ACT Appeal

Angola - AFAO41

Post-war Relief & Rehabilitation

Geneva, 5 April 2004

Appeal Target: US$ 3,718,783
Balance Requested from ACT Alliance: US$ 2,295,783

One could say the war is truly over in Angola for now it is 2 years since the cease-fire agreement and no skirmishes or fighting has been reported anywhere in the country between the government of Angola and the UNITA. By the end of 2003, over 3.3 million internally displaced people (IDPs) had returned to their home areas or other preferred areas and the demobilisation exercise had been successfully completed with over 100,000 soldiers having been demobilised. The process of return to home areas for most returnees was precarious and extremely difficult as they did not receive any assistance and had to walk long distances, some over 100 kilometres, with the ever present danger of landmines. The infrastructure such as roads and bridges were literally non existent as they had been totally destroyed during the war. The returnees had further surprises upon their return as they found essential basic infrastructure and services absent and had to continue to face daily hardships in order to survive. Over 500,000 IDPs still remain in camps, mainly because they are unable to reach their home areas due to broken infrastructure and danger of landmines.

Despite the above mentioned problems, the people of Angola are determined to embrace the existing peace and rebuild their shattered lives. Efforts are being made by the international community to help the Angolan government with the mammoth task of rehabilitation and reconstruction. However, the needs are vast and the resources so scarce that according to the UN 70% of the population live below US$1 per day.

ACT members, Lutheran World Federation / World Service (LWF/WS), Dan Church Aid (DCA), and the Reformed Church in Angola (IERA) would like to continue providing assistance to the various communities in their traditional working areas. DCA will continue with the de-mining programmes in areas where LWF/WS are implementing programmes and where agriculture activities are to be undertaken. LWF/WS and IERA programmes comprise: distribution of non food items, seeds and agricultural hand tools; shelter materials such as plastic sheeting; water and sanitation services; construction and rehabilitation of schools and health centres as well as peace and reconciliation programs.

Project Completion Date:
LWF - 31 January 2005
DCA - 31 December 2004
IERA - 31 March 2005

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

John Nduna
Acting Director, ACT Co-ordinating Office

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