Japan supports over 25,000 people affected by the escalation of violence along the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

WFP received USD 500,000 to respond to the needs of vulnerable population affected by clashes. With the contribution from Japan and in line with the approach agreed with the Kyrgyz Government, WFP has provided 496 tons of fortified wheat flour and vegetable oil to over 25,000 of displaced people, host families, and returnees who participated in community recovery works in the affected areas. These activities include rehabilitation of community assets and cleaning culvert, drain, and canals. The needs for the works were raised from the affected communities, in close collaboration with local authorities and relevant line ministries.

UNHCR received USD 500,000 to aide internally displaced people and returnees with protection, emergency shelter and winterization assistance. As part of the project, UNHCR, through the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan, is supplying displaced people, returnees and host communities with essential core relief items, coal for heating, and emergency shelter to protect them from the cold winter until their homes are restored. The contribution from Japan is also enabling UNHCR, in cooperation with NGO Fergana Valley Lawyers without Borders, to help restoring property and civil documents, including birth certificates to ensure that displaced persons have legal proof of identity to access essential services, social benefits and humanitarian assistance.

For more information please contact:

Yelena Sim, UNHCR, External Relations | Tel: +7 727 258 4598, Mobile ++7 701 993 67 43, Email: sim@unhcr.org

Almaz Tchoroev, WFP Bishkek, Communications | Tel: +996 312 660033, Mobile: +996 550 577 597, Email: almaz.tchoroev@wfp.org

 

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UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency protects people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution by responding with life-saving support, safeguarding fundamental human rights and helping them build a better future. UNHCR opened its representation in Kyrgyzstan in 1995, supporting the government to protect and find solutions for forcibly displaced and stateless people, and respond to humanitarian emergencies.

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