Somalia
Provision of passenger and cargo air transport, and logistics services for the humanitarian community (21-RR-WFP-009)
| Grant | $1,000,045 |
|---|---|
| Recipient UN Agency | WFP |
| Emergency type | Drought |
| Window | Rapid Response |
| Sector | Common Services |
| Implementation dates | | |
Project overview
Through this CERF RR grant, WFP implemented logistics-related services under the mandate of UNHAS (air passenger and cargo services) and Logistics Cluster (logistics common services).UNHAS provided transport services for the humanitarian community to hard-to-reach areas in Somalia, including drought-affected regions of Jubaland, Southwest State, Galmudug, and parts of Puntland (UNHAS also served ad-hoc locations and provided dedicated flights on requests including Kismayo, Bardera, Afmadow, Hobyo, Abudwak, Buurdubo and Dusamareb, Wajid. UNHAS was able to transport 1,776 passengers and 88.16MT of light/urgent cargo. Moreover, the Logistics Cluster mobilized WFP-contracted air assets (as well as other means of transport to support the humanitarian community with timely cargo transport to key locations. The Logistics Cluster facilitated the transportation of 327.13 MT of relief items – such as wash supplies and NFI items - via air and road, on behalf of 10 organizations to 14 locations.