SHELTER , SETTLEMENT AND NFI PROBLEMS

Camp Hope - June 1999

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10 Problems with emergency settlements, camps, shelters, & NFIs

1. No resources for site and shelter2. Conflicts about location, priorities, and design3. Exposure to elements while waiting for

materials4. Difficult site conditions5. Short term solutions to long term problems6. Constant site work7. Overcrowding, spread of disease8. Rape9. Failure to build or occupy emergency shelter10. Distributed items (NFI) are not used or don’t

last

Problem 1. No resources for site and shelter

UNHCR photo

Problem 2: Conflicts about location, priorities, and design

Problem 3: Exposure to elements while waiting for materials

Problem 4: Difficult site conditions

Problem 5: Short-term solutions to long-term problems

Problem 6. Constant site work

Problem 7: Overcrowding, spread of disease

Problem 8: Rape

Tribune India photo – Women collecting firewood

Problem 9: Failure to build or occupy replacement or relocation shelters

One World photo - Rwanda

Problem 10: Distributed items (NFI) are not used or don’t last

SRSP NFI Distribution Site in Madyan Swat, Pakistan - 2010

SRSP photo

ICRC VIDEO

“A Refugee Camp”

1 - In your groups, take time to consider one of the scenarios described

2 - After establishing the probable needs, resources, and (making some assumptions) other contextual issues, consider the 5 emergency shelter options below and choose the one you think most appropriate for your scenario.

3 - Be prepared to explain why you have made this choice, and what assumptions support your strategy.

Emergency Shelter Strategies Exercise