The initial services provided during an emergency include water, food, shelter, emergency relief items - such as blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets, clothing and personal hygiene kits -, healthcare, registration services and legal aid.

Approximately 22 percent of the world’s refugee population live in refugee camps – an estimated 6.6 million people. Among them, 4.5 million reside in planned and managed camps and approximately 2 million are sheltered in self-settled camps.

The UN Refugee Agency prefers other alternatives over refugee camps that can offer refugees more... See more

Refugee camps are temporary facilities built to provide immediate assistance and protection to people who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict or persecution. Refugee camps are initially designed as a short-term solution to keep people safe during specific emergencies, but emergency situations can become protracted,... See more