Addressing Disabilities for IDPS

Improving Accessibility of Humanitarian Aids for

PwDs in IPD Camps

Goma, Kivu North, DRCHandicap International

Project implemented with the financial support of

Didier Demey

Technical Advisor Emergency and rehabilitation

1. Project Overview

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Article 11 - Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies

States Parties shall take, in accordance with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, all necessary measures to ensure the protection and safety of persons with disabilities in situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters.

1. Project Overview1.1. Problems Identified

6-10% of displaced persons have disability (WHO) Displacement increases the level of disability and vulnerability Difficult access to humanitarian aids and services for PwDs in camps Lack of knowledge on disability from part of humanitarian agencies, local population and partners Specific needs of PwDs not addressed

1. Project Overview1.2. Project Objective

Persons with Disabilities among the displaced and/or indigenous population affected by the conflicts in Kivu North are benefiting form inclusive measures aiming at improving access to humanitarian aid programs

1. Project Overview1.3. Excepted Results and Deliverables

International and local organizations, as well as the partners, include PwDs in their assistance activities in Kivu North Specific needs of PwDs are properly addressed (material needs and health care) By the end of the project, a capitalization document, defining guidelines for accessibility of humanitarian assistance for PwDs will be produced

1. Project Overview1.4. Project Localization

Karisimbi (Goma), Kirotshe, Rutshuru health zones Mweso health zone Birambizo health zone

1. Project Overview1.5. Main Activities and Achievements

Identification of PwDS in target area

1. Project Overview1.5. Main Activities and Achievements

Improve accessibility of infrastructures

1. Project Overview1.5. Main Activities and Achievements

Follow-up of food and non-food item distribution time

1. Project Overview1.5. Main Activities and Achievements

Support for returning home

1. Project Overview1.5. Main Activities and Achievements

Provision of mobility aids to PwDs and referral for medical care

1. Project Overview1.5. Main Activities and Achievements

Production of technical document defining guidelines for accessibility of humanitarian assistance for PwDs

2. Guidelines for Accessibility of Humanitarian

Assistance During Movements of Population

International and local organizations lack information and knowledge on how to make humanitarian assistance services disability inclusive. Easy-to-use document presenting concrete and easily applicable measures to improve accessibility of humanitarian assistance for displaced PwDs. Applicable for other vulnerable persons (pregnant women, elderly persons).

2. Guidelines for Accessibility of Humanitarian

Assistance During Movements of Population

Contents (in French only):

Notion of disability in emergency situation Notion of accessibility Identification of PwDs Accessibility of infrastructures Accessibility to information Accessibility to distribution time Support to returning home