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Shelter Assistance Program for Refugees in Mount Lebanon Presentation to Shelter Working Group Interaction August 14, 2014
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Presentation Outline Global Communities in Lebanon Program Approach Successes and Challenges Questions
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Global Communities in Lebanon Presence in Lebanon since 1997 (as CHF International) Implemented 22 programs including: improving municipal service delivery strengthening local economic development workforce development emergency humanitarian assistance
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Program Overview $1.5 million UNHCR-funded Shelter Assistance Program for Refugees in Mount Lebanon March 2013 – December 2014 Renovating, weather-proofing private homes and collective centers WASH: water testing, filters, hygiene awareness sessions Rehabilitating schools Mt. Lebanon Target Areas
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Shelter Results to Date Improved 185 private houses accommodating 347 refugee families Improved 7 collective centers accommodating 78 refugee families Distributed 737 sealing kits
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Program Approach Improve empty and occupied buildings Contingent upon assessment by GC engineer and landlord acceptance of rehabilitation terms Landlord allows the refugee family to remain rent- free for a fixed period of time (i.e. work worth $1,500 secures 12 months rent-free shelter; if cost is higher, rent-free period increases up to 16 months)
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Successes Active engagement of municipality Established, long-term relations with municipalities and communities Monitoring visits for the entire year, even after rehabilitation works are completed
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Challenges Varying beneficiary selection procedures and processes across different agencies Varying terms of rehabilitation Host family concerns about property damage; need for contractual provisions/funds allocated for repair Some refugee families leaving prior to contract end Increased trend in eviction of refugee families due to disputes
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Questions and Discussion
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