A Neighborhood Approach to Build Resilience and Repair Shelters (NABuRRS)

The project was a partnership between World Concern Development Organization (WCDO) and Engineering Ministries International (EMI), with funding from the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Affairs (BHA). The primary goal of the NABuRRS project was to ensure that all vulnerable populations in Haiti have access to safe shelter during severe weather events. The assessment of provisional shelters involved evaluating the level of disaster awareness, shelter management, and structure of shelters. The assessment also examined the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions within the shelters. The evaluation was conducted in four departments in Haiti: Sud, Sud-est, Grand Anse, and Nippes. The assessment revealed that the primary use of shelters was for temporary housing, with 71% of respondents indicating that they used the shelters for this purpose. The shelters were also used for other purposes, including as community centers and places of worship. The assessment found that the shelters were generally in poor condition, with 60% of respondents indicating that the shelters were in a state of disrepair. The assessment also examined the WASH conditions within the shelters. The results showed that 55% of shelters had access to a water source, but only 22% of shelters had a reliable water supply. The assessment also found that 75% of shelters had inadequate sanitation facilities, and 60% of shelters had inadequate waste disposal practices. The assessment identified several challenges to improving the condition of shelters in Haiti. These challenges included limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of technical expertise. The assessment also identified several recommendations for improving the condition of shelters in Haiti, including the provision of training and technical assistance to shelter managers, the development of a shelter management plan, and the provision of resources to support shelter maintenance and repair. The NABuRRS project aimed to improve the resilience of vulnerable populations in Haiti by providing them with access to safe shelter during severe weather events. The project's assessment of provisional shelters highlighted the need for improved shelter management, WASH conditions, and infrastructure in Haiti. The project's recommendations provide a framework for improving the condition of shelters in Haiti and ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to safe shelter during severe weather events. The assessment of provisional shelters in Haiti revealed a significant gap in the provision of safe shelter for vulnerable populations. The shelters were generally in poor condition, and the WASH conditions were inadequate. The assessment identified several challenges to improving the condition of shelters in Haiti, including limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of technical expertise. The project's recommendations provide a framework for improving the condition of shelters in Haiti and ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to safe shelter during severe weather events. The NABuRRS project's assessment of provisional shelters in Haiti highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to improving shelter conditions in the country. This approach should include the provision of training and technical assistance to shelter managers, the development of a shelter management plan, and the provision of resources to support shelter maintenance and repair. By addressing these challenges, the NABuRRS project can help to improve the resilience of vulnerable populations in Haiti and ensure that they have access to safe shelter during severe weather events.