Chad - Integrated Humanitarian Response in Lac Province - Oxfam-Québec 2021-2023

March 2023 — Chad is facing interconnected humanitarian crises in a context of chronic poverty and limited development. The security situation in neighbouring countries is still contributing to the sporadic movement of people to Chad particularly to the southern part of the country for people coming from the Central African Republic to the eastern part of the country for people coming from Sudan and internal displacements in Lac province in the western part of the country. In this context it is estimated that close to 6.9 million people will need emergency humanitarian assistance in 2023. Moreover malnutrition continues to grow as a result of the harmful effects of the COVID 19 pandemic which is contributing to a worsening of the malnutrition situation and is leading to health problems. With GAC’s support Oxfam-Québec is meeting the urgent needs of approximately 59 357 people who are affected by conflict in Lac province. Project activities include: (1) building 8 sources of water and 370 family latrines which will benefit 38 040 people; (2) building 12 care rooms including 2 delivery rooms; (3) distributing 2 243 sanitary kits and 2 100 female dignity kits; (4) distributing 1 500 child care and hygiene kits to malnourished mother and child pairs; (5) implementing a referral system that will reach 65% of male and female survivors of gender based violence in order to guide them to appropriate services; and (6) organizing 10 education sessions on health rights particularly relating to sexual and reproductive health.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased and safe access to drinking water and sanitation facilities; (2) increased ability of health centres to provide meaningful primary care that is adapted to the needs of vulnerable communities; (3) increased use of effective and appropriate hygiene practices; (4) enhanced access to prevention and treatment of malnutrition particularly in children suffering from acute malnutrition; (5) easier access to protection services; and (6) greater knowledge among women and girls from displaced populations and their hosts about their health rights particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.