Monthly Situation Report – Horn of Africa Crisis Ethiopia Reporting period: 13 October-9 November 2011 Date: 09 November 2011 Report #17

HIGHLIGHTS Ethiopia Drought Situation  The food security situation continues to improve in most parts of Ethiopia, particularly in the highland areas. Kiremt rains have been generally favourable for planting and crop development and improved availability of pasture and water. The Meher harvest is likely to be average to above average. Meher assessment planning is currently underway and will start on 21 November.

 A total 28,707 children under five with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) were admitted and treated in September, with a recovery rate of 85.2% and mortality of 0.3%. From July to September 89,119 children were treated. This is 55% of number of children projected for treatment through UNICEF support for the period July-December 2011. All regions continue to show declining TFP admissions.

 The national measles supplementary immunization activities plan, targeting 6.9 million children 6 months to 15 years of age in 148 hotspot woredas, continues. As of early November, 1,410,740 children (94 per cent of the targeted children in the covered woredas) had been reached with measles vaccines.

 Water trucking requirements reduced from 131 trucks at the end of September to 20 at the end of October. There was no water trucking in Somali Region by the end of October. This reduction follows the availability of water due to seasonal rains in Oromiya and Somali Regions. Parts of Afar and Tigray regions that have not experienced similar rains have continued with water trucking operations

Somali Refugee Situation  The number of Somalia refugees arriving in Dollo Ado per month increased from a total of 5,060 in September to 8,543 in October. During the first week of November, the average number of daily arrivals was 162.

 Nutrition surveys continue to be implemented by UNHCR in the refugee camps. The Kobe camp survey has been completed, the Bokolmayo survey is underway, and the survey for Hiloweyn is being planned. UNICEF has provided technical and logistics support for the surveys, as well as support for monitoring data quality.

Sudanese Refugee Situation  As of 6 November, a total of 17,098 Sudanese refugees are registered in Benishangul Gumuz. Some 8,834 are reported to be residing in Sherkole camp which has a maximum capacity of housing 8,000 refugees. Approximately, 5,461 refugees are now living in the new Tongo camp, and 2,795 refugees are in the transit centre. In total, an estimated 28,000 Sudanese have crossed from the Blue Nile State into the Benishangul Gumuz Region since early September 2011.

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SITUATION OVERVIEW & HUMANITARIAN NEEDS

 The food security situation continues to improve in most parts of Ethiopia, particularly in the highland areas. Kiremt rains have been generally favourable for planting and crop development and improved availability of pasture, browse and water. Meher harvest is likely to be average to above average. However, less than rain performance has been less than average in parts of Oromiya, Tigray, Afar and Amhara. Meher assessment planning is currently underway and the assessment will start on 21 November.

 In Oromiya, some zones, especially Borena and Guji zones, are receiving seasonal rains; however, East and West Hararghe received limited rainfall, which has not improved the situation. In the Somali Region, seasonal rains continued throughout most of the region during October, replenishing water sources and generating fodder for livestock. Areas receiving less than normal rain included portions of Afdher, Degahbour, Jigiga, Gode, and Fik Zones.

 The nutrition situation in Ethiopia remains stable after several months of improvements as indicated by the number of severe acute malnutrition admissions into therapeutic feeding programmes (TFP). In September, 28,707 new cases were admitted into TFP (84.9 per cent reporting). This is a 34 per cent decrease in admissions since the peak of 40,244 in May 2011.

 Regional improvement can be seen particularly for SNNPR and Oromiya regions. The nutrition situation in the Somali Region remains relatively stable. Amhara had a slight increase in numbers of admissions into TFP. However, the reporting rate is low for the previous months so a direct comparison cannot be made.

Table 1: Admissions of children with SAM into TFP from January to September 2011

SNNP Oromiya Somali Amhara Afar Tigray 6 regions January 4,268 5,018 1,191 3,261 428 1,523 15,689 February 4,579 6,071 1,718 3,738 146 784 17,036 March 6,518 8,594 1,880 3,664 1,154 749 22,559 April 12,382 8,065 1,931 2,945 1,560 767 27,650 May 14,407 17,082 2,383 3,130 1,981 1,261 40,244 June 13,875 14,204 2,876 3,969 2203 1,092 38,219 1,190 July 10,233 13,555 2,477 2,966 (57%) 1,189 31,610 August 7,706 14,672 2,222 3,172 273 (24%) 757 28,802 2,284 228 September 6,879 13,387 (72.4%) 4,594* (32.8%) 1,335 28,707 Total (Jan - Sept) 80,847 100,648 18,962 31,439 9,163 9,457 250,516 Source: ENCU - * Amhara had lower than 80% reporting rate for March through August, so comparison from September to these months cannot accurately be made. October data is not yet available.

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Table 2: Performance of the TFP Programme in the six regions of SNNP, Oromiya, Somali, Amhara, Afar and Tigray from January to September 2011

Report New Cure Death completion Admissions rate rate rate January 15,689 80.5% 0.7% 83.8% February 17,036 80.8% 0.8% 81.9% March 22,559 82.3% 0.7% 85.9% April 27,650 80.6% 0.8% 84.8% May 40,244 82.4% 0.6% 84.2% June 38,219 83.2% 0.7% 86.7% July 31,610 84.2% 0.5% 83.2% August 28,802 85.4% 0.4% 82.6% September 28,707 85.2% 0.3% 84.9% Summary 250,116 83.3% 0.6% 84.5%

 Ten standard nutrition surveys were conducted between September and October: These include four surveys in Oromiya (Deder, Meisso, Gemechis and Bedeno woredas); two surveys in Somali (Kersa dula and Guradamole woredas); and four surveys in Afar Region (Elidaar, Semurobi, Dolul and Megale woredas). The survey results indicate a critical situation in Elidaar (Afar) with Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) of 26.1 and 2 per cent, respectively. The Deder nutrition situation was classified as normal. Crude and under-five mortality rates in the two surveys were normal. Overall this year, a total of 36 surveys have been conducted in hotspot woredas across the country, with GAM ranging from 31.6 to 3.8 per cent and SAM ranging from 3.2 per cent in the host community of Dollo Ado in the Somali Region to 0.0 %. In the case of the Dollo Ado host community, SC-UK is collaborating with the respective government bureaus and local NGOs to strengthen the response.

 While clarification of the hotspot status of some woredas continues with the latest revision, overall, the number of hotspot priority 1 and 2 woredas are expected to decrease compared to the June/July number, due to the improving food security situation in most parts of the country.

 In October, Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) outbreaks were reported from two zones in the Somali (Korahe zone) and Oromiya (East Hararghe) Regions. In Kebridahar (Korahe zone) no new cases were reported during the past 10 days. However, a neighboring woreda, Dabaweyn (also in Korahe zone), reported a suspected AWD outbreak during the last week of the month. A total of 20 cases and zero deaths have been reported since the onset of the outbreak in Dabaweyn on 29 October. A response by regional government supported by partners including UNICEF has been initiated to address the needs in health and WASH sectors. Actions include containment measures and surveillance. There is also a Mobile Health and Nutrition Team in the woreda currently responding to the outbreak.

 In East Hararghe, no new cases of AWD were reported in the last week of the reporting month. Previously in the month, 57 new cases of AWD had been reported. West Hararghe has reported zero cases in the last five weeks. Prevention measures are in place in both zones. Inter-regional coordination is also in place to ensure adequate information exchange and coordination.

 The Gishen Mariam religious festival in Amhara Region‟s South Wollo zone peaked with approximately 500,000 pilgrims in early October. While the number of pilgrims was significantly larger than previous years, the event took place with no reported cases of AWD. This is partially attributed to the preparedness activities as well as the prepositioned WASH supplies.

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 In mid-September, the school year started for the 2011/2012 academic year. School registration data collected throughout October indicated a low turnout in many of the drought-affected areas of the country. In Borena zone, Oromiya Region, only 27 per cent of expected enrolment came to classes. Similar observations have been made in Guji and Bale zones. In some parts of the Somali region, the enrolment rate had dropped to an average of 19 per cent. In Afar Region, four woredas (Bidu, Erebti, Kori, and Elidaar Dupty) have been particularly affected by a shortage of rain; the subsequent lack of water in schools affected 4,869 (1,462 females) students.

Somali Refugee Situation Update

 The number of Somali refugees arriving in Dollo Ado per month increased from a total of 5,060 in September to 8,543 in October. During the first week of November, the average number of daily arrivals was 162.

 As of 8 November, the total population of the four established refugee camps and the transit centre in Dollo Ado currently stands at 135,835. UNHCR population statistical reports indicate that nearly 70 per cent of the refugees are children under 18 years of age.

 UNHCR and partners are conducting nutrition surveys in the Dollo Ado refugee camps. The Kobe camp survey has been completed, the Bokolmayo survey is underway, and the survey for Hiloweyn is being planned. UNICEF has provided technical and logistics support for the surveys, as well as support for monitoring data quality and plausibility checks. Results are expected to be released shortly. Statistics from the therapeutic feeding centres have not been consistently reported by UNHCR.

 The water supply situation at the camps remained fairly stable or improved slightly during the month, ranging from approximately 10 to 16 litres per capita per day (lpd). Water us being supplied either through trucking or pipelines. Construction of water pipelines is progressing with 12 kilometres of the total 15 kilometres done. Delays have been experienced due to the nature of the hard rock, but these are being addressed by the implementing partners. Water trucking will continue in affected camp areas until the pipelines are completed.

 Buramino has been identified as the fifth camp for Dollo Ado. The current plan is for the camp to become operational in mid-November. Along with other partners, UNICEF is coordinating with ARRA and UNHCR on the WASH needs for the new camp.

 The registration of unaccompanied minors (UAMs) continues at both the transit centre and camp settings. As of early November, the total number of UAMs stands at 193 and the number of separated children at 2,554. In Bokolmayo, 11 children were placed in foster care (seven boys and four girls) and in Kobe four children were placed in foster care (two boys and two girls). In Melkedida, 26 children were placed in foster care (15 boys and 11 girls) and in Hiloweyn three boys were fostered.

Sudanese Refugee Situation Update

 As of 6 November, a total of 17,098 Sudanese refugees are registered in Benishangul Gumuz. Some 8,834 are reported to be residing in Sherkole camp which has a maximum capacity of housing 8,000 refugees. Approximately, 5,461 refugees are now living in the new Tongo camp, and 2,795 refugees are in the transit centre. In total, some 28,000 Sudanese have crossed from the Blue Nile State into the Benishangul Gumuz Region since early September 2011.

 According to UNHCR, there are reportedly 563 unaccompanied or separated children (394 boys and 169) in the camps and the Adamazin transit centre. Discussions have been initiated for a joint assessment with partners to determine child protection needs and gaps and to develop processes for tracing and family reunification.

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Inter-Agency Collaboration and Key Partnerships

Cluster Coordination

Nutrition

 UNICEF continues to provide the cluster coordination leadership in nutrition through support to the federal ENCU and six regional ENCUs in Afar (recently established), Oromiya, SNNP, Somali and Tigray. The ENCU is leading and facilitating information sharing and coordination of nutrition response by humanitarian partners.  As part of efforts to strengthen nutrition response during emergencies, a total of 42 participants from 21 nutrition cluster partners (NGOs and UN agencies) in Ethiopia were trained on Infant and Young Child Feeding practices (IYCF) in emergencies. Regional and federal level priority action plans were prepared, including a training of trainers that is planned to be conducted before the end of 2011. The training was organized by federal ENCU/ Disaster Risk Management and Food Security Sector (DRMFFSS) in collaboration with UNICEF Ethiopia.  The Management of Acute Malnutrition Guideline has been completed and the final version submitted to Disaster Risk Management and Food Security Sector (DRMFSS) for formal endorsement.  The first draft of the 2011 revised Emergency Nutrition Intervention (ENI) Guideline has been submitted to the ENCU for cluster members‟ comments. The final version of the revised ENI is expected by the end of November 2011.

WASH

 UNICEF organised and facilitated an inter-agency technical support visit to improve emergency WASH coordination in Tigray. Relevant agencies agreed to hold twice-monthly ETF meetings chaired by the Regional Water Bureau and co-chaired by UNICEF.  UNICEF and UNHCR continue to work closely together to develop a WASH contingency plan for up to 50,000 refugees along the Sudan-Ethiopia border.

Programme response

Nutrition

Response in drought affected regions

 A total of 28,707 children under five with SAM were newly admitted and treated in September through UNICEF support, with a recovery rate of 85.2% and mortality of 0.3%. From July to September, 89,119 children were treated. This is 56% of UNICEF‟s target for the period July-December 2011. UNICEF and nutrition partners expect to reach 159,220 severely malnourished children between July and December 2011. October admission figures will be available by the end of November.  The number of TFP sites has increased from 8,475 sites in May 2011 (peak of the current crisis) to 9,292 in September 2011. The performance of the TFP sites continues to exceed international SPHERE standards1 with an overall recovery rate of 83.3 per cent and a death rate of 0.6 per cent.  UNICEF continued supporting the procurement and distribution of TFP supplies at the national level. In October, a total of 118 MT (7,500 cartons) of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) was distributed to respond to SAM case admissions across the country. This will treat approximately 8,250 children, in addition to the existing stock already distributed. Overall, 3,278 MT of RUTF has been distributed throughout the country during the January to October period, allowing for the treatment of approximately 229,200 children.

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 Nutrition intervention coverage in “hotspot” woredas for September has stabilized at August levels. Out of the 152 priority 1 woredas in the five regions (Somali, Tigray, Amhara, SNNPR and Oromiya), 99 per cent were covered with Outpatient Therapeutic Programmes (OTP); 83 per cent with Therapeutic Feeding Units (TFU) and 84 per cent with Target Supplementary Food (TSF). With respect to the 110 priority 2 woredas in these regions, 98 per cent were covered with OTP; 87 per cent with TFU and 70 per cent with TSF. In terms of priority 1 gaps, 2 woredas are still without OTP; 25 without TFU and 24 still lack TSF. The 2 priority 1 woredas without OTP are in Golobaquaksa in the Somali Region and Sehala in Amhara Region. For Sehala woreda, Plan International has conducted an initial nutrition situation assessment, and discussions are ongoing with the RHB to start nutrition response within the coming month. The RHB in the Somali Region is currently advocating with health partners to start nutrition response in Golobaquaksa woreda.  In Afar Region, the 16 priority 1 woredas and 10 priority 2 woredas are all covered with OTP services. There are only four hospitals providing TFU for the region. Previously, there had been a lack of NGO support for strengthening services and capacity in Afar, except for one, APDA, a local NGO. SC-UK is now planning to start providing support to 15 woredas.

Refugee Response

 UNICEF has been working closely with UNHCR and ARRA in supporting the coordination of emergency nutrition response activities in Dollo Ado and at the national level. Since early August, there has been at least one UNICEF nutrition specialist at any given time in Dollo Ado providing technical assistance to partners.  UNICEF conducted an assessment in infant feeding practices of refugees in Sherkole and Tongo camp, Gizan and Kurmuk reception sites. Moreover the assessment included focus group discussions with the host community. The team also gave supportive supervision and identified gaps in the ongoing OTP /TFU programme in the refugee camps and the nearby health facilities.

Health

Response in drought affected regions

 The UNICEF supported national emergency measles campaign planned to cover 148 drought-affected woredas in six regions is currently on-going in Somali and Oromiya Regions. The original plan was to cover 134 woredas but 14 high-risk woredas in Afar, Amhara, Oromiya, SNNP, and Tigray were added.  The campaign is targeting 6.9 million children 6 months to 15 years of age. A total of 17 woredas in Oromiya Region and 18 woredas in Somali Region have completed phase 1 of the campaign. As of first week of November, 1,410,740 (94% of the targeted children in the covered woredas) children had been reached with measles vaccines.  Phase II of the campaign in the Somali Region has been postponed due to heavy rains.

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 UNICEF continues to support 24 Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNT) in remote areas of the Somali Region and two in Afar Region. Between July and September, the 27 MHNTs (21 of the 27 teams reported for August and 12 for September) attended to 36,776 consultations, including 13,191 children under 5. The 18 NGO-managed MHNTs provided 39,907 consultations, including 13,157 children under 5. Of the 18 teams, 9 reported for July, 8 for August and 10 for September.  Consultations figures for October are not yet available. To improve and strengthen reporting and information management of the mobile teams, UNICEF has recruited a data manager for the Somali Regional Health Bureau. Similar to the Somali Region, UNICEF is also reviewing ways to strengthen the reporting in Afar Region.

Refugee Response

 In late August/early September, UNICEF deployed two MHNT in Kobe and Hiloweyn camps. In October, the two teams conducted 2,002 consultations and arranged more than 180 referrals. In addition, 2,370 refugees were provided health education. During the last week (2-8 November), the MHNTs conducted 623 consultations.  UNICEF has dispatched malaria management supplies, including ACTs and RDTs, which are adequate to diagnose and treat 20,000 malaria cases to Dollo Ado camps.  A total of 2,909 Sudanese refugee children, 6 months to 15 years old received measles vaccinations in October, in addition to 1,222 children from the host communities.  UNICEF is supporting the Benishagul Gumuz Regional Health Bureau to run four mobile outreach teams for better access to refugees and host communities One team for outreach health services is operational in the Guma woreda. The woreda is an entry point/transition for the refugees from Sudan. Since the team was deployed in late September, they have conducted 1,052 consultations (56 per cent male and 44 per cent female), of whom 52 per cent are children under the age of 5 years (57 per cent boys and 43 per cent girls). HPM Results Table – Refugee Response

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WASH

Response in drought affected regions

Total Number of Water Trucks Deployed as of End October 2011 25

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15 Gap NGO 10 Gov't/UNICEF

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0 Afar Oromia Somali Tigray Total

October Trends in Water Trucking 180 160 140 120

100 Gap 80 NGO 60 Gov't/UNICEF 40 20 0 26-30 3-7 10-14 17-21 24-28 30 Oct - Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct 4 Nov

 Water trucking requirements dropped from 131 trucks at the end of September to 20 at the end of October. Other than for the Dollo Ado refugee response, there was no water trucking in the Somali Region by the end of October.  The case has been different in certain drought-affected pockets of Afar and Tigray Regions. In Afar Region, there has been an increase in water trucking requirements during the month, from seven to 11

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trucks. In Tigray, the requirement has remained relatively constant (increasing slightly from seven to eight during the month); though by the end of October the gap in trucking had been eliminated with the deployment of additional trucks by the government with UNICEF support.  The one water truck operating in Oromiya Region is supporting malnourished populations at stabilization centres, OTPs and small communities in West Arsi Zone.  Government, supported by UNICEF, provided 13 of the 20 water trucks operating countrywide during the month.  Water-scheme „Mobile Maintenance Teams‟ continued to operate in October. In Somali Region, of 287 viable boreholes, 264 (92%) remained functional throughout the month.  A number of water schemes were rehabilitated during October. In Afar Region, six shallow wells were rehabilitated with UNICEF support, benefitting approximately 3,000 people.  In Oromiya, approximately 42,500 people benefitted from government/UNICEF-supported water scheme rehabilitation in Borena, Bale and West Arsi zones.  A multi-agency technical support visit to Tigray comprising of Ministry of Water and Energy, UNOCHA and UNICEF (initiated by UNICEF) assisted with the revitalization of WASH Emergency Task Force (ETF) meetings and emergency coordination in the region. WASH ETF meetings will now take place twice monthly, chaired by the Regional Water Bureau and co-chaired by UNICEF.  With the onset of seasonal rains, emergency river water treatment operations in the Gode area of Somali Region (carried out by UNICEF partners OWDA and Adhorn) were brought to a close. The situation will continue to be monitored.

Refugee Response

 UNICEF continued to provide technical support on all aspects of WASH to UNHCR, ARRA and NGOs in the Dollo Ado response area.  IEC materials for Dollo Ado focusing on key health and hygiene messages were printed and dispatched to all camps.  UNICEF signed an agreement with IRC to improve the water supply situation in Kobe Camp, and to expand water trucking. Water trucking will continue until the new pipeline and distribution network are fully operational. Water trucking is currently providing water for the population of Kobe camp (25,831 people).  On average, 10-16 litres of safe water per person per day are currently being delivered to all refugee camps.  Sanitation conditions have improved in terms of access to toilets. However, access to toilets remains below desired target levels, especially at Melkedida and Hiloweyn camps. Overall latrine „access‟ is currently (as of early November) about 51% for all camps combined.  UNICEF provided two backhoe excavators to help construct toilets and speed up other priority tasks. One is currently deployed in Hiloweyn camp, where it is working in tandem with another excavator deployed by UNHCR. The second unit was deployed to Bokolmayo camp to speed up the construction of a water pipeline there.  UNICEF is working on renting additional excavators to further speed up this work in November at the request of UNHCR and IRC.  UNICEF provided WASH supplies to UNHCR including o 270 hand-washing drums with tap (30 litre capacity each). o 76,400 sachets PuR water treatment chemical which can reach over 6,300 people for one month.  UNICEF recruited three additional female, Somali-speaking hygiene promoters to expand this critical area of support. Two were deployed in October and the third will start work in early November.  Eight hygiene and health promotion „key message‟ posters and accompanying hand-outs/brochures were printed and sent to Dollo Ado (1,600 posters and 8,000 brochures). The IEC materials are being dispatched to all camps.  Water points in the transit camp have been increased to 6 taps (from 2); the water is being treated with chlorine.

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Education

Response in drought affected regions

 In the month of October, UNICEF helped Regional Education Bureaus (REB) provide education supplies to 25,000 children in drought-affected areas of Afar, Oromiya and Somali regions. This brings to a total of 70,000 children that have been provided with supplies from UNICEF to resume their education.  In an effort to prevent AWD outbreaks, UNICEF provided a 3-day training session on AWD prevention, hygiene and sanitation practices for 200 teachers and representatives from the Kebridahar Woreda Education Department. Participatory awareness raising activities for students in six primary schools in the same woredas were also carried out. UNICEF supported the disinfection of water reservoirs in six schools and provided training to school employees and teachers on the use of water treatment chemicals like Aqua tab and Bishangari.  In Gambella Region, UNICEF education materials, including 40 schools-in-a-cartoon and 100 packs of pens, were distributed to target about 5,300 children (40 per cent girls) in prioritized primary schools in the most affected woredas. In addition, the Regional Education Authorities rehabilitated 20 classrooms damaged by strong winds using pre-positioned supplies provided by UNICEF.

Refugee Response

 By the end of October, 10 UNICEF tented spaces were being used as Temporary Learning Spaces for primary schools, and 12 UNICEF tents were being used for Early Education and Development (ECD) and Child Protection. According to UNHCR/ARRA, 2,434 children are enrolled in ECD services and 4,363 children are accessing primary school, including in pre-existing schools.  A total of 3,244 UNICEF learners' kits were distributed to children in Melkedida and Bokolmayo camps, and 45 new teachers were identified and recruited by ARRA.  A distribution plan has been finalized for the 30,000 UNICEF-provided students‟ kits. Melkedida and Bokolmayo camps will each receive 7,500, Hiloweyn 7,000 and Kobe 6,500. The remaining 1,500 will serve as contingency.  A UNICEF engineer provided technical assistance, in consultation with the REB and ARRA, to design and develop specifications for the construction of the 6 schools in the camps and surrounding host communities.  In Benishangul Gumuz, UNICEF education supplies, including 50 school-in-a-box kits, were delivered to the Sherkole refugee camp primary school, benefiting 2,000 students. In the Tongo camp and Adamazin transit centre, UNICEF is setting up 9 school tents to benefit 400 student.

Child Protection

Response in drought-affected regions  UNICEF is working with the government bureaus in Oromiya, SNNPR and Somali Regions to establish community care structures at kebele level. The overall objective of the care structure is to set up a community-based social protection system that relies on a combination of community and government resources to monitor, report and respond to the needs of vulnerable families, thereby preventing their dislocation and separation.  The Oromiya Bureau of Women Children and Youth Affairs plans to establish 20 structures in 20 different kebeles in drought-affected areas. UNICEF has released US$ 88,000 for the Bureau to commence work, including for the training of community-based social workers. The Oromiya Bureau has provided implementation plans to UNICEF, and it is expected that meetings will commence on 15 November to develop and establish the first of the structures.  The SNNPR Bureau plans to establish 20 structures in 5 woredas, and UNICEF has released US$ 18,000 to assist this process. It is expected that the plan of implementation shall be received this week.  The Somali Bureau also has plans to establish 12 structures in 11 woredas in identified hotspots. To this end, UNICEF has released US$ 26,000.

Refugee Response

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 A programme cooperation agreement between UNICEF and SC-US has been finalised, with a focus on: 1) ensuring that a capable and efficient child protection human resource base is in place for efficient programme delivery in the four refugees camps; 2) UAM/separated children are registered and provided with adequate and appropriate alternative care services, such as kinship and foster care arrangements, including the provision of family tracing and reunification services; 3) the capacity of community-based refugee networks and mechanisms to create effective referral systems are strengthened, including monitoring, reporting and responding to child rights and protection concerns, and all children have access to psychosocial support services; and 4) effective leadership coordination mechanisms are established for both child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response.  UNICEF has secured the support of UNHCR, ARRA and SC-US for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on Unaccompanied and Separated Children in Refugee Camps in Dollo Ado. This document outlines the working procedures with unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) arriving and living within the refugee camps in Dollo Ado. The Inter-Agency approach to identification, documentation, family tracing and reunification (IDTR) will be implemented for care and support of UASC and for in- country tracing and reunification in Bokolmayo, Melkedida, Kobe, Hiloweyn and other camps established for the purpose of hosting refugees in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia.  The Child Protection desk operated by SC-UK and supported by UNICEF is now operational at the Dollo Ado transit site. The Child Protection desk receives referrals from UNHCR to determine the status of suspected separated and unaccompanied minors. The data that will be collated by the Child Protection Desk will be developed by SC-US with the technical support and input of UNICEF, in order to ensure both accurate and age aggregated data. It is expected that most of these data challenges will be addressed more comprehensively in the IDTR IMS training commencing on 19th November.

FUNDING Table 6: Funds received as of 9 November 2011, against the HAC 2011 (US$)

Unfunded

2011 Requirements Sector Amount Percent (%) (US$)

Health 16,331,000 5,025,248 31% Nutrition 28,812,364 - - WASH 14,913,960 6,705,374 45% Education 9,704,704 4,804,110 50% Child Protection 4,520,000 3,807,822 84% HIV 700,000 700,000 100%

Cluster Coordination 1,646,000 803,892 49%

Total 76,628,028 15,715,567 20%

Next SitRep:  Date of next sitrep – 16 November

For further information, please contact Mr Ted Chaiban Ms Patrizia Di Mr Shadrack Omol Ms Alexandra Giovanni Westerbeek Representative Chief, Field Operations & UNICEF Ethiopia Deputy Representative Emergency Communication Manager Country Office UNICEF Ethiopia UNICEF Ethiopia UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office Country Office Country Office

Telephone: Telephone:

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+251 115184001 Telephone: +251 115184284 Telephone: E-mail: +251 115184003 E-mail: +251 911255109 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

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