OCHA Situation Report No. 10
Georgia
2 September 2008


Source:
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

The following information is based on reports from the UN Country Team and 
humanitarian partners in Tbilisi andNorth Ossetia, as well as information 
received from countries involved in the humanitarian response.

1.0 General Humanitarian Overview

1.1 There are approximately 4,200 IDPs currently residing in Gori, 
including approximately 1,200 in a tented camp,1,000 in host families and 
2,000 in collective centers. The situation in the camp has stabilized with 
additionalfacilities meeting the needs of the IDPs.

1.2 Villages in the 'security zone' south of South Ossetia remain 
inaccessible for the majority of humanitarian organizations. There are 
concerns that the absence of international organizations and/or national 
authorities does not provide an enabling environment for return. Farming 
is the primary livelihood in these villages, but many farmers risk losing 
their crops due to their inability or reluctance to return and fear of 
UXOs.

1.3 The Government of Georgia (GoG) is working in collaboration with 
humanitarian actors to ensure essential services and support for IDPs in 
Gori and Tbilisi and to identify longer term solutions before the winter.

1.4 According to the most recent report from the Russian Federation's 
Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), 5726.48 MT of relief items 
have been delivered to Tskhinvali in South Ossetia, including 2042.59 MTs 
of food, potable water, 127.08 MTs of medicines, 2135.08 MTs of 
construction material, 115 MTs of disinfection and washing supplies, 850 
beds, 260 large tents, 45 generators, 21 water purification units, one 
mobile gas station and 160 gas cylinders, and 667 MTs of other 
humanitarian goods.

1.5 On 1 September, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 
distributed hygiene items, kitchen sets, bed linen and other household 
items in Dmenis village in South Ossetia, where over 700 people reside. On 
31 August, similar assistance was distributed to almost 800 residents of 
Khetagurovo village. ICRC is currently the only international humanitarian 
agency operating in South Ossetia.

2.0 Coordination and Humanitarian Response in Georgia ? Sectoral Updates

2.1 FOOD

Lead Agency: WFP

Participants: ACF/ACH, CARE, SCF, WVI, MercyCorps, NRC, Premiere Urgence, 
Caritas, CHF

Humanitarian Response & Achievements

- As of today, WFP's food assistance has reached 138,000 IDPs and local 
populations in conflict-affected areas.

- WFP is carrying out its food distributions in cooperation with World 
Vision International, CARE and Save the Children and in close coordination 
with municipalities and the Ministry of Refugees and Accommodation.

- WFP's sub-office in Poti has initiated food deliveries.

Gaps & Planning

- Attempts to provide food aid to villages beyond the check-points in the 
'security zone' have been unsuccessful so far.

2.2 SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS

Lead Agency: UNHCR

Participants: CARE, Counterpart, DRC, IRD, NRC, Oxfam GB, SDC, IOM, SCF, 
WVI, CHF

Humanitarian Response & Achievements

- The Ministry of Refugee and Accommodation (MRA) has identified a list of 
34 buildings, which require immediate rehabilitation measures. The 
Ministry's intent is to relocate IDPs first to temporary/transitional 
shelters, which will serve as a winterization measure. A preparedness plan 
is being drafted and will be shared with the Government, in due time.


  Agency/Region     Beneficiaries        Items
                      reached          distributed
  UNHCR1
    Gori                579            Mattresses, bed sheet
                                       and pillows
  IOM
    Tbilisi              86            First Aid Kits,
                                       Mattresses and pillows


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