IOM Somalia: shelter and non-food items strategy

The Somali Context

Somalia has been gripped by a severe drought since 2016 due to consecutive below average rainy seasons. More than 900,000 Somalis are estimated to have been internally displaced with a further 1.1 million in protracted displacement. Many are living with host communities or in IDP settlements with limited access to basic services; relying heavily on humanitarian assistance for daily support and frequently exposed to protection risks.

IOM Somalia

The IOM Somalia office has been operating since 2006 providing life-saving humanitarian response to crisis-affected populations through the provision of essential interventions such as Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health, Displacement Tracking and Monitoring (DTM), and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM). Throughout these interventions, IOM has worked closely with local authorities, communities, and Partner organizations as to ensure adequate and a prompt response in areas of need.

Shelter and NFI Interventions

In response to cyclical drought, recurring conflict and protracted displacement, IOM undertakes Shelter and Non-Food Item (NFI) interventions by assessing needs, coordinating with local authorities and humanitarian partners; procuring, transporting and distributing emergency shelter and NFI kits to identified households in need of coverage and/or reinforcement. Safe and orderly settlements are necessary to provide crisis-affected populations with living spaces that ensure minimum standards for functionality, protection, and privacy. IOM supports displaced populations, vulnerable communities and returnees with shelter and NFI assistance.

With over 3,000 individuals supported with transitional shelters, 13,800 individuals assisted with emergency shelter kits and 21,000 individuals provided with NFIs, IOM continues to identify appropriate areas of implementation to direct resources, especially where multisector interventions can be strengthened and includes elements of Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Original source and full report: IOM
Published on 16 November 2017