Sanitation in a Refugee Camp

Safe sanitation for people in a refugee camp outside the city of Burao

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Summary

Construction of latrines for community of 2500 people living in a refugee camp. Poor living conditions and lack of sanitation facilities are causing many people to become ill.

Who will benefit?

Sanitation

17 sanitation systems
408 people affected

Location

Africa, Somalia
Burao
9.516667, 45.533333

Project in depth

Focus area

Water and sanitation Categories: Education, Sanitation, Training

The Republic of Somaliland is situated on the tip of the Horn of Africa. Somaliland was formed in 1991 after separating from southern Somalia following 3 years of civil war but the country still awaits international recognition.

During the war many people fled the area. Many have now returned, yet no longer have a house to go back to. The people stay at an IDP camp near the city of Burao, where there are no facilities whatsoever available. The latrines will improve health conditions within the camp.

Current status

Project is in the preparatory phase.

3 families together will build a simple pit latrine with the technical and financial help of Daryeel Foundation. Subsequent phases of the project may include the construction of latrines for additional families and the construction of a well for drinking water.

To reduce the health risks for the people living in the camp.

The IDP (Internally Displaced People) camp was initially set up as a refugee camp, but as there is nowhere else to go the camp is transitioning to permanent status. As such it is in need of a permanent sanitation solution. The people affected will build and maintain the latrines themselves. Furthermore, training, education and awareness raising are also part of the project.