Introduction Why do we refer? What to refer? How to refer? Who to refer to? When to refer?

Shelter Referral Mechanism

Partners

Why do we refer? Protection Improve the life of refugees To hold partners accountable in their activities

What to refer?

Cases eligible for weatherproofing in informal settlements: New Arrivals Damage due to fire, flood, storms, snow Torn/ damaged plastic sheeting Weak/ damaged timber

Cases eligible for assistance in sub-standard buildings: Weatherproofing/ WASH upgrade Rehabilitation Cash for rent

Cases eligible for shelter enhancement: Fire suppression materials & awareness sessions Floor raising kits Elderly/ disabled intervention

Shelter: lebzashl@unhcr.org How to Refer? Send an e-mail to: Shelter: lebzashl@unhcr.org

Email should have the following information Location/p-code/GPS coordinates Key informant/Shaweesh name & number Brief description of the case/issue referred

UNHCR Shelter Unit feeds the info to Google docs.

Follow-up Shelter Unit will follow up until the referral is completed and the case is closed.

Follow-up On weekly basis, we will e-mail partners of their pending referrals as well as the update of all pending referrals for all partners Agency Referrals Assistance Provided (blank) Date Closed (blank) # of pending days (0-30) # of pending days (31-60) # of pending days (more than 60 days) Medair 22 1 6 x   GVC NRC 2 SCI 21 4 15 Grand Total 46 5

Who to refer to? IAMP (interagency mapping platform) is the platform where we could find all sort of information concerning informal settlements.

IAMP location (GPS)/Cadastral Number of house units/individuals Partners assisting the site Key informant name and number WASH/Shelter activities

Informal settlements Map

SSB Map

When to refer? ASAP

Implications of not referring Unsafe shelter leads to hazardous conditions threating the lives of refugees as well as neighboring local community

If you identify something wrong Refer it!