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Sudanese Red Crescent Society

Sudanese Red Crescent Society. Sudanese Red Crescent Society P.O. Box 235 Al Mak Nimir Street Gamhouria; Street Plot No. 1 Khartoum, Sudan Phone : +249 183 77 20 11 Fax: +249 183 77 28 77 - Web: www.srcs-sd.org. Sudanese Red Crescent Society.

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Sudanese Red Crescent Society

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  1. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Sudanese Red Crescent Society P.O. Box 235 Al Mak Nimir Street Gamhouria; Street Plot No. 1 Khartoum, Sudan Phone: +249 183 77 20 11 Fax: +249 183 77 28 77 - Web: www.srcs-sd.org The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  2. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Conference onDisability in Conflicts and Emergencies “Reaching the most vulnerable”+ NGOs Conference 30th May – 1st June 2011 Oslo, Norway Role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Sudan Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  3. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Introduction SUDAN Profile, the biggest country in Africa; Area of 2.5 sq km; • Population 39m; (2009) • Life expectancy 56.6 (2004); • GDP per capita: 1’949 (2004); • Refugees (originating from the country); 686,311 (UNHCR 2007); • More than 2 decades of civil war in the South and a challenge of rebuild & recover after signing the CPA; • Disability in Darfur (2 m people have been displaced due to conflicts). • Disability in South Sudan (1.5 million people disabled and visually impaired due to war) The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  4. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Sudan Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies • It is assumed that 10% of the Sudanese population are disabled due conflicts and natural/manmade disasters. • In 2008 the 4th population census took place in almost all states of Sudan. Disabled people's organizations successfully influenced the population census bureau to include three clear questions about disability.  The findings will be helpful for further researched on disability in Sudan. According to 2008 population census the total population was 38,204,960, while the number of disabled persons was 1,854,985. So the disability rate is (4.8%). • Table (1) below shows that disability rate was higher among males than females, that could be due to greater risk of accidents among males. The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  5. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Sudan Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies • Also when urban and rural differentials are considered it was found that the disability rate in the rural areas was higher compared to those of urban areas. The difference is clearly shown in table (2) below it was very low among the nomads. • Table (5 ) below shows No of disabled persons according to age (children under 5& 60 and over) The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  6. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Sudan Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies • Table (4) below shows the distribution of disabled by type of Disability in Sudan (by census 2008) The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  7. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Sudan Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies • As a result of the unsteady economy the situation for disabled people in many cases has worsened.  A reduction in social service expenditures has had a negative impact on the programmes and the activities aimed at promoting opportunities for disabled people.  Moreover, disabled people in many ways are denied access to basic services such as education, health, water, information and communication as a result of depressing social attitudes and government policies of service provision The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  8. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Sudan Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies • In order to address the above, ADD Sudan intends to continue building on what has been achieved to date by both strengthening and empowering disabled people's organizations to fully participate and interact in the social, political and economic life, creating an inclusive society that cater for their rights. Although, the Disability Act of 2008 has been passed by the National Council, we believe there is still a lack of legislation to cater for the interests of disabled people that contributes to the prevailing marginalization.  • Disabled women gained recognition starting 2006 within the Sudanese General Women Union (SGWU) both at state and national level, with participation in the political congress party and through the Nahid’s SGWU elected membership in National Parliament. The disabled women’s movement in Sudan played an important role in bringing the UN Convention to the attention of the Sudanese Government and participated in the Ad hoc meetings in New York with support from ADD International in August 2006. The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  9. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Sudan Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies • During South Sudan referendum 2011, three disabled people’s organizations in the Central Equatorial state in Juba were fully engaged in the referendum process.  With funding from United Nations Development Programme disabled people’s organizations conducted a very successful workshop about disabled people’s rights, as citizens, to participate in the voting process. The outcome of the workshop was broadcast on state radio and TV.  • As a direct result of this workshop, the publication “Steps in the voting process”, issued by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, stated that disabled and elderly people were to be “directed to the front of the queue”.  Blind and visually impaired people were allowed to appoint someone of their choice to help them. • This is a major step forward for disabled people living in Sudan and great news for physically disabled people.  In future elections, the challenge will be to ensure equality for people with other disabilities i.e. the introduction, education and use of tactile ballot guides to enable blind and visually impaired people to vote in secret and sign language interpretation for Deaf and hearing impaired people.  The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  10. Sudanese Red Crescent Society Role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts & Emergencies 1. SRCS Establishment & Legal Base Establishment: • The SRCS has its beginnings in 1923 as branches of the British Red Cross Society; • Upon Sudan's independence in April received official recognition as an independent National Society following the Sudanese Council of Ministers decree No. 869. • Recognized and Joint the Movement in 1957 • Structure: It has 23 State Branches out of 25 States that comprises the Republic of Sudan (field Units). • Human Resources: volunteer base of 40,000 estimated to be active; • Currently employs over 900 staff nationwide (62 paid staff are based at HQ; • This year, the Parliament of Sudan endorsed SRCS Act which well positions the National Society to lead in the national humanitarian work.

  11. Sudanese Red Crescent Society 2. SRCS Geographical coverage Standard Presentation- International Cooperation Division

  12. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Key Stakeholders Volunteers Members Staff Federation at all levels Branches ICRC Partners National Societies Donors Government Beneficiaries UN / INGOs Community Leaders Business Community ................ * Disabled people can be regarded as vulnerable *Vulnerable ................ NGOs Standard Presentation- International Cooperation Division

  13. Sudanese Red Crescent Society 3. Strategic Plan of SRCS: • Vision: • Thriving organization, civil society leader, an effective partner and a trust service provider, active throughout Sudan • Mission: • Improve the quality of live of vulnerable groups • by promotion and strengthening capacities of local communities • 4. Strategic goal: • Reduce the risks facing vulnerable communities and improving the live of the most vulnerable groups • 2. To further develop and strengthen the overall capacity of SRCS as a well functioning NS. • 3. To promote an understanding of the Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values as a basis for all actions and behaviour. • 4.Scale up cooperation and partnership with governmental, NGOs, RC/RC partners and other stakeholders. The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  14. Sudanese Red Crescent Society 5. Strategic Core Areas 1. Disaster preparedness and response skills 2. SRCS is prioritizing various health services, community health programs (commercial First Aid) 3. Promotion and integration of the Movement’s Principles & humanitarian values, 4. Organizational development ( a strong constituent NS with capable branches in coordination and collaboration with all partners. Coping with the changing situation & considering crosscutting issues e.g. gender / volunteers issues, community participation, 6. Current Programmes: National Community Health Volunteer Programme Community-based disaster risk reduction/response Food security Water and sanitation HIV/AIDS The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  15. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Disability Related Projects • 1.The Mine Risk Education Programme • Following the peace that has been achieved recently in Sudan, there are lots of countries eagerly intend to provide recovery services to war affected areas and to make parallel development in the country. • Mine project in Kassala, funded by Qatar Red Crescent is one of the most development projects that achieved community support. The project has three main activities two of them are implemented by the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS); • Mine risk education • Support to mines’ victims • Mine-clearing activity, which is implemented by the National Mines Action Centre (NMAC). The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  16. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Disability Related Projects 2.The Elderly Project(s) a/ Supported by the European Union in collaboration with the Elderly Care World Organization and the Sudanese Association of Elderly Care. The project activities are implemented by SRCS state branch in Khartoum in the countryside of Khartoum state ( Alsalama, Umbadda, ElHaj Yusuf). b/ Supported and funded by the Swiss RC in Alsalama areal; activities implemeted by SRCS. The project regards Elderly people as disabled and aims at easing the suffering of the elderly in the terms of social, health and nutrition. During 2010, the following activities have been implemented:

  17. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Disability Related Projects 2.The Orphans Project Supported and funded by the EAU Red Crescent Authority and implemented by SRCS in Kassala State, Al Jazeera, White Nile, Atbara, Gadaref, Red Sea and the Northern States. The project regards orphans as disabled children who have lost their parent(s) during conflicts (war) and or other manmade or natural disasters (emergencies). During the year 2010, the following activities have been implemented by SRCS : The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  18. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Emergency Related Activities • I. Preparedness to Emergency Response: • Sudan is the largest country of Africa measuring almost four times the size of France. Sharing of information between the headquarters of the SRCS in Khartoum and branches across a surface of more than 2.5 million square kilometers is a challenge, but also the key to ensure quick response in case of an emergency. In each branch, at least two volunteers were trained on how to handle the telecommunications equipment • Therefore, one of the crucial elements of SRCS • Emergency plan is having efficient emergency communication equipment installed and functioning. • As the leading indigenous emergency response agency throughout Sudan, SRCS has been requested to • coordinate communication at national and state levels. Close to 40,000 volunteers in high risk areas such as Jonglei, Blue Nile and Kordofan have received refresher training in emergency first aid as well as offering psychological support The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  19. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Emergency Related Activities • II. Response to Natural Disasters (Floods): • During Floods times, SRCS Branches in the flood-prone areas have always been active, and with Federation support, are working closely with State Government, humanitarian agencies and local communities on resource mobilization, logistics, and other relief activities. • The Government of Sudan established a coordination • mechanism known as the High Committee of Civil Defense, led by the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). The SRCS is a member of this committee and the National Council of Civil Defense. A child is rescued from the floods by SRCS volunteer. • During Floods times, SRCS Branches in the flood-prone areas have always been active, and with Federation support, are working closely with State Government, humanitarian agencies and local communities on resource mobilization, logistics, and other relief activities. The Government of Sudan established a coordination mechanism known as the High Committee of Civil Defense, led by the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). The SRCS is a member of this committee and the National Council of Civil Defense. A family is evacuated to higher ground by SRCS volunteers. The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  20. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Emergency Related Activities III.1 Response to Civil Unrest (National Elections): • During April 2010, Sudan National Elections took place with expected tensions and violence. SRCS together with Movement partners, and in close cooperation with national authorities, has been developing and putting into place contingency plans in the event of violence and civil unrest. • With authorities and humanitarian organizations recognizing that the risk for electoral skirmishes between supporters of various political groups was high in 14 states of Sudan, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) disbursed 394,035 Swiss francs (366,708 US dollar or 269,170 euro) from the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the Sudanese Red Crescent’s election contingency planning and training scheme. The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

  21. Sudanese Red Crescent Society SRCS Emergency Related Activities III.2 Response to Civil Unrest (Referendum): • During the period 17 December 2010 – 15 January 2011, the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) launched an Emergency Appeal on the official website of the International Federation of RC/RC Societies (IFRC) seeking CHF 3,030,275 in cash, kind, or services to support and assist 105,000 people (21,000 households/families / 8 months) might be affected due to civil unrest resulting from South Sudan Referendum 2011. The operation will be completed by the end of June 2011 and a final report will be made available by September 2011 (three months after the end of the operation). • Population movements and the attendant potential for strife have increased momentum with the 99% vote for succession in the January, 2011 South Sudan independence referendum. This emergency appeal was conceived to augment the National Society’s (NS) country plan in building its capacities to respond to the referendum and its aftermath. The role of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies

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