FAO: Tsunami reconstruction - helping rural people rebuild their lives

Project puts youth in vanguard of post-tsunami redevelopment: Building a sustainable future for costal communities from the bottom up

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Rome/Banda Aceh - Youth from tsunami-affected fishing villages of four districts of the west coast in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) Province in Indonesia will be trained as "community motivators" (Motivator Masyarakat) to help promote sound management of the coastal fisheries upon which the province relies.

Fisheries and aquaculture recovery three years after the Asian tsunami 'Soft' assistance now key

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0100

The Asian tsunami of 26 December 2004 killed nearly 300 000 people and devastated the livelihoods of millions more, many of them poor fishers and fish farmers. Indeed, fisheries and aquaculture were the hardest-hit sectors, with large numbers of boats, fishing gear, aquaculture ponds and support installations damaged or destroyed.

FAO Indonesia Newsletter: Continued dedication to building back better

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Thanks to multi-donor contributions exceeding US$ 20 million, FAO support has been directly assisting some 74 500 tsunami-affected families, thereby benefiting over 370 000 individuals through a total of 17 projects.

Integrated programme for the rehabilitation of the fisheries sector in the tsunami-affected-affected districts of Hambantota, Ampara and Batticaloa

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Thanks to generous support from the Government of the Italian Republic FAO assisted 39 800 tsunami-affected individuals in Sri Lanka, with over 30 activities covering the agriculture, forestry, fisheries and livestock sectors.

President of Sri Lanka attends ceremonial handover of FAO distributed inboard engines

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Colombo. As part of a ceremonial handover organized by the Ministry and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (MFAR/DFAR), the Sri Lankan President, Mahinda Rajapakse, personally took part in the distribution of 40 inboard (IB) engines to beneficiaries residing in the most vulnerable fisher communities.

American Red Cross and FAO team up to restore fisheries and aquaculture in tsunami-affected communities

Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Jakarta/Rome/Washington, DC - The American Red Cross and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have announced the launch of a new partnership to support the recovery of fishing communities in Indonesia's Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province affected by the 2004 tsunami.

Inauguration of a new Animal Health Centre and Ceremonial hand over of pregnant cows, veterinary supplies and equipment

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0100

As part of a joint effort between FAO, Government line ministries and services, the Bureau for the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (BRR) of Aceh and Nias and the NGO Plan International, the Lhoknga Animal Health Centre was officially inaugurated today by Mr Usman Budiman, Second Assistant for Economic Development to the Governor of Aceh.

Restoring the livelihood of fishers and farmers and rehabilitating the environment

Wed, 1 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0100

The FAO interventions had considerable impact on the overall economy of the Seychelles and on the lives of the individual beneficiaries.

FAO fisheries assessment

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0100

A Technical Assessment for Determining the Level of Fishing Capacity, Impact of Tsunami on Fishery Resources and Identification of Resources Access and Other Fishery-Related Issues in the Impacted Area

FAO’s response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster in sri lanka

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0100

As the UN's lead technical agency for the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors, FAOdeployed some 70 regional and international experts to assist affected governments in the tsunami-affected region.

FAO Supports Pest Management in the Maldives

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0100

Improved pest management is a priority for the Agriculture sector. The sprayers and the training will enhance both income generation and food security in the islands” Yon Fernandez de Larrinoa, FAO Officer in Charge for the Maldives said today. FAO is distributing 56 motorized mist blowers and 300 kits of protective clothing to 20 atolls throughout the Maldives.

FAO Sri Lanka Newsletter

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0100

FAO’s emergency relief and rehabilitation programme in Sri Lanka is funded by a total donor contribution of US$ 26 million, and is administered through 14 projects in the fisheries, agriculture and forestry sectors in tsunami-affected areas of the country. Of this total contribution, close to US$ 23.75 million are being utilized for the rehabilitation of the fisheries sector, US$ 1.5 million for the agriculture sector and US$ 750 000 for the forestry sector.

FAO Indonesia Newsletter

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0100

FAO assistance has already reached over 40 000 farmers through the distribution of rice and vegetable seeds, fertilizers, agriculture tools and machinery. In fact, over the first harvesting season sice the tsunami, average rice yields rose from 4 tonnes to 5.5 tonnes per hectare.

FAO helps empower women in Sri Lanka

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0100

Empowering women has been the focus of training-workshops held jointly by FAO and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. These workshops are giving women in Sri Lanka new hope and a sense of self worth. Most of all, participants have been able to realize their potential and enter income-generating activities back home.

FAO workshop helps develop boat building skills in Aceh, Indonesia

Wed, 31 May 2006 12:00:00 +0100

FAO conducted a hands-on technical training on boat engine alignment for boat builders working in FAO supported boatyards. Under the generous support from the Spanish International Cooperation Agency (Agencia española de cooperación internacional - AECI), FAO trained 10 boat builders in proper inboard engine/shaft alignment, allowing continuous power transmission to the propeller. The trained boat builders will be able to pass on these new skills to the more than 50 other boat labourers working in FAO’s boatyards.

FAO and AIRO distribute fishing vessels to fishers in Aceh

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0100

FAO delivers five high standard and fully equipped Acehnese fishing vessels to fishers in Kreung Raya in Indonesia. The vessels will help fishers return to the sea and resume their livelihood means by recovering lost capital and provide a productive asset for income generating activities. The high quality vessels will last longer than traditional boats and allow fishers to go further into the sea, bringing in fish catches that have an increased market value.

Africover

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0100

The purpose of the Africover Project is to establish a digital georeferenced database on land cover and a geographic referential for the whole of Africa including: geodetical homogeneous referential, toponomy, roads and hydrography. Reinforcing national and sub-regional capacities for the establishment, update and use of the geographic referential and land cover maps and spatial data bases is the core strategy of Africover: this has been the methodology adopted to ensure an operational approach and the sustainability of the initiative.

Inferior boatbuilding undermines tsunami recovery

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:00:00 +0100

FAO today again urged authorities in tsunami-affected countries to redouble their efforts to ensure that fishing boats built to replace those destroyed during the 2004 disaster meet minimum safety standards.

FAO Newsletter - Indonesia

Thu, 2 Feb 2006 12:00:00 +0100

The January to March 2006 issue of the FAO newsletter in Indonesia reviews FAO's assistance in rebuilding the livelihoods of fishers and farmers with updates on FAO projects and activities.

Italian Civil Protection provides motorcycles to support fisheries cooperatives in Sri Lanka

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO and MFMAR distributed six motorcycles to six fisheries cooperative societies in Galle this week. Fixed with ice boxes, the motorcycles will be used to transport fresh fish to neighbouring communities, allowing fishers to generate income to support their families.

Q&A with Alex Jones, FAO’s post-tsunami operations coordinator

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Sustainable recovery requires long-term effort in tsunami zone

Many areas in Aceh still critical as tsunami anniversary approaches

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:00:00 +0100

With the first anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami fast approaching, FAO warned today that many areas on the west coast of Aceh, Indonesia, were still in a critical condition.

FAO Indonesia Newsletter

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO has been helping thousands of tsunami affected farmers and fishers in Aceh province and Nias Island. FAO Indonesia's December newsletter highlights some of the activities and projects being implemented, all thanks to the support of donors that contributed generously to FAO's programme in Indonesia: European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Japan, PR China, Norway, Spain, and UK.

FAO and MFAR distribute fishing equipment provided by Italian Civil Protection, Japan and Belgium

Wed, 7 Dec 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Fishing equipment, which includes 49 outboard motors and over 2 000 fishing nets, were provided to 210 fishers in Matara, Sri Lanka to help fisher households regain their livelihoods.

Nutrition project reaches 1200 beneficiaries in North-East Sri Lanka

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Under an ECHO funded project, FAO has provided nutrition enhancing training to increase micronutrient, protein and energy intake for meals using locally grown horticulture, rice and fish.

FAO supports women's livelihoods through model nurseries

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Under two projects funded by the Italian Cooperation and the Italian Civil Protection Department, FAO constructed five model horticulture nurseries to enhance the livelihoods of more than 350 tsunami-affected women. Community horticulture nurseries enable women's farmers' organizations to establish benefit schemes to help households achieve increased food security and earn extra income.

Japan and Belgium contributions help fishers resume livelihoods

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:00:00 +0100

The Governments of Japan and Belgium have contributed funds for fishing equipment and boat engines under two separate FAO projects. Long fishing lines are included to catch tuna, which fetches prices up to 200 percent higher than tuna caught in nets, due to its increased freshness. The engines allow boats to return to the seas and with the fishing equipment, help fishers resume their livelihoods.

FAO's boat building training programme ensures fishers receive safe, high quality boats

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO is helping fishers improve their skills in boat building and selection and use of good quality timber through its boat building training programme. FAO has introduced several boat building principles so not only are the boats of a high standard but the fishers are also safe at sea.

Increased marine safety standards priority in Sri Lanka

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:00:00 +0100

In order to safeguard the lives of fishers in Sri Lanka, FAO is helping to establish safety standards for fishing boat construction and operation.

FAO and the Italian Civil Protection collaborate to restart agriculture based livelihoods

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture distributed paddy and vegetable seed, fertilizer and fruit trees to close to 2 000 tsunami affected farmers in Hambantota, Matara and Galle. The distributions were designed to ensure that tsunami affected farmers are able to plant in time for the upcoming Maha season.

FAO, Belgium and Japan collaborate to boost the resumption of livelihoods for fishers in East Sri Lanka

Tue, 4 Oct 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO is working closely with fisher communities in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to help restore their way of life. Funding from Japan and Belgium supported 248 fishers through the distribution of 2 628 fishing nets and 90 boat engines, enabling fishers in this community to restart fishing and income generating activities.

FAO, Japan and Belgium collaborate to boost the resumption of livelihoods in East Sri Lanka

Tue, 4 Oct 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Understanding people's livelihoods key to success

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Understanding people's livelihoods key to success

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Understanding the complex nature of the communities and groups targeted by the FAO's activities is essential to ensure the success of our assistance. FAO conducted a four-day workshop which looked at using livelihoods approaches and analysis to ensure the participation of marginalized and vulnerable people and enable them to influence their lives in the post-tsunami reconstruction process.

FAO Indonesia Newsletter

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Eight contracts to build 190 boats for a total value of about US$320000 were signed with local NGOs. These boat building contracts will provide high quality boats for the fishers of Kreung Raya, Sinabang, Meulaboh, Muara Batu, Sigli, Sabang, Banda Aceh and Meulaboh.

Mission to Yemen reveals extent of tsunami damage

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:00:00 +0100

A fact-finding mission carried out jointly by FAO and the Yemeni Government found that fishing communities in Yemen were much more seriously affected by the December 2004 tsunami than had been originally thought, with damages totalling around US$2.2 million and 2 000 families affected.

FAO, Italian cooperation launch redevelopment effort in tsunami-hit Sri Lanka

Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:00:00 +0100

A workshop was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 29 July to consolidate planning tools for the distribution of fishing inputs and longer term support for the development of sustainable fisheries-based livelihoods in 14 communities. Field teams visiting the communities will gain better knowledge on the capacity and strengths of people to take up livelihoods activities.

FAO and ECHO provide nutrition training in Sri Lanka

Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Training on how to enhance micronutrient, protein, and energy intake for meals using locally grown produce, rice, and fish was given to agriculture and fisheries instructors in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka from 26-28 July. Processing horticulture produce and fish for preservation and long-term use was also demonstrated.

P.H.R.S. Lindula receives fishing nets from Japanese Embassy and FAO in Galle

Wed, 3 Aug 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (MFAR) distributed close to 900 fishing nets and 67 engines to tsunami affected fishers in Galle, Sri Lanka. This net and engine distribution is part of a project funded by the Government of Japan which provides fishing inputs to all tsunami affected districts in Sri Lanka.

Support and equipment for fishing and crop production provided to restore livelihoods

Wed, 3 Aug 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO has partnered with the Thai ministry of agriculture, UNDP and civil society to move forward much needed support and basic equipment for boasting livelihoods and incomes through sustainable farming and fishing activities in Thailand’s coastal zones affected by the tsunami.

More UN tsunami-recovery efforts announced for Sri Lanka, Indonesia

Tue, 2 Aug 2005 12:00:00 +0100

As part of continuing efforts to help coastal communities recover from the devastating effects of last year's Indian Ocean tsunami, United Nations agencies today announced the distribution of fishing equipment in Sri Lanka and strategies for the reconstruction of ports in Indonesia

FAO helps Indonesian Government develop aquaculture strategy

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Before the tsunami hit, brackish water ponds (tambaks) provided income generating activities to inhabitants in coastal villages in Aceh Province. FAO is helping the Indonesian Government develop a strategy to re-establish the aquaculture industry and help thousands of villagers regain their livelihoods.

Japan funded project provides fishing gear in Sri Lanka

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO distributes 1 000 fishing nets and 100 outboard motors to tsunami-affected fishers in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The gear will be used to fish sardine and mackerel and allow fishers to rebuild their livelihoods.

FAO distributes fishing gear to communities on Nias Island, Indonesia

Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Local fishermen on Nias Island, Indonesia, have received fishing gear from FAO thanks to support from the Government of Japan. The distribution of fishing gear is considered a top priority to get fishermen with sea-worthy boats back to earning a livelihood as soon as possible.

Building Back Better Livelihoods in Tsunami Zone

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Six months after the devastating tsunami, strong coordination between governments, donors and aid organizations is essential to ensure that the unprecedented resources committed to the recovery effort are directed appropriately and help build back better livelihoods for those hardest hit by the disaster.

FAO warns quality of boats being built in Indonesia unsafe

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Some boats being built by NGOs and local institutions are below standards and of poor quality. FAO is working to improve skills of boatbuilders and enforcing standards to reduce any potential risks to fishermen.

FAO warns of imminent over-provision of small fishing boats

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Aquatic Resources warn that there is a risk that too many fishing boats will be provided and could result in over fishing and long-term damage to coastal fisheries.

FAO Sri Lanka and Cey-Nor Foundation partner to assist fishers.

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO and Cey-Nor Foundation have provided boat repair materials and tools to repair over 3 400 boats in Sri Lanka, allowing 12 000 fishers to restart their livelihoods after the tsunami disaster.

Impact of subsidence on coastal areas

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100

FAO has analyzed the problems of subsidence and uplifting in tsunami affected countries, which has caused permanent loss of arable land to the sea, relocation of farmers who lost their land, and environmental damage to coral reefs and mangroves. These movements and horizontal displacements need close monitoring to prevent further saline water intrusion and degradation of water quality.

Regional Strategic Framework for fisheries and aquaculture

Mon, 30 May 2005 12:00:00 +0100

A consortium of key regional agencies was formed to support coordination and harmonization of rehabilitation efforts in tsunami affected countries.