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Bangladesh: Tropical Cyclone Emergency Appeal no. MDRBD013

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This Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 2,789,432 in cash, kind, or services to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to assist 9,000 families (45,000 beneficiaries) for nine months, and will be completed by the end of February 2014. A Final Report will be made available by the end of May 2014 (three months after the end of the operation).

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Nigeria: Floods Revised Emergency Appeal MDRNG014

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This Revised Emergency Appeal revises the budget upwards to CHF 3,923,663 (from CHF 3,453,527) and extends the operation timeframe for an additional 3 months to 31 December 2013 to support the Nigerian Red Cross Society to respond to the remaining needs of communities affected by the floods. This operation will be completed by the end of December 2013 and a final report made available by end March 2014.

Appeal target (current): CHF 3,923,663.

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Mauritania + 1 other
Preliminary Appeal: Assistance to Malian Refugees and Host Communities in Mauritania – MRT131

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Preliminary Appeal Target: US$400,000

Balance Requested: US$343,193

Geneva, 23 May 2013

Dear Colleagues,

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Preliminary Appeal: Assistance to IDPs and other affected people in Rakhine State - MYR131

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Preliminary Appeal Target: US$675,445

Balance Requested: US$675,445

Geneva, May 24, 2013

Dear Colleagues,

The conflict in Rakhine State started in June 2012 and resurged in October 2012 resulting in significant displacement. As of the beginning of April 2013, the number of people displaced in Rakhine State is at least 139,107. Approximately 111,000 IDPs are residing in Government designated camps while the rest are living in tents or with host families.

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Assistance to the affected in Syrian conflict, Revision 4 - SYR121

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Assistance to the Affected in Syrian Conflict - SYR 121 (revision 4)

Appeal Target: US$ 9,858,485
Funds Received: US$ 6,042,414
Balance Requested: US$ 3,816,071

Geneva, 23 May 2012

Dear Colleagues,

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Preliminary Appeal for Support to Gaza and the West Bank - PSE131

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Support for Gaza and the West Bank – PSE131

Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 1,001,913

Geneva, 22 May 2013

Dear Colleagues,

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Sudan: 2013 Complex Emergency appeal n° MDRSD016

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Appeal will focus on assisting those affected by seasonal floods, drought, chronic food insecurity, population movement and epidemics such as yellow fever, malaria and cholera.

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Pakistan: Monsoon Flash Floods (MDRPK006) - Revised Emergency Appeal

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With this Revised Emergency Appeal, the budget has been revised down from CHF 92.6 million to CHF 88.2 million, assisting 900,000 people (130,000 families) beneficiaries for 36 months, and will be completed by 31 July 2013. This revision is based on the actual expected outcomes at the end of the appeal period and in addition includes a relocation of CHF 1,650,377 in support of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for its relief activities to assist communities affected by the floods in 2012. An unspent balance of CHF 4.4 million remains as a result of the revised budget and plans.

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Cuba Plan of Action: Response to needs arising from Hurricane Sandy - November 2012 (Updated March 2013)

Only 15 per cent of roofing needs have been met to date, and adequate protection is needed as the rainy season starts. Water availability and quality also remains a challenge.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

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ACT Alliance Preliminary Appeal UGA131: Flash Floods in Kasese, Uganda

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Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 220,497

Balance Requested: US$ 220,497

Geneva, 13 May 2013

Dear Colleagues,

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IDP influx from Tirah Valley/ Khyber Agency

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Geneva, 10 May 2013

1. Brief description of the emergency and impact

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Mozambique Floods 2013: Consolidated Early Recovery Strategy and Needs Assessment Report

Three-month strategy involving all clusters is designed to contribute to strengthening the livelihoods and the resilience of thousands affected by January floods.

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Preliminary Appeal in Maharashtra, India: Drought Relief & Rehabilitation - IND131

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The forecasts for the latter part of 2013 indicate further drought which will exacerbate the situation as it is a critical period for the winter crop season.

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ACT Appeal China: Sichuan Earthquake Assistance – CHN131

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Geneva, 24 May 2013

Dear Colleagues,

At 08:02 on 20 April 2013, Beijing time, a level 7 earthquake hit Lushan County of Yaan City, Sichuan Province. Along with thousands of aftershocks, the earthquake caused severe damages in the affected areas. As at 12 May 2013, 8,791 aftershocks have been recorded, over 186,300 houses in rural areas and 6,700 houses in urban areas have totally collapsed. The death toll has reached 196 with 21 missing, 13,484 injured and over two million people affected.

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Kenya: Floods Emergency appeal MDRKE025

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This Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 3,538,548 in cash, kind, or services to support the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to assist 52,183 beneficiaries affected by floods for six months. The emergency operation will be completed by the end of October 2013, and a final Report will be made available by January 2014.

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Cuba: Hurricane Sandy Revised Emergency appeal n° MDRCU002

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Period covered by this Ops Update: 22 November 2012, to 15 January 2013.

Appeal target (current): With this Operations Update, the appeal is revised to CHF 4,813,267 (3,961,600 EUR or 5,145,240 USD). Appeal coverage: 97% or CHF 4,702,062; Further contributions to cover the gap in funding are encouraged

Appeal history:

• On 27 October 2012, a Preliminary Emergency Appeal was issued seeking 5,453,221 Swiss francs to support the Cuban Red Cross (CRC) to assist 15,000 families (75,000 beneficiaries) for nine months.

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Sri Lanka: Drought Revised Emergency Appeal n° MDRLK004

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This revised Emergency Appeal is being revised from CHF 1,070,504 to CHF 186,642 in cash, kind, or services to support the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to assist 20,000 drought affected families (some 125,000 people). The operating timeframe is being revised from 18 months to slightly over five months, and will be completed by 9 April 2013. A Final Report will be available by 9 July 2013.

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Population Movement Emergency appeal n° MDRCD013

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Following the overthrow of the CAR government, the number of refugees - currently about 21,000 - is likely to increase in the coming days and weeks.

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Thailand + 1 other
TBC Emergency Funding Appeal: Fire in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp, Mae Hong Son Province

TBC is deeply saddened to confirm that 36 people have tragically died in a fire that broke out in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp, in Mae Hong Son Province on Friday 22nd March. The fire swept through two sections of the camp destroying everything in its path, apparently caused by a cooking accident. The victims reportedly included children, elderly and the disabled who were trapped by the fire, while an additional 200 people sustained injuries from the blaze.