS BY ACT MEMBER AND SECTOR:
Preliminary Appeal Requirements Total Requirements
Total requirements US$ 470,526
Less: pledges/contributions US$ 0
Balance of requirements US$ 470,526
TABLE 2: REPORTING SCHEDULE
Type of Report ACT Member
Situation reports Monthly
Interim narrative and financial report 31 December 2013
Final narrative and financial report 31 May 2014
Audit report and management letter 30 June 2014
Please kindly send your contributions to either of the following ACT bank accounts:
US dollar Euro Account Number - 240-432629.60A Euro Bank Account Number - 240-432629.50Z IBAN No: CH46 0024 0240 4326 2960A IBAN No: CH84 0024 0240 4326 2950Z
Account Name: ACT Alliance UBS AG
8, rue du Rhône P.O. Box 2600
1211 Geneva 4, SWITZERLAND Swift address: UBSWCHZH80A
Please also inform the Director of Finance Jean-Daniel Birmele ([email protected]) and the Senior Programme Officer, Gorden Simango of all pledges/contributions and transfers, including funds sent direct to the implementers.
We would appreciate being informed of any intent to submit applications for EU, USAID and/or other back donor funding and the subsequent results. We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.
For further information please contact:
ACT Senior Programme Officer, Gorden Simango (phone +41 22 791 6319, mobile +41 79 857 5334) or ACT General Secretary, John Nduna (phone +41 22 791 6032)
ACT Web Site address: http://www.actalliance.org
John Nduna General Secretary ACT Alliance Secretariat
I. NARRATIVE SUMMARY DETAILS OF THE EMERGENCY Prolonged dry spells in Southern Africa have led to a food and water crisis in Namibia and Angola where the respective governments have called on the international community for support. The President of Namibia declared a national drought emergency on May 17th calling for assistance from the international community. Figures by the meteorological service of Namibia show that parts of Namibia are experiencing the most severe drought in three decades. The government estimates the food insecure to be at 330,925 (14% of the total population). Six regions of Namibia where a majority of the households rely on livestock production have been affected by drought reducing pastures and water for drinking. These are Omaheke, Erongo, Kunene, Otjizondjupa, Karas and Hardap. Six other regions where the majority of households rely on crop production have been affected by the drought leading to crop failure. These are Caprivi, Kavango, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Omusati and Oshana. An estimated 330,925 people have been classified as food insecure which is 14% of the Namibian population. The 166 millimetres of rain measures at the headquarters of the meteorological service in Windhoek during the past rainy season (from October 2012 to April 2013) is the lowest seasonal rainfall total recorded at that weather station since the 1981/82 rainy season1. The Directorate of Disaster Risk Management (DDRM) of Namibia conducted an Inter Agency Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA) from the 8-21 April. The results of this assessment indicate that extremely below average agricultural production can be expected as drought conditions intensify. Earlier in the year floods impacted Northern Namibia, which is also one of the causes of the poor agricultural production. Besides the estimated 330,925 that are classified as food insecure a further 447,577 are classified as moderately food insecure. This means that 28% of rural households are food insecure, while 38% are moderately food insecure2. Overall the impact of the drought is highest on crops, pasture and water availability. Approximately 90% of Namibia’s population are Christian, and because of its structures that are even in the difficult to reach areas, the church can easily reach those most impacted by the drought, regardless of religion and guided by humanitarian principles. This drought has the potential to result in a major disaster unless an early and effective response is initiated, therefore this call for donors and the international community to help the situation. ACTIONS TO DATE, AND EMERGENCY NEEDS This is the first time the Lutheran churches in Namibia are responding to a drought through an ACT appeal. A rapid assessment has been conducted to ascertain the need and support on writing this appeal. In Namibia, the LWF Regional Emergency Coordinator for East and Central Africa, conducted a five (5) day assessment with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN). The Namibian government is responding to the drought situation and has announced an emergency allocation of $20.7 million3 NAD (just over $2 million USD) to assist. However, this response is mainly focused on the distribution of maize meal to vulnerable households, and does not address the nutrition and water needs of the most affected, which is currently 330, 925 or 14% of the Namibian population. With record low rainfall, the lowest since 1981/1982, and the fact that Namibia is facing the worst drought in 30 years, additional resources and early interventions will be needed to meet the needs of those most affected.
1 Namibian, Most Severe Drought in 30 years. 28 May 2 EFSA, Government to Namibia, May 2013 3 OCHA Situation Report 1. 24 May
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According to the government forecast, cereal production is expected to decrease by 42% compared to 2012 due to the drought and a lower than average planting season. Household food stocks have therefore been affected and the availability of the three main crops (millet, sorghum and maize) is lower than 30%. During a normal year stocks last between 6-7 months while this year approximately 64% of households have reported having no food stocks, while 22% have stocks that will last up to one month and 10% have enough to last 2-3 months. The production of maize, when compared to 2012, has reduced by 15.2% and 53.3% for communal and commercial maize respectively4. Pastures for grazing have been severely affected in the six regions in the south (as listed above) where the majority of households rely on livestock production. This is also a result of the velt (bush) fires that affected 6,922,060 ha of grazing land during 2012 and the commando worm that consumed new grazing. In all regions, up to 80% of households across the country own livestock apart from Khomas where it is at 73%. A total of 4,000 livestock deaths have already been reported5. About 32% of households and communities use boreholes as their main source of water, followed by 20% using piped water and 19% using public taps, 12% drawing water from unprotected wells and 11% from ponds, rivers and streams. This means that 23% of Namibians access water from unprotected water sources. The northern provinces are predominantly where the population use unprotected water sources. For example in Omusati, 51% of the population access water from unsafe water sources. Water tables in boreholes are currently low with reduced yields as a result of the drought. The cost of water has risen and affected households are using their limited funds to buy food instead of water6. Poverty is rife across rural areas of the country creating a low level of resilience for communities to cope with disasters. Unemployment is as high as 90% in some of the rural towns and settlements. In rural areas in the south, a large number of households rely on the pension of the elderly for their income (up to 40% in Hardap), while those with no elderly rely on casual labour and the sale of items such as firewood. Those that are able to get casual work on farms are being laid off as the communal farmers are experiencing the impact of the drought. In the north the majority of households rely on crop production mainly for food consumption and in some cases crops are sold. As a result of the drought these subsistence farmers are struggling to find enough food to feed their families relying on neighbours and the pension of elderly. Communities are turning to negative distress coping mechanisms to survive. From the LWF assessment it was found that coping mechanisms include alcohol consumption to reduce hunger and mitigate stress, which the pastors suggest has led to high levels of gender based violence (GBV) at the household level and abuse and neglect of children. For further information on the need, a full rapid needs assessment conducted by the Regional Emergency Hub from the 10-14th June can be provided upon request. PROPOSED EMERGENCY RESPONSE OVERALL GOAL: The overall goal is to alleviate suffering through immediate relief assistance, and resilience capacity building, to targeted households OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE:
To increase the availability of cash to meet basic needs
To diversify livelihoods and improve income for youth and women
To support vulnerable communities by providing psychosocial care
To strengthen the resilience and capacity of affected communities to respond to disasters
To capacity build the community on advocacy
4 Namibian, Drought hits food production, 27 May 5 IRIN, Responding to Namibia’s drought crisis. 30 May 6 EFSA, Government of Namibia, May 2013
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PROPOSED ASSISTANCE: The proposed response by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will be in support of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRIN), and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN)
Objective 1: To increase the availability of cash to meet basic needs.
Output 1.1: Vulnerable households are using unconditional cash transfers to meet their basic needs.
Indicators: Number of households receiving cash grant each
month. % of households using cash on basic needs
(water, food, fodder). % of livestock supported with cash grant that are
healthy at end of project period.
Major Activities: 1.1.1. Cash and market assessment conducted. 1.1.2. Cash response plan prepared for project period. 1.1.3. Registration of households. 1.1.4. Set up modality for cash transfer. 1.1.5. Unconditional cash grants distributed to households for a period of 6 months.
Objective 2: To diversify livelihoods and improve income for youth and women.
Outputs 2.1: Women and youth have increased income through Income Generating Activities (IGAs).
Indicators: Number of people trained on IGAs. % of people report IGA training useful and
relevant upon completion of course. % of people who have an income by end of
project period as a result of the training.
Major Activities: 2.1.1. Training on business skills conducted to youth. 2.1.2. Training on IGAs to women in targeted communities.
Objective 3: To support vulnerable communities by providing psychosocial care.
Output 3.1: Vulnerable communities are accessing support services for gender-based violence and alcohol abuse.
Indicators: Number of support groups established. % attending support groups (disaggregated). % reporting that support is helpful.
Major Activities: 3.1.1. Training of pastors and lay persons to provide psychosocial support and run support groups. 3.1.2. Support groups on GBV and alcoholism set up in parishes.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN)
Objective 1: To increase the availability of cash to meet basic needs.
Output 1.1: Vulnerable households are using unconditional cash transfers to meet their basic needs.
Indicators: Number of households receiving cash grant
each month. % of households using cash on basic needs
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(water and food). % of diversity in diet from before cash was
distributed.
Major Activities: 1.1.1. Cash and market assessment conducted. 1.1.2. Cash response plan prepared for project period. 1.1.3. Registration of households. 1.1.4. Set up modality for cash transfer. 1.1.5. Unconditional cash grants distributed to households for a period of 6 months.
Objective 2: To support vulnerable communities by providing psychosocial care.
Output 2.1: Vulnerable communities are accessing support services for gender-based violence and alcohol abuse.
Indicators: Number of support groups established. % attending support groups (disaggregated). % reporting that support is helpful.
Major Activities: 2.1.1. Key lay persons and pastors trained to run support groups. 2.1.2. Support groups on GBV and alcoholism set up in parishes. 2.1.3. GBV support linked into government gender ministry including referral of GBV cases.
Objective 3: To strengthen the resilience and capacity of affected communities to respond to disasters.
Output 3.1: Disaster preparedness trainings conducted. Traditional early warning systems are strengthened and communicated to government.
Indicators: Number of contingency plans developed. Number of disaster preparedness trainings
conducted. % of women involved in developing
contingency plans. % of those who understand 3 traditional early
warning signs for drought.
Major Activities: 3.1.1. Training of trainers to pastors and deacons on emergency preparedness. 3.1.2. Training to affected community members on emergency preparedness and early warning systems. 3.1.3. Preparation of community contingency plans. 3.1.4. Contingency plans developed for ELCIN for West and East Diocese. 3.1.5. Traditional early warning systems are shared and linked into local government.
Objective 4: To capacity build the community on advocacy.
Output 4.1: The most vulnerable are participating in advocating their rights to the Namibian government. Community understand their basic rights and are engaged in advocacy efforts.
Indicators: Number of awareness raising sessions on basic
rights (disaggregated). % of participants that understand 3 or 4 basic
human rights. % of participants that understand how to claim
their rights via local or national government systems/services.
Major Activities: 4.1.1. Identify those that are vulnerable and have been excluded from government food distribution. 4.1.2. Refer above to government. 4.1.3. Advocate for the government to focus on emergency preparedness activities in the country. 4.1.4. Awareness raising at community level on basic rights. 4.1.5. Awareness raising on how to take action at local level.
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TARGET POPULATIONS: ELCRN ELCRN work predominately in the south of Namibia and will be reaching households that have been affected by the drought either through loss of jobs on commercial farms where work has reduced or by being livestock owners. The target population are given below for the cash response according to the towns where ELCRN has a presence.
Places Male Female Total HHD
1 Berseba 75 75 150 30
2 Koes 75 75 150 30
3 Bethanien 75 75 150 30
4 Blouwes 62 63 125 25
5 Grunau 37 38 75 15
6 Aranos 124 126 250 50
7 Kriess 37 38 75 15
8 Gochas 75 75 150 30
9 Hoachanas 87 88 175 35
10 Kalkrand 75 75 150 30
11 Gibeon 50 50 100 20
12 Maltahohe 75 75 150 30
Total 847 853 1700 340
ELCIN ELCIN is predominately located in the north of the country along the border with Angola. The target population will include those that have not harvested any crops this year, are unemployed and with no sources of income.
Parish Male Female Total HHD
Nakayale 84 86 170 34
Eengolo 84 86 170 34
Onangholo 69 71 140 28
Ombwana 69 71 140 28
Eengoma 79 81 160 32
Iishanaputa 79 81 160 32
Nakaheke 69 71 140 28
Elondo 84 86 170 34
Etambo 79 81 160 32
Eendobe 84 86 170 34
Eunda 84 86 170 34
Ondukuta 79 81 160 32
Tsandi 89 91 180 36
Oshilemba 79 81 160 32
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Ruacana 69 71 140 28
Opuwo 69 71 140 28
Othithiya 79 81 160 32
Nkurenkuru 69 71 140 28
Katima Mulilo 50 50 100 20
Nkarapamwe 89 91 180 36
Mupini 89 91 180 36
Rupara 84 86 170 34
Mpungu 69 71 140 28
Nepara 69 71 140 28
Total 1,928 1,952 3,880 776
Both churches (ELCRN & ELCIN) will be involved in further triangulation of the vulnerable households to ensure that those targeted are the most vulnerable in the community. This should include those that are unemployed, those with livestock and those that have lost their crops. This process will be participatory to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the selection criteria and understand why certain households were chosen for the response so as to reduce and mitigate against any possible conflict in the community. All levels of authority including local government, traditional authorities and local leaders will need to endorse the selection criteria to ensure support of the process. Note that the female to male ratio used is 5/3 (women/men). IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS: LWF is the requesting agency on behalf of ELCIN and ELCRN for this response. A memorandum of understanding will be signed agreeing on all formalities and details of the implementation of the response. A Project Manager will be hired to oversee the implementation of the response and to coordinate between the two churches and LWF. LWF procedures will be followed for finance, human resources and procurement for project activities. Both ELCN and ELRCN will recruit project coordinators who will work closely with the project manager, to ensure that correct procedures are followed according to LWF guidelines. The LWF hubs for Southern
Activity Male Female Total Description
Cash Response 1740 1760 3,500 A cash assessment will need to be carried out to determine the criteria for those to receive cash but it is estimated that this number will total 700 households.
Psychosocial Support
99 101 200 Psychosocial support will be provided to men and women to provide support to both the victim and to also raise awareness amongst those that might be or become the perpetrators.
Emergency Preparedness
89 91 180 This will be targeted at both men and women in the communities most affected by the drought.
Advocacy 89 91 180 This will be targeted at both government and community level. At government level advocacy will be carried out on certain basic rights including water. At community level, community members will be given awareness raising on basic rights and will be trained on basic methods to take action.
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Africa, and East and Central Africa will be called on to support in capacity building and monitoring of the response. COORDINATION: As described under implementation arrangements a project manager will be recruited who will be managed by LWF to oversee the implementation of this drought response. This project manager will ensure coordination between the churches and LWF as well as between the two churches themselves. In addition, the project manager will provide capacity building from start to finish to both Lutheran Churches. Costs related to this accompaniment is contained in the budge, requisite funding will be required to ensure this happens. Furthermore LWF will bring in outside expertise in cash programming to support the churches run a cash program that meets new learning in this sector. The LWF Regional Hubs in both Nairobi and Lusaka will provide additional back stopping where needed.
The churches will coordinate with the government ensuring that the government is aware of all activities being carried out and that these complement the government response. Community leaders and traditional authorities will be informed of the implementation arrangements, so that they are able to support the response and talk to the community if any problems should arise. Visibility of items will have the LWF logo which will be cobranded with ACT Alliance. COMMUNICATIONS: ELCIN and ELCRN will be responsible for communicating updates on the response to the funding and church members through the project manager. The coordinators within the churches will be responsible for relaying the information to the project manager. PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS: The two churches will prioritise the following principles and standards when carrying out the proposed response:
Participatory methods: All stakeholders (donors, local leaders and development partners) shall be consulted and their opinions on strategies, success and challenges will be solicited in a timely fashion. In a similar way, implementation decisions shall focus on gender mainstreaming so that opinions and issues affecting women are put into consideration with their full participation. This is expected to ensure project success and ownership.
Accountability: Efforts shall be made to ensure both upward and downward feedback on plans of how to use actual resources. The churches will ensure communities are encouraged to participate in the process of the project, information is shared on activities and how they will be carried out including selection criteria for cash response.
Non-discrimination: The project shall ensure that those receiving assistance are not discriminated against based on their gender, physical appearance, social and religious belief. This is expected to contribute to equal fulfilment of rights.
Disaster Risk Management: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) will be one of the main components of this response ensuring that communities are strengthened to be more resilient by building early warning systems and preparing community contingency plans.
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However, both ELCIN and ELCRN will be trained on HAP, Red Cross Code of Conduct and Sphere and the start of this project. PLANNED IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: The period of implementation will be for eight and a half months from 15 July 2013 to 31 March 2014. This will allow for the relief assistance to be carried out for a period of 6,5 months with the livelihood and emergency preparedness activities to continue for a further 2 months. HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS: LWF procedures for finances, human resources and procurement will be followed by the churches for this response. A coordinator will be recruited by each church to implement the work. MONITORING AND EVALUATION: A coordinator will be employed for both ELCIN and ELCRN separately to manage the projects. He or she will be responsible for the overall monitoring and reporting as well as implementation. Leadership in the churches will also be responsible for monitoring of activities and visiting project sites. An evaluation will be carried during the project to assess the impact and success of the response. II. FINANCIAL SUMMARY/BUDGET
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