06/06/2017 | UNAMI, Kirkuk, Iraq

Chair
Ayub Ahmed KRA 07707937376
Yahya Salhi WFP 07809156125
Participants
REACH, FUAD, UNHT, OCHA, WFP, AEDO, Ministry of Water Resources, OMDA, Al Gahd , National FSC .

Kirkuk Food Security Cluster Meeting - Agenda

  1. Review of actionpoints and approval of minutes of the last meeting
  2. Hawija Contingency Plan
  3. Updates from partners
  4. A.O.B.

  1. Review of action points

•UNHT update on situation for IDPs with and without PDS card. Those with PDS card did not receive standard PDS ration (9 items) but only 1 or 2 items. Those without card will not receive rations nor be re-issued with new PDS card
  1. Hawija Contingency Plan

•FSC working with OCHA and partners on necessary plans for expected influx of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) to Kirkuk.
•10 days ago workshop/Hawija Simulation Plan with scenario for all Clusters in anticipation of influx of IDPS, including simulation on communication with relevant agencies/authorities. OCHA proposal for FSC for partners to attend a smaller workshop in the next few weeks.
• Hawija Contingency Plan to be updated on a monthly basis. The last update was in May. OCHA asked partners to share information on stocks with FSC so that OCHA can consolidate it into the document.
• OCHA informed partners there may be a gap in the provision of FFRs.
• Numbers of potential IDPs are determined by the government. There are 2 scenarios in the plan. For May the calculation is as follows: worst case scenario 70,000 individuals (based on the assumption that everyone in Hawija will be displaced); the other scenario is for 35,000 potential IDPs
•Some problems at screening sites and checkpoints were reported, with families stranded for weeks at the time in the buffer zone. Processing of paperwork for IDPs at these locations can be a slow process and no enough capacity. If there is an influx of IDPs the situation could be exacerbated.
•UNHT informed partners that if IDPs are not allowed into Kirkuk, they will establish informal settlements near Hawija and their needs should also be taken into consideration/addressed.
Action points
  • Assistance/civ-mil coordination can be provided to partners working in response to Hawija’s displacement and at location with security concerns. This can be discussed with the FSC/OCHA’s civ-mil coordination team.

  • Partners to share information on stocks capacity with FSC to update the Hawija Contingency Plan

  1. Updates from partners

  • REACH: covered all 7 camps inside Kirkuk Governorate with wheat flour. For non-camps, covered regular areas/collective centres/villages/rural areas (approx. 17 locations) half ration 40 Kg. Inside camps: 8,772 rations. 3,781 for non-camps. Tot: 12,553. No challenges in the camps. In non-camps problems with updating list of beneficiaries.

  • AEDO org: working in agriculture/question on type of livelihood assistance for IDPs fleeing Hawija. ISIS confiscated most of agricultural assets. Questions were asked on kind of support that the FSC can provide to develop an agriculture/livelihoods strategy. This should go beyond the needs of those fleeing Hawija, but also other villages namely Basheer and other villages located in non-accessible areas of the Governorate.

  • FUAD: Distributed a total of 2,357 Reedy to eat (IRR) in Maktb Khald – Kirkuk by IHPF of its total of 2,400 rations. Further food assistance will be provided pending availability of funding/resources.

  • Ministry of Water Resources: type of project on water channels and regulators for irrigation systems for agricultural purposes. MWR informed partners that assets had been taken by ISIS.

  • OMDA: In newly liberated villages, OMDA informed partners there is no support (milla abdallha , adres qubas , adres xazal , hndyi ). OMDA raised the issue that it’s important to diversify assistance, thus not only focusing on distributions but also livelihoods. Starting now with livelihoods projects can ensure long-term support for IDPs.

  • Al JHAD: 4 months ago distributed 8,000 emergency food kits to IDPs for Hawiga (in Krkuk) stuck at checkpoint. Looking for further funding to continue providing food assistance.

  • WEO: as a WFP implementing partner it carried out distributions of rations under the RRM consortium (IRR , kirkuk all Check point )

  • CRS: primarily working to fill gaps (cash, food vouchers) and it is also looking to expand its food assistance portfolio and look at livelihoods activities as well.

  • Partners shared information on IDPs stranded in the buffer zone (Daquq) where agencies do not have access. Some Immediate Response Rations were provided by FUAD in the buffer zone, in coordination with the MoMm, Protection Cluster partners. Food needs remain critical for families in the buffer zone.

Action points
  • REACH to share assessments it has conducted in the Basheer village, as well as Furkan and Bawa where food shortages have been reported;
  • Partners to continue share information on food gaps and needs with the FSC Kirkuk focal points

  1. A.O.B.

  • The National Food Security Cluster team based in Erbil introduced some of the activities, services and reporting templates and documents available for FSC partners.

  • FSC-coordinated livelihoods activities currently being implemented in northern Ninewa/Dohuk areas were introduced to partners, with the purpose of offering an overview of potential livelihoods activities that can be carried out and adapted to the context of Kirkuk.

  • The Information Management Officer shared information on reporting deadlines and templates, including information on ActivityInfo for completed food assistance and livelihoods activites; the planning matrix and mailing list.

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FSC Website: fscluster.org/iraq