Afghan Refugee Camps
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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In Afghanistan, the Taliban have taken over. They have been cruel and vicious to the people that once inhabited a beautiful, free country. It is not like that anymore. Whole houses and buildings have been bombed for no reason. Because of this, some people have had to move into refugee camps. Another reason for people to have to live in these refugee camps is the fact that they cannot live safely in their own houses. Dangers like being harmed or even killed because of conflict in the country could cause this. Today, we will focus on the living conditions in Afghan refugee camps and you will see why these camps are some of the most dangerous and unsanitary places in the world.
WHAT ARE REFUGEE CAMPS?
- Refugee camps are, according to WordNet "shelter, for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs.
- Most Afghan refugees are forced to refugee camps because of the Taliban.
- Refugees in other countries are usually there because they need to escape an unfair government or war
- Some recent cases where countries need refugee camps are in Ukraine and Syria because of civil war and unsafe living conditions.
- Most refugees have nothing but the clothes on their back.
Population and Size
- In some of the worst areas, there are about 400,000 people living in refugee camps
- During Taliban rule, about 4.5 million refugees fled Afghanistan
- Some refugee camps are bigger than a mile long and wide
- Some large refugee camps are in Syria, Sudan, and the Gaza Strip
- There are about 600,000 children on the brink of starvation in all refugee camps
Food and Shelter
- Most refugees eat small rations like bread and dried meat
- Most refugees are lucky to get one meal a day
- Refugees live in things like tents
- Most shelter is provided by whatever the refugee can gather up
- Most food for the refugees is provided by the United Nations and refugee organizations
FLEEING THE COUNTRY
- Around 450,000 people fled Afghanistan during Taliban rule
- Most Afghan refugees that fled the country went to Pakistan
- Most walked or biked out of the country
- Charities like Catholic Charities also help refugees escape
- Some people are hidden and smuggled out of the country
COUNTRIES THAT NEED REFUGEE CAMPS
- Syria- Civil war and government issues
- Ukraine- Civil war
- Iraq- Government
- Crimea- War
- Tunisia- Political assassinations
HOW CAN WE HELP?
- Send blankets, clothing, and money to organizations like Catholic charities
- Go to volunteer at charities and organizations
- Pray for all people who are in refugee camps
- Talk to and welcome a new refugee that has moved into your area
- Be thankful for all that you have
WEATHER IN REFUGEE CAMPS
- Most refugee camps are settled on dry and arid fields
- Most areas have more trouble getting clean water than food
- When rainfall comes, it is collected and used
- Cold weather can be an issue because most people do not have enough clothing
- Most refugee camps are in the Middle East or Africa, so the weather is usually very hit and dry
FACTS
- Almost 80% of refugees are women and children
- Most people live in refugee camps for more than two years until they can leave
- A refugee gets food every twelve days in the U.N.'s refugee system
- As of 2013, there have been over 4 million refugees counted
- In a refugee camp named Dadaab, 400 refugees arrive every day
TOP FIVE LARGEST REFUGEE CAMPS IN THE WORLD
- Dadaab, Kenya
- Dollo Ado, Ethiopia
- Kakuma, Kenya
- Al Zaatri, Jordan
- Jabalia, Gaza Strip
