Survey and Mapping Mines and Explosive Hazards in Yemen
The two-year project aims to protect civilian lives and livelihoods in frontline areas through the systematic map-ping of weapon-contaminated areas, timely disposal of explosive ordnances in and around homes, and providing comprehensive explosive ordnance risk education. Special attention will be given to vulnerable groups, particu-larly children. Given the severe threat posed by explosive ordnances in Yemen, this project is essential for im-proving safety, enabling access to vital resources and services, and contributing to conducive conditions for return.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Yemen |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Employment & economic development
Protection, access & security
Data and statistics |
01.08.2024
- 31.07.2026 |
CHF 1’320’000
|
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Swiss Private Sector
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Statistics and data
Cross-cutting topics The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type Mandate without fiduciary fund
Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F11435
| Background | Yemen's decade-long conflict has resulted in a significant con-tamination of landmines and other explosive ordnances (EO), leading to over 4,500 civilian casualties since 2015, with children being disproportionally affected. Frontline areas like Taiz and Ad Dhale are particularly affected, with EO hindering access to vital resources and services. Mine action activities are crucial for en-suring humanitarian access, promoting peacebuilding, and facil-itating Yemen's overall recovery and development. |
| Objectives | Conflict-affected people in Yemen have sus-tained conditions for human security, reduced risks of harm from explosive hazards and are able to rebuild their lives, decreasing potential for further conflict. |
| Target groups | The project will target men, women, boys and girls who are at risk of the effects of explosive remnants of war (ERW) around current and former frontlines. Mine action authorities and other actors will also benefit from surveying and mapping activities that will support evi-dence-based programming. |
| Results |
Expected results: Output 1.1: Information of the presence of landmines, EO and debris is available for effective planning. Output 2.1: Landmines and EO are removed and destroyed (mechanical clearance will not receive financial support from SDC). Output 2.2: Skilled men and women are contributing to the hu-manitarian mine action sector in Yemen. Output 3.1: Conflict-affected communities are informed of the dangers of EO and the actions to take when encountering EO. Results from previous phases: This is the first phase. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Private sector Implementing partner
HALO Trust Yemen (hereinafter referred to as HALO)
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| Coordination with other projects and actors |
Actors: YEMAC (Yemen Executive Mine Ac-tion Center) and YMACC (Yemen Mine Action Coordination Center); UNOPS, other mine ac-tion NGOs, Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General Yemen (OSESGY) SDC Partners: ICRC, HI, UNICEF and Ge-neva Call |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’320’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 540’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’320’000 |
