Africa Newsletter I June 2024

Welcome to the June 2024 edition of the iMMAP Inc. Africa Report, highlighting our impactful initiatives across the continent.

1. ???? Democratic Republic of the Congo:?Understanding the Health Crisis in North-Kivu
2. ???? Ethiopia:?Fostering Localization Efforts Across the Country
3. ???? Nigeria:?Helping Local Authorities Oversee Development and Emergency Projects
4. ???? Somalia:?Assessing the Needs After Devastating Deyr and Gu Floods

Enjoy the read!

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Understanding the Health Crisis in North-Kivu

?????HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT IN DRC:

• People in Need: 25.4 million
• Primary Causes: Protracted conflict in the eastern region, the world's second-largest displacement crisis, epidemics (cholera and measles), and climate shocks (heavy rains and flooding).
• Latest development: Violence by non-state armed groups targeting civilians in the eastern provinces continues, worsening the humanitarian situation.

???NORTH-KIVU

North-Kivu, severely affected by conflict, hosts over 1.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and is facing a severe health crisis with rising cases of cholera, measles, and malaria. To assist our partners on the ground in understanding the evolving situation and response coverage, our HIST Team, focusing on Health Cluster partners, produced a Situation Report in February (in French).?

?? PROJECT IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

DRC Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST)* I? April 2023- June 2024

Recognizing the pressing health needs in the DRC, our?Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST) provides on-demand IM services and conducts capacity-building sessions for health partners—to enhance their response capacities at both national and subnational levels. The project's scope covers national-level health systems in Kinshasa, the capital city, and four provinces—Ituri, North-Kivu, South-Kivu, and Tanganyika.

• Information Products Provided: 81 (maps, infographics, IM trainings, data collection, reports, data analysis, web and database, … etc.)
• Organizations assisted: 45 organizations (national and international NGOs, UN & Government agencies)
• Clusters/Sectors supported: Health Cluster

*iMMAP Inc.’s very own online, demand-driven, and centralized platform, facilitating IM requests from humanitarian actors nationwide, in close collaboration with OCHA.

To learn more on our projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, visit: immap.org/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/

Ethiopia

Fostering Localization Efforts Across the Country

?????HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT IN ETHIOPIA:

• People in Need:?21.4 million
• Primary Causes:?High food insecurity, ongoing conflicts, disease outbreaks, and climate shocks.
• Latest Developments:?Influx of displaced people from Sudan due to ongoing conflict, significant internal displacements caused by ongoing hostilities and widespread drought.

?? Humanitarian Information Support Team’s Significant Impact

One of our flagship projects in Ethiopia, also implemented in other countries across the continent, the Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST) continues to make a strong impact on the humanitarian community present on the ground. Launched in May 2023 by iMMAP Inc. and OCHA, this initiative provides essential information management (IM) resources to humanitarian responders in Ethiopia. It addresses critical IM gaps for humanitarian organizations by enhancing local capacity and improving coordination. The latest results from our Satisfaction Survey show that:?

• Over 85%?of responders were?"very satisfied"?about the quality of IM products delivered by the HIST?
• While?90%?were?"very satisfied" or "satisfied"?with our overall IM support

?? PROJECT IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

HIST Ethiopia I February - June 2024

• Requests received:?346
• Information Products Provided: 611
• Organizations assisted: 67
• Clusters/Sectors supported:?7
• Working Groups supported: 6?

The Working Groups (WG) supported include: Localization WG, Information Management WG, Assessment and Analysis WG, Accountability to Affected Population WG, Mental Health and Psychological Support WG, and Durable Solution WG.?In addition, our capacity building activities were also well received by our partners with:

• 42%?of responders reporting significant enhancements in the quality of their products, with an additional?32%?noting marked improvements.
• 87%?indicating an?increase?in the number of products produced after receiving the training
• 91%?observing greater?diversity?in IM products

?? Fostering Localization Efforts

In line with iMMAP Inc.’s longstanding commitment to foster localization efforts in every country we operate, our team in Ethiopia is assisting the Localization Working Group (WG) to boost the involvement and empowerment of national NGOs (NNGOs). To achieve this, we are identifying areas for improvement to elevate their capabilities. We've evaluated the capacities of NNGOs, gathering insights to understand how local humanitarian actors operate and pinpointing gaps. Based on these insights, the WG is seeking funding to boost the capacities of local and national NGOs.? ? We are also intensifying our capacity building efforts for local actors. Recently, we surveyed that 45% of our training participants are from NNGOs or local government (45%) – and this trend is on the rise.?

?? PROJECT IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

?? Capacity Building Program I?February – June 2024

• Number of Trainees: 241 (online + in-person)
• Locations of trainings: Afar, Oromia, Tigray & Addis Ababa?
• Beneficiaries: Humanitarian?actors
• Topics: Data management tools including,?Survey 123, QGIS, and KoboToolbox, empowering them to effectively collect, analyze, and interpret critical information.

To learn more on our projects in Ethiopia, visit: immap.org/ethiopia

Nigeria

Helping Local Authorities Oversee Development and Emergency Projects

?????HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT IN NIGERIA:

• People in Need:?7.9 million
• Most Affected Areas:?Northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY)
• Primary Cause:?Armed insurgency ongoing since 2009

??Spotlight Update - Monitoring Development and Emergency Projects in Adamawa

Recently, our Humanitarian Information and Analysis Unit (HIAU) in Nigeria began working with the?Adamawa State Planning Commission. Our goal is to help this government agency better oversee development and emergency projects in the state.? With interactive dashboards developed by iMMAP Inc., the Commission can oversee the progress of vital projects like hospital construction, road repairs, and school renovations – to eventually make informed, evidence-based decisions. In addition, we assist the Commission in enhancing their data collection processes and provide technical guidance and build information management (IM) skills among its staff.

?? PROJECT IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

Humanitarian Information and Analysis Unit (HIAU)?I October 2023-May 2024

• Information Products Provided: 183
• Organizations assisted:138?
• Sectors/cluster supported: 8 including, WASH, Nutrition, Education, and Protection and its areas of responsibility, including Housing, Land, and Property, Gender-Based Violence, and Child Protection.
• Working Groups supported: CASH and Disability Working Groups

?? PROJECT IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

?? Capacity Building Program I?February – June 2024

• Number of Trainees: 428
• Interns: 30
• Beneficiaries: humanitarian agencies and sectors, government institutions, academia, and young graduates across the BAY states.
• Topics: Various IM tools including an Introduction to Python course

Learn more about our projects in Nigeria immap.org/nigeria

Somalia

Assessing the Needs After Devastating Deyr and Gu Floods

?????HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT IN SOMALIA:

• People in Need:?6.9 million
• Primary Cause:?A mix of conflict, insecurity, drought, floods and famine for more than two decades
• Latest Development:?In 2023, Somalia experienced its longest drought in decades, followed by extensive floods caused by the Deyr (October to November) rainy season, exacerbated by El Ni?o.?

?? Deyr Flood Crisis I October - November 2023

At the end of 2023, Somalia faced a critical Deyr rainy season that affected 2.48 million people. As part of OCHA’s Assessment and Analysis (A&A) cell, iMMAP Inc.’s Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST) supported Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) tool training, RNA data analysis, and visualization to quickly identify pressing needs. Over the Deyr season, our team produced 21 factsheets assessing the floods' impact on health facilities, shelters, price surges, and WASH needs, identifying essential items like mosquito nets and tents. ??Explore?our factsheets to learn more about the Deyr season.

?? Gu Season Floods I April - June 2024

In 2024, heavy Gu rains and flash floods impacted several regions in Somalia, particularly Hirshabelle, Jubaland, and Southwest states. By early May, over 200,000 people were affected, with significant damage to markets, infrastructure and livestock. Continuing our role in OCHA's A&A Cell, our HIST team evaluated the needs in 9 affected districts to help and inform our partners’ response efforts.? ??Explore our factsheets to grasp the impact of the Gu season.

?? PROJECT IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

HIST Somalia? I October 2023 - June 2024

• Information Products Provided:?161
• Organizations assisted: 173 WHO, UNFPA, OCHA, GenCap & Somali Livelihood Initiative and Disability Organization)
• Clusters/Sectors supported:? Coordination, Education, WASH, Nutrition, Logistics.?
• Working Groups supported: PSEA Working Group

?? PROJECT IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

?? Capacity Building Program I?November 2023 - May 2024

• Field Visits: Four - Southwest region, Jubaland, Galmudug & Banadir states
• Number of Trainees: 516 (online) + 115 (in person)?
• Beneficiaries: Actors at both national and subnational levels
• Topics: Introducing HIST & various IM services (data collection, data cleaning, analysis, and visualization)

Learn more about our impactful program in Somalia at immap.org/somalia

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