Tunisia: Flash Floods - Oct 2007

Introduction

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) supports disaster response and preparedness activities in 20 countries by working closely with Humanitarian Coordinator’s (HC)/Resident Coordinator’s (RC) offices, OCHA Country Offices and Humanitarian Advisory Teams (HATs).

Tunis, le 7 octobre 2009 - Le Conseil d'administration de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) a approuvé, le 6 octobre 2009 à Tunis, l'octroi d'un don d'un montant de 579 558 Unités de comptes (UC), soit l'équivalent de 625 923 euros, afin de financer une étude de protection contre les inondations des zones nord et est du grand Tunis.

L'objectif spécifique de l'étude est la protection rapprochée des zones Nord et Est du Grand Tunis, comportant quatre gouvernorats (Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous et Mannouba).

Executive summary

The regional support plan for North Africa for 2009-2010, in line with the Global Agenda Goals of the International Federation, focuses on facilitating the development of the five National Societies by building their capacities and providing technical support to the four core programmes of disaster management, health and care, the Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values as well as organizational development.

This report covers the period of 01/01/2006 to 31/12/2007 of a two-year planning and appeal process.

In brief

Programme Summary: During 2006-2007, the regional representation, through increased dialogue, continued to respond to the needs and priorities expressed by the North African National Societies by providing tailor-made support at country level, in the management of their programmes, and for coordination and cooperation amongst partners. Good progress was made over the two years especially in sensitive emerging fields such as migration (Morocco and Algeria), issues related to …

This report covers the period of 01/01/2007 to 30/06/2007.

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.

In brief

Programme Summary: During the first half of 2007, support to the core programmes continued as per the plan.

GLIDE no. FF-2007-000185-TUN

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 Red Crescent response to emergencies.

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.

The Red Crescent Authority (RCA) has extended urgent aid supplies to the victims of the recent floods that hit Tunisia. RCA has also extended financial support to the programme of the International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies. RCA Secretary General, Dr. Saleh Musa Al Taei, said the Authority had responded to the humanitarian call out of its unequivocal commitment to supporting those in need. (Emirates News Agency, WAM)

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.

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 185 countries.

In Brief

TUNIS (Reuters) - The death toll from flooding in Tunisia rose to 11 on Monday after heavy weekend rains caused rivers to burst their banks in the north of the country, official news agency TAP and local media reported.

"Three bodies have been found so far, bringing to 11 the number of victims from these torrential rains," TAP said.

Five people were still missing in the floods, which swept away cars, blocked traffic and inundated streets and homes north of the capital Tunis.