CERF-funded Project
Zimbabwe
Prevention of wasting and provision of access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in El Nino and cholera affected communities in 3 provinces of Zimbabwe (23-RR-CEF-077)
| Grant | $2,600,000 |
|---|---|
| Recipient UN Agency | UNICEF |
| Emergency type | Drought |
| Window | Rapid Response |
| Sectors | Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
| Group of people targeted | Other affected persons |
| Number of people targeted | 77,070 |
| Implementation dates | | |
Project overview
The main objective of this UNICEF project is to fast-track Nutrition and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) assistance to slow down the current cholera outbreak. The project ensures access to safe water in five districts affected by cholera and El Niño. Additionally, it enhances community-based surveillance to promptly identify and treat children experiencing wasting and to monitor variations in wasting levels within the community. This project provides life-saving assistance to 77,070 people, of whom 20,910 are women, 18,720 are men and 37,440 are children. An estimated 1,170 people with disabilities benefit from this project.
| Sector | Amount in US$ |
|---|---|
| Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | US$2,002,000 |
| Nutrition | US$598,000 |