The Report of the AGIRE Emergency Relief Project in District Shangla. Submitted to

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1 The Report of the AGIRE Emergency Relief Project in District Shangla Submitted to

2 Emergenza /Emergency FINAL REPORT/ RAPPORTO FINALE Presentato dagli Associati al Segretariato entro il 5 mese successivo al lancio dell appello. Riferimenti Manuale Operativo: artt Emergency Relief Project Associato/Partner ActionAid Pakistan and local partner RANNA Titolo del programma/ Programme Title Emergency Assistance to the Flood Affected Population in the most affected union councils of distrct Shangla.. Periodo di riferimento/ Reference period to QUADRO OPERATIVO / OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK 1.1 Localizzazione / Exact location of the operation Targeted Villages Covered in Non Food Items Distribution Initially, the proposed targeted area included five union councils of District Shangla which were affected in the floods of July 2010, but considering the emergency scenario and the short timespan of the project it was decided that only two Union Councils (the most affected) would have been covered in the project to make the project more feasible and results oriented and in order to reach more villages in these areas. Given below are the villages where the beneficiaries have been identified for the distribution of Non Food Items (NFIs). 1. Union Council Opal No Villages 1 Opal/ 2 Paniyal 3 Gulibat 4 Danakool 5 Karora 6 Chidam 7 Darklay 2. Union Council Damori No Villages 1 Damori 2 Karshat 3 Kunj Khawar 4 Kikor 5 Faizadara

3 Targeted Villages Covered in Cash Distribution Against Work For Land Terracing With regards to the component of the project covering cash distribution against work for land terracing of the agricultural land damaged in the floods, the following villages of the selected two UCs were covered. 1. Union Council Opal 2. Union Council Damori No Villages 1 Karora 2 Ponyal 3 Chidam 4 Opal 5 Korora Moreen 6 Darkalay No Villages 1 Damorai 2 Sarband 3 Ghand 4 Tanshat 5 Sarbanda 6 Chatee Targeted Villages Covered in Fodder Distribution With regards to the component of the project covering distribution of fodder for animals of the affected families, the following villages of the selected two UCs were covered. 1. Union Council Opal No Villages 1 Gulibut 2. Union Council Damori No Villages 1 Tanshat 2 Sarband 3 Damorai 1.2 Beneficiari / Beneficiaries With reference to the programme intervention update information on: 1) direct beneficiaries (per sector); 2) catchmentpopulation; 3) beneficiaries involved[max 1 page] Direct Beneficiaries: Identified Beneficiaries: A. Beneficiaries divided on the basis of Components of the Project Beneficiaries Statistics No. Service Type No. of Beneficiaries 1. Non Food Items 700 Beneficiaries identified 2. Cash for Work Program 995 Beneficiaries (Identification is in process) 3. Fodder for Animals 300 Farmers ( identification is in process)

4 B. No of Identified Beneficiaries for NFIs, split by villages Union Council Opal No. Village No of Identified Households 1 Opal 36 2 Poniyal 7 3 Gulibat 22 4 Karora Danakool 60 6 Chidam 37 7 Darkalay 25 Subtotal 349 Union Council Damori 8 Karshat 17 9 Faizdara Kunj Khuwar Damori Kikor 36 Subtotal 351 Grand Total 700 No of Identified Households No of Identified Households No. of Beneficiaries of NFIs compared by village

5 B. No of Identified Beneficiaries for Cash for Work, split by village Union Council Opal No. Village No of Identified Households 1 Karora Ponyal 79 3 Chidam Opal 75 5 Darkalay 50 6 Karora Mareen 37 Subtotal 495 Union Council Damori 7 Damorai Sarband Ghand Chatee Tanshat Sarbanda 51 Subtotal 500 Grand Total Karora Ponyal Chidam Opal Darkalay Karora Mareen No of Identified Households Damorai Sarband Ghand Chatee Tanshat Sarbanda Opal Opal Opal Opal Opal Opal Damori Damori Damori Damori Damori Damori C. Identified Beneficiaries of the Fodder for Animal component split on the basis of their situation

6 Union Council Opal No. Village No of Identified Households 1 Gulibut 150 Subtotal 150 Union Council Damori 8 Tanshat 50 9 Sarband Damorai 50 Subtotal 150 Grand Total No of Identified Households Gulibut Tanshat Sarband Damorai No of Identified Households Indirect Beneficiaries (of the Identified Families for NFIs) It should to be kept in mind that the assessments and identification processes were done in a short timespan in light of the emergency scenario. A further obstacle was the inaccessibility of various settlements in this short time frame due to the mountainous terrain. Given the above, some, though very few, approximations were made at certain points through door to door identification surveys carried out by the field staff of the partner, information collected from the key informants like Patwaris, Tehsidar, Government Schools teachers, Statistical department and National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA) and Community Groups. The population of the identified families and their split on the basis of sex and age is given below. Shangla :( AGIRE Funded Project)

7 Services Total Male Female Below 18 Non Food Items Male Female Cash for work Fodders Adjusted Total Population which benefitted from the components of the project (Any familiy and individuals assisted in more than one component of the project have been counted only once) Total Male Total individuals aged under 18 benefitted Individuals Individuals Total Female Families Reached reached Benefitted Individuals Benefitted Total Male Female Total Individual Reached Total Male Individula Benefited Total Female individual Benifited Male Below 18 Years Female Below 18 Years 1.3 Risultati e indicatori / Results and indicators Achieved results [Max 2 pages] Result No 1: 995 flood affected families received livelihood support to cope with the impact of the flood 995 families whose land was damaged due to large floods in the area were provided cash for work which would allow rehabilitation of their land. Right holders were identified through a set of criteria as follows: 1. Beneficiaries owning their own land. 2. Small range farmers having lands up to 10 kanals. 3. Farmers having lands affected in floods. 4. Women led HHs, People With Disabilities (PWD) and Orphans. Indicators: The partners have an hard copy list of the beneficiaries and can be provided upon request. Result No 2: 700 affected families received non-food items (NFIs) to cope with and recover

8 from the impact of the floods. 700 vulnerable families were identified for the distribution of the NFIs. The NFIs included items for household use, kitchen items and hygiene kits. List of the Right holders who have been provided NFIs are attached. Result No 3: 300 affected families received fooder for their livestock in order to help rehabilitate their livelihoods and help them recover from the impact of the floods. 300 affected families received fodder for their livestock, as due to heavy floods, there was no other source for animals food, and most of the animals died due to malnutrition and non-availability of food sources around them.the rehabilitation of livestock was also crucial for the families livelihood as it has been their main source of income. Indicators: (as above) List of beneficiaries and procurement record can be provided. 1.4 Attività / Activities Description of activities including modifications. [Max 3 pages] Activities Against Objectives: The specific objective was to improve the humanitarian condition of the flood affected communities in five union councills of shangla District,KPK. The activities contributing to this specific objectives were as follows: Activities: 1-17 villages were identified to carry out the project interventions for the most flood affected families in the selected union councils. For the effective implementation of the activities, 24 community meetings were held to set up 2 community organizations in each village with 15 to 20 members each.due to cultural constraints the formation of the womens group took more time. Women community groups were also formed at Damori and Karora villages as well. These village organisations were responsible for the identification and selection of the right holders, in order that the most vulnerable can be reached in a tranparent and accountable manner-. During the process 1876 Families were identified and went through the selection process in the 12 villages of UCs Opal and Damori of district Shangla. Out of this total population 700 families were identified for cash for work to rehabilitate their land and restore their agriculture production.through community organisation consultation, aid for rehabiliation was also identified and paid for the cash for work for 15 days in each respective villages. 2-A procurement plan for purchase of NFI items were shared by the partner.the procurement process for NFIs and fodder was carried out by AAPKs ERP staff. Tokens for aid entitlement to the right holders were issued for transparent distribution of the NFIs. Based on this,700 families were provided NFIs including kitchen, household and hygiene items.the distribution of NFIs were done by the implementing partner independently. 3-Vendors and suppliers of fodder for livestock were also selected by the joint efforts of AAPK and their partner,.procurement of fodder was done by AAPK.A list of the selected 300 families was shared by the

9 implementing partners with the active participation of the community groups, and those selected and identified were issued with token, through which they were provided fodder for their livestock. B. Trainings and Orientation for partner staff in line with rights based perspective of the project: A. Orientation and training were also given to the staff of the implementing partnerabout objectives and right based aspects of the project. 3. Cross Cutting issues of Protection 1. Special priority was given in the selection of the right holders in the women headed households. 2. Community Groups of women were formed in all the villages which is a first event of its nature in Shangla as there are many difficulties in the mobilization & involvement of the women in the development projects due to cultural barriers and traditional stereotypes. 2 Monitoraggio e valutazione / Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring & Downward Accountability: Keeping up the value of incorporating the concept of downward accountability in all tits humanitarian efforts; Action Aid Pakistan made special arrangements and efforts to observe this through various practises in all sectors of the project. These practices included the following: 1. The target communities were involved in the process of assessment of the damages caused by the July 2010 Floods. 2. Broad Based Community meetings were held both for men and women to form male and female village organizations that can represent the community 3. The voluntary organisations were involved in the Beneficiaries Identification process. 4. Lists of identified beneficiaries were posted on the Open Information Boards at public places and later at the service delivery points to ensure a significant level of accountability and transparency. 5. Verification visits were made by the AAPk s Regional ERP staff. The lists provided by the partners were verified during the field visits by randomly selecting samples of families from the lists. 6. Complaint boxes were placed at the distribution points to allow families to lodge any complain about any type of mishandling or bad service delivery. 7. Tags were placed on the packages of the food items and the fodders showing the quantity, quality and prices of the provided items. 3. RISCHI E CONDIZIONI / RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS 3.1 Pre-condizioni / Pre-conditions Update on development of pre-conditions. [Max ½ pagina] 1. Proper procedures were followed to procure items appropriate for the identified needs of the communities. 2. All possible efforts were made to choose the Livelihood options on the basis of need and availability of support materials in consultation with the affected communities. Close communication is maintained with Government functionaries at the district level as well as the provincial level in order to encourage them to create sustainable opportunities for the beneficiaries livelihoods resources. 3. Local government and other relevant stakeholders were well engaged and on board with ActionAid s intervention. Cluster meetings were regularly attended and the information shared with the other actors in the area. 4. Continuous efforts were made to monitor the situation, through community groups, regarding further emergency potential and migration of the identified families from one place to another,.

10 5. The admin & finance departments of AAPk remained in touch with the markets where required materials related to the project could be procured so that alternate plans could be made in case of any fluctuation in prices. 4. SICUREZZA /SECURITY 4.1 Situazione sul terreno / Situation in the field Security update. [Max 30 lines] During the commencement of the project activities no security incident occurred however the staff of AAPk and its partners were kept well aware of the daily security situation and a series of security procedures were held in place. 5. RISORSE / RESOURCES 5.1 Budget di programma / Total budget Budget variations. + or 15% variances in budget lines (at Sum Total level) must be reported to AA Italy and agreement for spend negotiated with AGIRE. [Max half a page]. Total Project Budget: euro (detailed budget is attached) 5.2 Risorse umane / Human resources List of dedicated human resources clarifying any modification from original list. [Max half a page] Staff on board (RANNA, the IP of AAPk): Project Coordinator 01 Finance/Admin Officer 01 Community Mobilizers 04 Office Assistants. 01 Volunteers 15 Warehouse Assistants 02 Guards Risorse materiali / Material resources List of veichles and equipment purchased or rented for project implementation. [Max half a page] Resources (of IP) Two vehicles hired Two warehouses rented Office Building rented Office Running Costs. Communication Costs. 6. CONCLUSIONI / CONCLUSIONS 6.1 Conclusioni e commenti / Conclusion and comments Significant challenges and significant outcomes. Please include description of major variations from the original plan.[max 1 pagina]. The project was carried out as per the original plan and there was no significant change in its execution. No big issues emerged during the completion of the project. The creation of the women community group was a big success for the partner organization considering the conservative environment of the target area. Even though the intervention was of an emergency response nature (with a rehabilitation link), ActionAid managed to incorporate some sustainability aspects in the project structure.the local partner staff capacity

11 was built through meetings during the field visits, SWOT analysis sessions, regular meetings at Regional and country office level. The ability to have a strong community based organisation structure (through the male and female village organizations) was an added plus The concept of downward accountability will also contribute to the sustainability of the project activities. AAPk and its local partner RANNA ensured that community members were involved in the implementation of the program and that basic information was imparted to them through various means. The community were mobilized for offering at least 10% of volunteer work in the rehabilitation process. RANNA did not purchase the tools used in the CFW, rather these were provided by the community members voluntarily who contributed about 6% of the total budget. This volunteerism strategy would flourish the sense of ownership amongst the community and hence the program will gain sustainability in the long run. Challenge The biggest challenge in the project was accessibility. The main roads of the targeted union councils were partially damaged and the links roads were completely damaged. RANNA staff had to walk for hours in the rough and hilly areas. Success The CFW component remained outstanding throughout the implementation of the program. Through this activity not only cash has been injected in the vulnerable community but also the land has been rehabilitated. The timely rehabilitation of the land was of crucial importance because the affected land was further prone to erosion. Besides, the people have voluntarily worked in their fields and now their lands can be cultivated again. Firma del coordinatore di programma Roma,

12 Annex 1: CASE STUDY Relieved from Sorrows and Self Esteem Retained Ahmad Nisar, lives in the Village of Damori of UC Damori which is the most flood affected village of the district Shangla. ActionAid Pakistan assisted 351 families living in UC Damori including 164 families of village Damori by providing them Non Food Items (NFIs) packages containing Quilts, Blankets, house hold kits, hygiene Kit, Kitchen sets and worm clothes. All the families have the same sort of stories to tell as that of Nisar. Nisar told while narrating his story, that he was affected by the floods in multiple ways. I had a barber s shop at Dobair, District Kohistan from which I earned rupees on average per month and was enjoying a relaxed life but suddenly everything overturned as I was double hit by the floods. My shop was completely washed away by the flooding waters of Dobair Khuwar nullah while my house and 7 kanal agricultural land at Damori was destroyed by Damori Khuwar Nullah. I had nothing left for my family, neither any shelter nor any means to feed them. I was left in gloom. Remarked Nisar; narrating his tragic story. Depression surrounded me as I have a big family to support consisting of parents, three children, one son and two daughters from three wives. My son being the eldest attends a Govt. High Figure 1: Ahmad Nisar with his Children in front of his Makeshift house school while a daughter attends a Govt. Primary school near our house. The youngest of the three is two years of age. We shifted to the house of our relatives. They also supported us in terms of food but all this was painful indeed for us as we felt ourselves burdened on our relatives, a thing which we have never experienced before. added Nisar. Nisar and his family were assisted by a humanitarian organization in terms of shelter which provided them a make-shift house made of CGI (corrugated galvanized iron) sheets. Though insufficient for the needs of his family, the provided make-shift house relieved him and his family a bit from the sense of being burden on others but still there was another thing which was needed before shifting into the make shift house. We did not have any luggage for fulfilling our basic needs. We have no quilts, no utensils, no beddings no ovens and many other things of daily use. I thought to borrow some money from one of my friends but was reluctant to do so, as I have never done it before. I felt my self esteem at risk, as I see no way to return the borrowed money in the near future Figure 2: rubbles of Nisar's house exclaimed Nisar. He told that at the time when he had made-up his mind to borrow the money, a team of RANNA, the implementing partner of AAPk in Shangla, approached his village for assessment of the needs of the affected families. In a community meeting in which Nisar was also present, needs of the affected families were identified. The visiting team also visited the houses of the affected families. I dropped the idea of borrowing of the money from my friend as we told the visiting team that besides shelter and food the most urgent need of the affected families was the daily use non food items. They assured us to consider the fulfillment of the needs. They came again a few days later and held another meeting with the community members and told us that RANNA was

13 going to provide us non food items, with the help of AAPk, but for this purpose proper identification of the needy families was to be done. They made a committee in consultation with the participants, which was assigned to identify the needy families and I was also chosen as a member of the committee. said Nisar. Nisar told that he was benefitted in two ways from the entire activity of the distribution of NFIs. First in getting the needed daily use items due to which he and his family managed to shift in to their make-shift house which relieved him and his family from the sense of being a burden on their relatives and also due to the idea of borrowing the money from someone. Second by indulging and involving in the process of identification and distribution of the NFIs, he felt much relaxed from the depression which struck him after the devastation by the flood. When I started contributing to fulfill the needs of others, I forgot my own miseries and now I feel in myself a new energy to start a new life with my family members and I have a plan to setup a new shop at my village exclaimed Nisar. Pictures of the Activities carried out by the implementing partner: