Overview Humanitarian Projects implemented by Mediothek Afghanistan

Mediothek Afghanistan is a double mandated organization, promoting peacebuilding, community building and media development as well as humanitarian assistance, present in 15 provinces and with five regional offices in Kabul, Mazar-e Sharif, Kunduz,Jalalabad, and Khost supporting civil society and helping the deprived. We work with a highly committed management team and a well-trained, powerful network of professionals and volunteers across the country which is called Mediothek Youth Network (MYN). Due to our decentralized approach, we are proud to exceed the geographical reach of most like-minded agencies in Afghanistan.

Since 2002, Mediothek Afghanistan has cooperated with national and international institutions and donors (including various embassies, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, USAID, UNHCR, international and national Afghan NGOs) and has been successful in complying with donors’ regulations and procedures.

Partnering with UNHCR, Mediothek has implemented about 30 humanitarian projects with a total budget of more than 4.5 million USD. We have been partners in early recovery and response, e.g. training and learning programs for the families of internally displaced people and refugees. As you can see from our track record, we have been implementing multi sector programs such as the right to health, the right to

education, the right to family management, conflict resolution training, and promotion of a culture of peace and reconciliation, as well as economic issues. In humanitarian situations, we have conducted activities such as refugee shelter/construction, employment/labor insertion activity, distribution of basic domestic and hygiene items during Covid19, rehabilitation and reintegration, self-reliance and livelihoods improvement, access to wage earning/employment facilitation, etc.

The core of our broad portfolio lies in coordination and community services. Due to our long-term work within the communities we have gained support and trust as a highly professional and responsive NGO. As a double mandated organization, we are well aware of the humanitarian principles.

 

 

Overview Humanitarian Projects implemented by Mediothek Afghanistan

No Project TitleDonorStart DateEnd DateProject SumTasks ImplementedNo. / Code of ProjectAudit ImplementedRemarks
1Refugee Shelter/Construction including Other Agency Op Support/NGO Overhead CostsThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)05.01.200912.31.2009$ 2604140- Assessment was undertaken to identify vulnerable and needy families (need assessment was carried out)
– Building of permanent shelter using local material and local labor force,
– Vulnerable returnees in Kunduz and Takhar were provided adequate housing,
– Newly returnees were provided with daily wages and sources of household income through the reconstruct/ rehabilitation of community infrastructure on cash for work basis.
– Vulnerable returnees’ families in the region received winterization packages
– Rehabilitation and reintegration to returnee tools and means were made available to returnees and their families		G03 and P98YES
2Employment/Labour Insertion Activity including officies Household Fuel/GoodsUNHCR05.01.200912.31.2009$ 855100-Provided training to address the needs of people who are unemployed
– Provided household items for needy families helping to sustain themselves
– Provided fuel for returnees and repatriated families
– Created employment for local through construction projects		C22 and N21YES
3Shelter and infrastructure improvedUNHCR05.01.201012.31.2010$ 5200490- Construction of shelter,
– Training provided for maintenance and care of homes building
– Employment opportunities created 		4JHYES
4population has sufficient basic domestic and hygiene itemUNHCR05.01.201012.31.2010$ 168441-Distribution of hygienic material
– Providing training for maintaining hygiene
– Provided basic health education		4JJYES
5Rehabilitation and reintegration madeUNHCR05.01.201012.31.2010$ 809360- Implemented courses on rehabilitation and reintegration
– Engaged with local communities on accepting returnees and needs of extending a helping hand
– Designing and providing helping H11material for courses and public use 		6PIYES
6Shelter and infrastructure improvedUNHCR03.15.201112.31.2011$ 7449981- Construction of shelter,
– Training provided for maintenance and care of homes building
– Employment opportunities created 		4JHYES
7Supply of Potabe Water Increased or Maintained UNHCR03.15.201112.31.2011$ 441300- Designing and providing helping material for courses and public use
– Identification of site for digging well,
– Collecting samples for analyses
– Digging dug wells,
– Building facilities and supplying water to homes
– Providing basic training for maintenance and the benefits of clean drinking water 		4JFYES
8population has sufficient basic domestic and hygiene itemUNHCR03.15.201112.31.2011$ 505450-Distribution of hygienic material
– Providing training for maintaining hygiene
– Provided basic health education		4JJYES
9Rehabilitation and reintegration made more sustainableUNHCR03.15.201112.31.2011$ 235910- Implemented courses on rehabilitation and reintegration
– Engaged with local communities on accepting returnees and needs of extending a helping hand
– Designing and providing helping H11material for courses and public use 		6PIYES
10Level of Self-Reliance and Livelihoods Improved UNHCR03.15.201112.31.2011$ 1890000- Vocational training provided
-Technical skills training provided
– Social cohesion strengthening through community support mechanism 		5MNYES
11Capacity Building Undertaken UNHCR06.01.201212.31.2012$ 450280- Vocational training provided
-Technical skills training provided
113ADYES
12Water System Construction Expanded and – Or UpgradedUNHCR06.01.201212.31.2012$ 345700- Designing and providing helping material for courses and public use
– Identification of site for digging well,
– Collecting samples for analyses
– Digging dug wells,
– Building facilities and supplying water to homes
– Providing basic training for maintenance and the benefits of clean drinking water
– Previously dug well improved and upgraded		414ACYES
13Transitional Shelter ProvidedUNHCR06.01.201212.31.2012$ 1709300-Assessing appropriate sides for construction
– Transition shelters built and constructed
– Families relocated to shelters		416AJYES
14Individual – Family Support ProvidedUNHCR06.01.201212.31.2012$ 954880- A Person-Centered Plan developed and implemented
– Individualized items and services provided to returnee families and their members		418ACYES
15Educational Facilitaties ConstructionUNHCR06.01.201212.31.2012$ 1895480- Construction of facilities meant for education using local labor force420AGYES
16Access To Wage Earning/Employment FacilitatedUNHCR06.01.201212.31.2012$ 1598160- Training provided on topics of refugees, right to work, labor market access, refugee law, … regard to the right to engage in wage-earning employment,513AGYES
17Vocational Training – Technical Skills ProvidedUNHCR06.01.201212.31.2012$ 1339120- Vocational training provided
-Technical skills training provided
513ANYES
18Advocacy ConductedUNHCR04.01.201312.31.2013$ 295100- Working with local communities to raise awareness about the rights of refugees, returnees and IDPs.
– Engaging with refugees, returnees and LDPs to help them find their place in communities
– Organizing public events to discuss issues such integration, rehabilitation, rights of refugees, returnees and LDPs and the responsibilities of the public, government and international organizations 		312ABYES
19Water System Construction Expanded and – Or UpgradedUNHCR04.01.201312.31.2013$ 1811250- Designing and providing helping material for courses and public use
– Identification of site for digging well,
– Collecting samples for analyses
– Digging dug wells,
– Building facilities and supplying water to homes
– Providing basic training for maintenance and the benefits of clean drinking water
– Previously dug well improved and upgraded		414ACYES
20General Site Operations Constructed and SustainedUNHCR04.01.201312.31.2013$ 50865416AEYES
21Long Term – Permenent Shelter Provided and Sustained including offices Househoold Goods ProvidedUNHCR04.01.201312.31.2013$ 1107330 – Building of permanent shelter using local material and local labor force,
– Core relief items including shelter-related materials, blankets, mats, and tarpaulin provided as needed for each family
– Permanent support mechanism created 		416AG and 418ABYES
22Educational Facilities ConstructedUNHCR04.01.201312.31.2013$ 316600- Construction of facilities meant for education using local labor force420AGYES
23Access To Wage Earning Employment FacilitatedUNHCR04.01.201312.31.2013$ 403470- Training provided on topics of refugees, right to work, labor market access, refugee law, … regard to the right to engage in wage-earning employment,513AGYES
24Long Term – Permenent Shelter Provided and SustainedUNHCR04.01.201412.31.2014$ 1220910 – Building of permanent shelter using local material and local labor force,
– Core relief items including shelter-related materials, blankets, mats, and tarpaulin provided as needed for each family
– Permanent support mechanism created 		416AGYES
25Cor Relief Item ProvidedUNHCR04.01.201412.31.2014$ 766110- Core Relief Items provided
– Relief items included blankets, hygiene kits, kitchen sets, shelter repair tools and more, 		418AFYES
26Peaceful Coexistence Projects ImplementedUNHCR04.01.201412.31.2014$ 567100- Training carried out and events organized aiming to promote “Peaceful Coexistence”
– conflict resolution through community engagement introduced 		511ADYES
27Long Term – Permenent Shelter Provided and SustainedUNHCR04.15.201504.15.2015$ 708490 – Building of permanent shelter using local material and local labor force,
– Core relief items including shelter-related materials, blankets, mats, and tarpaulin provided as needed for each family
– Permanent support mechanism created 		416AGYES
28Peaceful Coexistence Projects ImplementedUNHCR04.15.201504.15.2015$ 627770- Training carried out and events organized aiming to promote “Peaceful Coexistence”
– conflict resolution through community engagement introduced
– Helped returnees, IDPS to adapt with the new environment and new home
– Supported local communities to welcome new members of the community as comfortable as possible, to help them integrate in a mutually beneficial way in terms of not only economy, but socially and culturally.		511ADYES
29Special Assestance for Persons of Concern with Specific Needs ProvidedUNHCR04.15.201504.15.2015$ 5224530-Provided special assistance for persons with disabilities as per the definition of UNHCR policy 611AMYES
30COVID-19 Prevention and Outreach Campaign German Federal Office of Administration15.04.202014.06.2020EURO 303,431.00 VID-19 Prevention Campaign/Awareness (Distribution of brochures, soaps and COVID-19 prevention awareness) in 17 provinces (51 districts)ZMV I 6 b – 2520AA0262 Kapitel: 0501, Titel: 68728Yes
Yari Relief Is A Registered German-Afghan Non-Profit Organization Based In Kabul And Berlin. Initially, Yari Relief Operated As A Project Of The Non-Governmental Organization Mediothek For Afghanistan E. V. And Focused On Humanitarian Aid For Afghan Refugees In Pakistan Until The 1990s. Since The Late 1990s, We Have Been Primarily Involved In Afghanistan As An Independent Relief Organization In Partnership With Mediothek Afghanistan In Order To Contribute To The Long-Term Development Of The Country. We Place Particular Importance On Ownership And Eye-Level Cooperation – In Afghanistan, We Mainly Employ Afghans As Project Staff, As The Work On Site Requires A High Level Of Local Competence And The Development Of Mutual Trust With Local Partners Is Essential In A Conflict-Intensive Environment. Furthermore, We Believe That We Can Only Provide Successful And Sustainable Help With The Constant Involvement Of The Afghan Civilian Population, As They Know Best What Is Needed.

Currently, there are more than 3.5 million internally displaced persons in Afghanistan, who were either forced to flee or displaced due to conflict and drought. (IDMC, 2020) Living conditions become particularly precarious during the winter season, as temperatures drop to life-threatening lows. Children and women are particularly affected. Given the critical situation, we aim to address the most urgent and basic needs through the following measures.

Yari Relief