Appeal No. 01.69/2004; Appeal target: CHF 968,791 (USD 855,974 or EUR 627,685); Appeal coverage: 72%.

This Annual Report reflects activities implemented over a one-year period; they form part of, and are based on, longer-term, multi-year planning. All International Federation assistance seeks to adhere to the Code of Conduct and is committed to the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response in delivering assistance to the most vulnerable. For support to or for further information concerning

Paul Harvey
Research Fellow, HPG

Executive summary

Researched, written and published by the Humanitarian Policy Group at ODI Paul Harvey Research Fellow, HPG Executive summary This discussion paper examines the use of cash and vouchers to provide people with assistance in emergency situations. The first product of an ongoing research project by the Humanitarian Policy group (HPG), it is based on a critical review of existing published and grey literature,

Explanatory Memorandum

1 - Rationale, needs and target population:

1.1. - Rationale:

Mongolia continues to have large groups of vulnerable people whose lives are deeply affected by recurrent natural disasters. Instead of only addressing the humanitarian needs of these people after a crisis, it would be more effective to break the cycle of disaster and vulnerability through programmes aimed at helping them to better prepare for possible disasters.

Mongolia is located in a region prone

Appeal No. 01.69/2004; Programme Update No. 1; Period covered: 1 January to 31 March 2004; Appeal coverage: 38.1% ; Outstanding needs: CHF 600,063

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

In Brief

Appeal coverage: 87 %; See attached Contributions List for details.

Outstanding needs: CHF 101,905

Related Emergency or Annual Appeals: Emergency Appeal, Snowfalls (02/2003)

GA/10178
Fifty-eighth General Assembly
Plenary
38th & 39th Meetings (AM & PM)

With the after effects of the tragic 19 August attack on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad still reverberating throughout the international community, speakers addressing the General Assembly today condemned all forms of violence against relief workers and urged countries to ensure that crimes against such personnel did not go unpunished.

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 organisation and its millions of volunteers are active in over 180 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org

In Brief

Appeal coverage: 80%; Refer to our website for Contributions List for details.

Outstanding needs: CHF 151,905

Related Emergency or Annual Appeals: N/A

Programme Summary: A cycle of

Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) allocated: CHF 300,000

Beneficiaries: 115,000 people or 23,000

Appeal Target: CHF 3,400,000 (USD 2,446,214 or EUR 2,336,657)
Period covered: January - April, 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 coverage: 16.7%; See attached Contributions List for details.

Outstanding needs: CHF 2,832,634 (USD 2,080,524 / EUR 1,919,779)