Corno d’Africa: due collaboratori della DSC raccontano il loro lavoro

Articolo, 19.08.2016

Il 19 agosto la comunità internazionale celebra la Giornata mondiale dell’aiuto umanitario. La DSC coglie questa occasione per rendere omaggio ai propri collaboratori in ambito umanitario. Natacha Pugin e Abdi Kunow lavorano quotidianamente al servizio dell’assistenza alimentare nel Corno d’Africa.

-Una donna, seduta sul proprio letto di ospedale, tiene il figlio sulle ginocchia. Entrambi soffrono di malnutrizione grave. Si trovano in cura in un ospedale di Mogadiscio, in Somalia.
Nel 2016 il programma alimentare mondiale si occupa di 1,4 milioni di persone che stanno vivendo una situazione di crisi alimentare in Somalia. © WFP/Barry Came

L’Aiuto umanitario svizzero è costituito da diverse centinaia di esperti. A Berna o all’estero, in quanto membri del Corpo svizzero di aiuto umanitario in missione sul campo o come riserve, queste donne e questi uomini operano in una molteplicità di ambiti, in tutti i Paesi del mondo che necessitano di sostegno.

Il Corno d’Africa, ad esempio, deve affrontare numerosi conflitti, crisi e catastrofi naturali nonché condizioni di povertà estrema. La Somalia è l’epicentro della crisi umanitaria di questa regione, con uno dei tassi di malnutrizione tra i più elevati al mondo. L’ONU stima in 4,7 milioni il numero di persone che necessitano di un aiuto umanitario nella sola Somalia, vale a dire il 40% della popolazione.

Chi sono queste donne e questi uomini impegnati in contesti difficili? Come e in quali ambiti lavorano? Qual è la motivazione che li sostiene? Osserviamo da vicino il lavoro di due esperti della DSC nel Corno d’Africa allargato.

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Natacha Pugin

Funzione: membro del Corpo svizzero di aiuto umanitario, distaccata per il Programma alimentare mondiale delle Nazioni Unite in Somalia

Luogo di lavoro: Nairobi, Kenia. Spostamenti occasionali in Somalia

Durata della missione: 12 mesi

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Kunow Abdi

Funzione: responsabile del programma di sicurezza alimentare per il Corno d’Africa, Ufficio di cooperazione della Svizzera in Kenia

Luogo di lavoro: Nairobi, Kenia; spostamenti nel Corno d’Africa (Kenia settentrionale, Somalia)

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Progetti della DSC nel Corno d’Africa allargato

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Good Financial Governance (GFG)

01.05.2024 - 30.04.2027

The project contributes to strengthen Tanzania’s public financial system, a central element to cement its economic status. The 3rd phase aims at expanding the mobilization of domestic revenue and improving the government’s expenditure control. It shall strengthen interinstitutional mechanisms for tax data exchange, enhance the audit system, and improve public procurement. At policy level, it seeks to develop an evidence-based and gender responsive fiscal strategy for better public service delivery to benefit the population, especially the poor.


Safeguard Young People (SYP) - Tanzania

Safeguard Young People Programme

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026

With 62% of its population below 25 years, the Safeguard Young People (SYP) programme supports Tanzania’s demographic dividend. The project advances young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through a gender-responsive and inclusive policy environment, empowered youth who make informed decisions, and responsive health and education systems. SYP builds on 10 years of regional experience and UNFPA’s expertise.


2024 Additional allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plans (NHF)

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

The war in Sudan entered its second year. Sudan is facing a major humanitarian catastrophe. The conflict also affected neighbouring countries, in particular Chad and South Sudan who are already struggling with a dire humanitarian situation that pre-existed before the conflict broke out. The consequences of the war exacerbated the acute food insecurity situation in those countries. With additional funding, SDC reinforces WFP’s emergency response to deliver life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Sudan, Chad and South Sudan.


Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)

Ms. Maria Maguta, TASAF beneficiary in Katavi Region.

01.10.2023 - 30.09.2025

Switzerland’s contribution to Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) for the implementation of the Productive Social Safety Net Program (PSSN) contributes to the protection of 1.5 milion poor households in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar through cash transfers, public works and livelihoods enhancement. Also evidence generated through this support will inform and reinforce Swiss engagement in national policy dialogue on social protection, beyond PSSN. 


Supporting returnee and host communities to rebuild livelihoods, generate income, and peacefully improve and manage natural resources for short-term relief and long-term food security (Triple Nexus) in South Sudan

01.07.2023 - 30.09.2025

This project will support returnees and the host communities to rebuild their livelihoods, generate income, and peacefully improve and manage natural resources for short-term relief and long-term food security. This will be achieved through increased food production, sustainable management and governance of natural resources, initiating alternative income opportunities, non-violent conflict resolution and GBV prevention. This intervention aligns with the humanitarian, peace and development nexus and will contribute to durable solutions. 


South Sudan: Plan International, Integrated Protection, Skills Building and Learning for Empowerment of Adolescents, Youth, families and communities in Yei, Morobo and Kajokeji

15.06.2023 - 14.06.2025

This project seeks to complement the previous phase of an integrated protection intervention. It will build on key successes, achievements and key lessons learned through the provision of integrated life-saving emergency child protection services, skills building, empowerment of adolescent youth and communities in the targeted locations. 


Enhancing Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Communities and Ecosystems in South Sudan

01.06.2023 - 31.05.2026

Local authorities and communities will be strengthened in their technical and managerial capacities to reduce people’s livelihood exposure, vulnerability and resilience to floods and drought thus increasing food production and reduce food insecurity as well as displacement of people and competition over natural resources. This will be achieved through improved communication, coordination and knowledge-sharing, early warning systems and appropriate legislation. 


SOM, Com. recvr. peace. &local gov. ph02

01.05.2023 - 31.12.2025

Somalia is slowly emerging from one of the most complex and protracted conflicts. Over the past decade, peacebuilding and state-building processes, while navigating conflict, climate crisis and political fragility, maintained an incrementally positive trajectory. In investing in civil society engagement and building of local institutions and capacities all over Somalia, Switzerland is contributing in the establishment and strengthening of sustainable, community-driven, inclusive institutions necessary to deliver services and sustainable peace. 


Somalia: Strengthening State Institutions for better service delivery

01.03.2023 - 31.12.2025

The Multi-Partner-Fund (MPF) provided an umbrella to prepare the World Bank’s (WB) re-engagement in Somalia. It has become a powerful tool for donors to pool resources and enabled the WB to engage with Somali authorities to gradually advance reform implementation related to revenue and financial policy, as well as public financial management (PFM). Through this project, Switzerland supports the incremental strengthening of core state institutions in Somalia and contributes ultimately to stability and socio-economic recovery of the country.


Mercy Corps: Strengthening Resilience in Agriculture, Livelihoods and Markets through Local Institutions in Greater Mundri

01.02.2023 - 31.01.2026

To sustainably move households out of chronic vulnerability, poverty and food insecurity by facilitating economic recovery and support for smallholder farmers and non-farm microenterprises. The support will consist of market system development (MSD), value chain development, vocational skills development and improved methods of agriculture, such as agro-ecology and conservation. The intervention will focus on women and youth and is highly relevant in a post-conflict context like Mundri (South Sudan).


Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Tanzania

01.02.2023 - 28.02.2028

Tanzania is investing heavily in reforming sustainable health financing and leveraging integrated digital solutions to advance Universal Health Coverage and ensure that all Tanzanians have access to any quality health services they need, when and where they need, without financial hardship. Together with other development partners, Switzerland uses this momentum to support the government in establishing a Universal Health Insurance and the Center for Digital Health.


Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF 2023 – 2026)

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026

More than 28 million people in Ethiopia are in need of humanitarian assistance as a result of internal conflict, displacement, and recurrent natural hazards, primarily drought. An estimated 5.7 million people are displaced internally as a result of conflict (main driver of displacement in the country) and drought. Additional 2 million people are IDP returnees. The country also hosts more about 1mio refugees from Somalia, South Sudan, Eritrea, and Sudan. The Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund is a pooled fund that aims at providing rapid and flexible humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable and underserved areas. Switzerland has been reconfirmed in 2023 member of the EHF Steering Committee.

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This project seeks to complement the previous phase of an integrated protection intervention. It will build on key successes, achievements and key lessons learned through the provision of integrated life-saving emergency child protection services, skills building, empowerment of adolescent youth and communities in the targeted locations. 

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Sudan del Sud
Diritti umani
Gender
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC
Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi)
Violenza sessuale e di genere
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
15.06.2023 - 14.06.2025
CHF  617’500
Contesto South Sudan continues to face a dire humanitarian situation. The Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO 2023) estimates that 9.4 million people, 53% of whom are children need humanitarian aid and protection.
The targeted counties of Yei, Morobo and Kajokeji are faced with insecurity, violence and access constraints, caused by cattle migrations, attacks by non-signatory groups, food insecurity, economic and climate shocks and poor infrastructure. The area hosts, over 140,945 IDPs as of May 2023 and is a key entry point for refugee returns from Uganda and the DRC. This puts pressure on already limited resources within communities. Given the current window of stability, the situation in the targeted counties is relatively calm. Nevertheless, children remain vulnerable and face various forms of risks, such as forced recruitment, child labour, early pregnancies and Early and Forced Child Marriages (EFCM). According to authorities, over 39,000 girls and 44,000 boys will require education support. The proposed project will therefore aim to scale up holistic child protection interventions around prevention, risk mitigation and response. 
Obiettivi Empower adolescents, youth, families and communities to improve their resilience and protect themselves from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation in increasingly peaceful communities in Greater Yei, South Sudan.
Gruppi target 40,000 in host and displaced communities in Yei, Morobo and Kajokeji (12,000 Boys, 14,000 Girls, 6,000 Men, 8,000 Women). 205 persons with disabilities will be targeted (90 Male and boys, 115 Female and girls). 
Effetti a medio termine
  • Enhanced protection of vulnerable children and adolescents through comprehensive age-appropriate case management, Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR), alternative care and economic support including safe referrals to multi-sectoral services.
  • Improved well-being of vulnerable children, adolescents and young adults with their caregivers through PSS activities, Alternative Basic Education, skills building and Mentorship opportunities in safe and designated areas. 
  • Increased capacities of stakeholders including community structures for enhanced protection of children, adolescents and young people from abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation. 
  • Enhanced empowerment of adolescent boys and girls including young people through integrated practical skills building and alternative basic education. 
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

Output 1: Provided case management support for vulnerable children

Output 2: Addressed the psychosocial support needs of children, and alternative learning options provided

Output 3: Capacitated stakeholders to create and maintain a protective environment for children and young people

Output 4: Refer young people to vocational training and provided specialized opportunities for employment


Risultati fasi precedenti:  

  • The project ensured that urgent child protection and GBV needs were met. Additionally, a safe and protective environment for vulnerable children was promoted, through established community support services including six Child-Friendly Spaces (CFSs). 
  • Due to growing needs in the targeted locations, the project was extended to include Alternative Education, livelihood and skills support to ensure access to opportunities and reduce the risks of exploitation for children and adolescents. 
  • A great level of community acceptance and active participation was a key enabling factor for projects success demonstrated within the community-based structures. The positive parenting sessions improved protective environment for vulnerable children and adolescents and improved parenting practices in families. 
  • Plan utilized the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) coordination mechanism and referral pathway to support children, adolescents and caregivers in need of level 3 and level 4 MHPSS support. This support will be extended to the frontline workers hence Plan will develop a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with respective partners. 


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
ONG internazionale o straniera
  • Other international or foreign NGO North
  • Plan International


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori Nonviolent Peace Force (NP), Protection Cluster, Ministry of Gender Child and Social Welfare. 
Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    617’500 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    354’800 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF   853’291 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF   1’470’791
Fasi del progetto Fase 2 15.06.2023 - 14.06.2025   (Fase in corso)