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Caucasus: Armenia & Azerbaijan CAUCASUS: 9 January, 2003 ARMENIA & AZERBAIJAN The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 178 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org Appeal No. 01.48/2002 Appeal Target: CHF 5,911,994 Beneficiaries/target groups (if available): N/A Programme Update No. 2; Period covered: July-November 2002; Last Programme Update (no. 1) issued 21 August 2002 IN BRIEF Appeal coverage: 73.4% Related Appeals: N/A Outstanding needs: Donors are encouraged to focus their support on the Federation’s 2003 appeals for Azerbaijan (no. 01.78/2003), Armenia (no. 01.77/2003) and Georgia (01.79/2003). Operational Developments w Regional Over the reported months, no substantive progress towards reaching an agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed Nagorno Karabakh was made. A regular visit of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairpersons (USA, France, Russia) to the region was conducted in September to exchange views on further development of the Karabakh peace process. Presidents Aliyev and Kocharian met in eastern Azerbaijan in August. This first one-to-one meeting in 2002 raised hopes that a deadlock in the peace process had been broken. At a subsequent meeting in the Moldovan capital Chisinau in October a progress was recorded towards a peace settlement. However, the long awaited breakthrough in the stalled Nagorno-Karabakh peace process is highly unlikely before presidential elections in both countries are held in 2003. Armenia On October 20 local elections were held in Armenia. Regardless some shortcomings and violations of the legislation pointed out by the monitors of the Council of Europe and problems with the voter lists, the elections were considered as successful. The campaign for the presidential elections scheduled for February 19, 2003 is underway in Armenia. So far ten candidates have been nominated. The draft of the strategic programme on poverty reduction was submitted to the Government of Armenia in November. It foresees a 2/3 poverty reduction in the country by 2015. The draft law which is promoted by the Appeal no. 01.48/2002: The Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan Programme Update no. 2 Vice Minister of Social Welfare determines the limits of assistance, its types, principles, as well as forms and financial sources. It foresees also cooperation between the state and public organisations. From January 1, 2003 the size of pensions will increase to total on the average 6700 drams (nearly 12 US Dollars). This is the second increase during the year of 2002. Azerbaijan On October 25 the Poverty Reduction Strategy Program (PRSP) was launched by the Government of Azerbaijan. This is a 5-year strategy aimed at improving the living conditions of the people in Azerbaijan where, according to the World Bank survey, over 63% are still living in relative poverty and 43% in absolute poverty. The PRSP identifies the most vulnerable groups, assesses the current situation and notes specific attention to gender issues and children. UN agencies, the World Bank, European Commission, Asian Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund and major embassies in Azerbaijan are all supporters and participants in the Government’s implementation plans. Armenia Disaster Response w After the detailed assessment, evaluation and summary of activities of 23 Social Service Centres (SSC) throughout the first half of 2002 a decision was made to support only those Centres which were more advanced and proved to perform self-sustainable activities. The assessment included analysing the financial situation, efficiency of the services provided and the existing practices. Main emphasis was put on the centres’ ability to develop their own capacities and provide sustainable services by mobilising internal and local resources. In August a project proposal development contest was announced among the Armenian Red Cross (ARCS) regional branches. The contest aimed at developing and presenting self-sustainable projects to support funding and ensure the provision of social services through the SSC. Prior to the contest representatives of 8 leading SSC were invited for a 3-day training, during which they were introduced to the available legislation, rules and regulations of the social welfare sphere, as well as briefed on the Project Planning process. Out of 6 proposals presented 4 were selected for the Federation funding. Each of the project received a grant ranging from CHF 1,580 to 1,700. The projects have already started in the regions and in Yerevan with trainings and initial renovation of rooms for elderly. The second phase of distribution of second hand clothes, donated by the Swedish Red Cross, was conducted by all 23 SSC. The Social Service Centres also received a Reference Book of the Republic of Armenia Normative Legislation Acts adopted for regulation of the activities in the social sphere. In total SSC provided various types of assistance and services, including food and second hand clothes support, medical services and medicaments, advise and consultations, to 35,825 vulnerable beneficiaries. As a result of extensive cooperation and promotion of the SSC activities among the general public and private sector, a charity kitchen which provides hot meals to 24 elderly every Sunday, opened in Vedi community branch (Ararat Marz) with direct funding from “Vedi Alco” Ltd. in November. The implementation phase of the Population Movement Programme started as of January 2002. Funded by the Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration at the US State Department (BPRM), the Programme has 3 components: Within the framework of the Psycho-Social Services for Elderly Refugees project 330 elderly refugees living in the communal centres of Yerevan, Abovyan and Echmiadzin are provided with psycho-social services by direct involvement of 60 young volunteers. The project also provides regular consultations by the psychologist contracted by the ARCS. After going through a special training the volunteers pay 2 visits per week to the beneficiaries and assist them in their daily household needs, such as reading newspapers, basic shopping, sharing the main concerns, creating favourable atmosphere and enabling the beneficiaries not to feel isolated 2 Appeal no. 01.48/2002: The Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan Programme Update no. 2 and lonely. Throughout the project implementation beneficiaries received food and hygienic parcels, newspapers, magazines, and essential medicines. 106 beneficiaries received birthday gifts and celebrated birthdays with youth volunteers. During the reported period various charity dinners and social events were organised. The biggest event was held in the “Victory” Park, which is one of the most popular parks of Yerevan. The programme of the event included a live band concert followed by a charity dinner, various entertainments and games. The beneficiaries received food and hygienic items, donated by International Relief and Development Organisation. The event was widely covered by mass media. The project is essential in raising the public awareness towards the refugee related problems as well as conveying the message of unique friendship existing between the elderly refugees and youth volunteers. Within the Public Awareness Component the Population Movement Department actively co-operated with relevant local and international organisations working in Yerevan such as UNHCR, IOM, OSCE, ABA/CEELI, Caritas, Armenian Young Lawyers Association, Armenian Sociological Association. The ARCS was included in a working group on counter-trafficking led by the OSCE and IOM. In addition, the PM Department was included in the Governmental Interagency Commission on Trafficking. Based on the contract with the “Audio-visual Reporters” company, two films - “Asylum”, “Refugee Women” - and one TV spot on trafficking were produced end of September. All three materials were broadcasted by the National TV. There is a preliminary agreement that the TV spot will be transmitted during one month at least twice a day. All produced video materials were distributed among the related governmental bodies, local and international organisations. The ARCS regional branches will also be provided with copies of the films and TV spot to arrange the transmission through the local TV channels in the regions. It is also planned to produce CD copies of the films and TV spot by the end of December. Within the Skills Training Component 30 refugee women were involved in English, computer and accountancy courses, which were conducted at the International Post-Trauma Rehabilitation Centre (IPTRC). At the beginning of each training the participants were provided with appropriate text books, exercise books and stationary. The transportation costs of the participants were reimbursed. During the courses general assessment on training efficiency, evaluation of the tutors’ and students’ performance was conducted. By the end of the course weak students were offered additional classes supplemented by the tutor and the project manager. Upon the completion of each course the participants passed final exams. The final exam on accountancy and additional exams on English language and computer skills will be held during the first week of December in the ARCS HQ office. Upon successful completion of the final exams the participants will be awarded with certificates. Seven participants of the project courses have managed to find jobs and two participants continue
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