Appeal

Sudan

North Kordofan Floods - AFSD74

Appeal Target: US$ 270,612

Geneva, 10 August 2007

The recent rains in many parts of Sudan has resulted in floods that severely affected houses, infrastructure, social service facilities, farms, properties and livestock. People have been left homeless in a situation where there is no 'emergency preparedness' facilities in place. North Kordofan in particular is amongst the most affected areas a situation made worse given the existing ongoing emergency due to the lack of security. The possible failure of the cultivation season is of concern for a community that is wholly dependent on agriculture and livestock.

As soon as initial reports of the impact of the floods started to arrive, Sudan Social Development Organisation (SUDO) a partner of the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) sent an assessment team to the affected areas. The team worked with national and international NGOs in El Obeid and with the relevant government departments such as the Civil Defence Force, the state Humanitarian Aid Commission and the State Governors Office. NCA, with implementing partner SUDO, intend to provide emergency support to the most affected families in a form of non-food items and shelter materials, while lobbying relevant humanitarian agencies and authorities to provide emergency food assistance and distribute agricultural seeds/tools to the affected populations. In addition this appeal includes assistance in the sector of sanitation and health to prevent waterborne-diseases from spreading, and to support affected communities in rehabilitating/rebuilding their community infrastructure.

The situation is currently in flux with the distinct possibility of more flooding, including in the Khartoum area, which may mean that NCA, or other ACT members or partners will decide on a broader response. The appeal may therefore be revised at a future date to take these factors into account should they materialize.

Project Completion Date: 31 December 2007

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We would appreciate being informed of any intent to submit applications for EU, USAID and/or other back donor funding and the subsequent results. We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.

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