Consolidated Appeal for Chad 2009 14 January 2009 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The humanitarian crisis in Chad is generated by a degradation of the security situation in Sudan’s Darfur region, persistent insecurity in the Central African Republic (CAR), and increasing internal instability due to activities by armed groups and inter-ethnic tensions.  Since 2003, Chad has sheltered 265,000 Sudanese refugees in the east and 58,000 Central African refugees in the south, whilst internal conflicts have caused the internal displacement of 180,000 Chadians in the east.  Since 2006, humanitarian needs have increased but the delivery of assistance has been impeded by a deteriorating security situation.   In February 2008, rebels launched an attack on N’Djamena in an attempt to topple the regime of President Idriss Deby.  Most humanitarian organisations working in Chad were evacuated, but humanitarian operations resumed in March and life-saving assistance was never interrupted.  Peace accords with rebels have been negotiated but there is no peace yet.  Tension with Sudan remains very high.  Banditry is an additional source of concern and insecurity.    During the first ten months of 2008 there were 124 security incidents against humanitarian organisations in the east, of which 47 were against UN agencies and 77 against NGOs.  Although insecurity meant that humanitarian actors had less access to beneficiaries in many areas, with occasions when operations had to be interrupted, humanitarian action has benefited over 500,000 people in 2008.  Lives have been saved and the vulnerabilities of many have been reduced.  The situation however remains critical.  Increased violence, difficulties in accessing people in need, and the regular depletion of natural resources like water and firewood are significant factors which risk making the populations more vulnerable.   On 25 September 2007, UN Security Council resolution 1778 authorised the deployment of a peacekeeping force in eastern Chad and north-eastern CAR.  It is also envisaged that the UN will take over the role of European Union Force in Chad and CAR (EUFOR Chad/CAR) in 2009.    However, because of continuing insecurity in Sudan and CAR, the return of refugees in 2009 is not likely as more refugees are currently seeking shelter in Chad, especially in the south.  The east could also witness new population displacements.  As far as internally displaced persons (IDPs) are concerned, some 3,000 families have returned to their place of origin during 2008.  The results of a vulnerability assessment mapping are expected soon, which would allow humanitarian actors to further assess the possibility of IDP returns.   Humanitarian action in 2009 will continue to focus on emergency relief needs, emphasising self-sufficiency and developing the local capacities of all people affected by insecurity (internally displaced, refugees, and local populations).  To implement these actions this appeal calls for the amount of US$[1] 388,940,350.     Some basic facts about Chad   Ø            Population 10,300,000 (UNFPA SWP 2007) Ø            Under 5 mortality 209 /1,000 (UNICEF 2006) Ø            Maternal mortality 1,500/100,000 (WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA & WB, 2005) Ø            Life expectancy 44 years (World Bank 2007) Ø            Prevalence of undernourishment in total population 35% (FAO Statistical Division 2004 estimate) Ø            Gross national income per capita $450 (World Bank Key Development Data & Statistics 2005) Ø            Percentage of population living on less than $1 per day 55% (ECOSIT II 2006) Ø            Proportion of population without sustainable access to an improved drinking water source 58% (UNDP HDR 2007) Ø            IDPs (number and percent of population) 180,000 (1.7%) (UNHCR, Sept.  2008) Ø            Refugees Ø            In-country 321,000: 265,000 Sudanese and 56,000 from CAR (UNHCR Sept.  2008) Ø            Abroad 36,300 (UNHCR June 2007) Ø            ECHO Vulnerability and Crisis Index score (V/C) 3/3 (most severe rank) Ø            2007 UNDP Human Development Index score 0.388: 170th of 177 (low human development) Also: Ø            Global chronic malnutrition is at 41% among infants and children under five (SNRP II 2008)   [1]  All dollar signs in this document denote United States dollars.  Funding for this appeal should be reported to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS, fts@reliefweb.int), which will display its requirements and funding on the CAP 2009 page. Sector Original Requirements (US$) Agriculture and Livelihoods 10,617,369 Coordination and Support Services 28,941,196 Education 15,139,882 Food Aid 186,563,747 Health 16,708,722 Mine Action 4,983,269 Multi-Sector Activities for IDPs and Refugees 96,010,235 Nutrition 2,792,730 Protection 6,855,000 Safety and Security of Staff and Operations 178,200 Site Management 950,000 Water and Sanitation 19,200,000 Grand Total 388,940,350 The figures for funding requirements in this document are valid as of 14 January 2009. Project budgets and requirements normally change during the course of the year. For the latest funding requirements, contributions, and list of projects, see the Financial Tracking Service (FTS) on http://www.reliefweb.int/fts

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