Chad - Humanitarian Assistance - Oxfam-Québec 2016

February 2016 - Food insecurity and malnutrition displacement health emergencies and natural disasters have left an estimated 2.3 million people in Chad in need of humanitarian assistance in 2016. With three major humanitarian crises at its borders notably in Central African Republic (CAR) Nigeria and South Sudan Chad’s refugee population is the highest in the Sahel totaling over 500 000. These refugee populations continue to place enormous stress on host communities who face chronic food insecurity and acute malnutrition. With DFATD’s support Oxfam-Québec is helping to assist up to 30 000 vulnerable people including refugees from CAR host communities and Chadian returnees. Project activities include: (1) building or rehabilitating 13 water points; (2) sensitizing populations on improved hygiene practices; (3) supporting income generating activities benefitting up to 17 000 people; and (4) sensitizing local leaders and communities on human rights and conflict prevention.

The expected immediate outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to safe water and hygiene services; (2) improved access to livelihoods interventions designed to promote greater self-sufficiency and reduce negative coping strategies; and (3) increased capacity of affected populations to prevent conflict and protect the most vulnerable. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.