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Home » Where We Work » Sudan » Providing for Darfur Providing for Darfur Due to ongoing conflict in the region the situation in Darfur, Sudan is a volatile one; one that has displaced many men, women and children. Islamic Relief began working in Darfur in 2004 to provide emergency aid to those affected by the conflict. From those initial efforts to now, Islamic Relief’s projects have expanded beyond supplying only emergency aid to providing healthcare, shelter, education, and vocational training. Working with international partners, Islamic Relief implemented 10 projects by the end of 2007 that provided vital assistance to more than 220,000 people in Darfur. 2007 Emergency and Development Projects in Darfur: 1. IDP/ Host Community Improved Health Project; 81,000 beneficiaries • Drilled and installed 20 hand water pumps in El Geneina and Kulbus • Constructed 760 restroom facilities in the Kerinding II and El Geneina camps • Constructed 900 showers in Kerinding I and Kerinding II camps • Held hygiene promotion training in Kerinding II camp • Distributed hygiene kits to 533 beneficiaries in Kerinding II camp • Distributed 1,900 plastic shelters in Kerinding II camp • Distributed 7,004 mosquito nets in Kerinding II camp 2. Ramadan and Qurbani Distributions; 44,340 beneficiaries • Distributed 8,868 family food packages to IDP camps and settlements in Geneina 3. Clinic Construction Project; 30,000 beneficiaries • Constructed and furnished one medical clinic in Kerinding II camp 4. ATMIT and Oil Distribution; 24,040 beneficiaries • Distributed 4,814 ATMIT sacks • Distributed 8,652 bottles of cooking oil • Supplies went to children under 5, lactating and pregnant women in IDP camps in Geneina as well as therapeutic feeding centers 5. Water and Sanitation Improvement Project; 12,000 beneficiaries • Distributed 500 hygiene kits in Kerinding II camp • Conducted hygiene promotion courses • Constructed permanent restroom facilities in Masakane school • Drilled and installed hand pumps in Geneina • Rehabilitated hand pumps in Kerinding II camp 6. Provision of Water Materials for Hand Pumps; 10,000 beneficiaries • Drilled and installed 20 hand pumps in Algerian, Mornei and Kerinik 7. Health Improvement Project; 10,000 beneficiaries • Supplied regular medical equipment • Renovated one health center in Kerinding II camp • Provided midwife training to 40 midwives in Geneina Town • Provided advanced midwife training to 60 midwives in Geneina and Zalinga • Conducted health training and awareness courses in Kerinding II camp 8. Educational and Vocational Training; 9,000 beneficiaries • Renovated and furnished classrooms in Kerinding II camp • Provided educational materials in Kerinding II camp • Constructed stores in schools in Kernik and Mornei schools 9. Providing Basic Needs to Conflict-affected Peoples; 5,184 beneficiaries • Registered 1,000 families for aid distributions • Relocated 1,000 IDP families • Distributed materials for 1,000 families • Drilled 13 boreholes in Kerinding II camp • Constructed 175 restrooms and 175 showers in Kerinding II camp • Conducted HIV/AIDS awareness sessions in Kerinding II camp • Distributed 660 plastic sheets • Conducted efficient fuel stoves training for women in Kerinding II camp 10. Efficient Fuel Stoves Training; 240 beneficiaries • Conducted 6 trainings for 240 women in Kerinding II camp Your donations can help save lives. Click here to donate. Tens of Thousands Still in Need Despite the expansion of Islamic Relief’s projects in 2007, ongoing conflict leaves many people still in need. Tens of thousands of people do not have permanent shelter and live as refugees in temporary settlements or IDP camps with very little access to proper water and sanitation. According to the United Nations currently half of the conflict-affected population of Darfur is children. To address ongoing health concerns and ensure access to safe water, Islamic Relief has implemented two projects that will last through 2008 and provide care for 78,000 people in El Geneina, West Darfur as well as other areas of Sudan. Providing Health Services to Conflict-Affected Populations: Beneficiaries: 52,000 • Provide essential drugs and medicines • Provide medical equipment (screening kits, microscopes, lab tools) • HIV/AIDS awareness in IDP camps • Provide ambulance services to patients Improve Water and Sanitation: Beneficiaries: 26,000 • Drill and install bore holes and hand pumps • Rehabilitate existing hand pumps in IDP camps • Provide hand pump maintenance training • Provide and distribute tool kits for hand pump maintenance Islamic Relief in Darfur Islamic Relief began working in Darfur in 2004 in response to the urgent humanitarian crisis resulting from ongoing conflict in the region. Islamic Relief established the Kerinding II IDP camp in 2004 providing over 10,000 people with relative security as well as shelter, food, water, sanitation facilities, healthcare and schools for children. Islamic Relief also carries out workshops on HIV/ AIDS, conducts counseling for victims as well as vocational training. Click here to read about the continuing crisis in Darfur and Chad. Your donations can help save lives. Click here to donate. |
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