Iraq Crisis – Promoting Social Cohesion 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 providing vulnerable families with access to mental health psychosocial care and WASH support. This project will: (1) provide psychosocial support for up to 2 000 conflict-affected people to address family conflict and tense community dynamics; (2) upgrade public water infrastructure in up to 10 communities; and (3) distribute hygiene kits to up to 3 000 households.

The expected outcomes for this project include: improved access to psychosocial health services for traumatized internally displaced persons; and improved access to clean water and hygiene items. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.