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Rapid Assessment on the Situation of IDP camps Belet Weyne, Hiraan Region Draft Rapid Assessment Report on the Situation of IDPs in Belet weyne Date: 24 Oct 2015 Location & Target: IDPs settlements in Beletweyne- Hiran region 1. Background The Deyr 2015 rainy season started moderate and heavy, within the last few days, heavy rains have been experienced in some parts of the Shabelle River basin both in Somalia and in the Ethiopian Highlands. Flash floods have been reported in some areas including Mataban, Mahadey Weyne, Jowhar and Mogadishu. Following the Elnino deyr heavy rains, the river levels have increased drastically in the middle reaches of the river. (FAO SWALIM, 21 Oct 2015) The rainfall forecast for the next seven days (24-30 Oct 2015) is pointing towards heavy rains within the Ethiopian highlands especially in the headwaters of the Shabelle basin. Given the rainfall forecast, observed river levels along the Shabelle River are expected to continue rising further especially in downstream areas thus endangering vulnerable communities. (FAO SWALIM, 23 Oct 2015) At beginning on month of October, 2015 the regional and district authorities in Beletweyne released press conference through local media (Radios, TVs and websites) on dire emergency humanitarian situation facing especially IDPs/poor host communities in Beletweyne and appealed to the international community and other well-wishers to support them. Upon this alert, UNOCHA has called the humanitairian actors that have presence in Beletweyne for an ad hoc meeting to discuss upon the affect of flash floods to the vulnerable IDPs in Beletweyne town. It was agreed to conduct joint rapid assessment on the most effected IDPs through collecting information by using focus group discussions and observation. In the meantime village management committees were interviewed on the status of the IDPs in the town
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Rapid Assessment on the Situation of IDP camps
Belet Weyne, Hiraan Region
Draft Rapid Assessment Report on the Situation of IDPs in Belet weyne
Date: 24 Oct 2015
Location & Target: IDPs settlements in Beletweyne- Hiran region
1. Background
The Deyr 2015 rainy season started
moderate and heavy, within the last few
days, heavy rains have been experienced
in some parts of the Shabelle River basin
both in Somalia and in the Ethiopian
Highlands. Flash floods have been
reported in some areas including
Mataban, Mahadey Weyne, Jowhar and
Mogadishu. Following the Elnino deyr
heavy rains, the river levels have
increased drastically in the middle
reaches of the river. (FAO SWALIM, 21
Oct 2015)
The rainfall forecast for the next seven
days (24-30 Oct 2015) is pointing towards heavy rains within the Ethiopian highlands especially in the
headwaters of the Shabelle basin. Given the rainfall forecast, observed river levels along the Shabelle
River are expected to continue rising further especially in downstream areas thus endangering
vulnerable communities. (FAO SWALIM, 23 Oct 2015)
At beginning on month of October, 2015 the regional and district authorities in Beletweyne released
press conference through local media (Radios, TVs and websites) on dire emergency humanitarian
situation facing especially IDPs/poor host communities in Beletweyne and appealed to the international
community and other well-wishers to support them.
Upon this alert, UNOCHA has called the humanitairian actors that have presence in Beletweyne for an
ad hoc meeting to discuss upon the affect of flash floods to the vulnerable IDPs in Beletweyne town. It
was agreed to conduct joint rapid assessment on the most effected IDPs through collecting information
by using focus group discussions and observation. In the meantime village management committees
were interviewed on the status of the IDPs in the town
Rapid Assessment on the Situation of IDP camps
Belet Weyne, Hiraan Region
1.1 Objectives of Assessment
The overall objective of the assessment was to better understand the current context/situation in which the IDPs are living, their access to basic services, key challenges/barriers/opportunities and needs towards the achievement of local integration.
Origin of the IDP camps in Beletweyne:
1. IDPs population who have been in Beletwein more 20 years that came from different location of
South and Central Somalia and within the region, mainly these families were belong to manority
groups who were forced to leave teir farms and settlemtns due to the fighting between
confronting groups.
Rapid Assessment on the Situation of IDP camps
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2. IDP from 2014-15 military offensives in Bakool region (Hudur, Yeed, Waajid) mainly these
families are belong to North West Somalia or Rahanweyn community
3. Dropout pastoralists & agro-pastoralists who lost their livestock during famine of 2011
4. Clan conflicts from Beletweyne rural vilages -Defow and kabxanley deadly caln fighting
The IDPs are the most vulnerable HH in the community; they do not have proper shelter, rather over
crowded and congested, poor hygiene and sanitation practices, poor NFI quality used in the IDPs HH,
limited sources of clean water (Donkey carts) or though river, poor income opportunity.
Some IDP camps they received treatments on malnourished children and women from SCI and WFP by
providing plumpinet and supplementary food rations.
Some IDPs requested to be relocated in to well protected from flooding and water stagnant. This camp is
affected by El Nino rains.
Rapid Assessment on the Situation of IDP camps
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The list of the visited IDPs camps and affected population:
Sub-village Beletwein
Code# List of the IDP camps No of Population No of affected population
Kooshin
1. Kutiinmbo 160 110
2. Buloqorax 300 230
3. Budul 65 65
4. Gabooye 110 90
5. Calowla 150 80
6. Bilisdid 350 250
7. Kulmiye 290 150
Hawlwadaag
8. Ex-airport 820 650
9. Nasib 750 550
10. Alla-aamin 425 350
11. Iftin 210 110
12. Fatxi 271 200
13. Badbaado 220 200
14. Tawakal Qeyr 230 110
15. Xalane 330 210
16. kulan 256 200
Rapid Assessment on the Situation of IDP camps
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17. Dayax 215 115
18. Alla Suge 158 100
19. Xerta 266 200
20. Tawakal 300 200
21. Beereey 230 130
22. Bakol 400 280
Hawotaako
23. Darucel, 100 80
24. Ceynte 45 45
25. Gabooye 2 110 100
26. Gabooye 3 180 110
27. Alla-Magan 250 150
28. Al Hilal 160 100
29. Ceel Jaale 290 190
Bundoweyn
30. Bilan, 280 170
31. Domey 520 450
32. Ex Suqaxolaha 200 160
33. Barwaqo 255 200
34. Tawakal 330 200
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35. Ayaan 255 200
36. Horseed 220 120
37. Daryeel 230 130
38. Rajo 180 100
39. Alla qabe 230 180
40. Horseed 2 211 190
41. Midnimo 196 160
42. Shareeco 50 50
43. Doonsubagle B 160 100
44. Arladi 200 150
TOTAL 11158 7915
2. Assessment Objectives
The assessment was aimed at examining the current sitaution in which the IDPs are living, the effects of the Elnino Deyr heavy rains and key challenges of the IDP camps in Beletweyne as well as identification of key priorities. 3. Assessment Team
On 24 October, representatives from DRC, , WARDI, RRDO, UNOCHA, Beletweyne Local authorities and
IDPs committees that was effected by Elnino Deyr heavy rains for last couples weeks in Beledweyne. A
quick assessment was conducted through observation and participatory group discussions.
4. Assessment Methodology
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Belet Weyne, Hiraan Region
The assessment employed a qualitative approaches such as focus group discussions, key informant
interview and transect walk. As a result the assessment team used physical observations, interviewd
key informant and conducted focus group discussions with 13 IDPs Camps visited. Moreover, looking
their living conditions, shelters, living places, water access and other protection related issues were
exercised. The assessment results are summarized and presented in the following sections.
5. Limitations
The assessment team had a very limited access of the IDP camps to assess the different settlements
thoroughly due to the Elnino deyr heavy rains for the last couple of weeks.Thus, this rapid assessment
provides a very general picture on the current situation of the IDP Camps in terms of their access to
food, shelter, protection concerns, water and sanitation as well as checking their main source of income.
On the rapid assessment visted of44 IDP camps from the 4 sub-villages of Beletwein town and the
number of permanent inhabitants counted 11158 IDPs Households. Through Coordination fo the
stakehodlers DRC will continue verification of the IDPs households to get common agreed number.
Interviewed Local outhorities, village management committees, and IDPs gate keepers estimated the
number of IDP camps in Beletweyne are 54 IDP camps. However assessment team has only visited 44
camps and Since was not counducted head counting, the number cannot be final and 100% accurate and
it will need to continue verificiation until we get the numer of population..
6. Assessment Findings
It was conducted desk review from the findings of the discussions and observations after the team cameback from the field with a round table. The below bullet points summarizes the key findings of the rapid assessment.
6.1 Highlights of key findings
6.1.1 Limited sources of income were observed to be one of the main challenges affecting the
IDPs in all of the settlements
6.1.2 The most common types of employment include washing clothes and cleaning for
others and collecting garbage or firewood and casual labor of the markets
6.1.3 The IDPs complained about overcrowded settlements and poor hygiene of the camp
6.1.4 It is found that Numer of Beletwein IDPs settlements are 44 IDPs camps located 4 sub-
villages in Beletwein. There are 11158 IDPs Households ; the total affected famiies are 7915
Households that needs urgent response.
Rapid Assessment on the Situation of IDP camps
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6.1.5 The most immediate response required by IDPs are:
o Shelter/NFI,
o Cash interventions (Conditional and UCT),
o provision of local integration and peace coexistances,
o rehabilitation of water sources
o latrines construction,
o Installation of Solar light,
o provision, rehabilitation of water sources and
o Hygiene kits and solar lights.
6.1.6. Poor shelter conditions; most of them were using old clothes and old plastic sheetings, lack of
regular security patrolling (especially at night), lack of clan protection and weak capacity of the
law reinforcement bodies were reported to contribute to overall insecurity in the settlements.
6.1.7. Limited food availability for the IDPs specially the rainy days that narrowed the employment
and selfemployment opportunities
6.1.8. Almost small food they have were destroyed by the heavy rains
6.1.9. Some IDP camp streats were cut due to the rains, it was difficult that assessment team visit
these locations, however together with agencies, local authority and IDPs leadership has
discussed the number of affected locations.
6.1.10. Most of the latrines were destroyed/collapsed due to heavy rains
6.1.11. There are slightly emerging malnutrition signs in children due to reduced frequency of meals (1
to 2 times per day which is not even full meal). In addition of harsh weather of cold and windy
that causes weakening of the children and increased vulnerability
6.1.12. The most common deseases for children were bronkites and caugh however due to the poor
hygiene, there was a fear the breakout of AWD.
7. Recommendation
7.1. Shelter and NFIs assistance those are the most neediest due to Elnino Deyr heavy rains
7.2. Emergency food support (food voucher/unconditional cash transfer) to help displaced people in
meeting household food needs.
7.3. Inclusive hygiene and sanitation campaigns to clean the town including drainage system for stagnant
water and distribution of aqua tabs
7.4. Reparation of the exciting solar lights and promote provision of solar lighting in the settlements to
increase community surveillance and security
7.5. Access to hygiene kits and sanitation facilities ( latrines,) and over all awareness raising of better
hygiene and sanitation practices.
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8. Assessment Pictures
