The heavy rains of late 2023 and early 2024 in Kalemie have severely affected people with disabilities, with 90 households losing their homes. These already vulnerable individuals are now homeless and without support. To assist them, it is crucial to provide temporary shelters, improve access to essential services, offer economic and social support, and strengthen their protection. Encouraging their participation in decision-making and raising community awareness about their right.
1) Accessibility: - Damaged infrastructure limits travel for people with disabilities. - Difficulty accessing drinking water, medical care, and food. 2) Protection and Security: - Emergency shelters often not accessible for specific needs. - High risk of abuse, neglect, and violence. 3) Loss of Property and Means of Subsistence: - Loss of essential equipment like wheelchairs and crutches. - Difficulty resuming economic activities. 4) Invisibility and Exclusion
1) Improved Accessibility: Rehabilitate infrastructure to ensure accessibility for all. 2) Strengthening Protection and Security: Build accessible and safe emergency shelters. Train rescue teams on the specific needs of disabled people. 3) Economic and Social Support: Distribute essential support equipment and supplies. Support economic recovery through micro-credits and professional training. 4) Inclusion and Participation
1) Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure: Accessibility: Adapting infrastructure for people with disabilities benefits the entire community. Preparedness: Inclusive emergency plans ensure better crisis response for all. 2) Strengthening Social Cohesion: Integration: Including disabled people in emergency interventions promotes social inclusion. Solidarity: Cooperation between institutions strengthens social cohesion. 3) Empowerment of People with Disabilities
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