19.09.2002 - Source: American University of Cairo - Forced Migration and Refugee Studies

GOAL ("Report on the Situation of IDPs and Refugees in Northern Sudan: Findings of an exploratory study September 2002 (by Gina Bekker)") [#12484],  [ID 13094]

"GOAL has been operating health, sanitation, relief and education programmes in Sudan since
1985. In Khartoum State, GOAL operates one PHC clinic as well as sanitation activities and
a woman's literacy programme. GOAL also implements flood preparedness programmes and
provided support to centres for street children. In 1999, GOAL commenced PHC activities
and community health promotion in Malakal. In July 2000, GOAL opened two PHC centres
in IDP camps in Kassala State and will eventually operate 5 PHC centres in 5 IDP camps.
GOAL is also assisting the refugee population with relief items and in October 2000, will
commence a project involving fuel saving stoves. In 2001, GOAL plans to continue is multisectoral
approach in Khartoum State, to build community capacity to respond to existing
chronic emergencies in all project locations, and to respond directly to immediate emergency
needs as required."

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