31 October 2011 - On 30 October, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Hervé Ladsous, announced the start of three Quick Impact Projects (QIP) in Shangil Tobaya, North Darfur. The projects, which will support education, health and water in the locality, are to be implemented and completed within a three-month period.  

UNAMID has also funded two youth training centers in El Fasher, North Darfur, through its QIP program. The projects which included the construction of workshop classrooms, offices and other facilities, were  implemented by national NGOs, the Jebel Mara Charity Organization and the Third Star Organization. 

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