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 Report - Activity Report (Oxfam)

 Report date: 28.02.1998

1,NGO work.  

Disabled people NGOs.

1.1 Disability Awareness Programme.

Articles: Two articles on disability issues were published in March. The first one, highlighting violation of disabled peoples rights, was published at "Hurriyyet" on the 12.03.98, the second one - in the "Vetendash Hemreyliyi" on 31.03.98. The second article was devoted to the discussion on the question, "Should the government encourage prevention of the birth of disabled children or is it a violation of human rights, and what is the level/degree of intervention of society" .

It is expected to activate and focus public opinion on this question .

Posters : The second Poster, motto of which is "I had to be strong inside to become strong outside" was produced and now copies are being distributed.

TV Programmes: The 4th TV programme from the "It is Us" series, named ‘Rights of disabled People’ is announced in TV programme-newspaper. This film will be broadcasting on April 2 at 17.40 p.m. and repeated the next day at 12.30.a.m.

1.1.2 Disabled Women Group (DWG).

The work of the psychological, information and employment subgroups is going on.

DWG organised the celebration of the Novruz and Gurban Bayram. New groups of Disabled Women are being organised in Gandja and Sumgait. DWG linked with Disabled Women from Sheki. The training on NGO work has been done for the members of DWG. Some articles for the Regional Disability Newsletter were produced.

1.1.3 Information centre for the disabled people

The centre is providing free consultation and disseminate information to disabled people on the following issues: disability law, addresses of the required institutions and codes and legislation of the Azerbaijan Republic.

During the March 123 people attended the centre requesting information and advice. The total number of enquiries in the following categories were:

Rights of Disabled people 47
Humanitarian Aid (Social protection) 31
Medical Treatment 36
Utilities privileges 12
Education 8
Employment 22
Creation of farms 7

The geographical area of people applying for advice and information has extended beyond Baku with enquiries now coming from Guba and Sheki as well.

The information sheets on privileges for Disabled people and the list of organisations dealing with the medical rehabilitation of disabled people were produced.

The Centre is open from 10.00 till 18.00 except Sundays. Address: 26, Talibli Str., metro "Inshaatchilar", (near Notary office). Telephone: 321060

1.2 Women's NGOs.

1.2.1 Training on Rights and Laws for IDP women at Oxfam’s Community Centres

Women Rights Defence Association - This project is to hold a training programme on Rights (Human, Women’s, Educational, Civil and Public, Refugee’s Law) for the IDP women at the 29 Oxfam community Centres in Barda (south and North), Terter, Yevlakh, Sheki and Mingechevir in order to increase their Legal Awareness and self confidence. First training "Human rights and Democracy culture" was held in 16 communities. The second training on "Cultural Right" was held in 13 communities. It was found that women who participate in the second training were more interested in rights issue and they requested more literature on legislation or a library. Questions arose about the development of community capacity (income generation projects, schools for their children, some health problems). The training is considered as very important by the women because, according them, it is the only link between them(IDPs) with the "Big World".

1.2.2. "Monitoring of Women’s Rights" - Human Rights Centre

This project is to produce a newsletter in Azeri, English and Russian on a 10 day basis. The focus of the newsletter is the review of the women’s movement in Azerbaijan and reporting on observance of women’s rights. From March the newsletter will be distributed among International and local NGOs and Foreign Embassies as well. There were produced 3 editions (Azeri and Russian) in March. The hard copies have been sent to the local Women’s NGOs, Government Institutions and International NGOs. At the moment English version of the newsletter is prepared.

1.3 Other NGO's.

1.3.1 Legal Advice Centre

Independent Lawyers Centre - This project is to organise and develop a Legal Advice Centre (LAC) to provide free access to legal advice and to a library on current legislation. Two lawyers and the clerk are working full time, 6 days a week (except Sundays) at the Centre and give free consultations on local legislation to everybody, on a "drop in basis".

During March, 53 people used this service. Majority of queries were on housing issues (40%). The rest was Fringe Benefits (17%), Information (17%), Criminal law (8%),Civil Procedure (8%) and others. LAC produced their first bulletin (in Azeri) and 2 information sheets on the most frequent queries were produced.

LAC organised a lecture on a theme "The Standards of European Legal Proceedings and Trial Observation" with the participation of lawyers from the International Commission of Jurists - Ewa Lilliesk and Federica Donati.

The Centre’s telephone number is 973457. E-mail: imran@legal.baku.az

Address: 90/2, Bashir Safaroglu str., Baku, 370009.

1.3.2."Consulting Centre on further development of the private sector and farming"-"VATAN"- this project is to organise two Advice Centres on creation and further development farms in Saatli and Sabirabad districts. Two advisors at each centre will help the inhabitants of the 18 villages both local population and refugees (about 34850 people) in farm creation and development of agricultural enterprises and make links with the potential investors as well. During March "Vatan" was doing preparation work for project implementation.

Current projects under consideration by OXFAM for funding are as follows:

"Single mothers" - Centre for the Strategic Research
Shovcat Ali-zadeh, Programme Officer

2. BARDA MONTHLY REPORT

1. ECHO PROJECT

1.1. Production and Distribution of Sheets, Woven Floor Rugs and Knitted Clothing

During the month, collection of outstanding items continued. (Please see appendix on Local Production).

1.1.2 Equipment for Disabled

Monthly meeting was held on the 17th March. Regional Adviser on Disability and Programme Officer based in Baku were present. The meeting was a follow up on the first meeting held in February.

The agenda of the meeting was basically on (a) History of Oxfam work on disability in Azerbaijan, (b) Traditional, Medical and Social model on disability; Oxfam’s chosen model (c) Current Programme on disability (d) forthcoming survey funded by Oxfam.

The survey on Disability commenced on the 17th March and still is in progress. Ten (10) people are covering the focus group in Barda town whilst those from the settlements are done by Women’s Group Leaders (WGLs).

Disabled equipment were distributed as shown in the table below:

Settlements Walking Stick Toilet Stool/Brsh Table Chair
Mammarli 1 2    
Kucharli 1      
Pitomnic     1 1
Garagoyunlu School     1 1
Poladli Forest 1      
Brdg Sch # 96   2    
Bayimsarov 2 1    
Goranboy 2 2    
Khamtorpark 1 1 2    
Khamtorpark 2 2 2    
Railway Wagon 4 7    
Lakh Forest 2 2    
Aliyanli School   1    
Yevlakh 1, 2 2 3    
Mingechevir 1,2   2    
Sheki 1,2   3 2 3
T O T A L 18 29 4 5

1.1.3 Water Scheme (ECHO CAMP)

A sub-artesian well to provide potable water in Goranboy ECHO constructed settlement is now completed . Water scheme in Goranboy camp is in good progress.

Work on provision of hot water to the bathhouse at Mingachevir ECHO settlement has started and at the moment is nearly completed a washing place at the bathhouse will be built where most of the women from the camp come to do their laundry.

Construction of Sheki water scheme has also started at the end of this month. New centrifugal pump shall be installed at the source and additionally new water tank shall be erected in the camp in order to provide sufficient water to the upper part of the camp.

Water schemes for Yevlakh and Guzanly ECHO camps has been designed and ready for tendering.

1.1.4 Water Schemes (Small Settlements)

Construction of small water schemes has started in the following settlements:

-Barda North Shatirly Yeni Dashkend - Tartar Garagoyunlu Sahlabad

Till the end of this month out of 15 water schemes 2 are completed in Hasangaya and Ayrija School, 4 are under construction and 5 are ready for contract.

1.1.5 Latrines

Repair of latrines in Yevlakh and Mingachevir ECHO settlements commenced at the end of this month. 101 double latrines will be constructed in Yevlakh ECHO settlement and 44 existing ones will be repaired in Mingachevir ECHO settlement. Pits for these latrines, in both camps, will be lined with limestone blocks and raised above ground level.

1.1.6 Shower Cubicles

Construction of six bathhouses, with 6 shower cubicles in each, has been started this month in the following settlements:

Barda North, Hasangaya farm 1
Shatirly school 1
Tekhnikom Yard 1
Barda South, Stadium 1
Tartar, Sahlabad kndrgrtn 1
Garagoyunlu School 1

Construction of 2 bath houses, Aryija cattle farm and Sheki ECHO camp, are completed and 8 bath houses are under construction (totally, 62 shower cubicles).

1.1.7 Pest Vector Control

All 300 sets of standard items consisting of rat traps, plastic netting (5m per beneficiary) and fly swat have been procured and are now ready for distribution. Cutting of Plastic netting (5m length) in progress. The items are included in the on going distribution.

1.1.8. Shelter Repairs

29 small repair kits have been distributed in March in the following areas:

Barda South 20
Tartar 9

Distribution of small repair kits is completed. Totally 211 kits have been distributed to 211 most vulnerable families who reside in self-built mud brick or reed houses with greater need of materials for repair.

In order to improve the living conditions of people who lives in the public buildings rehabilitation work has started in the following buildings:

Barda, Tekhnicom building 101 families
Tartar, Soylan kindergarten,
culture house, Soviet building,
Shop and Medical point 20 families (work is completed)

1.1.9 School Room Repairs

Designs and estimates for repair of 2 schools in Kham Torpag have been completed and will be contracted in April. Total number of classrooms in these schools are 13.

1.1.10 Community Centres

During this reporting period construction of the community centres is completed in the following settlements:

Barda North, Ayrija Farm (1) and Barda South, Kham Torpag (2)

Totally, construction of 14 community centres are completed. The last community centre is planned to be constructed in Guzanly School and work is due to commence in April.

1.1.11 Children’s Group Materials

Handicraft materials have been distributed in all centres. Currently, the teenagers (girls) groups are teaching younger girls to knit. Soft wool and cotton (for stuffing) will be provided to enable the girls to make knitted teddy bear dolls for distribution to children under 5s in their community.

A set of 7 story books for children, courtesy of BUTA were also distributed to all community centres.

1.1.12 Community Group Materials

The link with other international organisations and local NGOs continued during reporting period. The sessions were received with great enthusiasm from the WGLs. Information is currently being given to women in their respective settlements.

Women’s Training:

Relief International (RI) on Women’s Health. RI utilises community centres during examinations; information dissemination radiating from the community centre undertaken by WGL. A report on the reproductive health well being of the settlements they have visited is forthcoming.

MSF - Khanlar held a training on Women’s reproductive system and how it works. It also covered contraceptives.

The Defence of Women’s Rights Association is a Baku based local NGO and a recipient of Oxfam country grant. This NGO is being linked in Oxfam’s traditional programme area. Recently this NGO held sessions in the community centres on the topics of Human Rights and Democracy and Culture.

Men’s Group Materials

Distribution of items for men’s group are as follows:

Settlement V ball Vball net Table Stool Bgamon Sazz
Yevlakh            
Mingechevir            
Sheki 1 1        
Mammarli     1 2 1 1
Kucharli     1 2 1  
Pitomnic     1 2 1  
Brdg. Sch # 96     1 2 1  
Bayimsarov     1 2 1  
Khamtorpark 1     1 2 1  
Khamtorpark 2     1 2 1  
TOTAL 1 1 7 14 7 1

1.1.13 Road Repairs

Construction of gravel roads in 4 ECHO constructed settlements is completed.

1.2. DISTRIBUTION

Oxfam has co-ordinated with organisations like World Vision-Mingechevir, IRC-Agjabedi and CAD-Mingechevir mainly to exchange lists in order to avoid overlapping where quilts and seeds will be distributed.

Training on distribution and documentation held. Extra labourers and Warehouse Manager participated in this training.

Distribution of relief items under 1997-98 ECHO programme is in progress.

2. NOVIB INCOME GENERATION PROJECT

A greater number of people are becoming interested to this programme. In this reporting period 2 requests have been received for setting up further groups.

One saving and credit group "Ojag" from Sheki has applied to Oxfam for a lone. A contract procedure is being formulated to issue lone. It is expected that the first loan will be issued in mid April.

Evaluation of Saving and Credit pilot programme was carried out on 16,17 and 18 March by Gladys Agar (CR, Oxfam, Azerbaijan), Camilla Whiney (RCA, Oxfam) and Chidananda Sharma (PM, Oxfam, Zugdidi). Two reports highlighting the strength and weakness of the programme and recommendations for the future have been produced.

A new proposal for the continuation of this programme is under process which includes the recommendations of the evaluation team.

In this reporting period the whole saving and credit team was busy in providing support to the groups.

Kishor Nath Sharma and Oxfam Barda staff



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