19.09.2002 - Source: American University of Cairo - Forced Migration and Refugee Studies

Fellowship for African Relief (FAR) ("Report on the Situation of IDPs and Refugees in Northern Sudan: Findings of an exploratory study September 2002 (by Gina Bekker)") [#12484],  [ID 13091]

"Fellowship for African Relief (FAR) has been operational in northern Sudan since 1984. FAR
currently has programmes in three displaced camps in Khartoum State addressing the
nutritional, health and environmental sanitation needs of IDP's, and a sustainable livelihoods
programme in Omdurman Es Salaam camp. The latter will involve income generation, skills
and vocational training and education. A capacity building initiative with a local CBO plans
on providing environmental sanitation and health education to 1000 households in a
replanned area in Khartoum North. FAR implements programmes addressing household
water needs and household food security of vulnerable populations in Dilling Province, South
Kordofan State, and in the Provinces of Sheikan and Um Ruwaba in North Kordofan State.
Health and Hygiene education is a focus in all of these initiatives. FAR plans to continue
these interventions in its 2001 programme, to reduce the vulnerability and where possible,
enhance the self-reliance of the programme beneficiaries. Plans also include expansion of the
water, food security and health education programmes into other areas, including
participation in the Integrated Nuba Mountain Assistance and Rehabilitation Programme.
FAR will commence implementation of a Rehabilitation and Community Development
programme in 9 communities in Dilling province in 2001. Expansion of a Water carrier
project, which especially alleviates pressures on women in carrying water for household use,
is also planned."

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