Currently, the world has 12 million refugees, nearly 8 million of whom have been living in camps or settlements for more than ten years. Some refugees have lived in such camps for generations. Many of them are prohibited from moving about freely and, over time, develop dependency on humanitarian aid, such as food, shelter, health care and education. Durable solutions cannot be realized if refugees are denied some of the basic human rights, and remain passive recipients of aid. Furthermore, situations in which refugees lack opportunities for self-reliance can quickly lead to resentment and become breeding grounds for further conflict.
Publishing Organizations: Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative, RefugePoint, RELON Uganda, and R-SEAT
Publishing Organizations: Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative
Authors: Dr. Evan Easton-Calabria
Publishing Organizations: Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative
Authors: Refugee Self-Reliance Market Systems Development Working Group
Publishing Organizations: RefugePoint and the Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative in partnership with refugee-led organizations operating in Nairobi, Kenya
Publishing Organizations: GIZ, WINS Global Consult
Publishing Organizations: International Journal of Educational Development | Volume 101
Authors: Preeti Dagar
Publishing Organizations: Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative
Publishing Organizations: U-Learn (Uganda Learning, Evidence, Accountability and Research Network), Impact Initiatives, Uganda Livelihood and Resilience Technical Working Group
Publishing Organizations: Trickle Up
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Publishing Organizations: Refugee-Led Research Hub, Refugee Studies Centre
Authors: Foni Joyce Vuni, Buhendwa Iragi