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MANAGING A RELIEF PROGRAMME

MANAGING A RELIEF PROGRAMME. Presented By: Kathleen J. Pinard-Byrne Director General Dominica Red Cross. DOMINICA. Population: 72,000 Main Industry: Agriculture (Bananas) Size: 300 sq.miles.

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MANAGING A RELIEF PROGRAMME

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  1. MANAGING A RELIEF PROGRAMME Presented By: Kathleen J. Pinard-Byrne Director General Dominica Red Cross

  2. DOMINICA Population: 72,000 Main Industry: Agriculture (Bananas) Size: 300 sq.miles

  3. In 1995 Hurricane Luis and Marilyn impacted the southernmost area of Dominica destroying 90% of banana crops resulting in the loss of livelihood of 6500 farmers and their dependents. Additionally, 300 homes lost their roofs. • APPEAL • Short term food relief • Roofing Materials

  4. OBSTACLE • No focal point identified in national disaster plan to assume lead role in relief distribution

  5. OPPORTUNITY • Establishment of NGO Relief Committee comprised of representatives of: • Red Cross(Chairman) • CBO’s • Service Clubs • Media • Church • Port Authority • Relevant Government Departments

  6. CONSEQUENCES • Improved channel of communications between government and Committee • Utilised knowledge of CBO’s in producing beneficiary list • Existing linkages with donor agencies enhanced donor assistance • Enabled impartiality in distribution of relief supplies

  7. Circumvented political interference • Enabled full transparency and accountability • Reduced distribution costs • Ensured timely narrative and financial reporting

  8. CONCLUSION On conclusion of the 4 month programme 460 MT of food and 7,600 sheets of galvanise roofing material had been distributed to 38,000 persons. ACTIONS TAKEN NGO Relief Committee integrated into National Disaster Plan

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