Humanitarian Response in Syria: Challenges and Efforts
The crisis in Syria poses immense challenges for humanitarian response efforts, with millions in need of assistance. This article highlights the logistical challenges faced, access issues, and infrastructure concerns within the country. The Irish Emergency Logistics Team sheds light on the overwhelming scale of the crisis and the drastic impact on the population.
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Humanitarian Response in Syria: Within the Syrian borders: A challenge of epic proportions 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
Not discussing: Turkey 2.7 million 3.4% host pop Lebanon 1.07 million 25% host pop Jordan 637k 7% host pop Iraq 245k 0.7% host pop Greece EU 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
Syria: Total pop 22.85 million Refugees 5 million: 22% IDP s 6.5 million: 28% People in need of assistance 13.5 million: 60% 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
The Bible never saw numbers on the move such as we see now Incomprehensible numbers Challenge of epic proportions 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
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Supply Chain & Logistics Challenges Faced 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
Access Issues: Borders crossings Government Interaction Roads Damaged Infrastructure Air - Minimal Roadblocks Checkpoints Fluid Situation Rapid Changes 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
Infrastructure Roads Bridges Electricity/Lighting Water Sanitation Solid Waste - Sewage 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
Staff Duty of Care Health & Safety Turnover of staff Short term contracts Leave on short notice, if any 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
Key areas of logistics response Fuel - Ethics Flour Quality/Testing Food Kits Quantities/Analysis NFI - Variable Shelter Differing Needs WASH Complete breakdown Procurement Suppliers/Payments 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
Daily logistics Issues Vehicle Management IT Infrastructure Warehousing Security of goods Large Projects Supply Chain Management 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
NGO logistics expertise Many set up as direct response Minimal expertise, if any No training First thing that s cut Little concept of forward planning Chickens will come home to roost 09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team
09/03/2016 Irish Emergency Logistics Team