Humanitarian aid for the indigenous families of the Bolivian Chiquitania to restore their life system

Project period:

15.10.2019 - 15.10.2020

Granted amount:

969,044,- DKK

Organization:

Dansk International Bosætningsservice (DIB)

Partners:

Fundación Teko Kavi

Pool:

DERF - Nødhjælpspuljen

Grant type:

Bolivia Wildfires (Rapid Response)

World goals:

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 15: Life on Land

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Bolivia

Resume

The general objective of the intervention is to provide rapid responses of humanitarian aid to 1827 people from 15 communities affected by fires in the Bolivian Chiquitania. The activities are focused on four sectors: 1) WASH: Rehabilitate water sources (wells/water wheels/water tanks/sources) through the provision of supplies, tools and equipment to guarantee access and availability of water for human consumption, livestock and for irrigation of family gardens. 2) HEALTH: Support the appropriate authorities in establishing mechanisms and procedures for primary health care and psycho-socio-emotional assistance. 3) EMERGENCY FSL: Restore sustainable agricultural production systems, to ensure the basic food security of the communities. 4) PROTECTION: Strengthen local capacities in fire prevention and fire management.