OCHA Situation Report No. 11
Georgia
5 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 and North Ossetia, as well as information 
received from countries involved in the humanitarian response.

1.0 General Humanitarian Overview

1.1 In Gori, the number of IDPs continues to grow on a daily basis, as 
more IDPs arrive from Tbilisi. There are now approximately 4,200 IDPs 
residing in Gori (1,500 in the tented camp, 2,370 in host families and 
2,300 IDPs in 28 collective centers).

1.2 A taskforce has been initiated to support the Gori camp in the 
implementation of camp management strategies. Efforts will be made to 
ensure close linkages between coordination groups in Tbilisi and emerging 
coordination structures in Gori.

1.3 A recent inter-agency assessment to the town of Kareli and the 
villages of Breti and Ruisi, north of Gori, reported gradual returns to 
homes in the area and a gradual resumption of public services. However, of 
concern among the returnees is the overall security situation in the area.

1.4 Efforts continue to be made to deliver humanitarian aid to villages 
north of Gori. However, the majority of the villages remain inaccessible, 
particularly in the Kareleti and Variani area. After negotiations between 
local authorities and military officials, food was delivered for the first 
time to the village of Perevi located in Sachkhere district of Imereti 
region.

1.5 According to the most recent report from the Russian Federation's 
Ministry of Emergency Situations

(EMERCOM), 7,199.19 MT of relief items have been delivered to Tskhinvali 
in South Ossetia, including 2,519.5 MT of food, potable water, 98.95 MT of 
medicines, 30.84 MT of medical equipment, 115 MT of disinfection and 
washing supplies, 260 large tents, 2,784.4 MT of construction materials, 
21 water purification units, 49.8 MT of fuel, and 667 MT of other goods 
and materials.

1.6 EMERCOM reports that 29,108 people have returned to South Ossetia from 
the Russian Federation. An additional 6,828 people are still staying with 
relatives in North Ossetia. There are no more people accommodated in 
temporary shelter facilities in the South Federal District of the Russian 
Federation, and the facilities have been closed.

1.7 EMERCOM reports that a total of 8,007.09 MT of relief items have been 
delivered to North Ossetia, including 2,495.2 MT of food, potable water, 
75.88 MT of medicines, 31.72 MT of medical equipment, 109.67 MTs of 
disinfection and washing supplies, 58 generators, 3,206.88 MTs of 
construction material, 26 water purification units, 748 large tents, 22.8 
MTs of bed linen, 1,147.7 MT of fuel and 302.8 MT of other humanitarian 
goods.

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

- WFP and its partners have provided food assistance to over 138,000 IDPs 
and conflict-affected local populations.

- The second round of food distributions initiated on 26 August carried 
out by WFP in cooperation with World Vision International, CARE and Save 
the Children reached approximately 110,480 IDPs and local populations in 
conflict affected areas. The next round of distribution is underway, 
including preparations for distribution in other areas of the country.

2.2SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS

Lead Agency: UNHCR

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

Humanitarian Response & Achievements

- The Georgian Government with the support of Shelter Coordination Group 
has elaborated a draft strategy to cover temporary and durable shelter 
needs of IDPs.

- The strategy contains a three-pronged approach, which will benefit an 
estimated 10,000 families (approx. 40,000 individuals) this winter. 
Planned actions include the rehabilitation and winterization of public 
buildings that will serve as collective centers, support to host families 
and rental subsidies for IDPs in private accommodation.

- Discussions continue between the Shelter Coordination Group and the 
Government on durable solutions for IDPs who will not be able to return in 
the foreseeable future.

- WASH facilities and monitoring services have been implemented in the 
Gori tent camp in coordination with the IRC, including the setting up of 
50 latrines, 25 showers and 5 water tap stands.

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