Balance Requested from ACT Network: US$ 329,530

The number, scope and complexity of disasters world-wide has significantly increased in recent years. Therefore, it is critical that the ACT Alliance works together to strengthen the capacity of its members to prepare for and respond to disasters. The development of improved capacity derives from the need to better serve those most affected by disaster situations, particularly vulnerable groups such as women, children, the disabled and the elderly. Strengthened local capabilities in preparedness and response provide networks of local partners who are better able to supply assessment information, define immediate and longer term needs and initiate appropriate systems to receive both financial and material assistance when disasters occur. Furthermore, timely and adequate proposals increase the possibilities of the Alliance to access funding

At the end of 2002 the ACT/ EMT program was evaluated. As a result of this evaluation, in 2003 the ACT/EMT programme went through a significant re-orientation focussing on the decentralisation of the ACT/EMT initiatives and activities to the ACT National/Regional Forums.

The activities of the ACT/EMT program during 2003 were oriented:

• to developing the tools and training the human resources required for the development of EMT activities of members in the field. A training manual on "ACT procedures and principles" and trainers guide on how to use it were developed. An ACT/EMT training of 18 trainers from Africa, Asia and the Pacific was held in the Africa University. EMT training materials from ACT members have been posted in the ACT web site and dissemination of the SPHERE standards among the Alliance's members has continued.
• to supporting regional EMT training initiatives such as in eastern Africa and the Great Lakes.

For 2004 the ACT CO is proposing to continue strengthening the activities started in 2003 through:

• developing an ACT/EMT Training of Trainers in co-operation with AU;
• developing, in co-operation with local members, two regional ACT Reporting Workshops;
• translating the ACT Policy and Procedures Manual and the trainers guide into French and Spanish;
• providing complementary support to EMT initiatives developed by ACT National/Regional Fora and
• disseminating the NCA/CSA/PDA Community Based Psychosocial Work Manual

Summary of Appeal Targets, Pledges/Contributions Received and Balance Requested

Signed by:
John Nduna, ACT Acting Director

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