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Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) : Complex Emergency

Emergency MDRNE021 Glide n°: OT-2014-000126-NER Appeal / n° For Emergency 13 April Expected timeframe: 24 months (extended 12 months) Appeal: Date of 2018 launch: Expected end date: 30 April 2020

Category allocated to the of the disaster or crisis: Orange Emergency Appeal Funding Requirements: Revised to CHF 2,205,000 from CHF 1,680,731 DREF allocated: CHF 168,073

Total number of 461,323 Number of people to be 50,000 people revised from 43,113 people affected: assisted: if the total number of people people targeted is revised, Provinces Three Provinces/Regions targeted: One affected: Project manager: Pierre Danladi, overall responsible for planning, National Society contact: ISSA implementing, reporting and compliances. Mamane, Secretary General Host National Society presence (n° of volunteers, staff, branches): branch of the Niger Red Cross Society (NRCS) with 800 volunteers and eight staff Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners actively involved in the operation: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Luxembourg Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Other partner organizations actively involved in the operation: UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, OCHA, CARE, Save the Children, MSF Spain, OXFAM, World Vision, ACTED, UNFPA, DRC, Plan International, ACF, ONG KARKARA, APBE, ONG DIKO, Ministry of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management, Ministry of Interior

A. Situation analysis

Description of the crisis

The of Niger continues to experience violence, inter-community conflicts, abduction and population movement as a result of armed groups activities. The current security situation remains extremely volatile and attacks by armed groups and military operations have kept people on the move, seeking safety and hoping for peace. According to UNOCHA snapshot of 7 February 20191, the region registered 156 security incidents in 2018. This has led to the rapid deterioration of the living conditions of the population. The Regional Directorate of Civil Status, Migration and refugees (DREC, French Acronym) reported in July

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2018 that at least 249,813 2people are living in precarious shelter conditions across the region of Diffa. This figure includes 118,868 refugees; 25,731 returnees; 104,288 IDPs and 940 asylum seekers. The already limited basic services and resources have been overstretched in a region where communities have long been grappling with food insecurity, epidemics, malnutrition and cyclic droughts and floods. The Niger Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO 2019) estimates that in 2019, nearly 461,323 people, including 120,000 refugees, 104,000 IDPs and 26,000 returnees, will need humanitarian assistance in the region A solar pump constructed by the Niger Red Cross Society to improve of Diffa out of which 289,211 will need access to potable water in Feram village (© Maine Soroa) food assistance3.

As a result of the violence caused by the militia’s attacks in the Region of Diffa, the government has periodically renewed a declaration of state of emergency. The statement of emergency/curfew has been renewed in 1 December 2018 and will continue until further notice. In 2017, the state of emergency was extended to the Regions of Tillabery and due to the frequent influx of the militia from the Northern Mali. Health: In the region of Diffa, the fragile security environment results in dysfunction of health services such as closure of integrated health centres in high risk areas, flee of medical personnel out of fear of being abducted, lack of motivation of health personnel remaining on duty. Furthermore, the emergency measures undertaken by the Government (including restriction of the movement of vehicles and ambulances) impact and limit the operational capacities of health personnel in the region. According to the Niger’s Ministry of Health Strategic Development Plan3 (PDS 2017 – 2021), health coverage in the region is only at 45.5% resulting to poor access to health services particularly by vulnerable people (which is below the WHO standard on number of consultations per person per year). The health situation in the region of Diffa is also characterized by poor health evacuation systems. These factors have led to late admissions to health facilities and increased the number of health complications. Influx of population movement, floods, poor health coverage, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene facilities are factors that favours outbreaks of epidemics in the region.

From the epidemiological point of view, the Diffa region is marked by potential high risk of cholera, hepatitis E virus and meningitis. The region has experienced cholera and Hepatitis E virus epidemics outbreak in the past five years. The latest being hepatitis E virus disease in 2017 which affected 1,840 people and killed at least 38 especially women and children. There is a resurgence of communicable diseases such as measles, diarrheal diseases and pneumonia particularly affecting children under five years leading to death, especially when those pathologies are associated with malnutrition. Food Security: The Niger Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) 20193 revealed that the issue of instability and population movement have a direct impact on the food security situation for the population living in Diffa. Agropastoral production and fishing activities on the islands of Lake Chad and along the Komadougou river remain very limited due to insecurity. Food insecurity has increased in the last three years in the region. The drivers of this situation are looting and destruction of production, limited infrastructure and productive assets;

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insecurity forcing people to move to more secure areas; disruption of markets; poor governance and limited access to basic services; erratic rainfall; unsustainable agricultural, livestock and fishery practices. Malnutrition is also a major public health concern and a challenge for development in Diffa region. According to the latest SMART data for Q4 of 2018, the nutritional situation in the displaced sites of Diffa is considered as "serious". The prevalence of Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) varies between 10% and 15% and that of chronic malnutrition between 35 and 40%. Further, the Niger Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 20194 indicated that, the number of children 0 to 59 months suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the region of Diffa is estimated at 15,600 and children 6-59 months suffering from moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) at 28,762. The 2019 HRP indicated that, in total, 12 032 pregnant women and 23,750 children from 6 to 23 months will be at risk of malnutrition and will need nutritional assistance. In total, 82,000 people will need nutritional assistance, including 2,389 people accompanying their relative to the nutritional centres (CRENI). According to the national malnutrition survey of children from 0 to 59 months carried out in October 2018, the national average rate of Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) is 14.4 percent. Prevalence rates exceeding the national average are recorded in several regions including the region of Diffa: department of Ngourty (15.8%) and Maine Soroa (19.3%) 5. The nutritional status of children under five years is alarming in the Diffa region. In 2019, the Nutrition Working Group estimates that 100,855 people will need nutritional support.

Summary of the current response Health: To date, the volunteers are continuing with awareness sessions on the prevention of epidemics through door-to door and mass communication approaches, so far, 47,550 people were reached with the awareness sessions activities (18,175 Males, 28,205 Females and 1,170 pregnant women). Further, community-based malnutrition screening and referral to the nutritional centers is ongoing. To date 24,281 children are screened for malnutrition including 1,120 cases of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) referred to the “Centre de récupération et d’éducation nutritionnelle ambulatoire (CRENAM)”, 541 cases of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) referred to the “Centre de récupération et d’éducation nutritionnelle ambulatoire pour la Malnutrition sévère CRENAS)” and 29 cases of edema referred to Centre de récupération et d’éducation nutritionnelle intensive (CRENIS). A total of 50 lactating women have been trained on malnutrition screening using MUAC and they are equally carrying out community-based malnutrition screening at the community level. Prior to the implementation of activities, 105 Red Cross volunteers and 60 community leaders, including traditional healers and local authorities were trained on Epidemic Control for volunteers (ECV) and nutrition activities. A total of 120 booklets of ECV manual have been produced to support volunteers training. The nutrition activities focused on community-based malnutrition screening using Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), sensitization on exclusive breastfeeding for children aged 0 – 6 months, the root-causes of malnutrition and the relationship between malnutrition and other diseases. A total of 12,000 IEC materials/ posters on cholera prevention, hepatitis E virus disease and Meningitis were produced to be used by Red Cross volunteers for public health awareness. In addition, 4,100 posters on handwashing technique were also produced for awareness sessions.

WASH: The NRCS in collaboration with specialized private companies (through contract agreement) are building boreholes, solar pump and community latrines to improve access to clean water and adequate latrines. To date: five (5) boreholes, eight (8) blocks of latrines and one (1) solar pump are under construction. Also, the volunteers are carrying out the distribution of WASH related non-food items to the most vulnerable people. To date: 7,000 pieces of 250-gram soap, 1,000 buckets with lids, 1,000 jerrycans, 2,000 Impregnated long-lasting Mosquito bed-nets, 2,000 hygienic pads for women and 60,000 water purification tablets (global tabs) are purchased and distributed to 1,000 most vulnerable households in the three target departments. Also, a total of 47,550 people was reached with awareness sessions on hygiene

4 https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/ner_hrp_2019_3.pdf

5 http://fews.net/sites/default/files/documents/reports/NIGER_Food_Security_Outlook_122018_EN.pdf

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PGI: A total of 105 RC volunteers were trained on Protection, Gender and Inclusion. The training focused on carrying out humanitarian activities without discrimination through a consideration of people’s different needs depending on their gender, age, disability, language etc. However, special considerations are giving to vulnerable people in the community. They include: Elderly, persons with disabilities, pregnant and lactating women, children, people with chronic illness, women/children head of households, widows, orphans etc. Further, the trainers emphasized sexual and gender-based violence with the explanation of gender, the difference between gender and sex, cases of protection linked to sexual and gender-based violence was also explained to the participants. Further, several examples of sexual and gender-based violence were explained to participants including rape, non-consensus sexual contact, physical aggression, forced or child marriage, and physical or emotional violence. Causes and consequences of sexual and gender-based violence were also described to the participants. The trained volunteers are adequately using the acquired knowledge to implement the operation’s activities.

Kindly note that activities of the initial Emergency Appeal were being carried out within a perimeter of 5km surrounding the integrated Health Centers. Activities of the EA covered 11 integrated health centers in the three targeted departments.

Health Districts Integrated Health Centres • Gagam Integrated Health Centre • Dewa Integrated Health Centre Diffa Health District • Zarwaram Integrated Health Centre • Nguel Kolo Integrated Health Centre • Maine Soroa Urban Integrated Health Centre Maine Soroa Health District • Nayi Lawan Integrated Health Centre • Gaptchiari Integrated Health Centre • Urban Integrated Health Centre • Boutti Integrated Health Centre Goudoumaria Health District • Kilakam Integrated Health Centre • Djadjeri Integrated Health Centre

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Overview of Host National Society The Federation together with Niger Red Cross Society (NRCS) are fully involved in the response to the complex humanitarian crisis in the Diffa region of Niger. Since 13 April 2018, date of the approval of this Emergency Appeal, the IFRC Niger country office and NRCS maintained a high level of coordination with the UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, OCHA) and other NGOs (DRC, ACTED, IRC, ACF, Save the Children, CARE, MSF Spain, MSF France, Oxfam, etc..) that are present in the same areas of intervention. A Movement Coordination Agreement (MCA) was also approved by IFRC senior management and signed with the ICRC on 27 September 2018 to ensure a well-coordinated movement approach avoiding gaps, overlaps and better support to the National Society. The Niger Red Cross Society on its own has mobilized approximately 105 volunteers comprising 90 volunteers and 15 supervisors to carry out activities alongside the humanitarian actors within and outside the Movement. These volunteers are trained on the Epidemic Control for Volunteers (ECV) manual and Nutrition as well as on sexual and gender-based violence. Trainings of volunteers took place in the three targeted departments respectively Maine Soroa, Goudoumaria, Diffa Centre. In addition, the IFRC has insured the 105 Niger Red Cross volunteers involved in the operation through IFRC insurance unit system. The areas of intervention have been identified by both the branch committees of the Red Cross, the Health Districts (MoH) and the Humanitarian Organizations present in the same area of intervention. The National Society has strong presence in the Diffa region and is regularly undertaking long-term development and humanitarian programming, including the IFRC supported community-based nutrition, food security and water and sanitation Programme, which has been extended to the most affected areas in Diffa to support the influx of displaced persons. The regional branch of NRCS took part to the field assessment activities and participates in the crisis meetings with the regional authorities and other humanitarian actors. Due to its long-standing experience in responding to epidemics and other disasters, the Ministry of Health called upon the NRCS to contribute to the response to several outbreaks through social mobilization, community-based surveillance, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities.

Although NRCS doesn’t have strong experience on CEA, they have ensured that communities are informed of the project activities. At the beginning of activities implementation operation teams visited all the villages of the targeted by the operation. Villages assemblies were held in each of the village gathering community members, community leaders and local administrative authorities. Further, the criteria for the selection of volunteers were also explained to the community members. Complaint mechanism through dedicated committees were set up in each of the villages. These committees have always contributed to the awareness session within their communities. The communities were also consulted for the design of latrines constructed as well as the water point. Under the nutrition intervention 50 women were trained on malnutrition screening to children aged 0-59 months. This helped the communities to take ownership of the project.

Overview of Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Actions in country This operation has been developed and planned to be implemented in close collaboration and communication with the ICRC and Partner National Societies (PNSs) in country. Regular coordination meetings are taking place to enhance collaboration and to find, where applicable, synergies that will have a positive impact of the work undertaken for the affected population. IFRC provides support to NRCS through its Niger country representation and the Africa region office. Since the onset of the disasters, there has been regular contact with the IFRC Niger and Africa region’s health and disaster and crisis prevention, response and recovery team (DCPRR). Other Movement partners in country include: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as well as partner National Societies comprising Belgian Red Cross, French Red Cross, Iranian Red Crescent, Luxembourg Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, and Spanish Red Cross, which are based in the capital city of . The ICRC and Luxembourg Red Cross are also supporting the NS in the response to the security crisis in the Diffa region. Currently the ICRC is working in Bosso, Garin Wanzam, and NGuigmi areas while the IFRC/NRCS intervention in this EA is working in Diffa centre, Maine Soroa and Goudoumaria areas. The French Red Cross is working on the field of Health in the regions of and , the Spanish Red Cross is supporting the NS in the implementation of resilience programmes in the region of Maradi. The Luxembourg Red Cross supports the NS in Shelter and CTP especially in the Diffa region, the Belgian Red Cross is working in the domain of community resilience, Cash Transfer as well as in WASH sector and the Danish Red Cross is supporting the NS in the migration field in the regions of Zinder and Niamey.

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NRCS has a central bureau in Niamey, 8 regional offices and 62 local branches, with expertise and departments in Health and Nutrition, Food Security, WASH, Migration, FLR, Cash Transfer and DM covering and supporting its operations countrywide. The National Society has over 10,000 volunteers spread all over the country. Specifically, in Diffa, the National Society has offices and guesthouses in Diffa, Goudoumaria, Maine-Soroa and Nguigmi, with a branch structure consisting of President & Vice president, SG and deputy, Treasurer and deputy, Youth coordinator. Currently, the biggest network of volunteers in Diffa is held by NRCS, with over 800 volunteers trained in first aid, food security, Health & Nutrition and WASH.

Overview of non-RCRC actors’ actions in country Over 16 national NGOs, 25 international NGOs, four (4) Red Cross Movement partners and 10 UN Agency representatives are currently working in the Diffa region and their numbers is decreasing due to insecurity and lack of funding. To facilitate the coordination of the humanitarian response, cluster meetings in each sector are taking place on monthly basis. Meeting agendas are constantly updated, and information shared by clusters leads on daily basis with all national and international partners. The NS, IFRC, ICRC and Luxembourg Red Cross have been attending these meetings at the Diffa level from the beginning of the crisis to identify potential gaps and to guide their action. The key role of the National Society has been reinforced through its recognition by the Ministry of Health as member of the National Crisis Committee.

In terms of epidemics response, crisis meetings are held at the Ministry of Health on a daily basis involving all the MoH partners. The NS is a member of the National Crisis Committee that meets regularly to monitor the epidemiological situation. Due to its long-standing experience in managing the epidemics and other disasters, the MoH always call upon the NRCS to contribute to the response to the epidemics through social mobilization and community-based surveillance whenever the disaster occurs.

Meanwhile, the partners of the Nutrition Technical Group as well as those of the Nutrition and Health Sector Working Group in Diffa have planned for 2019 to support 100,855 people, with the following breakdown: 1) 15,635 children aged 0 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition (SAM); 2) 45,505 children aged 6 to 23 months suffering from moderate acute malnutrition; 3) 13,576 pregnant women underweight; 4) 23,750 children aged 6 to 23 months at risk of malnutrition and who will need preventive nutritional supplementation; 5) 2,389 accompanying persons at the CRENI level who will receive food assistance.

Summary of the coordination mechanisms

Type of Partners involve Leader The role of the Period of the Coordination NRCS meeting meeting All Movement partners in NRCS leader Monthly basis Movement Niger including ICRC, IFRC, coordination NRCS and PNSs meetings Movement All Movement partners ICRC member Monthly basis coordination present in the region of Diffa meetings at the level of the region of Diffa All Programmes and NRCS leader Monthly basis Movement operations Coordinators of technical the Movement partners in coordination Niger meetings

Movement All Movement partners NRCS leader Bi-monthly basis Migration involve in Migration working group Programmes

Niger WASH WASH partners in the region UNICEF member Monthly basis cluster meetings of Diffa

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WASH partners at the UNICEF member Monthly basis national level (Niamey)

Food security and livelihood WFP member Monthly basis Niger Food partners in Diffa Security and Livelihood cluster Food security and livelihood FAO member Monthly basis meetings partners at the national level (Niamey) Health partners in the region WHO member Monthly basis of Diffa Niger Health Cluster meetings Health partners at the WHO member Monthly basis national level (Niamey)

Protection partners in Diffa UNHCR member Monthly basis Niger Protection cluster meetings Protection partners at the UNHCR member Monthly basis national level Niamey security All international humanitarian UNDSS Member through Weekly basis meetings organizations in Niamey IFRC Diffa security All humanitarian UNDSS Member Weekly basis meetings organizations in Diffa and INSO

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Needs analysis, targeting, scenario planning and risk assessment

Needs analysis According to the Niger Government, an estimated 249,813 people are displaced across the region. The last massif displacement across the region was registered on the night of 24 to 25 March 2019, when attack was perpetrated in the villages of Elhadji Mainari, N'Guagam, Boula, and Kiasa in the commune of located on the Diffa - Nguigmi high way and the villages of Dourou and Koublé of the commune of Chétimari causing several death and injuries. As a result of this horrible attack which left houses and markets burned, at least 18,400 were displaced afresh to new IDP and refugee sites. The Niger HNO 2019 indicated that food security, health, nutrition and water & sanitation are the sectors prioritized as having the most urgent needs.

The needs in the field of Health has reduced with 15%, thanks to the Niger Ministry of Health and its partners including the Niger Red Cross Society. However, the Niger HNO 2019 recommended to continue with prevention activities as Diffa region is characterized by a potential risk of cholera, hepatitis E and meningitis epidemics. The region of Diffa has experienced cholera and hepatitis E epidemic in the last five years. The needs for Nutrition and water hygiene and Sanitation have also increased due to new displacement. The gaps in the response mostly target affected people across the Komadougou River area, particularly in health, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, as well as food security needs throughout the Diffa region.

Malnutrition is also a major public health problem and a challenge in the region of Diffa. According to the latest SMART survey carried out in December 2018, analysis of the prevalence of acute malnutrition for children aged 6-59 months in Diffa Departments indicates that the departments of Mainé Soroa (20.7%) and N'gourti (16.6%) have the highest global acute malnutrition (GAM) rate far beyond the WHO’s critical threshold of 15%. Further, the departments of Mainé Soroa (4.3%), Diffa (2.4%) and the IDP site (2.5%) are the most affected by the prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (SAM).

With regard to food security and livelihood, the report of the Cadre Harmonisé (CH) analysis published in December 20186, indicates that Niger is expected to be the country most affected by food insecurity during the lean period 2019 in West Africa. The CH analysis revealed that in the projected period from June - August 2019, at least 1,171,562 people are expected to be in phase 3 and 5 of the CH. These people are mostly found in the regions of Diffa, Tillabery and Tahoua. Food security stakeholders in Niger estimate that 289,211 people will need food assistance in the Diffa region, including 120,000 refugees, 104,000 IDPs and nearly 26,000 returnees. To these is added a large proportion of the host population.

Access to clean water has improved significantly in 2018 and in previous years, through activities carried out both by the Niger Red Cross Society and other WASH actors. According to the CAP survey of September 2017, the indicators identified on WASH in the Diffa region revealed water access rate of 57% and a sanitation access rate of 40%. However, it remains a subject of increasingly complex needs in areas where sources are difficult to access, requiring realization of much more structuring works. It should also be noted that there are pastoral activities in the area, leading at times to additional pressures on the water points. They constitute a source of conflict and increase health risks because of the proximity of livestock. According the Niger HNO 2019, the humanitarian needs assessment in the Diffa region reported 274,454 people in need of WASH assistance in all crises, this represent 16% of the country's overall needs, including 48,600 people due to population movements (around 18,468 IDPs, 20,898 refugees, 4,374 returnees, and 4,860 persons from WASH host communities in IDP villages). 258,558 people are estimated at risk of epidemics (cholera and / or hepatitis E) in five health districts out of six in the Diffa region, while 8,238 people could be affected by the floods in 2019 and 7,658 children are risk of severe acute malnutrition.

Based on the above needs, the NRCS, with support from IFRC, has decided to revise the Complex Emergence Appeal initially launch in April 2018 to continue implanting activities for early preventive response. The NRCS also believe that the WASH activities will contribute to the reduction of the spread of

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cholera as well as Hepatitis E and stem another potential epidemic in an already vulnerable area. As the needs assessment revealed that the Diffa region is one of the most affected malnutrition areas in the country, therefore activities focusing on alleviating malnutrition will also be carried out in the target environment.

Targeting Through the proposed EA extension, the communities targeting will be carried out in collaboration with local administrative authorities, community members, the regional and local Red Cross committees, the Directorate for Rural Development, the Health districts officers, the water and sanitation authorities focusing on areas the most at risk of epidemic diseases. The NS will also ensure that the operation is aligned with the IFRC’s commitment to ensure gender equality and diversity. The National Society will ensure the respect of community selection criteria that target in priority, the most vulnerable including households with pregnant and lactating women, households with young children, women headed households and households with dependent persons (people with disabilities, sick, elderly, poor health, etc.). Many women and young women are vulnerable, thus other aspects of programming will include prevention of sexual and gender-based violence and the protection of children. This revised plan of action targets 50,000 people (7,143 households) to be assisted in different domains and targeted areas as detailed in the table below: Activity Targets Intervention areas Selection criteria sector Households Targeted population - Vulnerable patient with no access to health Centres, Villages and main - Host population (poor town of the households) Health 7,143 50,000 department of Diffa, - IDPs Maine Soroa and - Refugees, Goudoumaria - Returnees, - Elderly - Pregnant and lactating women Villages and main Water, - Host populations, town of the sanitation - Refugees; 7,143 50,000 department of Diffa, and hygiene - Returnees; Maine Soroa and promotion - IDPs Goudoumaria - Vulnerable patient with no access to health Centres, - Host population (poor Villages and main households) town of the - IDPs Food 3,500 24,500 department of Diffa, - Refugees, assistance Maine Soroa and - Returnees, Goudoumaria - Elderly - Pregnant and lactating women Other criteria to be agreed with WFP - Vulnerable patient with no access to health Centres, Villages and main - Host population (poor town of the households) Nutrition 7,143 50,000 department of Diffa, - IDPs Maine Soroa and - Refugees, Goudoumaria - Returnees, - Pregnant and lactating women - Vulnerable patients with no Villages and main access to health centres, Protection, town of the - Host population (poor Gender and 715 5,000 department of Diffa, households) inclusion Maine Soroa and - IDPs Goudoumaria - Refugees - Returnees

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- Elderly - Persons with disabilities - Pregnant and lactating women - Single headed households of women/children - Young girls and women - Children Total 7,143 50,000

The initial EA activities were carried out in a perimeter of 5Km surrounding 11 Integrated Health Centres in 3 Health Districts. The activities of the revised EA will be carried out in all the villages of the areas of the three- targeted health district. This Revised Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) focuses on two complementary axes of intervention: the first one is the direct delivery of services funded through this revised Emergency Appeal in the areas of Health: epidemic prevention, nutrition, maternal and neonatal health, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion and Food Security. The second one aims to build the National Society’s management and operational capacity to deliver, capitalizing on its privileged position as a local organisation present and respected throughout the country. This will be done through a reinforcement of staffing and volunteers management system, as well as through the development of a robust support services systems, complementary to the country operational plan.

The three districts of the Diffa region have been selected because they are affected by a serious security and humanitarian crisis and their populations are exposed to the emergence of epidemic diseases. This is due to several factors, including overcrowded conditions within the displaced populations, low levels of vaccination against meningitis and measles, limited access to services (health, sanitation, water and education) and inadequate hygiene practices amongst IDPs and refugee camps and its proximity with the neighbouring Nigeria which is currently experiencing Cholera Epidemic outbreak. These areas of intervention have also been selected as the ICRC is not operating in these locations. The ICRC is currently providing assistance in Bosso, Garin-Wanzam, Toumour and N’guigmi areas. In addition, the target areas all include refugees, internally displaced people and host populations. This will reinforce the impact of the Movement intervention in the Diffa region.

Estimated disaggregated data for population targeted.

Estimated % Category % female % male of target group Young Children (under 5 years) 9,500 4,700 4,800 Children (5-17 years) 20,600 13,100 7,500 Adults (18-49 years) 15,650 10,100 5,550 Elderly (>50 years) 4,250 2,150 2,100 People with disabilities - - -

Scenario planning Scenario Humanitarian consequence Potential Response

The security situation The affected population of the The NRCS and IFRC will continue their intervention remains the same region of Diffa will remain in Diffa region in order to keep responding to the dependent on humanitarian aid humanitarian needs of the affected population The security situation -Deterioration of the living The NRCS and IFRC will increase and expand the deteriorates with multiple condition of the affected support to the affected population. militia attacks and population; continues displacement -Reduction of humanitarian with increase number of access; IDP and refugee sites -Increase number of death due to within the region restriction of access to basic social services;

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The situation improve Most of humanitarian The NRCS and IFRC will adapt the humanitarian and the security situation organisations will re-orient their response activities into recovery and resilience become favourable for activities into development / activities normal life. recovery actions

Operation Risk Assessment The security risks and incidents will have a high impact on NRCS’s and IFRC’s capacity to implement this operation therefore, the safety and security of staff and volunteers remain a high priority. To date, NRCS staff has not been directly targeted and keep a close coordination with ICRC, communicating on neutrality and impartiality in the provision of assistance and support to the most vulnerable, this will continue as such. Further, IFRC Security Officer carried out a security assessment in the targeted areas of the EA on July 2018, this gave a clear picture of the security situation in the region of Diffa which has been taken into consideration for the development of security plan and measures. The Security Officer used this opportunity to trained volunteers on the minimum-Security Requirement while implementing activities.

In addition to security concerns, a cholera epidemic outbreak that is currently ongoing in the neighboring Borno State of Nigeria, together with the porous border, concerns are heightened over the risks in the transmission of the diseases.

During the implementation of this revised Emergency Appeal, the Regional Security Advisor will carry out two additional security assessment in Diffa to update on the security situation and adapt the measures in place. The ICRC sub-delegation in the region will continue to be consulted to improve coordination around security issues. As such, a Movement Cooperation Agreement (MCA) for Diffa (with a security annex) was prepared and signed in September 2018, between the three main partners (ICRC; Niger Red Cross and IFRC), which was also co-signed by the Luxembourg Red Cross. Furthermore, a larger MCA covering the whole country (more specifically, the four regions where ICRC is present), is in the process of discussion and forthcoming signature. The ICRC is providing its support to the Movement partners in the Diffa region in terms of regular security briefing to Red Cross teams, provision of security alert is ensured through SMS, emails and HF& VHF channel, and security incident notification. Furthermore, ICRC allowed IFRC to connect all its vehicles to the ICRC radio channel to improve communication.

To reduce the risk of RCRC personnel exposed, active risk mitigation measures have been adopted. This includes situation monitoring and implementation of minimum-security regulations. All Red Cross personnel actively involved in the operations must have completed the respective IFRC security e-learning courses (i.e. Stay Safe Personal Security, Security Management, or Volunteer Security).

B. Operational strategy2

Proposed strategy

Overall objective: The overall objective of the operation is to contribute to the improvement of the living condition of 50,000 people (7,143 households) through epidemics prevention, strengthening the Health and Nutritional status, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH) and Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) in three districts of the Diffa region (Diffa centre, Maine Soroa and Goudoumaria) for 24 months. The operation integrates a new Livelihood and basic needs component.

This Revised Emergency Appeal is fully aligned with IFRC Africa strategy in terms of Disaster Response and is also aligned with the NRCS Operational Plan and the IFRC Country Plan.

2 The plan should be prepared by the National Society, with support from the Secretariat technical departments and support services.

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Proposed Strategy Based on the needs listed above, the health activities will continue as in the initial Emergency Appeal. Further, recognizing the close relationship between health and WASH, the operation will focus on ensuring that the affected population have access to safe drinking water, emergency sanitation facilities and are encouraged to have better hygiene practices.

This WASH package will be complemented by activities promoting good health as well as social mobilization at the community level. It will be important to strengthen community surveillance to facilitate early detection, investigation as well as early and rapid caretaking to mitigate the negative impact of diseases and epidemics at the community level. Community-based surveillance systems (CBS) will be set up and volunteers trained on CBS and Epidemic Control for Volunteers (ECV) to prevent and respond to epidemics. This will be a good platform for sharing real-time information to enhance prompt action and response. A good referral system will be set up to facilitate communication with the appropriate health facilities.

In the field of Livelihoods and Basic needs, the strategy is to address the immediate food needs, while supporting agricultural production and strengthening women economic opportunities. Synergies will be sought between the different components to ensure a coherent and integrated approach. • The National Society will ensure that at least 3,500 households are reached with food assistance (food distribution) during the lean season. The NS will use the grouping approach which is always implemented by WFP partners. This will be carried out in collaboration with the WFP with whom an agreement will be signed. WFP will supply in-kind food while the Red Cross volunteers will focus on the distribution. • To address more chronical food needs, the National Society with support agricultural production of 500 households with staple crop production and vegetable production of 10 women cooperatives. Support will include provision of farming inputs as well as technical support in climate-smart practices and agroecological farming. Women cooperative will benefit from technical support but also be guided in post-harvest management, marketing and business skills. • In this respect, 20 Mothers’ clubs will be created and supported to increase economic activities, saving capacity for emergencies and income generating activities. A feasibility and value chain analysis will inform the selection of income generating activities. To ensure synergies, the Mothers’ clubs’ activities will primarily be implemented with the women cooperatives. • Economic activities will mainly rely on the saving capacity of the groups that will need to be guided in management of saving, reimbursement of loans etc. Successful groups may receive a funding up to the level of their amount of savings. • Mother clubs will also serve as an entry point for thematic and technical awareness sessions, including nutrition, food consumption and child-feeding practices. • The Mothers’ club approach is being promoted in other parts of the country by partners such as Spanish RC and French RC. A good coordination and alignment will be ensured by the National Society between the different projects to ensure lessons learnt are known and disseminated across project team and built consistent knowledge and experience with this approach.

Health This section is aligned with outcome 4.1 of the Niger Operational Plan (COP) which stipulate the following: Vulnerable people’s health and dignity are improved through increased access to appropriate health services. Two outputs are developed in the COP:

Output 4.1.1: Communities are provided by NS with services to identify and reduce health risks Output 4.1.3: Communities are supported by NS to effectively detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks Kindly note that the COP is also addressing the issue of nutrition; and maternal and neonatal health. Output 4.1.4 Communities are supported by NS to effectively respond to health and psychosocial needs during an emergency Output 4.1.6 Increased Movement wide attention and programmatic focus on the critical health needs of populations living in complex settings.

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In the initial Emergency Appeal, the IFRC supported NRCS in the response to the current Diffa security and humanitarian crisis with the prevention of potential epidemics outbreaks (Cholera, hepatitis E and Meningitis). The crisis is still ongoing, the displaced population are still sheltering in the IDPs and Refugee camps. Therefore, the proposed operation will focus on the continuity of initial health activities as well as Nutrition. Proposed activities include training volunteers in epidemic control, first aid and malnutrition screening, development and distribution of information, education and communication materials, as well as the prepositioning of a limited number of cholera response kits for families which include soap, aqua tabs for water purification, buckets and jerry cans.

Linked to nutrition as well as maternal and neo-natal health, the proposed actions aim to complement those indicated in the region-wide 2019 Humanitarian Response Plan and include actions such as community- based malnutrition screening for children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women, referrals and awareness raising through trained volunteers.

Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion The water hygiene and sanitation component is also aligned with the outcome 5.1 of the Niger COP 2019. This is found under AoF 5 of the document, stipulating the following: Outcome 5.1: Vulnerable people have increased access to appropriate and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services. Four outputs are developed in the COP, they include:

Output 5.1.1: Communities are provided by NS with improved access to safe water. Output 5.1.3: Communities are supported by NS to reduce open defecation. Output 5.1.4: NS provide communities with knowledge and best practice to improve community-based management of water and sanitation facilities. Output 5.1.5: NS promote positive behavioural change in personal and community hygiene among targeted communities.

The WASH components of this Revised Emergency Appeal aim to train volunteers and staff of the Diffa branch on assessment techniques, hygiene promotion and water treatment techniques, and support the provision additional boreholes, latrines and handwashing facilities as well as trash cans for solid waste collection. Information, education and communication (IEC) materials will also be developed, printed and distributed, to be accompanied by safe water, health and hygiene messaging. Non-food items including soap, buckets, jerry cans and sanitary towels, among others, will also continue to be distributed.

Protection, Gender and Inclusion The Protection, Gender and Inclusion section of this Revised EA is equally aligned to the Niger COP 2019 under AoF 6, with the following outcome: Outcome 6.1. Becomes more peaceful, safe and inclusive through meeting the needs and rights of the most vulnerable. This is found under Output 6.1.1. NRCS programmes and operation ensure safe and equitable provision of basic services, considering different needs based on gender and other diversity factors.

NRCS will continue to ensure that the revised emergency operation reaches all people without discrimination by considering people’s different needs depending on their gender, age, physical ability, language etc. While this inclusive approach is embedded into each sector, the Niger Red Cross Society will also focus on the training of volunteers on the minimum standard commitment and data disaggregation. The NRCS will also ensure that sexual and gender-based violence are prevented or mitigated. Further, the NS will continue to make sure that the target communities understand issues related to discrimination, violence and exclusion. This will be carried out through awareness sessions.

Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) During this operation, target communities will be considered equal partners and experts, as they are most knowledgeable about their situation. Community management committees, representing a cross-section of the local population, will be set up and/or strengthened to support with programme activities such as targeting, implementation, monitoring and local coordination. This will give the communities full ownership of the programs. The roles and responsibilities of these committees will be formalized. While implementing the

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operation plan, communities will be consulted and involved. A competence transfer plan and exit strategy will be used to enable community empowerment and to prepare them for the recovery phase. IFRC and NRCS will also carry out a participatory mid-term evaluation to assess the quality of the operation. The analysis will focus on nutrition, water hygiene and health. The recommendations of the evaluation will allow us to better guide our actions for greater efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.

Operational support services

Human resources A total of 105 Niger Red Cross volunteers were involved for the implementation of the initial Emergency Appeal including 90 volunteers (30 in Diffa, 30 in Maine-Soroa and 30 in Goudoumaria) and 15 supervisors (five in each of the target districts). The National Society will continue to request the support of the same number of volunteers. Further, three regional committee members will be dedicated for the monitoring of activities on the field. Three National Society staff (based at the headquarter) including a medical doctor, a Nutrition coordinator and the Disaster Management Coordinator will be dedicated to support the implementation of the Revised EA for 12 months.

The IFRC will support with a field coordinator to be based in the area of implementation, an operations manager and two drivers. The IFRC Country Office support team (Finance, Administration and IT) will be supporting the operation for a dedicated cumulative timeframe of 12 months. In addition, IFRC Regional Office in Nairobi will continue to technically support the IFRC Country Office with human resources and others managerial support. In particular, the Regional Office will focus on enhanced quality assurance in financial and narrative reports and improve monitoring and evaluation of outcomes and objectives.

Logistics and supply chain Logistics activities aim to effectively manage the supply chain, including mobilization, procurement, customs clearance, fleet, storage and transport to distribution sites in accordance with the operation’s requirements and aligned to IFRC’s logistics standards, processes and procedures.

Professional logistical support will be provided by the Regional Logistics Unit in Nairobi in accordance with IFRC standards. The NRCS will use the existing warehousing facilities for storage and vehicles in the regional and local branches for efficient dispatch of NFI. IFRC will lease two vehicles to be used during the operation. There is no warehouse in Diffa, but delivery and storage of relevant materials and vehicles can be stored in the regional office building. Procurement will be executed following IFRC guidelines and procedures. As in other areas, support provided will be closely coordinated with the ICRC and other Movement partners to ensure complementarity of action and avoid duplication.

The Regional Logistic Units (RLU) in Nairobi will provide logistical support and coordinate procurement and mobilization of items if need be. All logistic activities will follow IFRC procedures and will be conducted in transparent and cost-efficient manner.

Information technologies (IT) The National Society will use the internet network for communications to keep in touch with teams and communities. Diffa regional branch office has an internet that allow the committee and field staff to maintain regular communication with the headquarter and other humanitarian actors. Further IFRC rented an office within the premises of the Diffa branch office. Therefore, the Revised EA will contribute for the internet connection invoices to be share by all the users of the regional Office (Luxembourg Red Cross).

Communications In support to the Niger Red Cross, the IFRC will actively communicate with external audiences around the Revised Emergency Appeal in Niger and the response – generating visibility around the ongoing humanitarian needs on the ground and the ongoing impact of the Red Cross response. Close collaboration will be maintained between the regional communications unit, IFRC country office and the Niger Red Cross. Commonly agreed key messages and talking points will be produced together with Cross-Media materials. A proactive approach will be maintained regarding engagement with the international media so that the Red

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Cross response is well profiled and resource mobilization efforts are supported. Communications material will be actively promoted via IFRC communications platforms namely:

• Ensure that the situation regarding the revised emergency and the work of the National Society is well documented and shared with media channels to profile the Red Cross and Red Crescent appropriately; • Support the revised Emergency Appeal and other major milestones throughout the operation using people-centred, community level compelling content, including web stories, blogs, video footage and photos with extended captions. • Maintain a social media presence throughout the operation utilizing IFRC platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. • In collaboration with programmes, work on advocacy messages to address the different issues linked to the current situation • When security permits, organize media visits to profile the operation.

Security The IFRC Niger’s Country Security plan was last updated in July 2018 and has been reviewed considering the volatile security situation in Diffa region. The Country Representative is responsible for the security of all Federation personnel in the country and all operations are to be conducted in accordance with IFRC minimum security requirements and the security plans for Niger. The Country Representation ensures that all activities and travels in the Diffa region should be carried out during daylight. Further, all the volunteers and staff of the NS must carry at all time a valid identity card and wearing NRCS jacket and bibs.

A Security Delegate will be hired for 12 months, supported through both this emergency appeal and the IFRC country plan. The Regional Security Advisor will carry out a security assessment visit in Diffa during the implementation of the operation. Meanwhile, security equipment will be purchased through this Revised EA and used by IFRC staff during the project implementation timeframe. This includes: Satellites phones, Hands sets, HF and VHF equipment. The role of the Security Delegate for Diffa, will be to:

1. Developing, updating, Implementing and adapting IFRC security norms and guidelines to Diffa context in coordination with NRCS, ICRC and Luxembourg RC. 2. Gathering security information and provide security analysis to IFRC mission in Diffa to secure the revised EA operations: conducting security assessments as well as writing analysis of security situations. Monitor and keep up to date on security trends and developments especially in high-risk countries 3. Coordination with RCRC actors in Diffa, as well as with other stakeholders regarding security issues (governmental authorities, UN, INGOs etc). 4. Providing capacity building in IFRC security norms and standards to RCRC staff and volunteers working in Diffa.

ICRC is operating in Diffa region and will be consulted to improve coordination around security. As such, an agreement was signed with the ICRC security teams to support the Movement partners in the Diffa region in terms of regular security briefing to RCRC international Staff, international visitors/resources persons, Provision of security alert through SMS, email and HF& VHF channel, critical incident management, Field trip movement and security notification.

Planning, monitoring, evaluation, & reporting (PMER) Two Niger Red Cross Society’s staff members have attended the regional PMER training in Dakar (January 2018). This has strongly contributed to the capacity building of the NS in the field of PMER. However, the IFRC country office will continue to support the NS in developing a monitoring plan with indicators to measure the progress and performance of operation. The NRCS will also establish a monitoring and evaluation system with support from the IFRC and in-country partner NS. The NS field staff will be trained on PMER procedures. Regular reports on the implementation will be produced and transmitted. Note that the Diffa local branch will dedicate three staff for monitoring volunteers’ activities on weekly basis and report to headquarter.

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The PMER Regional Office (RO) will work closely with IM to support the analysis of data and will support the planning process ensuring a smooth transition from the assessment data to a comprehensive and integrated plan. Additionally, there will be comprehensive data collection system rolled out using Kobo Collect, the system will ensure real time data collection and transmission to both Niger and Nairobi. RO will conduct regular missions to guide the field on monitoring systems and activities and supporting community satisfaction surveys and baseline surveys to inform future monitoring and changes to the operational plan.

Administration and Finance The Revised EA will support the salary of the Niger Red Cross Finance Assistant who will be dedicated at full time for this project. Further, the IFRC will ensure that NRCS uses finance and administration manuals and procedures to improve an efficient management of funds and quality of financial reports. The National Society has a permanent administration and finance department which ensures proper use of financial resources, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Niger Red Cross and the IFRC Country office. Financial resource management will be done according to the National Society’s regulations and Appeal funding guidelines. In addition, the IFRC hired some volunteers to work alongside the NRCS finances Assistant. Also, another volunteer is recruited to assist the Regional branch in monitoring the quality of the field return before they are sent to Niamey.

National Society Development The NSD will continue to engage the NS to ensure that once the findings of the OCAC report are published, these will be prioritised to help the strengthen the capacity of the NS to consistently deliver through volunteers and staff, relevant country-wide services to vulnerable people sustained as long as needed. Emphasis being on relevance, quality, reach and sustainability of services offered. Specifically, to the targeted project areas, the NSD will focus on branch and volunteer development activities which should be integrated within the Exit Strategy of the operation. The priority activities will include but not limited to Volunteer Retention and Social Enterprising, capacity building in task shifting and multitasking while recognising the legal implications or issues around this, Branch Leadership Planning, volunteer database Management and Volunteer Safety and Security including insurance. Engagement, support and liaison with NS leadership will also be prioritised at all levels and stages of the programme management. These approaches are critical processes for the Exit Strategy and sustainability of RC managed programmes, post project period and appropriate transition timelines will be integrated in the project operations.

Youth Engagement The IFRC 2017 Youth Policy and 2013 Global Youth Engagement Strategy aim to ensure that young people will do more, do better, and reach further, while strengthening safe and resilient communities. These key documents will be operationalised in this intervention through deliberate engagement and reporting on them as they represents a specific policy and strategic framework for facilitating meaningful engagement of young people as today’s and tomorrow’s leaders, as Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies volunteers, and as young beneficiaries of Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies programmes and services who have capacity contribute community resilience during and after the Emergency operations. Integrated in all exist strategies will be the engagement of young people as change agents for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Change Adaptation and Young people as agents of Behaviour change (YABC) which seeks to promote social inclusion, and a culture of non-violence and peace for enhancing Community Resilience.

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C. Detailed Operational Plan

Livelihoods and basic needs People targeted: 24,500 (3,000 refugees, 9,000 IDPs and 12,500 host communities Male: 9,800 Female: 14,700 Requirements (CHF): 235,000

Needs analysis: Niger is the most food-insecure country in 2019 in West Africa. The Cadre Harmonisé analysis forecasts at least 1,171,562 people in IPC 3 and 5 in the next lean period from June - August 2019. Of them 141,908 people live in the Diffa region. Food security stakeholders estimate that 289,211 people will need food assistance in the region, including 120,000 refugees, 104,000 IDPs and nearly 26,000 returnees. The drivers of this food insecurity situation are: looting and destruction of production, infrastructure and productive assets; Insecurity forcing people to move to more secure areas; occupation of territories and agricultural land; disruption of markets; poor governance and limited access to basic services; previous social and economic tensions; restriction of movement, transport and trade; erratic rainfall; unsustainable agricultural, livestock and fishery practices.

Risk analysis: There are two mains risks relevant to Livelihood and basic needs that the EPoA will seek to address to ensure a risk-informed response. This include: the funding of this Area of Focus of the Niger revised Emergency Appeal and the insecurity in the implementation area.

Population to be assisted: This Area of Focus aims to ensure the immediate food needs are addressed for at least 3,500 households. This will be carried out in collaboration with the WFP. Therefore, an agreement will be signed with the WFP to provide food assistance (through in-kind food distribution) during the lean period while the Red Cross volunteers will be focusing on the distribution of the food rations. In addition, food security will be strengthened through integrated activities including: • Support to primary rain-fed production of staple crops to 500 farmers in the farming season 2019 (improved seed and tools, promotion of intercropping). • Support to vegetable production with ten (10) women agricultural cooperative groups. • Women economic empowerment through the mothers’ clubs’ approach for income generating activities and saving groups (20 groups). • Support to pastoral communities with the rehabilitation of 5 pastoral wells.

Programme standards/benchmarks: P&B # of mother’s clubs put in place and supported Livelihoods and basic needs Outcome 1: Communities, especially in disaster and Output Target: 600 HH (4,200 people) crisis affected areas, restore and strengthen their livelihoods Code

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# of women association groups supported for Livelihoods and basic needs Output 1.1: Skills development and/or productive income generating activities. Target: 20 groups of assets and/or financial inclusion to improve income sources are provided to target approx. 30 women (600 HH) population (off-farm livelihoods).

Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Strengthen women economic empowerment using the AP007 Mother’s club (MC) approach (20 women groups) Technical support from Livelihoods Resource Centre to build NS capacities in the MC approach and train a local committee Carry out feasibility analysis and market study for

income generating activities Train Red Cross staff and volunteers in Mothers clubs’ AP007 approach, saving groups and sensitization to market- based livelihoods (value chain development) AP007 Support to 20 women groups for income-generating activities (including entrepreneurship and business skills). AP007 Implement saving and loan schemes with the mother’s

clubs. AP007 Monitoring of activities with the 20 women groups AP007 Case study on the learning of the implementation of mothers’ clubs in Niger with support from the

Livelihoods resource Centre (workshop with other MC initiatives) # of people reached by monthly food distribution. Livelihoods and basic needs Output 1.2: Basic needs assistance for livelihoods P&B Target: 24,500 people security including food is provided to the most affected communities Output Code Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Sign agreement with WFP for the distribution of food AP008 during the lean period. AP008 Update the beneficiary list received from WFP

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Carry out joint beneficiary/community selection with AP008 WFP Train 90 Red Cross volunteers and 15 supervisors on AP008 food distribution techniques including the reception, handling, storage and distribution of food aid in the field. AP008 Request a rub hall from the WFP to avoid food spoilage Train 90 Red Cross volunteers and 15 supervisors on food security interventions, including monitoring and AP008 data collection of basic indicators (households food consumption, dietary diversification, coping strategy index). Carry out monthly food distribution process to 24,500 AP008 people in the targeted areas Purchase distribution materials including scales, AP008 buckets, basin, cup, ropes etc. Design of tools for the reception and management of AP008 food aid, implementation and monitoring of distributions Monitor the food distribution activities and progress AP008 against food security indicators. AP008 Report on the food distribution activities. Livelihoods and basic needs Output 1.3: Household livelihoods security is # of farmers supported with improved seeds and P&B enhanced through food production, increased productivity and post-harvest agricultural tools. Target:500 Output management (agriculture-based livelihoods) Code Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month AP009 Procure agricultural inputs for 500 farmers (improved seeds for millet and cowpea (niebe) and agricultural tools). AP009 Carry out the distribution of millet and cowpea (niebe) seeds and agricultural tools for rain-fed cropping season 2019 AP009 Promote good agronomic practices (intercropping, pest

management…) AP009 Identify 10 existing and functional women cooperatives

in market gardening (with access to water).

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AP009 Purchase improved non-hybrid seeds and fertilizers for

vegetable production. AP009 Carry out the distribution of inputs to the women

cooperative groups. AP009 Purchase and distribute 10 moto pumps/treadle pumps

for 10 cooperative groups AP009 Train women cooperative groups on appropriate agronomic practices for vegetable production (including

techniques on organic fertilizers, pest management, seed multiplication). AP009 Follow up women work throughout the vegetable

growing process until harvest. AP009 Monitoring of activities with the 10 cooperatives. AP009 Rehabilitate/construct 5 pastoral wells.

Health People targeted: 50,000 (6,000 refugees, 18,500 IDPs and 25,500 host communities) Male: 20,000 Female: 30,000 Requirements (CHF): 504,000

Needs analysis: In the region of Diffa, the fragile security environment results in dysfunction of health services (closure of integrated health centres in high risk areas, flee of personnel out of fear of being abducted, lack of motivation of health personnel remaining on duty). Furthermore, the emergency measures undertaken by the Government (including restriction of the movement of vehicles and ambulances) also restrict the movement of health personnel in the region of Diffa.

According to the Niger’s Ministry of Health Strategic Development Plan (PDS 2017 – 2021), health coverage in the region of Diffa is 45.5% resulting to poor access to health services particularly by vulnerable people (which is below the WHO standard on number of consultations per person per year). The health situation in the region of Diffa is also characterized by poor health evacuation systems. These factors have led to late admissions to health facilities, increase number of Health complications transferred to the health facilities including hemorrhages during deliverance, anemia or uterine rupture etc. Population movement, floods, poor health coverage and inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene systems available are factors that favors outbreaks of epidemics in the region of Diffa.

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Risk analysis: There are two mains risks relevant to Health that the EPoA will seek to address to ensure a risk-informed response. This include: the funding of this Area of Focus of the Niger revised Emergency Appeal and the insecurity in the implementation area.

Population to be assisted: This operation aims at contributing to the reduction of the risk of epidemics for 50,000 people (7,143 households) including 20,000 males and 30,000 females living in the Diffa region including the districts of Diffa, Maine Soroa and Goudoumaria through the implementation of community-based health awareness sessions and community based-disease surveillance. Besides epidemic diseases prevention activities, nutritional activities will be carried out to enhance better care of people in need.

Programme standards/benchmarks:

# of people reached by NRCS with services to Health Outcome 1: The immediate risks to the health of affected populations are reduce relevant health risk factors reduced Target: 50,000 people including: 30,000 Female P&B and 20,000 males Output # of volunteers trained by NRCS in epidemic Health Output 1.1: Strengthened NS capacity to assess the immediate health risks Code control target: 105 volunteers including 90 vol. and implement community-based disease prevention and health promotion and 15 supervisors Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Training of 90 volunteers and 15 supervisors on communicable disease surveillance and the use of epidemic AP021 control for volunteers’ toolkit in coordination with MoH and District Health Offices. Training of 60 community leaders on communicable disease AP021 surveillance in coordination with MoH and District Health Offices AP021 Training of 105 Red Cross Volunteers on first aid. Support the production of IEC materials for the social AP021 mobilization in coordination with the MoH/WHO/UNICEF (specific to a particular pathology). Support the production of ECV and CBHFA AP021 document/manuals for the training of volunteers AP021 Production of data collection tools AP021 Provide the ECV toolboxes to volunteers

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Health Output 1.3: Community-based disease prevention and health promotion is # of people reached with community-based provided to the target population epidemic prevention and control activities. P&B Target 1: 50,000 people including: 30,000 Output females and 20,000 males Code Target 2: 1000 kits distributed. Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Carry out 48 awareness sessions on the knowledge of the AP011 diseases, the symptoms, the mode of contamination and the prevention measures using IEC materials Put in place community-based disease surveillance in each AP011 district at risk. Carry out disease surveillance and the reference of suspect AP011 cases to the nearest Health centres for confirmation and care AP011 Carry out 2 CAP surveys. Purchase 7000 pieces 250 g soap and hygiene kits to be AP011 distributed to the population (1000 households) at risk in the cholera affected areas. Purchase 45 hand washing equipment (kettles) and install AP011 them in public places such as school’s mosques and churches Carry out demonstration of hand washing technique with the AP011 use of soap. Distribute the soap and hygiene kits to the targeted AP011 vulnerable people. Pre-positioning of 300 Cholera family kits including: (pieces of 200g soap (7/family), PUR/aqua tab for water purification (120 sachets), 2 pieces of tissue for water filtration (50 cm x AP011 50 cm), leaflets on the management of cholera (1 copy), leaflet on the use of PUR and aqua tab (1 copy), 25-litres Jerrycan for water transportation (1 piece), 20 litres bucket for water storage (1 piece); AP011 Monitor the epidemic prevention activities

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Health Output 1.6: Severe Acute Malnutrition is addressed in the target population. # of people reached by NRCS with services to reduce relevant nutrition risk factors. Target: P&B 25,000 people Output

Code Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Train/refresher training of 90 volunteers and 15 supervisors AP014 on malnutrition screening, detection of cases and referral and counter referral to and from the nutrition centre Carry out community-based routine malnutrition screening to AP014 children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women Referral and follow-up discharge of severely malnourished AP014 children to the nutritional Centers. Carry out awareness session to children caretakers on key AP014 health / nutrition practices Carry out awareness sessions on the promotion of exclusive AP014 breastfeeding and adequate complementary feeding AP014 Training of lactating women on malnutrition screening Management of early screening carried out by lactating AP014 women (PBM approach) Community discussions on the effect of malnutrition and the AP014 prevention measures Follow-up for defaulters (malnourished children that stopped AP014 the treatment before the end of the care period) Support the 10 nutrition Centers with data collection tools AP014 and small equipment Rehabilitation of the waiting and culinary demonstration site AP014 at 5 Nutrition Centers Health Output 1.8: Minimum initial maternal and neonatal health services provided to # of people reached by community-based health P&B target population activities Target: 50,000 people including: 30,000 Output Female and 20,000 males Code Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month AP013 Training of 90 volunteers on essential family practices AP013 Training of 15 supervisors on essential family practices.

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Production of IEC material to support the awareness AP013 sessions activities AP013 Production of data collection tools AP013 Carry out awareness session on essential family practices AP013 Provision of family planning kits to the Health Centres Carry out community-based awareness session on family AP013 planning Purchase and distribute 500 post-delivery kits to women that have completed the prenatal consultations and have successfully delivered in the health Centre at the rural AP013 areas. The kit includes: a baby bath basin, a 20-litres bucket, two towels (50cmx 30cm), 5 pieces of soaps, a mosquito bed-nets).

Water, sanitation and hygiene People targeted: 50,000 (6,000 refugees, 18,500 IDPs and 25,500 host communities) Male: 20,000 Female: 30,000 Requirements (CHF): 715,000

Needs analysis: Despite the work carried out by the Government and its partners in WASH infrastructures in the region of Diffa, the needs remain enormous. The region of Diffa is in high risk of epidemic diseases due to its position close to the Borno state of Nigeria where cholera epidemic outbreak is ongoing and to the living condition of the IDPs and refugees which favours the eruption epidemic diseases. This operation aims at reducing the risk of waterborne and water related diseases by ensuring daily access to safe water, adequate sanitation as well as by carrying out hygiene promotion activities and hygiene-related goods distributions. The Niger Red Cross Society will continue the construction of boreholes, block of latrines and the distribution of WASH related non-food items to the affected population. The water – sanitation and hygiene activities target 50,000 vulnerable people.

Risk analysis: There are two mains risks relevant to WASH that the EPoA will seek to address to ensure a risk-informed response. This include: the funding of this Area of Focus of the Niger revised Emergency Appeal and the insecurity in the implementation area.

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Population to be assisted: The WASH activities target 50,000 people (7,143households) living in the three target districts of the Diffa region including Diffa, Maine Soroa and Goudoumaria. This includes the refugees and the internally displaced people as well as the host communities. The Aqua tabs distribution targets 50,000 people (7,143 households) while the 12 boreholes will be suitable for 6,000 people. The 15 blocks of three latrines will be made for four schools and three health Centres. Each institution will benefit from two blocks of two latrines. In each institution, one block of latrine will be built for male and the second one for female. The 15 latrines will be suitable for 2.138 people.

Programme standards/benchmarks: 7.5 to 15 litres of potable water per person per day, a borehole for 500 people, 1 latrine for 60 boys and 1 latrine for 30 ladies in schools and 1 latrine for 20 beds at the health centre /1 latrine for 50 ambulatory patients.

% of target population with access to an WASH Outcome1: Immediate reduction in risk of waterborne and water related improved water source. diseases in targeted communities Target: 50%. Currently:36% P&B % of constructed sanitation facilities maintained Output WASH Output 1.1: Continuous assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene by target population. Target: 30%. Currently 5% Code situation is carried out in targeted communities in rural areas Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Conduct training for 90 NRCS volunteers and 15 supervisors AP026 on carrying out water, sanitation and hygiene assessments. Conduct initial assessment of the water, sanitation and AP026 hygiene situation in the target districts (three target districts). Continuously monitor the water, sanitation and hygiene AP026 situation in targeted areas (three time during the project timeframe). Coordinate with other WASH actors on target group needs AP026 and appropriate response Participate to the WASH Cluster meetings at the regional AP026 and the national level. Put in place water management committee at each water AP026 point WASH Output 1.2: Daily access to safe water which meets Sphere and WHO # of people provided with safe water (according P&B standards in terms of quantity and quality is provided to target population to WHO standards) Target: 50,000 people Output Activities planned Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month

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Purchase households water treatment product sufficient for AP026 50,000 people to be used for three months; Distribute water treatment products (aqua tabs) for 50,000 AP026 people (7,143 households) sufficient for 90 days. Monitor the use of water through household surveys and AP026 household water quality tests Train population of targeted communities on safe water AP026 storage, on safe use of water treatment products. Monitor treatment and storage of water through household AP026 surveys and household water quality tests. Carry out the construction of 10 boreholes and a solar pump AP026 for 6,000 people in villages and IDP camps with difficult access to water within the three target departments. # of people provided with excreta disposal WASH Output 1.3: Adequate sanitation which meets Sphere standards in terms of P&B facilities. Target: quantity and quality is provided to target population Output 1,710 people Code Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Construct 15 blocks of three latrines in three health Centre and four schools (two blocks of three latrines in each AP028 schools and health Centre) in the three target districts of the Diffa region Ensure toilets are clean and maintained through community AP028 mobilization (put in place toilet management committees) in all the 15 blocks of latrines constructed Equip the 15 blocks of latrines with handwashing facilities, AP028 anal cleansing material or water and ensure they remain functional Distribute 21 trash cans for solid waste collection (3 in each AP028 of the target school and Health Centre) Purchase and distribute mosquito bed-nets to be distributed AP028 to the 6,159 households for Malaria prevention. AP028 Monitor the sanitation activities P&B # of people reached by hygiene promotion WASH Output 1.4: Hygiene promotion activities which meet Sphere standards in Output activities. terms of the identification and use of hygiene items provided to target population Code Target: 50,000

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# of volunteers involved in hygiene promotion activities. Target: 105 volunteers including 90 volunteers and 15 supervisors Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Train 90 volunteers and 15 supervisors on hygiene AP030 promotion techniques using leaflets, posters and image boxes Produce 5,000 posters 10,000 leaflets and 25 images boxes AP030 with messages on hygiene promotion to support the volunteer’s activities Carry out community-based awareness session on hygiene AP030 promotion (Target 50,000 people AP030 Assess progress and evaluate results. WASH Output 1.5: Hygiene-related goods (NFIs) which meet Sphere standards and # of households provided with a set of essential P&B training on how to use those goods is provided to the target population hygiene items Output Target: 50,000 people (7,143 Households) Code Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Determine the needs for hygiene NFIs, including soap, water storage, and menstrual hygiene for the community AP030 based on health risks and user preference in targeted communities in coordination with the WASH group or Cluster Purchase 21,428 sanitary pads to be used for three months AP030 (for 7,143 identified women). Purchase 50,000 pieces of 250grs soaps to be distributed AP030 during the hygiene promotion to the 7,143 households. AP030 Purchase 7,143 bucket with lid for water storage AP030 Purchase 7,143 jerrycan for water transportation Distribute 21,429 hygiene kits for three month(s) to 7,143 AP030 households Distribute 7,143 bucket and jerrycans to the 7,143 AP030 households Train population of targeted communities in use of AP030 distributed hygiene kits

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Determine whether additional distributions are required and AP030 whether changes should be made Monitor use of hygiene kits and water treatment products AP030 and user’s satisfaction through household surveys and household water quality tests.

Protection, Gender and Inclusion People targeted: 18,000 (3,000 refugees, 6,000 IDPs and 9,000 host communities) Male: 8,820 Female: 9,180 Requirements (CHF): 31,000

Needs analysis: Displacement of Nigerian refugees and returnees tends to affect men, women and children in different ways. It is important to identify the most vulnerable population groups in any disaster or emergency which include women, children, persons with disabilities, young girls, people with chronic illnesses, widows, pregnant and lactating women, elderly etc. The structure of families and households can be altered, and gender roles changed as a result of the crisis. Due to the sudden loss of family and community structures, the vulnerable population faces serious protection risks such as military recruitment, exploitation, sexual and gender-based violence, early/child marriage, neglect etc. Women and girls are often particularly affected. Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is frequently present during conflict and emergency settings. The operation aims at improving equitable access to services, considering different needs and ensuring the most vulnerable are not left out. It will also look at preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence and all forms of violence against children. As a minimum requirement, there is need to include gender and diversity related questions in all needs and sectoral assessments to ensure protective and inclusive programming.

Risk analysis: There are two mains risks relevant to PGI that the EPoA will seek to address to ensure a risk-informed response. These include: the funding of this Area of Focus of the Niger revised Emergency Appeal and the insecurity in the implementation area.

Population to be assisted: Women, children, young girls, persons with disabilities, elderly, people with chronic illnesses, widows, pregnant and lactating women including households headed by these vulnerable groups will be targeted. There is need to understand who is affected and how they are affected as they are all affected differently and have different needs. This will be done through a gender and diversity analysis where there must be the participation of women, girls, men, and boys, ensuring the participation of persons with disabilities, elderly, and ethnic or cultural minorities. PGI will be mainstreamed throughout all sectors in order to ensure that the relevant approaches are implemented.

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The gender and inclusion activities target all the 90 NRCS volunteers and 15 supervisors involved in the implementation of the operation, as well as the 18,000 targeted people.

Program standards/benchmarks: The activities to be conducted under this sector will seek to meet the IFRC Minimum standards for Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) in Emergencies. These apply to all sectors including WASH, Health, Livelihoods, Shelter etc.

% of community members that understands and Protection, Gender & Inclusion Outcome 1: Communities identify the needs of the respect the protection, gender and inclusion of most vulnerable and particularly disadvantaged and marginalised groups, as a result disadvantaged and marginalised groups in all the of inequality, discrimination and other non-respect of their human rights and activities implemented. address their distinct needs. P&B Target 80% Output # of volunteers trained on gender and diversity Protection, Gender & Inclusion Output 1.1: NS programmes improve equitable Code and the Minimum Standards for Protection, access to basic services, considering different needs based on gender and other Gender and Inclusion in Emergencies. Target: diversity factors 105 volunteers (90 vol. and 15 supervisors) Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Training of 90 NRCS volunteers and 15 Supervisors on the respect of gender and other diversity factors and the AP031 Minimum Standards for Protection, Gender and Inclusion in Emergencies Assess specific needs of the affected population based on AP031 criteria selected from the Minimum Standards for PGI in Emergencies Support sectoral teams to include measures to address AP031 vulnerabilities specific to gender and diversity factors (including people with disabilities) in their planning Protection, Gender & Inclusion Output 1.2: Emergency response operations prevent # of people reached with the awareness raising P&B and respond to sexual and gender-based violence and other forms of violence on preventing and responding to SGBV in all Output especially against children. community outreach activities. Target: 18,000 Code Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Use Minimum Standards for PGI as a guide to support AP034 sectoral teams to include measures to mitigate the risks of SGBV.

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Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for AP034 Protection/SGBV including mapping of referral pathways (in

line with the SOP template in the revised Minimum Standards for PGI in Emergencies). Include messages on preventing and responding to SGBV in AP034 all community outreach activities Hold basic ½ day training with IFRC and NS staff and volunteers on addressing SGBV (or integrate a session on AP034 addressing SGBV in standard/sectoral trainings) and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse Establish a system to ensure IFRC and NS staff and AP034 volunteers have signed the Code of Conduct and have received a briefing in this regard Map and make accessible information on local referral AP034 systems for any child protection concerns AP034 Provide psychosocial support to children Establish child-friendly spaces and community-based child AP034 protection activities, including educational ones

Strategies for Implementation Requirements (CHF): 720,000

S1.1: National Society capacity building and organizational development objectives # of volunteers involved in this operation with are facilitated to ensure that National Societies have the necessary legal, ethical and respect to their legal, ethical and financial financial foundations, systems and structures, competences and capacities to plan foundation. P&B and perform Target: 105 volunteers Output # of volunteers motivated and protected during Code Output S1.1.4: National Societies have effective and motivated volunteers who are the implementation of the programme. protected Target:105 volunteers Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month AP040 Ensure that volunteers are insured Provide complete briefings on volunteers’ roles and the risks AP040 they face

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AP040 Provide psychosocial support to volunteers Ensure volunteers are aware of their rights and AP040 responsibilities AP040 Volunteer Safety and Security AP040 Volunteer Database development and management AP040 Volunteer Retention/Recognition and Social Enterprising AP040 Branch Leadership Planning Training AP040 NS leadership Programme meetings and project visits AP040 NS Management Strategic Review Meetings AP040 NS OCAC/OD Priority issues for Capacity Building AP040 Youth Policy and Youth Engagement Dissemination AP040 Establishment of Youth Structures AP040 Strengthening Youth Networking AP040 Youth Leadership Development Meetings AP040 Youth DRR and Climate Change AP040 Youth as Agents of Behaviour Change – YABC Output S2.1.3: NS compliance with Principles and Rules for Humanitarian Assistance # of NRCS staff and volunteers trained on the P&B is improved principles and rules for humanitarian Assistance Output Activities planned Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Strengthened the capacity of the NRCS on its compliance AP046 with Principles and Rules for Humanitarian Assistance Output S2.1.4: Supply chain and fleet services meet recognized quality and # of NS staff trained on warehousing P&B accountability standards management Output Activities planned Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Warehousing, goods reception, forwarding, fleet, fuel costs, AP050 not related to a specific area of focus (Output S2.1.4)

# of IFRC support provided to the NRCS in terms P&B Output S2.1.5: Integrated services are provided to the NS working internationally of integrated services Output Activities planned Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month

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The NFIs and international purchased items will transit by AP050 the Dakar (Senegal) before reaching to Niger. This requires involving the IFRC colleagues at the Sahel CCST.

Outcome S2.2: The complementarity and strengths of the Movement are enhanced # of meeting held with Movement partners P&B Output S2.2.1: In the context of large-scale emergencies the IFRC, ICRC and NS Number of Movement partners involved in the Output enhance their operational reach and effectiveness through new means of same operation Code coordination. Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month AP051 SMCC and movement coordination (Output S2.2.1) Ensure the participation of the IFRC and NS to the AP051 Movement Coordination meetings at all level (National and field level). Outcome S3.1: The IFRC secretariat, together with National Societies uses their # of volunteers wearing bibs and jacket during the unique position to influence decisions at local, national and international levels that implementation of activities P&B affect the most vulnerable. Output Output S3.1.1: IFRC and NS are visible, trusted and effective advocates on # of Media publication informing on the EA Code humanitarian issues activities Activities planned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Ensure that the situation regarding the revised complex emergency and the work of the National Society is well AP053 documented and shared with media channels to profile the Red Cross and Red Crescent appropriately Support the appeal and other major milestones throughout the operation using people-centred, community level AP053 compelling content, including web stories, blogs, video footage and photos with extended captions In collaboration with programmes, work on advocacy AP053 messages to address the different issues linked to the current situation Maintain a social media presence throughout the operation AP053 utilizing IFRC platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

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When security permits, organize media visits to profile the AP053 operation Output S3.1.2: IFRC produces high-quality research and evaluation that informs # of rapid assessment carried out during the time P&B advocacy, resource mobilization and programming. frame of the EA Output Activities planned Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month Work on needs and capacity assessments, rapid assessments for markets, planned and budgeted monitoring AP055 and evaluation activities and learning opportunities other assessments, evaluations and research;

P&B # of volunteer who have completed the Stay Safe Output Outcome S4.1: The IFRC enhances its effectiveness, credibility and accountability online training. Target: 105 Code # of people using IFRC Security briefing during P&B Output S4.1.4: Staff security is prioritised in all IFRC activities the timeframe of the EA Output Activities planned Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week / Month AP066 Security assessment and service provided through expert. Implementing and adapting IFRC security norms and AP066 guidelines to Diffa context.

Gathering security information and provide security analysis AP066 to IFRC mission in Diffa to secure EA operations Coordination with RCRC actors in Diffa, as well as with other AP066 stakeholders regarding security issues Providing capacity building in IFRC security norms and AP066 standards to RCRC staff and volunteers working in Diffa.

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Funding Requirements

HEALTH 504,000

FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD 235,000

WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE 715,000

PROTECTION, GENDER AND INCLUSION 31,000

STRENGHTEN NATIONAL SOCIETY CAPACITIES 125,000

ENSURE EFFECTIVE INTER'L DISASTER MANAGEMENT 595,000

TOTAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS 2,205,000

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Reference For further information, specifically related to this operation please contact: documents  In the Niger Red Cross National Society • Executive Secretary: ISSA MAMANE, email: [email protected], phone: Click here +227 96399041 for: • Programmes Coordinator: Issiakou Soumana Gaho, email: [email protected], • Previous phone: +227 96961505 Appeals and In the IFRC

updates IFRC Africa Regional Office for Regional DCPRR Unit: • Adesh Tripathee, Head of DCPRR; phone: +254 780 930278; • Emergency email: [email protected]; Plan of Khaled Masud, Regional Operations Coordinator, email: [email protected], Action phone: +254 (0) 780 930278 (EPoA) IFRC Niger Country Cluster Support Team: • Alberto Bocanegra Vidal, Niger Country Representative, phone: +227 80063248; email: [email protected] ;

IFRC Country Office: • Pierre Danladi, Operations and Programmes Coordinator; phone: +227 80063249; email: [email protected]

In IFRC Geneva . Nicolas Boyrie, Senior Officer - Operations Coordination, Tel +41 79 152 5147; email: [email protected]

For IFRC Resource Mobilization and Pledges support: IFRC Africa Regional Office for Resource Mobilization and Pledge: • Franciscah Cherotich - Lilech, Head of Partnership and Resource Development, phone: +254 712 867 699; email: [email protected]

For In-Kind donations and Mobilization table support: IFRC Africa Regional Office for Logistics Unit: • RISHI Ramrakha, Head of Africa Regional Logistics Unit; phone: +254 733 888 022; email: [email protected]

For Performance and Accountability support (planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting enquiries) IFRC Africa Regional Office: Fiona Gatere, PMER Coordinator, phone: +254 780 771 139; email [email protected]

How we work All IFRC assistance seeks to adhere to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) in Disaster Relief and the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response (Sphere) in delivering assistance to the most vulnerable. The IFRC’s vision is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.