In a world of global challenges, continued poverty, inequity, and increasing vulnerability to disasters and disease, the International Federation with its global network, works to accomplish its Global Agenda, partnering with local community and civil society to prevent and alleviate human suffering from disasters, diseases and public health emergencies.

Current context

While Central Europe as a region may

Appeal Target: CHF 1.669.767 (USD 1.345 .500) (EUR 1.065.500)
Period covered: September- December, 2003

The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 180 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org

In Brief

Appeal Target: CHF 1,669,766 (USD 1.145m or EUR 1.34m)
Period covered: May-August, 2003
The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 180 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org

In Brief

Appeal Target 1,525,119 CHF 2002 ; 1,291,73 CHF 2003
Period covered: July-October 2002
Last Programme Update issued : 03/09/2002

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 91.1%

Related Appeals: N/A

Outstanding needs: Additional support is needed to carry out the social welfare activities (psycho-social support ) and the disaster response programme (procurement of hygiene parcels).

Geneva, 25 July 2002

Dear Colleagues,

Although of relatively brief span, the civil emergency that shook the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in 2001 has left the country with deep scars. This is not only clear when it comes to infrastructure and economy but also with the lack of mutual trust and confidence between the different ethnic groups. One positive outcome of the peace agreement that brought the conflict to an end, is the return of refugees and internally displaced people who left

UPDATED: 20 JANUARY 2002
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal (CA) presents the overall regional framework for humanitarian operations in Southeastern Europe in 2002. Covering the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (including Kosovo), Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia and Albania, the appeal presents analysis and strategy at the regional level and by country/province, as well as planned programmes and budgets by sector and agency.

This Programme Update is intended for reporting on Annual Appeals.
Appeal Target: CHF 956,952
Period covered: September - November 2001
(last Programme Update issued No. 01; August 2001

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 173.1% Related Appeals: N/A

Outstanding needs: None

This Programme Update is intended for reporting on Annual Appeals.
Appeal Target: CHF 956,952
Period covered: January - September, 2001;

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 173.1%; CHF 1,618,505 in cash, CHF 37,668 in-kind, and CHF 78,883 additional to the appeal.

Related Appeals: N/A

Dear Colleagues,

Months of intense conflict between ethnic Albanian insurgents and Macedonian Government forces (Security Forces) in FY Republic of Macedonia, have brought the country to the edge of a civil war. Frequent military actions and clashes that continue to destabilize the peace and order in the country, are also causing large population movements and displacement, likewise affecting neighboring countries.

While the Government supported by international