Overview

When conflict and disaster occur the damage to property and infrastructure is likely to suffer the greatest impact after the loss of human life. Shelter is essential for survival, protection and health yet more than 1800 people were displaced in 1990 and 2009 with the greatest number of those who were displaced due to conflict from Northern Province in Sri Lanka.

OUR AIMS

• HOPE Charity aims to continue working with both refugees and Internally Displaced Person (IDP) to address gaps in shelter provision. We aim to provide appropriate responses through measures which include securing informal shelters such as tents and also rehabilitating war-damaged homes.

• We aim to provide shelter solutions which are holistic, culturally sensitive and adequate for the needs of the population whilst ensuring minimum standards are met. Whilst addressing shelter needs, we also aim to ensure health, protection and livelihood needs are assessed and included within the wider response that we deliver.

• When disasters strike such as floods and earthquakes, we work with local partners to provide temporary shelter solutions to ensure the affected population is able to maintain their dignity and security.