Derna Floods: Sending in-kind WASH modules incl. Flugkosten
Heavy storms and rains have caused deadly floods in Libya on Sep. 10th, 2023. Following the collapse of two major dams, an estimated 11,300 people have died, 10,000 are missing and over 200,000 displaced individuals. The town of Derna, where the dams were located, has been devastated. SDC is providing in-kind relief WASH modules to two INGO partners, namely IMC and Acted.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Libya |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Material relief assistance
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01.10.2023
- 31.12.2024 |
CHF 260’000
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- Provide life-saving assistance
- Deploy needed material
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Aid Type SDC direct implementation
Project number 7F11275
| Background |
Heavy storms and rains have caused deadly floods. The city of Derna, in eastern Libya, has been hard hit, with many buildings and infrastructure completely destroyed and entire neighbourhoods swept away. Access to the affected areas remains difficult due to the destruction of key infrastructure, such as bridges and roads. Communication is also complicated due to electricity, telephone and internet connections being cut off. The city of Derna has been declared a disaster area. The UN has issued an urgent appeal of $71.4 million to address the needs of an estimated 250,000 people impacted by the catastrophic storm in the east of Libya, for a time frame of 3 months. OCHA has also reported that an estimation of more than 880,000 people are directly influenced by the floods. |
| Objectives | Provide four in-kind relief WASH modules to two INGO partners, namely IMC and Acted |
| Target groups | Victims of the Derna floods |
| Medium-term outcomes |
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| Results |
Expected results: WASH in-kind material is provided |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Coordination with other projects and actors | Coordination with national authorities and international response actors. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 260’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 253’531 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 260’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 260’000 |
| Project phases | Phase 1 01.10.2023 - 31.12.2024 (Current phase) |
