This proposal will continue the support in West Africa and expand into other regions to support stranded migrants as necessary. The main activities will remain similar to those implemented through three strands of action namely 1) migrant screening and health checks, 2) direct assistance, 3) enhance international cooperation with third country authorities and develop coordination mechanisms with Canada`s liaison officers in relevant countries within targeted regions.

This project is aimed at supporting the Government of Ghana’s efforts to provide reintegration assistance to returning Ghanaians as a result of the Libyan crisis in early part of 2011. The project will provide immediate access to national health insurance, and reintegration assistance for restoration of the livelihoods of the migrants.

This programme will support the efforts of the Governments in West Africa to address irregular migration and smuggling through its territory, by supporting joint assessments and establishing a voluntary return and reintegration assistance mechanism for Sri Lankan and other extra continental stranded migrants.

In coordination with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the project aims to provide return assistance to a maximum number of 254 Liberian nationals residing in Ghana: 119 who were selected to benefit from skills training and livelihood opportunities by UNIDO for their project ‘From Ghana to Liberia: Reintegration of Liberian refugees through multi-skills training for sustainable livelihoods and poverty alleviation’, and their dependants.

This project aims to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of Liberian refugees and their family members residing in Ghana. IOM will conduct “fit-to-travel” medical checks, carryout pre-departure formalities and provide air and ground transportation from Ghana to Liberia. Upon arrival in Liberia, assistance will include reception, overnight accommodation, meals and funds to take public transport to their final destination. Through separate funding, UNHCR will provide cash grants of USD 150 to each adult and USD 75 per child to each returning refugee.

Program Support and Logistics: Transportation will be provided by IOM from the border crossing points to refugee camps and transit centres in Ghana as designated by UNHCR and the Government of Ghana. Specific emergency activities will include: 1) Emergency transportation assistance to refugees and asylum seekers, including the hiring of appropriate transport and arranging for escorts; 2) Pre departure health assessments for refugee and asylum seekers requiring transportation, including referrals for further health treatment.

The IOM Mission in Accra has formally been requested by UNHCR to provide support and ensure the safe transportation of refugees and asylum seekers from border areas to refugee camps. The project will focus on life-saving and core humanitarian activities essential to the dignity and wellbeing of these migrants and includes emergency transportation from border entry points to transit and refugee camps.

The purpose of the project is to address the emergency needs of those affected by the June 2010 flooding which occurred in parts of Central, Greater Accra, Volta and Western regions of Ghana. The project focuses on supporting Ghana National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) efforts to meet the emergency needs of the affected population through the provision of non-food items. In coordination with NADMO, IOM will also conduct joint monitoring and evaluation exercises to identify strengths and gaps within the provision and delivery of NFIs.