The impact of refugees and asylum seekers in contributing to the local and national economic development nexus. A case study of dzaleka camp in malawi
Most governments have remained hesitant in hosting refugees and asylum seekers because their economic contribution to host economies has some controversies. Evidence from some literature shows context specific economic impacts as it targets individuals as well as communities surrounding the camp or settlements without necessarily trickling the benefits to the larger national economy in general. The study explored the impact of refugees and asylum seekers in terms of contribution to the local and national economy.
An assesment of the pushing factors that led to the prevalence of child labour experiences in one of the sudanese refugee camp at Tongo (Western Ethiopia)
To date, the civil war in Sudan’s Blue Nile region resulted 11,172 refugees ended in Tongo refugee Camp, settled in Tongo town, Mao-Komo Special district, of which nearly 59% are children.
However, little assistance is available to help refugees with the increasing cost of living, pushing many families to send their children to work jeopardizing their education and subjecting them to exploitation by employers looking for cheap labor.
Assessment of Health and Health related Problems in Hoja-Dure town of Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
The health status of population is determined by many factors, including; socio-economic status such as income and job opportunity, institutional factors: such as access to health and development sectors and provision of services to the community, environmental and hygiene practices, disease burden and others. The purpose of this study was to explore about health and health related problems in Hoja-dure town, Ethiopia.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of disaster preparedness among Rwanda Red Cross employees
Disasters have been always a public health issue for humanity and it has been observed that one of means to fight them is to be prepared before they strike. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of disaster preparedness among Rwanda Red Cross employees. It is a cross sectional and descriptive study realized on 70 persons working for Rwanda Red Cross.
Persons with Disability in Syria: Challenges and Solutions
The Syrian crisis an 8-year-old hideous crisis will not fade without leaving a strong impact, from what we have seen it has increased vulnerability and the prevalence of impairment, leaving a tremendous number of war-born injuries that are considered as a problem in both health and socio-economic sectors. The staggering levels of need persist for people across Syria as it remains a major protection crisis, with civilians exposed to multiple protection risks related to ongoing hostilities; the effects of new and protracted displacement; dire conditions in sites and collective shelters hosting IDPs; and the depletion of socioeconomic resources triggering harmful coping strategies (e.g. child labor and early marriages).
A cry from voiceless school girl in Shinyanga region, Tanzania
Tanzania’s efforts to see all school-aged children in primary school got well underway in 2002 with implementation of the Primary Education Development Plan (PEDP) where the planned enrolment of 1,500,000 children was exceeded. The abolition of mandatory contributions including school fees and relaxation of the uniform requirement were among the steps taken under the education sector reform process, which aims to have all primary school aged children in school by 2006.
Quick Guide for Education in Emergency Situations
The right to education is a Human Right internationally recognised. Going further, education is more than that, education is the tool through which people exercise and defend their own rights.
However, according to UNESCO in 2014 there were 58 million children who did not receive any sort of education at school. The percentage of girls deprived of education is higher than the percentage of boys since genre represents an obstacle in many cultures. Proceeding beyond, UNESCO claims that, if this tendency persists, 4 out of 10 of those children will be never go to school. There are several different reasons, among them, the fact of living in an emergency context (displacement, recovery after a natural disaster, etc)
Historically, in emergency situations, the restoration of education and the continuity of school for children in the affected populations have just not been established as a priority, but they have also been forgotten. Only in the last decades, the spotlight has been placed in Education in emergency situations, which means the scarce amount of experiences and learning processes in which rely on.
Additionally, emergencies are so diverse and its consequences affect in a different way several populations that it will be difficult to elaborate a good theoretical handbook. Nonetheless, not for this it should be remained apart. Even more, education in emergencies must be considered as a priority issue to study and develop. Once basic needs are covered, the creation of an environment of socialization and learning will support and promote the development of the rest of recovery efforts and contribute mostly to the community’s improvement.
We must not consent that natural disasters, displacements or wars represent a hurdle to million of children to have access to education. We must do our best to grant, above all, the access to the right to education.
The proposed guide is a general aid that should be adapted in each considered situation. It needs to be extended and complemented, but it represents the first step, necessary in every large distance.
Quick guide for education in emergencies
The right to education is an internationally recognized human right; it is also more than that, it is the tool through which people exercise and defend the rest of their human rights.
However, per UNESCO, in 2014 there were 58 million children around the world who were not in school. The percentage of girls deprived of education is higher than the percentage of boys since gender still represents an obstacle in many cultures. Furthermore, UNESCO recognizes that, if this tendency persists, 4 out of 10 of those children
Training during emergencies?
Very interesting this Sphere article, also based on a Lutheran World Relief’s report.
Yes, you definitely need an experienced team in an emergency if you want results in a complex situation, but an emergency is also the perfect place to learn about emergencies. And we all can learn, both novices and experts.
Practical guide for the distribution of non-food products in emergency situations
In emergency situations, it is common for chaos and disorganization to prevail. This is due to the necessity of the ones who are affected and deprived of basic needs for protection, survival and preservation of their dignity.
In accordance with the Humanitarian Charter, International Law and the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross/Red Crescent movements and NGOs; we must have and preserve minimum standards regarding housing, human settlements and non-food items. The focus is on keeping human rights: dignity, right to live, protection, security as well as the right to receive humanitarian assistance, as needed.
People affected by a disaster must have access to basic products that ensure they have the satisfaction of the basic human needs. Therefore, access to priority products such as clothes, blankets as well as means to prepare and consume food and items for personal hygiene to preserve health, privacy and dignity, must be ensured.
The distribution of non-food products is closely linked to and complemented with other camp’s sectors such as food, water, sanitation, health, nutrition and protection. A Skilled management of the distribution of non-food product is required to help strengthen the effort or the humanitarian aid carried out in other sectors associated with the emergency or disaster plan.
This guide is a communicative important instrument in the distribution of non-food products. Through its different steps, it facilitates humanitarian actors their technical and ordered intervention, making their work easier for the benefit of those who receive humanitarian aid. At the same time this guide offers a sense of order, exposing clearly the procedure of distribution of non-food products.
