Filling the Void

In response to the urgent needs of local communicties in newly liberated areas, the SRTF developed a rapid response mechanism to deal with the extensive damage incured by public services and infrasgtructure. Much of the damaged infrastructure affects sectors that the SRTF seeks to rehabilitate (i.e., water and sanitation networks, waste management services, health services, electricity networks, and educational facilities).

The “Filling the Void” project aims to decrease the average procurement and delivery lead-time for standard equipment allowing rapid response to start the restoration of essential public services in villages, towns, and communities.

The SRTF will procure and store specific standard equipment and tools ready for delivery to eligible Implementing Entities (IEs). This will take place in coordination with the Rapid Response Projects Unit following proper assessment and approval by the SRTF Management Committee.

The purchased equipment and tools will include:

• pipes, pumps, and tools for water supply repairs;
• small earth moving machines for road repair and solid waste management;
• basic tools for repairing electricity networks;
• furniture and prefab units for the education and health sectors; and
• medical goods and consumables for the health sector.

All of the aforementioned items are necessary for the resumption of normal life activities and will be utilized to swiftly raise the living standards in the targeted areas.