Assessment of Rwanda Refugee Camps in the Context of the Villagization Process
Undergraduate researcher for the Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity and Engaged Learning Fellow Sienna Dugan, researched secondary sources and primary research through site visits, participatory observation, and interviews with key informants to compile this report which is structured like a case study with additional literature review. All photography is original to the student from her in-field research.
Undergraduate researcher for the Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity and Engaged Learning Fellow Sienna Dugan, researched secondary sources and primary research through site visits, participatory observation, and interviews with key informants to compile this report which is structured like a case study with additional literature review. All photography is original to the student from her in-field research.
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1.3 Research Objectives
The remainder of this paper will focus on assessing the current status of camps run by
UNHCR Rwanda, focusing on Mahama Camp, in order to identify and prioritize sectors of concern
and promote sustainable practices. In doing so, recommendations will be made regarding how to
implement camp transformation plans developing Mahama Camp into a self-sustaining village.
Objective 1: Assess the current condition of refugee camps in Rwanda providing a by sector
analysis of needs focusing on Mahama Camp.
Objective 2: Identify how UNHCR Rwanda is using CRRF to respond to the protracted and
growing refugee situation as it transitions out of being categorized as an emergency situation.
Objective 3: Determine best practices on and viability of villagization for Mahama Refugee
Camp.
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