Erosion prevention for a safer camp environment
Challenge
In Kavumu refugee camp, heavy rainfall and unchecked soil erosion have created hazardous ravines just metres from refugee shelters. Poor geographical siting, lack of adequate water channelling infrastructure, and fragile soil conditions have intensified the damage, placing more than 1,400 refugees at direct risk of flooding.
Solution
Agir pour l’environnement will implement a multipronged, nature-based strategy to address erosion and environmental degradation, including planting bamboo and other trees to stabilize soil, as well as constructing channels to redirect rainwater. Refugees and host community members will lead site identification, planting, maintenance, and monitoring activities.
Impact
Prevention of future displacement due to permanent halting of ravine expansion. A total of 2,730 refugees and host community members will enjoy safer homes, schools, agricultural fields, water sources, and other areas, with around 18,000 people benefitting indirectly.