The RCDRC has requested for a DREF allocation of CHF 253,588 to support its initial response of health, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter and non-food items for internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Kasai conflict who have found shelter in neighboring provinces of Lomami, Sankuru and Kwilu. In parallel to the initial response, the DREF supports RCDRC to conduct an emergency multi-sector needs’ assessment of this complex humanitarian situation.
Given the complex humanitarian needs, RCDRC, IFRC and partner NSs intend to position themselves with a well-defined operational strategy and plan that relies on a comprehensive needs’ assessment to be carried out as part of this emergency phase by engaging a multi-disciplinary technical team such as FACT, ERU and RDRT or joint Movement partners team.
The Terms of reference (ToRs) of the assessment have been finalized in wider consultation with in-country Movement partners. Two (02) RDRT members will be deployed for the assessment. The emergency assessment will define the scale and scope of specific needs of IDPs with a framework focused on RCDRC branches for multi-sector (relief, health, WATSAN, food security, shelter, non-food items, etc.) interventions. There will also be regular data collection, monitoring and reporting to ensure that response is in line with evolving needs of households.
The preparation of the assessment i.e. formation, composition of the team, methodologies, geographical space and timeframe has been completed. The assessment team has been deployed in the field for 21 days. The assessment report will be finalized between 3 and 5 days after the end of the mission.