IFRC and FRC humanitarian operations 2019

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

MFA will provide funding for the Finnish Red Cross FRC for supporting the Ebola operation of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The funding for the operation is 700 000 euros. The IFRC response aims to support 5,7 million people in Eastern DRC with a specific focus on five thematic pillars: 1. risk communication and community engagement and accountability, 2. infection prevention and control and support to health facilities and at community level, 3. safe and dignified burials, including community-based harm reduction approaches to safer burials in inaccessible communities, 4. psychosocial support, as well as 5. capacity strengthening of the DRC/RC. The FRC will support the operation with funds, and material in-kind support.