A: Health and care Total budget for 2005-2006: CHF 3,452,366 Programme objective: To prepare national societies and communities for disasters, to prevent epidemics, to provide an immediate response to emergencies and to mitigate the impact of such events. 1. Increased capacity of national societies (NS) to respond to health emergencies 2. Strengthened capacity of national societies for prevention and control of waterborne diseases By the end of 2005, all 12 NS: have mapped the health risks in their countries have access to health surveillance data have conducted vulnerability capacity assessments (VCA) in high-risk areas have a plan for health emergencies have emergency health equipment available in strategic positions throughout the region have started a training programme for volunteers in CBFA and blood donor recruitment have at least one person in each of the 12 NS able to manage and disburse emergency health stocks and set up emergency response units (ERUs) By the end of 2005, all 12 NS: have at least one certified Participatory Hygiene Approach to Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) methodology trainer of their own can rely on a regional pool of certified PHAST trainers 6 out of 12 NS have conducted PHAST training in selected communities through their branches "Faster PHAST" toolkit developed and translated (into French) by end of 2005 Ministry of Health (MoH) and/or WHO have functioning health information systems Health departments collaborate with disaster management (DM) department National societies in contact with MoH and national disaster authorities Health departments collaborate with DM NS collaborate with WHO emergency department Collaboration between water and sanitation, logistics and health PHAST guidance notes and toolkit for Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies are available in French Country needs assessment for health and care related to emergencies Regional workshop on health and disaster management Technical assistance to 5 countries for the development of a plan Pre-positioning of health emergency stocks (cholera kits, first aid kits, etc.) Training in community-based first aid (CBFA) Training for blood donor recruitment Regional ERU and health stock management training (mixed in French and English) Two regional workshops for training of PHAST trainers (one in French and one in English) PHAST training in selected communities Develop "Faster PHAST" toolkit Translate tool into French Print and distribute toolkits 1
3. Strengthened capacity of national societies for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases By the end of 2005, all 12 NS: are active members of the Roll Back Malaria partnership have either distributed insecticide treated nets in selected areas or have established mosquito net retreatment projects have access to an early warning system for infectious disease notification are able to respond to outbreaks of vectorborne diseases Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers trained in fever management and know when and where to refer NS can link into existing programmes (CBFA, polio immunization days, measles campaigns, etc.) NS have an active volunteer base The country has an outbreak notification system NS have an active volunteer base NS work with existing health system Engage in regional, national and/or district malaria control programmes Social mobilization of volunteers Distribution or re-treatment of mosquito nets CBFA and ARCHI training of volunteers Clean-up campaigns Distribution of information education communication materials Insecticide residual spraying CBFA and ARCHI training of volunteers 2
B: Disaster management - Total budget for 2005-2006: CHF 6,601,629 Programme objective: To strengthen disaster management capacities of the national societies in the region 1. National societies in NS trained human resources Commitments and interest of NS Map and strengthen preparedness and the region have NS have integrated DP plans and policies Timely availability of funds response capacity of national developed disaster NS have established multi-sectoral national Availability of technical support from societies preparedness (DP) and branch disaster response teams the Federation and its regional Review and develop disaster plans, completed DP/DR training report for NS senior staff is delegation in Nairobi preparedness plans and policies vulnerability and available Successful recruitment of disaster ensuring integration and branch capacity assessments Minutes of the strategic planning meeting with management staff and delegates participation in high-risk locations partners are available Train national and branch disaster and improved Sub-regional training report and the database response teams response mechanisms for trained human resources are available Conduct crisis management training for senior NS staff Organize a strategic planning meeting for four NS and partners in Indian Ocean sub-region Conduct training for floods and cyclones working group in Indian Ocean islands sub-region Conduct RDRT training/exercise 2. Disaster management and IT/telecommunications information systems are developed to improve rapid transfer of DM information Headquarters will be computerized with standard equipment and networked; networks will be connected to Internet. 24-hr service (leased line if possible) Mail domain servers will be installed RC branches, field offices and operation sites will be connected (at least) to e-mail and possibly internet Senior headquarters staff have e-mail accounts Mobile satellite, HF and VHF equipment will be either installed in vehicles or kept on stock for rapid deployment to disaster sites Modern telephone systems including voice mail facilities installed at headquarters Staff trained in IT and telecom usage Disaster management information will be communicated quickly and effectively Staff of NS responds well to new ways of thinking Improved handling of systems Overall efficiency of NS improves Staff welcome and engage with the new systems Access to suitable staff for ongoing maintenance of systems, hardware and software Establish communication system for national societies Procure HF, VHF radio and satellite equipment and establish internet connectivity Conduct IT telecom capacity building activities only for East Africa and Horn of Africa sub regions (PIROI provides telecommunications support to Indian Ocean national societies) 3
3. Community-based Willingness and cooperation from the risk reduction community (CBRR) programmes Timely availability of funds for recurrent disasters Recognition of the RC activities by the are established government and local authorities 4. National societies and Federation possess sufficient logistics management capacity and DP stocks to provide efficient and effective response to disasters Availability of training report and trained community members providing and sharing early warning information at all levels Availability of risk maps for priority areas VCA reports and analysis available Ratification of clear role for the RC in early warning systems in the national DM framework Availability of programme proposal and initiation reports Development of a regional logistics pool of experienced and qualified staff that can be deployed whenever there is a need within the region Able to respond with materials required whenever there is a need, and to be able to replenish stocks within the shortest time possible All the partners to the activities will cooperate All staff trained will remain within the NS and in the logistics departments Conduct sub-regional training on community based early warning Conduct risk mapping in prioritized locations Conduct field VCA with the branch and the local communities Research and initiate early warning systems (EWS) and CBRR programmes Conduct regional logistics training evaluation Facilitate regional logistics exchanges Conduct a regional logistics assessment Purchase and pre-position health stocks Procure and pre-position regional DP stocks in Nairobi for 10,000 families Collate database of local suppliers 4
C: Organizational development - Total budget for 2005-2006: CHF 332,879 Programme objective: Organizational capacity of the national societies at national and branch level s is strengthened Expected results Indicators Assumptions/ Risks 1. NS have well structured organizational capacity including branch management systems and skilled human resources at national and branch levels 2. Volunteer management policies are being implemented in a further two NS in the region The quality and timeliness of reporting has improved in three selected NS Branch development plans designed in two NS by end of 2005 Volunteer and management policies designed in two national societies Commitment and availability of personnel Commitment of headquarters to support implementation of plan Availability of human resources at branch level Activities Develop and strengthen NS capacities in programme management and reporting through training and exchange of experience Conduct branch capacity assessments in two NS and design branch development plans Conduct training in good governance and management at branch level Facilitate the design of volunteer policies and management guidelines in two NS 5
D: Humanitarian values - Total budget for 2005-2006: CHF 644,601 Programme objective: Develop national societies communications and advocacy skills and capacity and assist three national societies to initiate and develop external relations with key organizations 1. NS in the region are Access to adequate equipment Willingness to Recruit external relations/communications officer effectively Familiarity with use of technical equipment learn Provide adequate equipment undertaking Improved writing and editing skills Availability of Organize and conduct a tsunami-related regional communications communications and At least four articles and photographs resources forum advocacy activities published on Federation s web site No other Facilitate participation in tsunami-related regional that promote their NS priorities/ communications forum and the Federation crises take up Organize and conduct sub-regional training within their respective time of the NS Mentor/coach one staff on loan each from Somali RC and countries Seychelles RC Conduct coaching mission to Somalia and Seychelles Write tsunami-related articles 2. External relations with key organizations are initiated and developed in the region At least three NS have meetings with UN and /or local and other organizations NS are mentioned in national media and reports of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Willingness to develop links with others Availability of resources No other priorities/ crises Continue the effort of lobbying with governments the role of the NS in providing early warning information to the community Support NS external relations initiatives Sensitize and build operational relations with national, district and local authorities, businesses, UN agencies, NGOs, religious organizations, etc. Establish working relationships with UN and other agencies Review risk reduction initiatives in the Indian Ocean sub-region Attend regional meetings with key UN and other agencies in Southern Africa covering Indian Ocean Communicate with international partners such as Federation/ Netherlands RC Climate Change Centre, Provention and International Meteorological Organization Interact with national risk reduction agencies 6
F: Federation coordination - Total budget for 2005-2006: CHF 1,571,872 Programme objective: To ensure appropriate Movement cooperation and coordination mechanisms and support from the Federation to national societies. 1. Appropriate Red Quality staff in place Cross Red Crescent Effective agreements available and being Movement utilized cooperation Regular and relevant interaction of partners mechanisms are put in East Africa needs are represented place 2. Adequate nonprogramme support is received for national societies and Federation staff and delegations Quality staff in place East Africa office provides appropriate support to national societies Improved communication at the regional delegation in Nairobi Successful recruitment process National societies participation and cooperation Appropriate tools available from Secretariat in Geneva Availability of East Africa national societies Successful recruitment process Appropriate technical solutions available in Kenya to improve communication Recruit Movement coordinator and staff Draft movement coordination mechanisms Conduct regional, sub-regional and country meetings Organize participation of East African national societies in global meetings Recruit programme delegate and human resources officer Support head and programme officer in East Africa subregional office Upgrade telephone and internet system at regional delegation in Nairobi 7