HIGHLIGHTS:
In Lebanon, Shelter partners are continuing to assist vulnerable families living in substandard buildings through rehabilitation activities. In preparation for the upcoming winter season, shelter partners are finalizing the needs assessment in informal settlements where vulnerable families will be assisted through distribution of various weatherproofing kits.
August witnessed several eviction cases, mainly in the North of Lebanon, where some 170 households were forced to move from seven informal settlements in Tripoli area. The majority of the affected households have been assisted by shelter partners through the provision of shelter materials.
Those who couldn’t find relocation land are hosted by Lebanese families, staying with relatives or temporarily renting shelter in substandard buildings.
In Jordan, 6,180 individual benefited from the Cash for Rent project in several governorates. In Azraq camp the extension of Village 2 is ongoing. 456 new shelters were fully constructed and will be handed over during next month.
In Iraq, the construction of 1,438 improved shelter units in Kawargosk, Qushtapa, Domiz2 and Basirma has started and is expected to be completed by end of November. After completion the ongoing works, 96.5% of in camp refugee population will have access to improved shelter.
In Turkey, 33,148 individuals were assisted with shelter solutions.