Highlights
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7,275 people were assisted during the flood emergency response in April and May in Makamba, Bujumbura Mairie and Rural, led by the Sector.
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5,022 IDPs were relocated in Rumonge and Bujumbura Rural after the decommissioning of the four IDP sites.
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48,930 returnees from Tanzania under the VolRep received a NFI kit. Sector warehouse in Bujumbura consolidated for emergency response.
Challenges
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Lack of funding for emergency response
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After the flood emergency response of April/May, the sector warehouse was emptied. NFI kits and Emergency
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Shelters must be refilled before next rainy season.
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Difficult access to affected areas due to road conditions
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HLP challenges. Returnees unable to provide documentation.
Sector strategy and objectives
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Provide a dignified and coordinated emergency non-food items kits assistance to internally displaced persons, people affected by natural hazards, vulnerable communities, refugees and returnees.
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Provide life-saving shelter assistance to households affected by natural hazards with emergency and semi-permanent shelter kits in a dignified and safe manner, supporting them during shelter construction activities.
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Update the sector contingency plan.
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Ensure comprehensive humanitarian assistance to IDP sites according to humanitarian standards, promoting access of displaced persons to durable solutions.