This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Red Cross of Serbia has, with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), determined that external assistance is not required at this point, and is therefore not seeking funding or other assistance from donors at this time until a needs assessment is finalised.

The situation

This report covers the period from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011.

In brief

The programmes of the Red Cross of Montenegro are aligned with the global aims of the International Federation`s Strategy 2020 to save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises; enable healthy and safe living; and promote social inclusion and culture of non-violence and peace. The capacity-building efforts are in line with the enabling action one to build strong National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Programme summary

Aportará 35.000 euros al fondo global de 187.000 euros

Cáritas. 5 de marzo de 2012.- Cáritas Española ha decidido aportar 35.000 euros al fondo global de 187.155 euros solicitados por las Cáritas de los Balcanes para hacer frente a las graves consecuencias de la severa ola de frío polar que afectó semanas atrás a toda la región de los Balcanes y que ha dejado aisladas a cientos de miles de personas, sin acceso a alimentos ni servicios básicos. Miles de familias se enfrentan grandes dificultades para asegurar unas condiciones de vida adecuadas en sus hogares.

Baltimore, MD (IOCC) — The past year has been a struggle for the villagers living in and around Vitanovac, Serbia, the epicenter of a jarring 5.4 earthquake last November that left two people dead and tens of thousands of people homeless. With winter coming and the need for assistance still critical, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) through ongoing support from the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand, is delivering much needed relief to families still laboring to rebuild their homes and replace belongings destroyed in the earthquake.

GA/11155

Sixty-sixth General Assembly
Plenary
28th, 29th & 30th Meetings (AM, PM & Night)

World Leaders Came to Express ‘Hopes and Needs of Their Nations’,
Salute Courage of Those Who Fought for Freedom, Dignity, Democracy around Globe

“It has been an historic and unforgettable debate,” said the President of the General Assembly this evening as he closed the annual event, but it was now time to shift attention to the crucial next step, “turning talk into real impact”.

Period covered by this Final Report: 30 November 2010 to 30 June 2011

Appeal target (current): CHF 409,759

Appeal history:
• This Emergency Appeal was initially launched on 19 November 2010 for CHF 409,759 for seven months to assist 8,000 beneficiaries.

• Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF): CHF 102,347 was initially allocated from the Federation’s DREF to support the Red Cross of Serbia to respond.

GLIDE n° FL-2010-000250-SRB

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation’s disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters.

The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent emergency response. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation's disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters.

CHF 102,752 (USD 104,862 or EUR 73,395 has been allocated from the Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the National Society in delivering immediate assistance

Summary: CHF 286,219 (USD 267,260 or EUR 195,609) has been allocated from the International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the National Society in delivering immediate assistance to 3,150 beneficiaries and to replenish emergency stocks. Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged.

After heavy snowfalls and rapid increase of temperature at the end of February and beginning of March 2010, ten municipalities in central and eastern parts of Serbia were hit by several flood waves, damaging over 1,300 houses and forcing more than 3,000 people