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TURKEY: RRP6 MONTHLY UPDATE - MAY
BASIC NEEDS NEEDS ANALYSIS:
71% of registered Syrian refugees live outside
Although the total number of people in camps remains stable, new arrivals are transferred whenever space becomes available. As refugees have lived in the camps for over two years now, maintenance and improvement of services remains critical. For instance, hygiene conditions in some of the camps are moving below standard and will need to be enhanced in order to bring them back up to an acceptable level.
the refugee camps MAY HIGHLIGHTS: Two cash-voucher programmes to cover basic needs of vulnerable population are being implemented by UNHCR; one having started in April 2014 and the second planned to start in June 2014. The programmes, managed through two partners, will be targeting up to 2,400 families per month. The purpose of cash-vouchers is to allow beneficiaries to purchase food and non-food items at pre-selected retailers through an electronic card system. During the months of April and May 2014, a total of 2,831 households (16,239 persons) have benefitted from the assistance.
Over 400,000 non-camp refugees have been registered so far by the GoT. Although most of them are living in host communities or have rented apartments, they have not been provided with NFIs and are exhausting their resources while struggling to make ends meet. There is, therefore, need to provide vulnerable refugees with support to meet their basic needs.
3,644 sets of children's clothing and 500 mini fridges, procured by UNHCR, were distributed in Nusaybin camp in Mardin province. During the month, IOM provided emergency non-food items in Kirikhan, Kumlu and Hassa districts in Hatay province. The distribution targeted new arrivals and 1,789 persons were supported with mattresses, blankets, carpets and diapers based on needs assessments through house visits. IOM also participated in the distribution of matresses donated by the Japanese Government in Viransehir camp. Over 2000 vulnerable families, with a total of 11,.371 individuals, were supported by IOM with electronic cards allowing them to purchase food and hygiene items in the town and villages of Reyhanli and Kirikhan in Hatay province.
Provision of NFI to Syrians in Viransehir camp-Sanliurfa - IOM/2014
The Government of Turkey takes the lead role for determining and implementing assistance provided to Syrian refugees, through the Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). AFAD reports spending 3 billion USD on the Syrian Refugee Response in Turkey.
The main priorities in the basic needs sector include: Cover basic needs through provision of bedding, kitchen sets and hygiene materials. Cover some of the shelter and NFI needs of vulnerable persons identified throughout the year, based on referral from local authorities and partners. Support the Government in providing shelter solutions for camp and non-camp Syrians. Cover winter needs for new arrivals in the camps and non-camp Syrian refugees through the provision/enhancement of shelter. Maintenance of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in camps.
PROGRESS AGAINST TARGETS: Refugees in Camps
New orders placed in 2014 (UNHCR Budget) to support Syrian refugees in Turkey Medium Thermal Blankets
Persons receiving shelter grants
Refugees outside camps
End-2014 Target
Host communities & others
0
185,000
250,000
Persons receiving material support (blankets, bedding, kitchen sets, cooking facilities, jerry cans etc.)
Jerry Cans
800,000
35,789 14,674
105,200
Kitchen Sets
19,400
Sleeping Mats
273,000
0
70,000
140,000
210,000
280,000
Sanitary facilities constructed or supported
0
52
Persons provided with winterization items (high thermal blankets, electric heaters, plastic sheeting, winterization kits)
0
800,000
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Targets based on expected population of 1,000,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey by end-2014. There are currently 765,563 registered refugees in Turkey. Leading Agencies: UNHCR ; Felicia Mandy Owusu, UNHCR Snr. Programme Officer:
[email protected] Participating Agencies: UNHCR, IOM
