Kabul: UNHCRThe united nations refugee agency Announced the launch of a community-based construction effort of more than USD 14 million to build 2,300 earthquake-resistant homes to help residents in the Southeast Afghanistan Deadly area devastated by June 22 earthquake,
Under the plan, UNHCR is providing materials and ancillary building costs for the construction of 2,000 winter houses for the construction of 300 houses in the Gian and Barmal districts of Paktika province and 300 houses in the Spera district of Khost province.
During an assessment mission in Barmal, Paktika province, UNHCR representative Leonard Zulu said, “This initiative demonstrates UNHCR’s continued solidarity and support for those affected by the disaster – in the coming months 2,300 families will have access to new, resilient, There will be winter homes.” “UNHCR began distributing emergency shelters two days after the earthquake, and we are now aiming to better build to meet urgent shelter needs.”
Earthmoving equipment contracted by UNHCR has started site clearance at Barmal and trucks are transporting construction materials as snowfall is expected by mid-November.
“The Khost and Paktika regions have generously hosted thousands of refugees in recent years, some of whom have also been affected by earthquakes,” Zulu said. “UNHCR’s shelter initiative will ensure homes for the most affected families.”
In recent weeks, UNHCR teams have met with communities to present the project, identify the worst-affected families, and organize community groups to implement a community-based plan.
In addition to building materials, families participating in the project will receive US$700 for labor. Engineers working with UNHCR partners will oversee construction so that relevant guidance is followed. Each family will be provided with solar panels for lighting and a Bukhari space heater for burning wood during the winter months, as well as materials for building an outdoor toilet.
The Royal Humanitarian Foundation of Bahrain recently signed a USD 1 million agreement with UNHCR to support the housing scheme. In addition, UNHCR and united nations development program The three districts have launched a joint program to improve access to community services such as health centres, schools and water systems.
“UNHCR has included three districts in its Priority Areas of Return and Reintegration (PARRS) project as refugees as well as returned IDPs living in areas. The PARR initiative will ensure continued support for sustainable returns, reunification and increasing community resilience. ” The United Nations agency said in a statement.
In the wake of the 5.9 earthquakes, which reportedly killed more than 1,000 people and injured many others, the UNHCR decided to provide emergency shelter for over 25,000 people, along with household supplies and sanitation items for over 11,200 people. 3,592 family tents to supplement emergency assistance. partner agencies.
Over the past four decades, Afghanistan has been marred by conflicts and natural disasters, leaving millions of people facing famine and starvation. The latest estimates indicate that some 24 million Afghans, who make up more than half of the country’s population, are in need of humanitarian aid.
Afghanistan has about 3.4 million conflict-displaced individuals, as well as 1.57 million climate-displaced people, making it one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises.
Under the plan, UNHCR is providing materials and ancillary building costs for the construction of 2,000 winter houses for the construction of 300 houses in the Gian and Barmal districts of Paktika province and 300 houses in the Spera district of Khost province.
During an assessment mission in Barmal, Paktika province, UNHCR representative Leonard Zulu said, “This initiative demonstrates UNHCR’s continued solidarity and support for those affected by the disaster – in the coming months 2,300 families will have access to new, resilient, There will be winter homes.” “UNHCR began distributing emergency shelters two days after the earthquake, and we are now aiming to better build to meet urgent shelter needs.”
Earthmoving equipment contracted by UNHCR has started site clearance at Barmal and trucks are transporting construction materials as snowfall is expected by mid-November.
“The Khost and Paktika regions have generously hosted thousands of refugees in recent years, some of whom have also been affected by earthquakes,” Zulu said. “UNHCR’s shelter initiative will ensure homes for the most affected families.”
In recent weeks, UNHCR teams have met with communities to present the project, identify the worst-affected families, and organize community groups to implement a community-based plan.
In addition to building materials, families participating in the project will receive US$700 for labor. Engineers working with UNHCR partners will oversee construction so that relevant guidance is followed. Each family will be provided with solar panels for lighting and a Bukhari space heater for burning wood during the winter months, as well as materials for building an outdoor toilet.
The Royal Humanitarian Foundation of Bahrain recently signed a USD 1 million agreement with UNHCR to support the housing scheme. In addition, UNHCR and united nations development program The three districts have launched a joint program to improve access to community services such as health centres, schools and water systems.
“UNHCR has included three districts in its Priority Areas of Return and Reintegration (PARRS) project as refugees as well as returned IDPs living in areas. The PARR initiative will ensure continued support for sustainable returns, reunification and increasing community resilience. ” The United Nations agency said in a statement.
In the wake of the 5.9 earthquakes, which reportedly killed more than 1,000 people and injured many others, the UNHCR decided to provide emergency shelter for over 25,000 people, along with household supplies and sanitation items for over 11,200 people. 3,592 family tents to supplement emergency assistance. partner agencies.
Over the past four decades, Afghanistan has been marred by conflicts and natural disasters, leaving millions of people facing famine and starvation. The latest estimates indicate that some 24 million Afghans, who make up more than half of the country’s population, are in need of humanitarian aid.
Afghanistan has about 3.4 million conflict-displaced individuals, as well as 1.57 million climate-displaced people, making it one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises.