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Benishangul Gumuz Region (Kemashi Zone) Multi-Sectoral Rapid Assessment Report on Returnees/Idps Benishangul Gumuz Region (Kemashi Zone) Multi-sectoral Rapid Assessment Report on Returnees/IDPs MAY 2019 Table of Contents Acronyms Acknowledgement 1. Background ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Humanitarian situation Overview .................................................................................................... 7 2.1. Health and Nutrition ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.1. Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.2. Gap ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.3. Response ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.4. Recommendation .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 2.2. Mental Health Care Practice, Gender and Protection ................................................................................................... 11 2.2.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.2. Gap ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 2.2.3. Response......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.2.4. Recommendation .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.3. WASH ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.3.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.3.2. Gap ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.3.3. Response......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.3.4. Recommendation .......................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.4. Food Security and Livelihood ............................................................................................................................................. 17 2.4.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.4.2. Gap ................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 2.4.3. Response ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19 2.4.4. Recommendation .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 2.5. Security Situation .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 2.5.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20 2.5.2. Gap ................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 2.5.3. Response......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 2.5.4. Recommendation .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 3. Partner mapping and Coordination Mechanism ...................................................................................................................... 21 3.1.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21 3.1.2. Gap ................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 3.1.3. Response......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 3.1.4. Recommendation .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 4. Challenges .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Annexes ToR Assessment tool Page 1 of 21 Acronyms ANC Antenatal Care BGR Benishangul Gumuz Region BSFP Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program CP Care Practice FGD Focused Group Discussion GAM Global Acute Malnutrition HEWs Health Extension Workers HDW Hand Dug Well HDA Health Development Army IDP Internally Displaced people IYCF-E Infant Youth Child Feeding in Emergency HWs Heath Workers KII Key Informant Interview SAM Sever Acute Malnutrition MAM Moderate Acute Malnutrition MHPSS Mental Health Psychosocial Support MtMSG Mother to Mother Support Group NFI Non-Food Item NGO Non-Governmental Organization OTP Outpatient Therapeutic Program PNC Postnatal Care PLW Pregnant and Lactating Women PoUWTC Point of Use Water Treatment Chemicals PS Primary school SC Stabilization Center ShW Shallow well WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene WME Water Mineral and Energy WW West Wollega ZHD zonal health Department Page 2 of 21 Acknowledgement Action Against Hunger would like to express its gratitude to Mr. Tariku Kumera Kemashi Zone Administrator for his support during the entire need assessment exercise in the zone. Our special thanks also goes to Mr. Nasir Adele Mayor of Kamsho town, Mr. Work Boso staff of zonal DROM office and Boka Boso Head of Zonal Administration Office for their contribution and facilitation in the process of conducting the assessment. Page 3 of 21 1. Background Benishangul Gumuz is located in the Western part of Ethiopia. The region has three zones, which are Kamashi, Meteke and Assosa. Kamash Zone is located in the western part of the country and it is 240 Km South of Assosa town which is the capital of the region. The zone widely share its border with west and East Wollega zone of Oromia Region, Asossa Zone in West and Amhara region in the North. The total population of the zone is 154,629 and it has a size of 10,069 Square kilometre. Kemashi Town is the capital of the zone. Agriculture and mining is the dominant economic activity the zone and only 3% of the population engage in trading. Kamashi zone is one of the most productive and surplus producing zone of the region. The main cereals produced are sorghum, maize, teff, and others. Kamashi Zone has a history of medium-scale intercommunal conflicts, erupting occasionally and resulted to the death of dozens and leading to the displacement of thousands. As per the KII report, in 2007, 2009, and 2011, there were conflicts between Gumuz and highlanders mainly Oromo. As per the information from the locals, the allocation of estates to investors triggered the conflict. This is mainly because of most productive farming land owned by investors and individuals displaced by this situation. In September 2018, following the killing of high four high officials by an unidentified Armed Group, conflict erupted in Kamashi zone and bordering Oromia. The conflict resulted in the death of hundreds of people and displacement of thousands of people. Since the displacement, IDPs hosted in different Woredas of East and West Wolega zone of Oromia region However, it is a point of debate, as per the West Wollega report from local government, a total of 208,807 IDPs hosted in West Wollega (85,493) & East Wollega (123,314) Zones. It was reported that, about 71% of the IDPs displaced from Kamashi zone (Benishangul Gumz Region) whereas the remaining 29% displaced
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