Covid-19 emergency in Algeria

The project supports local communities in preventing the COVID-19 pandemic:

• in the north, in the Wilaya (Region) of Ain Defla (Miliana), one of the areas most affected by the virus, but also socio-economically disadvantaged as a mountainous area
• in the south, in the Wilaya (Region) of Illizi (Janet), a desert area far from health services and hospitals.

The project works with associations active in the region recognised by the local authorities and aims to strengthen technical, logistical and risk-analysis capacities to guide emergency interventions, raise awareness of pandemic risks and prevention measures.

It is mainly aimed at the most vulnerable people facing psychosocial and food emergencies generated or aggravated by the health emergency. The project reaches about 1,500 people (300 families) through solidarity food baskets, about 1,000 people through awareness-raising materials, about 250 people activated and become volunteers for information campaigns and 10 civil society organisations involved.

• To strengthen technical, logistical and risk analysis capacities to guide emergency interventions
• To disseminate correct information on COVID-19 risks and ensure good prevention practices
• To support the most vulnerable people

• Provision of updated technical and analytical tools for COVID-19 prevention and containment
• Prevention through information and awareness campaigns
• Psychosocial assistance and food support to families

• Operational health and social capacities are strengthened by the availability of adequate equipment and reliable tools for analysis and data collection to plan prevention and care interventions
• The population is sensitized and informed about COVID-19
• An immediate response to psychosocial distress is implemented for the most vulnerable individuals and families