Refugee camp
A refugee camp is a camp built up by governments or NGOs (such as the ICRC) to receive refugees.
Related Topics:
NGO - ICRC - Refugee
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Since refugee camps are generally set up in an impromotu fashion, and designed to meet basic human needs for a short time, when civil war or other problems prevent the return of refugees, or children essentially grow up in the camps, a humanitarian crisis can result.
Related Topics:
Civil war - Humanitarian
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Facilities of a refugee camp can include the following:
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- sleeping accommodations (tents)
- hygiene facilities (cleaning and toilets)
- medical supplies
- communication equipment (e.g. radio)
- Nabatieh camp
- four near Tindouf
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Examples of refugee camps:
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See also:
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