Iraq Crisis - Shelter Water and Education for Internally Displaced People - 2016

March 2016 - The humanitarian situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate. The violence between armed groups and government forces has displaced over 3.2 million people from their homes. An estimated 10 million people in Iraq have been affected by the conflict and are in need of humanitarian assistance. The capacity of the Government to respond to the basic needs of its citizens has been overwhelmed. In 2016 more people will be displaced by the conflict while many will remain displaced in camps and host communities. However there will also be growing numbers of people returning to areas no longer under the control of ISIL who will also need assistance to help restart their lives. With GAC’s support this project is helping up to 9 348 people affected by violence live with dignity in areas of displacement or return. This project will: (1) provide shelter solutions for up to 1 100 vulnerable displaced families; (2) provide up to 1 100 conflict-affected families with safe and adequate water and sanitation facilities; (3) provide up to 2 500 displaced children with access to quality education and psychosocial support by establishing child support centres; and (4) provide schools with teaching and learning materials.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to shelter for vulnerable internally displaced families; (2) increased access to safe and adequate drinking water and sanitation for conflict-affected families; (3) increased access to quality education and psychosocial support for displaced children; and (4) increased access to teaching and learning materials in schools. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.