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

Ockenden International, Sudan ("Report on the Situation of IDPs and Refugees in Northern Sudan: Findings of an exploratory study September 2002 (by Gina Bekker)") [#12484],  [ID 13108]

"O.I. has been operational in Sudan since 1982, working with refugees, displaced persons and
local communities. O.I has run programmes in Port Sudan, Garora, Kashm Al Girba, and
Kilo 26 refugee camp. O.I works in partnership with DUGAP/SDA in Gedaref in
implementing a skill training programme targeting refugees and displaced persons. O.I is
currently running skills training programme in Port Sudan. The main components of the
programme are, formal and informal training and training for income generation and credit
targeting over 2,500 persons. O.I plans to extend its programmes to Kassala and Sawakin
towns to benefit the refugees and this displaced in the area in the year 2000."

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