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Situation Overview

Following a volcano eruption on Kadovar Island on the 5th of January 2018, Kadovar islanders were temporarily evacuated to safety on Ruprup Island before their relocation to Dandan care centre between 14th and 16th January. On the 17th and 20th January, an assessment team comprising state and non-state actors visited the Dandan care centre to assess the situation of the Kadovar internally displaced persons (IDPs), identifying their needs and recommended actions to improve the conditions of the centre and of those displaced. Data was collected through key informant interviews administered to government representatives working in the care centre as well as community leaders from both the IDP and host communities. A population census and household survey were conducted, complemented by assessment team observations. Information gathered from the assessment shows that the displaced households are in urgent need of an adequate potable water supply as well as access to gender segregated sanitation facilities. Nutritional supplements, mainly for children under 5 years of age, and clothing were also identified as urgent needs. Lighting is also needed to illuminate both living areas and toilet facilities and pathways. While awaiting resettlement to a larger settlement site, IDP movements are currently limited to areas in and around the care centre (approximately 3.35 hectares). This report presents findings from the assessment and provides recommendations to address the needs of IDPs from response to recovery phases, to promote durable solutions for the displaced Kadovar islanders.