WFP EMERGENCY REPORT
Issued weekly by the United Nations World Food Programme
Report No. 28 / 2001 - Date 13 July 2001


This report includes:
(A) West and Central Asia: (1) Afghanistan, (2) Pakistan
(B) Balkans: (1) Kosovo, (2) Serbia, (3)  FYRoM , (4) Montenegro,
    (5) Albania
(C) DPR Korea
(D) Democratic Republic of Congo
(E) Southern Africa: (1) Angola, (2) Mozambique
(F) Horn of Africa: (1) Eritrea, (2) Kenya
(G) Great Lakes: (1) Burundi, (2) Tanzania
(H) West Africa: (1) Liberia, (2) Sierra Leone
(I) Latin America: (1) Peru, (2) El Salvador, (3) Bolivia


>From Francesco Strippoli, Senior Humanitarian Adviser; available on the
Internet on the WFP Home Page (www.wfp.org), or by e-mail from
Zlatan.Milisic@wfp.org.

For information on resources, donors are requested to contact
Valerie.Sequeira@wfp.org at WFP Rome, telephone 39 06 6513 2009. Media
queries should be directed to Trevor.Rowe@wfp.org, telephone 39 06 6513
2602. The address of WFP is Via Cesare Giulio Viola 68, Parco dei Medici,
00148 Rome, Italy.


(A)  West and Central Asia: (1) Afghanistan, (2) Pakistan

(1)  Afghanistan

(a)  WFP has completed a two month food distribution to some 1,400
displaced families in Faizabad. The transportation of WFP food from the
Tajik side of Ishkashim to the Afghan side has slowed due to fuel
shortages. This week, an average of 50 tons of wheat was transported per
day against the usual daily average of 60 - 70 tons.

(b)  The Temporary Registration Liaison Unit (RLU) continues to assess the
registration of new IDPs in Herat. This unit is comprised of
representatives of WFP, IOM, UNICEF and UNHCR as well as Government
officials and HRS (a national NGO).


(2)  Pakistan

(a)  Food distribution for July to 49,250 refugees has begun in the camp
of New Shamshatoo, in collaboration with Shelter Now International. The
distribution is expected to be completed by 21 July.

(b)  MSF reported that cases of malnutrition identified through their SFC
in Jalozai have increased from less than 200 in April to over 380 at the
end of June. MSF plans to expand the SFC programme to assist 500
malnourished children. WFP has mobilised 21 tons of wheat soya blend and
sugar and will continue to support the programme.



(B)  Balkans: (1) Kosovo, (2) Serbia, (3)  FYRoM , (4) Montenegro,
     (5) Albania

(1)  Kosovo

(a)  With the reduction in fighting in Macedonia over the last two weeks,
there has been a significant decrease in the number of refugees crossing
into Kosovo; the daily average as of 13 July is well under 100.
Expectations of a stable situation under the cease-fire have also
encouraged some 8,000 people to return to Macedonia in the last 8 days;
this brings the current Macedonian refugee population in Kosovo to
approximately 65,000. WFP distributed in total, some 92,700 food rations.

(b)  June deliveries for the safety net programme were finished on 6 July.
The capacity-building programme continues on schedule and will be
reinforced by the introduction this month of minimum standards for the
Local Distribution Partners. These standards cover most areas of
performance, including warehouse management, record keeping, reporting and
monitoring.


(2)  Serbia

(a)  WFP is targeting a total of 591,900 people for food assistance in
July. 27,453 persons previously benefiting from ICRC lunch parcel have
been transferred to YRC for further assistance in accordance with the
phase down plan and recommendations of the Joint Food Needs Assessment
Mission.

(b)  According to the official reports, as of 9 July, some 6,000
Macedonian refugees were in southern Serbia and more are still arriving.
WFP continues to provide them with food assistance. In June, WFP
distributed a total of 4,961 tons of food , in collaboration with NGOs and
YRC.

(c)  From July 10, WFP School feeding Mission will visit Serbia to assess
the situation and determine possible needs for a WFP school-feeding
programme.


(3)  FYRoM

(a)  WFP continues to conduct a country-wide geographical overview of food
aid assistance (by municipality) provided by local and international
organisations. This includes the provision of basic and complementary food
assistance to 6,470 refugees, 5,500 social case families and approximately
35,600 IDPs.

(b)  WFP is currently updating its internal contingency plans to respond
to the fYRoM crisis. In addition, WFP has been engaged in a sub-regional
inter-agency review of planning and preparedness, in collaboration with
UNICEF, UNHCR and OCHA. The team focused its efforts primarily on Kosovo
and fYRoM, as these are the two areas where the largest potential impact
of the crisis is foreseen. However, complementary inputs have been sought
from other organisations in Albania and southern Serbia.


(4)  Montenegro

(a)  Figures from WFP and Montenegro Red Cross (MRC) show that 13,580 IDPs
and 5,650 refugees collected their food rations in June. As of July, WFP
will provide bi-monthly distribution for IDPs and refugees. In August,
distribution will be organized for social cases. Regular visits to MRC
local branches showed that in all municipalities distribution plan was
respected and exact quantities of commodities arrived for distribution.
WFP especially welcomed MRC's commitment and substantial improvement of
the warehouse conditions in several local branches.


(5)  Albania

(a)  Food aid was dispatched to the northern prefectures of Kukes,
Shkodra, Dibre and Lezhe, for distribution to 5,746 unassisted-unemployed
heads-of-household (28,730 beneficiaries). WFP is having further
discussions with local Government representatives in regards of the
beneficiary lists.

(b)  Family food rations were distributed to 385 traumatised females
(1,925 beneficiaries) who took part in the training courses and
counselling provided by Medica Mondiale in Tirana.



(C)  DPR Korea

(a)  Despite an easing of the drought conditions with the onset of the
first summer rains in mid-June, a significant portion of the first crop
that supplies part of the stocks used by the public distribution system is
likely to be lost. Early reports from the Government indicate that out of
an expected output of 400,000 tons of cereals, the yield for the first
crop is estimated to be only 170,000 tons. (b)  A joint FAO/WFP Crop and
Food Supply Assessment Mission was undertaken from 24 June to 3 July. The
final report will be available in late July. The maize crop is likely to
be significantly affected by drought conditions, while the transplantation
of paddy (rice) has in general proceeded normally, according to the
Ministry of Agriculture. However, in parts of the north and west of the
country, some delays were caused by insufficient irrigation. Refilling of
dry reservoirs, lakes and streams and the even distribution of rainfall in
July and August will be crucial to ensure a favourable harvest. (c)  The
Public Distribution System (PDS) is expected to distribute the last of the
ROK loan food by mid- July. After that, food distribution at the rate of
150 grams per person per day will be carried out, using the first crop
harvest, supplemented by limited commercial imports. In many areas,
especially those with little arable land, the harvest from the first crop
will not be sufficient and food stocks are expected to be scarce in
August. WFP is very concerned for the people who do not receive WFP
assistance - which is most of the adult population. (d)  WFP food pipeline
remains sufficient to cover expected food requirements until September.
However, a shortfall of cereals expected for October may force WFP to
scale back distributions in order to maintain some food stocks for the
last quarter of the year. (e)  Overall local food production ( corn soy
milk blend, biscuits, rice milk blend and cereal milk blend ) amounted in
June to 2,077 tons. The installation of the first noodle factory started
in Sinuiju and is expected to become operational by mid-July. Preparatory
work has begun in four other locations for installation between July and
September.



(D)  Democratic Republic of Congo

(a)  UNHCR has reported that 30,000 to 45,000 refugees recently arrived
from Bangui in the Equateur northwestern Province (mostly in Zongo and
Libenge environs). WFP and UNHCR are closely monitoring the developments
and plan to undertake a joint assessment mission, starting on 16 July.

(b)  The MONUC agreed in principle to support WFP Passenger Air service
(Centre d'Informations et de Mouvements Aériens Humanitaires - CIMAH) by
authoring the use of their passenger and cargo terminal as well as their
parking zone at the Kinshasa airport. MONUC also agreed to provide
refueling support at different field locations.

(c)  WFP Emergency Response Team undertook a rapid food needs assessment
mission in Makanza, Wenga and Waka ? on the other side of the frontline.
Preliminary findings indicate that some vulnerable groups have limited
access to staple food, and signs of malnutrition could be observed among
the children. Medicines, tools and seeds are also reportedly unavailable.

(d)  Heavy fighting between the Mai-mai and Interhamwe in Butembo and
surroundings (North Kivu province on 24 June resulted in the displacement
of people to remote areas. Additional movements of populations were
reported in the western and northern axes of Goma. Bunyakiri and the south
of Uvira (South Kivu province) continue to be inaccessible.

(e)  WFP assisted 3,500 floods victims in Kinshasa, providing 131 tons of
food. OCHA and Caritas provided mattresses and plastic sheeting for
temporary accommodation. WFP plans to assist 30,000 returnees in July, in
Rutshuru territory (North Kivu). WFP food will be distributed together
with ECHO-funded non-food items.

(f)  Between 35,000 to 60,000 IDPs have been spontaneously returning in
Bukavu (South Kivu) and are currently living in makeshift shelters.
Following reports of cases of malnutrition, WFP and the other humanitarian
agencies are planning to intervene. The number of returning refugees to
Rwanda continues to decrease, with only 79 people repatriated from Bukavu
to Rwanda by UNHCR, during the first week of July. In June, UNHCR
repatriated a total of 387 refugees who received WFP food rations.

(g)  WFP/UNHCR/FAO completed a mission to Ngidinga in order to prepare the
relocation of Angolan refugees currently in Kimvula (Bas-Congo Province)
further away from the border with Angola. WFP and UNHCR agreed to provide
3,600 refugees with food assistance for 9 months, while FAO will supply
agricultural tools.

(h)  In June, WFP assisted 32,555 Angolan refugees, providing them with an
incomplete food basket due to shortfalls of pulses and salt. Some 400 tons
of pulses loaded for dispatch to the Kisenge refugee camp (700 km from
Lubumbashi) are still on hold due to a strike by rail workers. Further
delays are likely to impact negatively on the July distribution.



(E)  Southern Africa: (1) Angola, (2) Mozambique

(1)  Angola

(a)  Following a UN security mission in Uige, on 4 July, WFP began
returning 43 international UN and NGO staff, as well as non-locally
recruited national workers. WFP food distribution plan was not disrupted
by the relocation of the staff as WFP kept a minimal presence in Uige.

(b)  In Luanda, the Government started the relocation of thousands of
families from Boa Vista to Viana, some 60 kilometers from the city. Over
40,000 people, most of them IDPs are reportedly living in precarious
housing conditions. The first day of the exercise was marked by riots,
causing the death of two residents and injuries on least 18 persons.

(c)  WFP's first convoy to Kuito this year arrived safely on 4 July,
carrying a total of 518 tons of maize. WFP trucks were part of a general
delivery convoy, which left Lobito for Huambo and Kuito one week earlier.
Most of the trucks arrived safely, apart from 2 trucks which were attacked
before entering Huambo. At least one person was confirmed to have been
killed in the ambush. The situation in the remaining provinces remained
relatively stable, with minor incidents reported. In addition, new IDPs
continued to arrive in most provinces.

(d)  In Camacupa (Bié province), WFP carried out a second general food
distribution, continuing the work begun in early June. In addition to
7,292 previously registered IDPs, another 6,919 new IDPs received 111 tons
of food. The total number of verified IDPs currently stands at 14,211. It
is expected that this number will rise, as people arrive from surrounding
areas.

(e)  515 families from Ambaca, Samba-Caju, Kiculungo will be resettled in
N'Dalatando (Kuanza Norte province), under the coordination of Caritas.
WFP has provided 50 masons under a food-for-work scheme which is expected
to be finished by the start of the rainy season.

(f)  On 4 July, WFP and the World Lutheran Federation visited the camps of
Samulondo and Luhemba (Lunda Sul province). 1,049 IDPs arrived in Saurimo
over this week, mostly from Alto Chicapa and Xassengue. The number of IDPs
is estimated at 92,207. Only 39,035 of them have been given arable land
for cultivation and resettlement packages. A larger influx of IDPs is
expected in the coming months, as many families who had previously
returned to their areas of origin in March are now facing a military
instability which has intensified during the past months.

(g)  638 new IDPs were registered in Malange this week, mostly from
Mussende area, where malnutrition rates are reportedly high. A group of
IDPs has refused to resettle in the township of Cambondo, under government
auspices, and have opted for returning to their areas of origin, in
Caculama (65 kilometers east of Malange).

(h)  A joint Minars, Minsa and MSF-B mission visited Luau (Moxico
province) on 4-7 July to deliver about 12 tons of WFP food and monitor the
impact of the community kitchen programme on the level of malnutrition of
the beneficiaries. Results indicated that some 11 percent of the children
were moderately malnourished, and two children were transferred to the
TFC.


(2)  Mozambique

(a)  Due to the slow implementation of the Resettlement Programme, WFP
decided to postpone the phasing out of its general food assistance to
displaced people, until September. The Government has started to demarcate
and allocate plots in some areas, but approximately 235,000 IDPs are still
receiving WFP assistance in 65 camps in Tete, Manica, Sofala and Zambezia
provinces, awaiting resettlement.

(b)  WFP and Government Crop and Food Supply Assessment mission report
will be available by the end of the month. Preliminary findings indicate
that, despite an improvement of the agricultural output, the number of
people receiving assistance is likely to rise with improved access to
areas previously inaccessible due to flooding. WFP is therefore, working
with an increased planning figure of 280,000 beneficiaries under the
general food distribution, until September. The report also recommends
that the districts with chronic food insecurity in south and central
regions continue to be supported through the Food Fund mechanism, and that
food for recovery activities be immediately introduced to assist returning
and newly resettled populations. The Government is planning a
reconstruction conference to be held in Maputo on 12 July.



(F)  Horn of Africa: (1) Eritrea, (2) Kenya

(1)  Eritrea

(a)  During the last two weeks, ERREC reported distributing 6,312 tons of
food to 481,261 beneficiaries in Debub, Gash Barka and Northern Red Sea
Regions. Despite a new contribution, the EMOP 10049 (for drought affected
population) has an overall shortfall until new contributions are received
in September. As a result, there was no food distribution in the Drought
affected regions of Anseba and Northern Red Sea. In addition, WFP expects
a shortfall of salt in July for the EMOP 10052 (for war affected
population).

(b)  WFP conducted Post Distribution Monitoring in Molki and Shambuko
sub-zones of the Gash Barka region, where WFP targets 62,376 people. The
PDM results indicated that the beneficiaries received 1,166 tons of food
during the last two weeks and that food ration normally covers theirs
needs through the month.

(c)  The WFP Executive Director has approved the Special Operation 6262 on
28 June.  The SO aims at resolving the logistics bottlenecks existing in
the country by further strengthening port operations and storage
facilities and building the capacity of ERREC.

(d)  During the last two weeks, WFP assessed the nutritional and food
security situation in different sub-zones of Debub region and observed
that around 20,000 returnees in Tsorona area are still sheltered in a
temporary camp. Although their nutritional condition at the time of the
assessment was stable, IDPs in the camp missed the current planting
season, having no access to farming land. WFP recommended the installation
of storage facilities in Tsorona and intends to liaise with UNMEE to
consider setting up a bridge on the Tsorona River in order to facilitate
deliveries of food aid.

(e)  The general security situation remains calm. Deployment of Eritrean
Militia and Police continues throughout the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ).
UNMEE and UNMO continue to face movement restrictions. The IDP
resettlement process continues while the presence of mines and poor water
supply remain a serious concern in many villages.


(2)  Kenya

(a)  In May, WFP, FEWSNET and Government carried out a Chronic
Vulnerability assessment in Kajiado southern district. One of the key
findings is that sustainability of pastoralism as a livelihood is looking
increasingly bleak due to climatic changes, social and other developments.
At the same time, HIV/AIDS has further contributed to increase the
vulnerability of the population.

(b)  Although malnutrition rates have reduced, the poor short rain season
in pastoral areas is likely to impact on health, nutrition and food
security, as the able-bodied men move away with the livestock to dry
season grazing areas. The departure of the livestock usually led to the
deterioration of the nutritional status of the women, children and the
elderly who no longer benefited from milk and other livestock products.

(c)  Following the conduction of a survey in Garissa district, an
inter-agency team, comprised of WFP, CARE, UNICEF and Government
recommended a reduction of the number of drought victims who will be
eligible for food assistance from 14,405 to 7,203. A re-registration
exercise will be conducted prior the July food distribution and new food
relief committees will be elected.

(d)  The Kenya Food Security group is currently undertaking an Impact
Assessment to review the drought EMOP 6203.01 and highlight lessons
learned. Due to the continued needs for food assistance, WFP intends to
extend its current operations under the EMOP 10085 from mid- July 2001 up
to mid-March 2002. WFP intends to appeal for USD 70,786,647 which will
help address the needs of 3,161,777 people. The Government is currently
procuring 10,500 tons of UNIMIX and Vegetable Oil to be distributed under
the new EMOP 10085, in August.

(e)  All schools under the ESFP Feeding programme have received their food
requirement for the current school term. With the arrival of 54,000 tons
of maize under the Global School Feeding Project, plans have been
completed to supply school food for 3rd term in August.

(f)  Food aid distribution in Baragoi division of Samburu district remains
suspended due to insecurity. WFP is currently discussing with its
transporters ways of improving security guarantees. Security in El-Wak
sub-district in Mandera remains a concern.



(G)  Great Lakes: (1) Burundi, (2) Tanzania,

(1)  Burundi

(a)  Although the security situation was calm in the Central Provinces,
many confrontations, ambushes and incursions were reported in the west and
northwestern provinces as well as in the east and the south. Incursions
from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Bubanza and Cibitoke
provinces and in Tanganyika Lake and Rukoko plain areas were noticed and
confrontations between the army and the rebels continued in Bujumbura
Rural. In the North and the East, rebels activities were noticed in
Kirundo, Muyinga and Cankuzo provinces (Northeastern borders with
Tanzania).

(b)  WFP Food Economy Assessment (FEA) teams carried out rapid assessments
in several communes in Gitega province and found that over 11,000
households have been affected by insecurity. The population has no food
reserve but is currently harvesting beans, which are unlikely to cover
their needs after July.

(c)  During the second half of June, WFP, in collaboration with Care,
distributed 1,381 tons of food to 224,710 victims of drought and malaria
epidemic through targeted distributions in Muyinga and Kirundo provinces.
During the same period, 3,892 refugees from DRC benefited from 63 tons of
WFP food in Rugombo (Cibitoke province). WFP also delivered 200 tons of
food to different projects targeting 16,875 vulnerable people under the
supervision of the social centres. Finally, WFP supported various TFCs and
SFCs, providing a total of 1,018 tons for the month of June.

(d)  WFP was approached by UNICEF to provide 1,900 tons of food for the
current SFCs and TFCs programmes for the period covering July up to
September. Beneficiary numbers decreased from 102,439 persons in March to
68,741 persons in June. This improvement is the result of WFP targeted
food distributions and joint efforts of the nutritional agencies.


(2)  Tanzania

(a)  During the second half of June, WFP distributed a total of 3,466 tons
of food to 523,477 refugees living in various camps located in Kigoma,
Kibondo, Kasulu and Ngara districts. WFP supplied between 80 and 85
percent of the food ration, except for 5,723 extreme vulnerable
individuals, who received a full ration.

(b)  In addition, WFP supported various TFCs and SFCs, providing 75 tons
of food to around 18,153 malnourished cases. During the same period, 111
Rwandese were assisted in returning to their communities in Rwanda,
bringing to 1,621 the total number of Rwandese assisted in returning home
since 1 January.



(H)  West Africa: (1) Liberia, (2) Sierra Leone

(1)  Liberia

(a)  Two days of intense fighting between the Government forces and
dissidents in the town of Voinjama in upper Lofa County have been reported
on 5 July.  However, no new displacements of populations possibly
resulting from the fighting have been observed.

(b)  WFP dispatched a total of 390 tons of food to various locations in
the country. WFP started distributing food to 15,374 IDPs in CARI camps
and 6,705 IDPs in TV Towers in Bong County on 6 July. The distribution of
the first 15 days ration to 4,077 IDPs in Jene Mana and 2,038 Bopolo camps
(Cape Mount and Gbarpolu counties) was completed during this week.

(c)  WFP distributed 70 tons of food to 15,047 Sierra Leonean refugees in
Sinje refugee camp on 5-10 July. A remaining caseload of 18,610 refugees
in Monrovia camps is planned for the coming days.


(2)  Sierra Leone

(a)  Security situation remained calm during the week. The disarmament of
both the CDF (Civil Defense Forces) and the RUF (Revolutionary United
Front) members is continuing in Lunsar and Bonthe. UNAMSIL reported some
tensions between the two factions in Kono, but the disarmament is still
ongoing.

(b)  WFP urgently requires 628 tons of CSB to meet the projected
requirements for TFCs and SFCs up to December. WFP also expects shortfalls
of 8,679 tons of cereals, 487 tons of pulses, 1,524 tons of oil, 234 tons
of salt and 631 tons of sugar, over the coming months.

(c)  During the week, WFP distributed a total of 319 tons of food to
19,401 beneficiaries, under various programmes. This includes the
distribution of a total of 22 tons of food to 1,932 beneficiaries at the
Amputee and War wounded camps in Freetown. The distribution of 73 tons of
food to 6,334 IDPs originated from unsafe areas and currently staying in
four camps located in Freetown is currently ongoing. WFP distributed a
total of 32 tons of food to 3,349 IDPs living with host families in Bo
township or in Kendeyella II camp. WFP distributed 41 tons of food to
3,600 returning refugees in the Gerehun settlement camp in Bo.

(d)  During the week, over 1,500 new IDPs from Kailahun and returnees from
Liberia arrived Daru, straining the already fragile food security
situation. WFP is continuing to provide a one-week emergency ration to the
new arrivals, but remains concerned over the impact the influx may have on
the host community. UNHCR is planning to relocate the returnees into
resettlement projects in Pujahun and Kenema in the upcoming week.

(e)  WFP is currently distributing 210 tons of food under
Food-For-Agriculture (FFag) programme to 4,914 farm families in the Tane
chiefdom (Tonkolili district) in coordination with ICRC who provided seeds
and tools. Following recent FFAg distributions in newly accessible areas
under RUF controlled, WFP conducted a Post Distribution Monitoring mission
and confirmed that no taxation or harassment on food aid is taking place.



(I)  Latin America: (1) Peru, (2) El Salvador, (3) Bolivia

(1)  Peru

(a)  The 23 June earthquake has been followed by a continued and strong
seismic activity in the southern part of the country. Two powerful
aftershocks occurred on 5 and 7 July about 220 km WNW and 110 km SSW of
Arequipa. While the numbers of deaths, injuries and affected persons have
not increased, roads have again been damaged, especially the Pan American
Highway. Latest statistics show that some 124,000 persons had their homes
totally destroyed and are left without adequate shelter. More than 80
percent of them are living in conditions of extreme poverty.

(b)  WFP and FAO travelled last week to the affected areas to ascertain
the magnitude of damages to the irrigation canals/systems. Preliminary
estimates indicate that an estimated 669,872 tons crops would be lost if
needed repairs of canals do not take place within the next few months.

(c)  The UN agencies were expected to meet on 11 July, to discuss the
formulation of a joint emergency appeal. An interagency mission comprised
of WFP, Habitat, CEPAL and Government officials is planned for 16-26 July
to compile more accurate statistics concerning the needs of the affected
populations.

(d)  WFP intends to provide 339 tons of food to complement the efforts of
the Government that has distributed food rations during the first two
weeks. WFP is currently undertaking the local purchases with a view to
commencing distributions this week. WFP and the Government (PRONAA) are
jointly planning the beneficiary caseloads.

(e)  WFP will assist victims in the most affected Departments (Moquegua,
Arequipa and Tacna). On 13 July, a WFP-chartered flight is scheduled to
transport 29 tons of emergency non-food items (NFIs) directly to Arequipa
from the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot in Brindisi. These
items, valued at USD 232,680 include water and sanitation equipment as
well as various NFIs.


(2)  El Salvador

(a)  According to a UNDP report released on 5 July, the two earthquakes
which hit El Salvador on 13 January and 13 February, dropped 225,000
Salvadorans below the poverty line out of a 6 million population. Close to
3 million people currently earn less than the USD 240 a year required to
cover basic needs. UNDP report further confirms the increased
vulnerability of thousands of families, as previously outlined in the
joint WFP/USAID EFNA report.

(b)  After having supported 500,000 victims through an Immediate Response,
WFP is currently assisting, under its EMOP, a monthly caseload of 200,000
earthquake victims in the rural areas. WFP food-for-work activities
carried out in conjunction with 40 NGOs are in progress in over 500 rural
communities. The EMOP operation also covers 50,000 pregnant and nursing
women, elder people and children under 5 years. Food distribution has been
accompanied with distributions of health and kitchen kits as well as water
tanks.

(c)  WFP has distributed 6,536 tons from 13 January to 30 June to 40,000
families. So far in July, two umbrella NGOs, LWF and FUSADES, in
collaboration with 19 different partners have distributed another 648 tons
of WFP food, benefiting 11,000 families.


(3)  Bolivia

(a)  WFP and FAO have been supporting the Ministry of Agriculture in
undertaking an assessment on the impact of floods and droughts which
started in January, which is expected to be completed by the end of July.
Detailed results of this assessment will complement WFP efforts to
identify and support rural victims under its EMOP. Preliminary results
reveal that the highly populated Highland (Altiplano) region is the most
affected area.

(b)  Small farmers there are at particular risk of food insecurity since
they have lost a large part of their production which is mostly destined
for their own consumption. WFP, through its FFW activities, is assisting
them to rebuild damaged infrastructure, including the rehabilitation of
small irrigation systems, rural roads, grazing fields and the building of
flood protection works. Since January, WFP has distributed 1,557 tons of
food to approximately 172,000 affected people.

(c)  All food provided to date has been borrowed from the Programme's
in-country Development stocks. The first in kind contribution (660 tons of
wheat) to the EMOP is being processed for local or regional purchase.
Resources are urgently required in order to address the needs of the most
affected families and restore their food security.

Note: All tonnage figures in this report refer to metric tons

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