Core Pipeline (Q2 2021)

During the second quarter of 2021, IOM Core Pipeline continued to provide critical support to the shelter and non-food items (S-NFI) Cluster and the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) Cluster. Emergency responses of S-NFI and WASH partners were supported with lifesaving core pipeline supplies through efficient pipeline management, including procurement, warehouse management, and transportation of supplies. Prepositioning of supplies to IOM logistics hub locations across South Sudan was prioritized while the roads are still accessible by surface/road transport. This remains a vital operation of IOM Core Pipeline in order to replenish stocks to allow for uninterrupted provision of in-kind S-NFI and WASH common pipeline supplies to respond to continuing humanitarian needs ranging from displacement brought about by conflict/localized violence, natural disasters, food insecurity, malnutrition disease outbreak, COVID-19 pandemic throughout the country.

IOM Core Pipeline processed a total of 42 approved requests from 14 S-NFI partners (5 international NGOs – ACTED, Concern Worldwide, DRC, Medair, and NRC; 8 national NGOs – ADA, CIDO, CH, HRSS, RAO, SPEDP, SSUDA, TADO; and one UN agency – IOM SNFI unit). About 60% (25 out of 42) approved requests were for displaced communities from conflict and/or localized violence response, and the rest were for vulnerable populations requiring humanitarian assistance due to the flooding in late 2020. IOM Core Pipeline supplies reached 20 counties (Kajo-keji, Lainya, Magwi, Akobo, Ayod, Bor South, Duk, Fangak, Nyirol, Pibor, Pochalla, Uror, Panyijar, Rubkona, Fashoda, Luakpiny/ Nasir, Gogrial East, Tonj, Tonj North, and Wau) and were targeted to benefit approximately 61,041 households. The most released items were mosquito nets, plastic sheets, blankets, and rubber ropes. As part of COVID-19 preventive measures, re-usable cloth face masks were also released to partners during distribution, especially for collective centres and areas with a relatively high risk of transmission.