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Algeria (Saharawi refugees)
Assistance to Saharawi Refugees 
This is a prolongation of the UNHCR-sponsored programme launched in 2001. All 2008 programmes will continue through 2009, with an intensification of medical activities (supply of radiology products and equipment), and the creation of family-run vegetable plots in Daklha.
Distribution of hygiene kits to Sahawari Women, Disabled or Elderly people in Saharawi Refugee Camps, South of Tindouf, Algeria 
Phase II of previous programme dedicated to young Saharawi women. We plan to help young Saharawi women benefit from improved hygiene by distributing 190,000 hygiene kits containing soap, shampoo, sanitary towels, washing powder, etc.
Improve the Living Conditions and Restore Basic Livelihoods of Disabled People in Saharawi Refugee Camps
This project is the continuation of our previous programmes for elderly or disabled Saharawis living in refugee camps. It aims to improve the beneficiaries’ nutritional situation and provide income-generating activities through the following actions:
Purchase and distribution of hygiene kits for Saharawi women in the refugee camps of Aoussert (Awserd), Smara, El Aioun (Laayoune), Dakhla and « 27 Février » South of Tindouf – ALGERIA
Phase II of previous programme dedicated to young Saharawi women. We plan to help young Saharawi women benefit from improved hygiene by distributing 190,000 hygiene kits containing soap, shampoo and sanitary towels
Assistance to Saharawi Refugees
This is a prolongation of the UNHCR-sponsored programme, first launched in 2001. All programmes performed in 2007 will continue through 2008, with an intensification of medical activities (supply of radiology products and equipment). - Assistance to Elderly and Disabled People - Bleach Production Unit - Repair and maintenance of the ambulances and trucks used for food and water distribution - Management and maintenance of the UNHCR’s operational base in Rabouni and Dakhla. - Supply of radiology equipment and consumable articles, stomatology items, laboratory products, medication and indemnification of 31 health practitioners.
Continuation and extension of the project: “Support to Elderly & Disabled People in Saharawi Refugee Camps,South of Tindouf – ALGERIA”
After three decades living in refugee camps, extremely precarious conditions, lack of medical care and absence of understanding about disability, all the disabled people in the camps are suffering a situation of heightened distress. Our aim is to improve the living and hygiene conditions of almost 1,500 disabled and/or vulnerable elderly Saharawi refugees in the camps of Aoussert, El Ayoun, Dakhla, Smara and 27 Fevrier, South of Tindouf. |
Purchase and distribution of hygiene kits for Saharawi women in the refugee camps of Aoussert (Awserd), Smara, El Aioun (Laayoune), Dakhla and « 27 Février » South of Tindouf – ALGERIA.
Phase II of previous programme dedicated to young Saharawi women. We plan to help young Saharawi women benefit from improved hygiene by distributing 190,000 hygiene kits containing soap, shampoo and sanitary towels.
Rehabilitation of Health Structures Damaged by the February 2006 Floods – Saharawi Refugee Camps, South of Tindouf – ALGERIA In February 2006, southwest Algeria was the victim of enormous flooding and torrential rains hit the refugee camps. The day after the disaster, it was estimated that 50% of the dwellings were destroyed and 25% were on the verge of collapse leavingsome 55,000 people without shelter.
Rehabilitation of the following medical structures:
Support to Elderly & Disabled People in Saharawi Refugee Camps South of Tindouf
This distribution program was designed to improve the living conditions of disabled persons and elderly people in the refugee camps. Because of their age or disability, some people cannot travel to special care centres so Triangle supplies crutches, ergonomic crockery, bedding and other essential items to them directly. There were 1063 direct benefactors of this programme.
Purchase & Distribution of Hygiene Kits for Saharawi Women in Aoussert, El Aioun, Dakhla and Smara Refugee Camps, South of Tindouf
To reduce the risk of disease and help young Saharawi women benefit from improved hygiene, Triangle distributed 66,000 hygiene kits (containing soap, shampoo and sanitary towels).
EMERGENCY RELIEF In February 2006, southwest Algeria was the victim of enormous flooding and torrential rains hit the refugee camps. The day after the disaster, it was estimated that 50% of the dwellings were destroyed and 25% were on the verge of collapse leaving some 55,000 people without shelter.
Triangle responded to the disaster by rehabilitating part of the Saharawi Red Crescent organisation’s warehouses and managing the UNHCR’s relief supplies.
Distribution of rice, dates and humanized milk to 12,000 families.
Support to Care Structures for Disabled Peoples
Supplementing the activities managed in the UNHCR-financed programme, Triangle supported various care structures for disabled people thanks to a grant from the Lord Michelham Foundation. The following activities were implemented:
Creation of a Bakery
The aim of this project was to provide a group of disabled adults with a permanent activity to empower them and enable integration in the Sawary community. Integration was also astrong component of Triangle’s support programme for disabled people in the Wilaya of Aoussert; amongst other elements, the project offered vocational training as a means of integration. In this way, the entire population of the camp benefited from a reduced-cost quality service, and within Saharawi society, people’s perception of disability was altered and improved. At the same time, via financial support, this programme promoted and stimulated the creation of small, easy-to-access bread shops held by disabled people. |
