May 1, 2017 - **Basic services (camp): Site preparation, WASH, Primary Health Care, Education, Protection, Environment,.
Gambella/Asossa Refugee Relocations UNHCR Donor Meeting - 2 May 2017
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Up to 200,000 persons displaced in South Sudan border region Recent weeks have witnessed an upsurge in violence in South Sudan, leading to the evacuation of NGO staff and the internal displacement of civilians.
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Two principal corridors, Pagak and Akobo and 7 camps 25,033 refugee arrivals since 1 January
Pagak 3,604 P5 Emergency Coordinator
Nguenyyiel
54,172
Matar
Burebiey
Kule
Jewi
51,922
58,027 Tierkidi
844km
69,965
Akobo
Pugnido
Okugo
64,295
10,150
Assosa
Gure Shambolla Camp
Pugnido2 16,879 Refugee Population: 361,991 Gambella Population: 307,096 3
Pagak Entry Point •
3,604 refugees currently reside in Pagak, awaiting relocation.
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Refugees in the vicinity of Akobo are transiting independently on foot or via public transport to the Pagak Entry Point.
87% Of the population are women and children
24% Refugee youth between (15 and 24 years) 65% Of the population are children (under 18 years)
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7,000 new arrivals have been identified via UNHCR’s remote monitoring system, and well received by the host community in Mataar, Burebiey and Akobo; unable to afford the cost of public transport.
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UNHCR is currently unable to access Akobo region due to the prevailing security environment. Existing plan to access territory via UNHCR Speedboat under discussion with UNDSS.
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Pagak Entry Point
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UNHCR has constructed an additional four hangers with a 1,200 person capacity.
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Upgrades to waiting areas within the existing facilities conducting Level 1 registration have been undertaken based on lessons learned to manage congestion.
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In addition, modest investments have been made to enhance WASH facilities. Nonetheless, concerns over hygiene, sanitation, and potential disease outbreaks remain.
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Enhanced community outreach and information dissemination on relocation options, and protection referral pathways, including SGBV. 5
Nguenyyiel Camp reaches capacity •
54,172
Nguenyyiel Camp, the newest of Gambella’s camps with a current population of is close to capacity. The last relocation to the camp took place on 10 April 2017, with subsequent new arrivals considered on the basis of family reunion.
No viable options remaining to support refugees in Gambella. Relocation to Gure Shembola Camp commenced 1 May 2017.
1,989 refugees have registered to be relocated.
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Relocation Route
235 km
Route 1
Route 2
340 km PAGAK
269 km
2st way Station Route (Gimbi)
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Refugee relocation perceptions
Distance of Gure Shembola Camp from the border.
Desire to trace family members left behind.
Language barriers between the refugee and host community. (Bursta/Gumuz)
The presence of relatives in Gambella.
Long transportation process to relocate.
The current situation in South Sudan and the desire to be far from the conflict.
Perceived improved access to services as new arrival in a new camp.
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Relocation Route
The route covers 844km, up to 10 buses (up to 60 persons per bus), will cover Pagak, Bunga, Mettu, Bedele, Gimbi, Mendi, Banbassi and Gure Shembola; covering a distance of some 350km per day. ARRA and UNHCR have undertaken 4 assessment missions.
Convoys will depart twice-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays of up to 1000 persons.
Two way stations; one in Mettu (blankets, sleeping mats and 10L Jerry Cans to be provided) and one in Gimbi, together with designated rest stops at Bunga and Bedele, to ensure the dignity of refugees while in transit.
2 meals to be provided, including HEB during transit and hot meal consisting of rice, lentils, and vegetables to be provided at the two way stations.
Procedures for orderly movement of passengers and vulnerability screening in place.
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Participating organizations ARRA : Coordination, registration, security escort, health IOM: Transportation, accommodation, meals, health, medical escort, way station management WFP: Support hot meals, HEB, Rub hall PLAN International: CP registration and escort (entry point, convoy and way station) IMC: SGBV (way stations) ANE: Water trucking (way stations), sanitation, road maintenance ACF: Nutrition (entry point)
Convoy Personnel •
ARRA 1 Supervisor, with pick-up with security forces
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UNHCR 6 Gambella staff (Protection, Community Services, Security), Senior Field Safety Advisor (Branch Office), 1 Area Field Safety Advisor, 2 drivers.
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IOM 1 supervisor, 6 operation assistants , 4 medical escort assistant
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UNDSS FSCO + 1 assistant
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Plan International: 1 CP officer, 3 social workers, 1 vehicle
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IMC 2 Social worker, 1 vehicle
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Gure Shembola Camp location
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Gure Shembola Camp – key infrastructure
Construction of Gure Shembola Camp began on 8 April that will enable the initial reception of 15,000 refugees; with overall expansion capacity of 30,000. Total Area: 438ha.
Upon arrival refugees will stay for a maximum of two nights in hangars prior to receiving their own shelters.
Shelter: 1,000 temporary shelters completed to support 5,000 individuals (600 to be established on a weekly basis).
WASH: Water treatment system. 20 litres of water to be provided person, per day. 54 gender segregated communal pit latrines (6pl per block):
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Gure Shembola Camp – basic services
CRIs: Kitchen sets, soap, and mosquito nets, 20L jerry cans, and 15L buckets
Energy: Supply of firewood for three months.
Food: Hot meals to be provided for 3 days, and thereafter general distribution.
Lighting: Provision of household solar lamps*TBC.
Latrines: Communal latrines, 6 in one per block and gender segregated
Level 2 and Level 3 Registration to be undertaken.
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Gure Shembola Camp – UNHCR’s partners
Camp Management: ARRA
Protection: ARRA, IRC, Plan International, JRS
CRIs: ARRA.
Food: ARRA, IOM/PRS, WFP
Education: ARRA, SCI, DICAS
Livelihoods: NRC, PRS, IOM, LWF
Health and Nutrition: ARRA, IRC, ACF, CVT
WASH: IRC, IRD, LWF
Energy: GAIA/PRS
Environment: NRDEP
Site Planning and Shelter: NRC, ANE, IOM, NRDEP Transport: IOM
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Indicative financial requirements (May-Dec 2017) # Individuals: Registration and relocation
50,000 6,409,507
100,000 150,000 9,279,507 13,049,507
200,000 16,308,806
Provision of basis needs (HH)*
6,442,871 12,312,234 18,181,598
24,050,962
Provision of basic services at Camp level** Logistics and operational support***
19,659,805 36,681,478 53,703,151
70,724,823
Sub Total
37,014,136 66,521,719
97,019,303
127,006,185
WFP Global Food Distribution
9,000,000
27,000,000
36,000,000
Grand Total
46,014,136 84,521,719 124,019,303 163,006,185
4,501,953
8,248,500 12,085,047
18,000,000
15,921,594
NB: To be reflected within RRP Planning figures *Provision of basic needs (HH): Shelter, CRIs and Energy. **Basic services (camp): Site preparation, WASH, Primary Health Care, Education, Protection, Environment, Nutrition, Camp Management. ***Logistics and Operational: transportation, warehousing, general project management.
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