Afghanistan: Afghanistan: Shelter Cluster Factsheet Apr - Jun 2017

• The Cluster response during this quarter was driven by meeting the immediate shelter and NFI lifesaving needs of the displaced population due to armed conflict and natural disaster (flooding) in the Eastern, Southern, Northern and Southeastern Regions of Afghanistan.
  
• 113,943 individuals affected by armed conflict and 91,052 individuals by natural disaster were assessed.
  
• The return of 131,959 individuals from neighboring countries has increase shelter and NFIs needs substantially.
  
• Approximately 19,902 individuals with shock induced acute vulnerability were found to be in need of mediumterm shelter support while seeking a durable solution. All statistics are from 1 April to 30 June 2017.
  

RESPONSE

• The ES/NFI Cluster utilized various response modalities including cash based interventions and in-kind assistance to meet the shelter and NFI needs of the affected population. During this quarter (April – June 2017), a total of 125,082 individuals were assisted.

  • 86,103 individuals received NFIs
    
  • 18,154 individuals received emergency shelter, including cash for rent
    
  • 20,825 vulnerable individuals received a variety of shelter support including the construction of transitional shelters with the possibility to extend as part of a more durable shelter to recover after the shock, while others received materials and cash to upgrade their existing shelters.
    

• As of 01 January - 30 June 2017, the Cluster responded to various ES/NFI needs of approximately 242,200, individuals against its total target of 1.3 million individuals in 2017. In support of post emergency response, about 40% of the assisted population received additional inkind/cash assistance for winterization and others to meet their basic needs.

GAPS / CHALLENGES

• Evidence-based data on the shelter needs in hard to reach areas is required.
  
• Access to land still remains a substantial concern and impediment to shelter assistance.