Survey and Mapping Mines and Explosive Hazards in Yemen


The two-year project aims to protect civilian lives and livelihoods in frontline areas through the systematic map-ping of weapon-contaminated areas, timely disposal of explosive ordnances in and around homes, and providing comprehensive explosive ordnance risk education. Special attention will be given to vulnerable groups, particu-larly children. Given the severe threat posed by explosive ordnances in Yemen, this project is essential for im-proving safety, enabling access to vital resources and services, and contributing to conducive conditions for return.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Yemen
Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Inclusive economic Development
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Dati e statistiche
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2026
CHF  1’320’000
Contesto Yemen's decade-long conflict has resulted in a significant con-tamination of landmines and other explosive ordnances (EO), leading to over 4,500 civilian casualties since 2015, with children being disproportionally affected. Frontline areas like Taiz and Ad Dhale are particularly affected, with EO hindering access to vital resources and services. Mine action activities are crucial for en-suring humanitarian access, promoting peacebuilding, and facil-itating Yemen's overall recovery and development.
Obiettivi Conflict-affected people in Yemen have sus-tained conditions for human security, reduced risks of harm from explosive hazards and are able to rebuild their lives, decreasing potential for further conflict.
Gruppi target The project will target men, women, boys and girls who are at risk of the effects of explosive remnants of war (ERW) around current and former frontlines. Mine action authorities and other actors will also benefit from surveying and mapping activities that will support evi-dence-based programming.
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

Output 1.1: Information of the presence of landmines, EO and debris is available for effective planning.

Output 2.1: Landmines and EO are removed and destroyed (mechanical clearance will not receive financial support from SDC).

Output 2.2: Skilled men and women are contributing to the hu-manitarian mine action sector in Yemen.

Output 3.1: Conflict-affected communities are informed of the dangers of EO and the actions to take when encountering EO.


Risultati fasi precedenti:   This is the first phase.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
ONG internazionale o straniera
Economia privata
  • Other international or foreign NGO North
  • Settore privato svizzero

Partner attuatore
HALO Trust Yemen (hereinafter referred to as HALO)

Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori

Actors: YEMAC (Yemen Executive Mine Ac-tion Center) and YMACC (Yemen Mine Action Coordination Center); UNOPS, other mine ac-tion NGOs, Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General Yemen (OSESGY)

SDC Partners: ICRC, HI, UNICEF and Ge-neva Call

Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    1’320’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    540’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF   0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF   1’320’000
Fasi del progetto Fase 1 01.08.2024 - 31.07.2026   (Fase in corso)