Over 2.8 million IDPs are living in Northwest Syria, including 960,000 people have who have been newly displaced since December as a consequence of the latest escalation in conflict. Shelter options are extremely limited and many IDPs resort to inadequate types of shelter. According to HNAP, 44% of IDPs use tents as shelter, around 9% are staying in substandard shelter, most of which are unfinished buildings; and 3% of IDPs have found public buildings, like schools, to be the only shelter option, thereby disrupting the provision of public services.
Between January and March 2020, 427,654 people have been reached with shelter assistance.
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Establishment of new IDP settlements
Shelter/NFI Cluster members are currently improving IDP settlements and providing shelter for 435,000 people who have been displaced recently.
Shelter types in IDP settlements
Floods in IDP settlements
IDP settlements are often established by the IDP themselves, on agricultural lands. Infrastructures such as drainage are needed to mitigate the risk of floods.
Improving IDP settlements
The SNFI Cluster encourages members and donors to improve IDP settlements. At least $5 M are needed to improve roads, drainage and light in self-established IDP settlements.
Covid-19 Response
Hygiene measures are taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by Shelter/NFI Cluster members. The members are currently providing proper hygiene practices to help reduce the transmission risk of the virus.
Fuel Distribution
Non food items Distribution
Shelter/NFI Cluster members provide NFI Assistance for IDPs and host community members in Northwest Syria.