Overview

In line with Strategy 2020 of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Moldova Red Cross Strategic Plan 2010-2015, the priority directions that the National Society established for 2012 were the following:

• Disseminate humanitarian values and fundamental principles of the Movement.

• Implement anti-trafficking programme, including promoting social cohesion and addressing discrimination and exclusion.

Period covered by this update: 29th November 2012 to 12th March 2013.

Summary: CHF 171,996 has been allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the Red Cross Society of Moldova in delivering immediate assistance to some 5,800 beneficiaries (2,240 families). Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged.

In 2012, Moldova suffered the combined impacts of poor rainfall and extremely high temperatures that resulted in major losses in the national crop production.

GINEBRA, 8 DE MARZO DE 2013 - En este mundo cada vez más móvil e interconectado, la migración se ha convertido en una parte integrante de las vidas de más de 100 millones de mujeres1. En distintas etapas de sus vidas, una creciente proporción de estas mujeres abandona su entorno familiar para realizar estudios, trabajar, casarse, reunirse con familiares o huir de una situación peligrosa.

Geneva, March 8th, 2013 - In today’s increasingly mobile and interconnected world, migration has become an integral part of the lives of over 100 million women1. At different stages of their lives, a growing proportion of these women leave their familiar surroundings to study, work, marry, reunite with their families or flee a dangerous situation.

Key messages

•Agricultural production was sharply reduced by a severe drought in 2012. Cereal grain production dropped by 51% compared to previous year’s, potatoes by 48%, vegetables by 36% and sunflower by 31%. Livestock production was marginally affected.

•Rural households have been hardly hit by the drought in particular small farmers and agricultural workers in the Southern and Central regions of the country.

•Food prices increased by 3% during the last quarter of 2012. They were on average 5% higher than in same period of 2011.

On 6 August, the Prime Minister announced that Moldova’s agrarian sector acutely needs international aid to mitigate the effects of the prolonged unfavourable weather conditions.

OVERVIEW

Natural hazards such as earthquakes, droughts, floods, wildfires, and extreme winter weather affect a range of countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia (EMCA). In addition, rapid urban growth and environmental degradation in some countries have led to overcrowding and settlement in hazard-prone areas. Protracted conflict and limited governmental disaster management capacity in many EMCA countries compound the risks associated with natural disasters.

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT

• The 2012 wheat and maize production sharply reduced by drought and above normal temperatures

• Shortage of fodder adversely affecting livestock and livelihoods of small farmers

• Government has requested international assistance to support its rehabilitation efforts

The 2012 wheat and maize production sharply reduced by drought and above normal temperatures

This report covers the period 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011.

In brief Examples of the CBF impact (more in annex):

Red Cross society of China, Hennan Province

After only two years of implementation of Intensified Capacity Building (ICB) in Hennan Province, the branch has recorded impressive achievements:

• The new structure benefitted 7,000 people through sustainable services

• Grassroots Red Cross organisations have increased from 90 to 3,100

• The number of volunteers increased from 10,000 to 30,000, and staff from 100 to 8,000