Shelter Options for Syrian Refugees

Center for Refugees of Lebanon

OverviewLebanon:Population – 4.3millionArea – 4,036 square milesCountry of Minorities – 18 recognized groupsSectarian governmentDivided into 6 governoratesOccupied by Syria during Lebanese civil warPalestinian refugees 10% of population

Syrian Refugees

● 1,142,425 Syrians registered in Lebanon● Largest concentration in Bekaa Valley at 402,000● Since 2012 Syrian refugee influx led to 25% increase in Lebanon’s

population to more than 5 million people

Shelter Concerns

● Shelter biggest concern for Syrian refugees

● Majority in informal settlements● Government refusal to establish

official camps● Land rental costs, security

concerns, violence, interruption of family structure

Informal Settlements ● Nearly 2,000

informal settlements● Inadequate shelters ● Poor quality● Overcrowding● Limited access to:

o Watero Sanitationo Urban services

(Bekaa Valley, Lebanon)

NRC Info● Established in 1946 to assist refugees in

Europe after World War II● Five program areas

a. Shelterb. Educationc. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiened. Food Securitye. Information, Counseling, and Legal Assistance

Policy Brief● Transitional shelters

Policy Brief● Focus on the Bekaa Valley● Collaboration with the Lebanese government● Aiding community populations● Oversight by the Norwegian Refugee

Council● Coordination of rental payment● Strong community management

SWOT: Strengths● Timing● Engagement with the local community● Housing compensation impacts● Fosters positive relations with host community● Involvement of Lebanese government● Equitable approach● Focus on a high-risk area● Proximity of Lebanon to Syria

SWOT: Weaknesses● Cost● Potential resistance by Lebanese

government● Space limitations● Potential to attract more refugees● Distribution of shelters

SWOT: Opportunities

● Community strengthening

● Improved public relations

● Increased stability

● Improved documentation and registration

SWOT: Threats

● Length of stay

● Cost

● Requires involvement by local community

and refugee population

Problem: Inadequate shelters and living conditions for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Goal: A solution working with the Lebanese government to provide adequate shelters and stable environment for Syrian refugees

Inputs Activities Outputs Short-term Outcomes

Intermediate Outcomes

Long-Term Outcomes

Funding: NRC DonorsLebanese Government

Partners: Norwegian Refugee CouncilLebanese Government

Negotiate with government

Manage Refugee Camps

Form peace keeping element

Collaboration with host community

Coordinate rental payment

Host camp meetings

Provide T-shelters

Assist impoverished communities

Increase safety and efficiency

Provide official aid

Refugees will find employment

Increase involvement and community support

Refugee will be independent

Better environment for families

Reduce dependence on humanitarian aid

Improve quality of life for both refugees and Lebanese residents

Be able to register for refugee status

No longer need support from organizations

Assumptions External Factors

Oct. 2014 Nov. 2014 Dec. 2014 Jan. 2015 Feb. 2015 Mar.2015 Apr. 2015 May 2015 June 2015

Develop advisory board

Discuss with Lebanese government

Promote/Educate about program

Distribute T-shelters in Bekka Valley

Develop and modify evaluation

Total implementation

Collect data for process evaluation

Collect data for impact evaluation

Collect data for outcome evaluation

Analyze evaluation data

Report to funder

Completed Planned

Questions?