Program Overview:
Our program is centered around providing crucial support in emergency situations, focusing on food assistance, logistics, and services. The activities are designed to adapt to dynamic on-the-ground developments, with a primary emphasis on three key aspects: providing food aid to families, facilitating the relocation of displaced individuals from combat zones, and addressing emergency needs that may arise unexpectedly.
Implemented Activities:
We have successfully executed several impactful activities as part of our program:
High Voltage Electricity Line Repair:
- Duration: 3 days
- Completion Date: 22/8/2023
- Location: North Karari – Al Eskan Unit 75
- Activity Type: Service
- Details: Contributed to the repair of a high-voltage electricity line, sharing costs for excavation and transformer installation preparation.
Emergency Food Supply for Ombada New Shelter:
- Duration: 2 days
- Completion Date: 29/8/2023
- Location: Thawra West – Harat 14
- Activity Type: Food Supply – Kitchens
- Details: Provided urgent food supplies to a newly opened shelter, catering to war-displaced individuals from the Ombada region.
Emergency Food Supply for Rawda Shelter:
- Duration: 2 days
- Completion Date: 28/8/2023
- Location: Thawra East – Rawda Neighborhood
- Activity Type: Supply – Kitchens
- Details: Addressed urgent food needs for a shelter in Al Khidir, accommodating war-displaced individuals from Al Qamayr and Al Khidir areas in Old Omdurman.
Bulk Food Purchase and Distribution:
- Duration: 7 days
- Completion Date: 9/9/2023
- Location: Thawra West
- Activity Type: Supply
- Details: Procured bulk food items, set up a packaging facility, and distributed food bags to 130 families, each containing six essential items.
Establishment of Hospital Block Kitchen:
- Duration: 6 days
- Completion Date: 6/9/2023
- Location: Thawra East – Baladi Children’s Hospital
- Activity Type: Supply – Kitchens
- Details: Established a kitchen at the Baladi Children’s Hospital, providing meals for patients, accompanying mothers, medical staff, and nearby residents.
Logistical Visit to Shelter Centers:
- Duration: 1 day
- Completion Date: 2/9/2023
- Location: 16 shelter centers across the locality
- Activity Type: Logistics
- Details: Conducted field visits to all shelter centers, ensuring continuous communication between the Emergency Room Support Office and the centers.
Lessons Learned and Future Considerations:
Our experiences have highlighted the need for enhanced collaboration, particularly as our region serves as a reception area for displaced individuals. Future efforts will incorporate medical, psychological, and logistical support into the food assistance plan.
Actual Impact of Activities:
The undertaken activities have fostered increased social solidarity, compassion for those in need, and the strengthening of the social fabric. The Emergency Room has played a pivotal role in providing essential services during the ongoing conflict, including electricity, water, and shelter.
Unforeseen Challenges and Future Funding Considerations:
With an influx of displaced individuals surpassing 2000, the allocated funding has proven insufficient. Additional funding considerations are essential to meet the escalating challenges and address the growing needs on the ground.
Future Strategies:
To build on positive impacts and mitigate negative outcomes, we recommend seeking funding for larger projects and establishing direct partnerships with organizations. Larger-scale projects, such as the 24 shelter centers accommodating 3100 refugees, require dedicated funding without constraints from existing financial systems.