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Emergency Appeal
Honduras: Drought
Emergency Appeal n° MDRHN008
Glide n° DR-2014-000132-HND
Launched: 13 October 2014
3,500 families (17,500 people) to be assisted
Appeal timeframe: 9 months
End date: 13 July 2015
DREF allocated: CHF 122,717
Appeal budget: CHF 1,227,172
This Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 1,227,172 to enable the IFRC to support the Honduran Red Cross to
deliver assistance and support to 3,500 drought-affected families (some 17,500 people) on food security and
nutrition, livelihoods, water, sanitation, hygiene promotion and their recovery. The planned response reflects
the information currently available on the evolving situation, and it will be adjusted based on further detailed
assessments. The DREF allocated for this Emergency Appeal will be used by the National Society to
implement immediately the most urgent activities (detailed assessments, food kits, seed procurement
and distribution as well as water distribution).
Further details are available in the Emergency Plan of Action. Click here for the EPoA document.
<Click here for the map. Click here for the budget>
Summary of the disaster and Red Cross Red Crescent action
April- May 2014
Lack of rain starts to affect the dry corridor in
Honduras
June 2014
Accumulated rain was 50 to 75% below
average
28 July 2014
The Honduran government declared a state
of emergency in the dry corridor
.
August 2014
Honduran Red Cross conducts evaluations
in the El Paraiso and Intibuca departments
September 2014
Weather forecasts indicate below average
rainfall on the Pacific coast for the October to
December period.
9 October 2014
CHF 122,717 allocated from DREF
Key facts
 10 out of 18 departments affected
by crop loss
 114,342 families affected
 Main affected crops: maize, beans
and sorghum
Maize fields affected by the drought in the municipality of
Pespire, department of Choluteca. Source: Honduran Red
Cross/Swiss Red Cross
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The operational strategy
Needs assessment and beneficiary selection:
According to initial information, at least 70 per cent of agricultural production in 64 municipalities in 10 departments
has been directly affected by the drought in the country. The most affected departments are those located in the dry
corridor. The departments with the greatest number of affected families are: Choluteca - 20,512 families, El Paraíso 12,001 families, Francisco Morazán - 19,008 families, Intibucá - 15,311 families and Lempira - 20,764 families. These
five departments account for 77 per cent of the total number of affected people.
The plan of action will target 17,500 people (3,500 families) in the municipalities of San Marcos de la Sierra and
Camasca in the department of Intibucáand the municipalities of Morocelí, Alauca, Oropolí and Teupanseti in the
department of El Paraíso. The immediate needs are detailed assessments, food kits, provision of water and the
procurement of seeds. The intermediate term needs are micro-projects for diversification of livelihoods, water storage,
and water storage and collection systems in homes.
Population targeted by the operation
DEPARTMENT
Intibucá
El Paraíso
MUNICIPALITY
PEOPLE
FAMILIES
3,000
600
4,850
970
Morocelí
2,150
430
Alauca
2,500
500
Oropolí
2,500
500
Teupasenti
2,500
500
17,500
3,500
San Marcos de
la Sierra
Camasca
TOTAL
Summary table of planned sector interventions, outcomes, and main activities:
Based on the information above, the main operational components and related timeframes are reflected below:
Areas common to all sectors
Outcome 1: Continuous and detailed evaluation and analysis to design and implement the operation
Output 1.1. Initial and multi-sector needs assessment is made in consultation with beneficiaries
Output 1.2. Operation management is implemented through a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system
Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihoods
Outcome 2: Affected families have immediate access to food, improve their nutritional condition and
recover livelihoods through the implementation of micro- agricultural projects
Output 2.1. 3,500 families have received humanitarian food aid items during the first months of the operation
Output 2.2. At least 3,500 families have increased their knowledge in terms of food and nutrition
Output 2.3. At least 3,500 families are under nutritional surveillance
Output 2.4. 3,500 families have reactivated their livelihoods and their regular and alternative agricultural production
through the strengthening of technical capacity and improvements to irrigation systems in 20 communities
Output 2.5. 100 families have diversified their livelihoods through alternative micro-projects
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion
Outcome 3: Affected families have improved access to water and safe hygienic conditions
Output 1.1. 3,500 families have received drinking water during the first months of the operation as well as jerry cans
Output 1.2. 1,000 homes have improved their capacity to store and collect water
Output 1.3. At least 3,500 families have been reached through awareness-raising lectures on hygiene promotion
and proper water handling
Output 1.4. Six municipalities have new alternative water storage systems
Coordination and partnerships
A country coordinator from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent stationed in
Honduras provides technical support to the National Society institutional development processes. The
International Committee of the Red Cross is also present in the country, with which actions related to conflict,
riots or other violent situations are coordinated.
The National Society has support and funding from the following participating National Societies: Swiss Red
Cross, German Red Cross, Norwegian Red Cross, the Canadian Red Cross, Italian Red Cross, Finnish Red
Cross and Spanish Red Cross.
In support of the National Society, the Swiss Red Cross has been developing the Area Emergency Drought
project in communities in the departments of Choluteca and Valle to assist 2,000 families by providing food and
strengthening their preparedness capacity. Likewise, in the Department of Francisco Morazán, the Spanish Red
Cross has been implementing a livelihoods project linked to agricultural and productive recovery of the area,
where 363 drought-affected families have been assisted up until now. These actions are coordinated with
OXFAM, the Municipal Emergency Committee and the Support to Food Security Project (PRASSA).
Operational support services
The HRC and IFRC, through the disaster management coordinator and country coordinator in Honduras, will
jointly coordinate the operation with support from PADRU and the PMER unit. The IFRC Global Logistics
Service Unit in Panama will also provide the necessary support for the procurement of humanitarian supplies.
The staff component of the HRC will include an operations coordinator, field coordinators, a livelihoods
coordinator, water and sanitation engineers and a health coordinator. Volunteers, along with national
intervention teams, will provide support at the branch level. In addition, a Regional Intervention Team (RIT)
member will be readily available in case the National Society needs additional technical operational support.
The Secretariat will coordinate all internal and external communication activities related to the drought appeal. It
is paramount that all movement partners communicate with one voice about the activities related to the appeal.
The communications plan will enable the Honduran Red Cross to better position itself in the national and
international media in their continued action to assist the people affected by the drought,. The IFRC
Communication department in Panama will provide support and technical advice to the National Society’s
Communications Department in order to provide coverage of project actions and information so that media can
report on the crisis.
Reporting, monitoring and evaluation
The Secretariat will be responsible for the PMER and accountability function of this operation. The role of the
Secretariat will be two-pronged; the first will be helping the National Societies build a strong PMER and
accountability unit through training, coaching and mentoring. The second will be enabling the National Societies
to function as the accountability coordination body responsible for planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and
accountability.
For this operation, beneficiary surveys, monitoring visits and an external evaluation are expected to be carried
out in order to obtain relevant data to reflect the impact this operation has had on the affected population and to
evaluate what can be improved concurrently.
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Budget: See attached IFRC Secretariat budget (Annex 1) for details.
Walter Cotte
Elhaj As Sy
Under Secretary General
Secretary General
Programme Services Division
Contact information
For further information specifically related to this operation please contact:

Honduran Red Cross: Oscar Fernandez, National Relief Coordinator, Phone: +504
3399-4703,

E-mail [email protected]
IFRC Regional Representation: Nelson Aly, Country Coordinator for Honduras and
Nicaragua, Phone: +504 9986 0160, E-mail [email protected]

IFRC Zone: Benoit Porte, Disaster Response and Crisis and Early Recovery
Coordinator; Phone: +507 6679-3238; E-mail: [email protected]

IFRC Geneva: Christine South; Operations Support, Phone: +41.22.730.4529, E-mail:
[email protected]

Regional Logistics Unit (RLU): Stephany Murrilo, Zone Senior Logistics & Mobilization
Officer, Phone: +507 317 3050; E-mail: [email protected]
For Resource Mobilization and Pledges:

In IFRC Zone: Ursula Araya, Relationship Management Coordinator, Phone: . +507 317
3050; E-mail: [email protected].
For Performance and Accountability (planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
enquiries)

In IFRC Zone: Priscila Gonzalez, Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) unit;
Phone: +507 317 3050; E-mail: [email protected]
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Click here
Emergency Appeal budget, map below and Title page above
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How we work
All IFRC assistance seeks to adhere to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) in Disaster Relief and
the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response (Sphere) in delivering
assistance to the most vulnerable.
The IFRC’s vision is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of
humanitarian activities by National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human
suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and
peace in the world.
The IFRC’s work is guided by Strategy 2020 which puts forward three strategic aims:
1. Save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disaster and crises.
2. Enable healthy and safe living.
3. Promote social inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace.
EMERGENCY APPEAL
13-Oct-14
MDRHN008 Honduras - Drought
Budget Group
Shelter - Relief
Shelter - Transitional
Construction - Housing
Construction - Facilities
Construction - Materials
Clothing & Textiles
Food
Seeds & Plants
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Medical & First Aid
Teaching Materials
Ustensils & Tools
Other Supplies & Services
Emergency Response Units
Cash Disbursments
Total RELIEF ITEMS, CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES
Land & Buildings
Vehicles
Computer & Telecom Equipment
Office/Household Furniture & Equipment
Medical Equipment
Other Machiney & Equipment
Total LAND, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Multilateral
Response
Inter-Agency Shelter
Coord.
0
0
0
0
38,256
0
334,737
215,188
226,664
0
67,712
22,093
0
0
0
904,649
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Appeal Budget CHF
Bilateral Response
0
0
0
0
0
38,256
0
334,737
215,188
226,664
0
67,712
22,093
0
0
0
904,649
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
37,830
16,641
2,869
57,340
0
9,564
21,519
43,755
8,608
2,869
86,314
Storage, Warehousing
Dsitribution & Monitoring
Transport & Vehicle Costs
Logistics Services
Total LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
0
37,830
16,641
2,869
57,340
International Staff
National Staff
National Society Staff
Volunteers
Other Staff Benefits
Total PERSONNEL
9,564
21,519
43,755
8,608
2,869
86,314
Consultants
Professional Fees
Total CONSULTANTS & PROFESSIONAL FEES
35,865
0
35,865
0
0
35,865
0
35,865
Workshops & Training
Total WORKSHOP & TRAINING
13,963
13,963
0
0
13,963
13,963
Travel
Information & Public Relations
Office Costs
Communications
Financial Charges
Other General Expenses
Shared Office and Services Costs
Total GENERAL EXPENDITURES
10,042
22,666
4,017
4,447
956
0
12,013
54,142
0
0
10,042
22,666
4,017
4,447
956
0
12,013
54,142
0
0
0
74,898
74,898
0
0
0
0
74,898
74,898
0
0
0
1,227,172
0
0
1,227,172
0
0
Partner National Societies
Other Partners (NGOs, UN, other)
Total TRANSFER TO PARTNERS
Programme and Supplementary Services Recovery
Total INDIRECT COSTS
Pledge Earmarking & Reporting Fees
Total PLEDGE SPECIFIC COSTS
TOTAL BUDGET
Available Resources
Multilateral Contributions
Bilateral Contributions
TOTAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES
NET EMERGENCY APPEAL NEEDS
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,227,172
0
0
1,227,172
MDRHN008
DR-2014-0001325-HND
13 October 2014
Honduras: Drought
Guatemala
Copan
Comayagua
Ocotepeque
Honduras
Intibuca
Lempira
F Morazan
San Marcos
De La
Sierra
Camasca
Tegucigalpa
La Paz
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Teupasenti
Moroceli
Paraiso
Oropoli Alauca
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El Salvador
Valle
Nicaraga
Choluteca
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50
100
km
The maps used do not imply the ex pression of any opinion on the part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cresc ent Societies or National Societies concerning the legal status of a territory or of its authorities
Map data sources: ESRI, DEVINFO, International Federation, MDRHN008.mxd - Map produced by DCM/GVA
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