What we do
ZOA Refugee Care is an international relief organisation dedicated to supporting refugees and internally displaced persons in Africa and Asia. The countries where ZOA works have a history of conflict and violence that left much of the physical and social infrastructure non-functional or dysfunctional, thus seriously weakening the capacity of the social centerfield and the executive local government systems.
Because of these typical circumstances, especially in countries where ZOA expects to be for an extended period, ZOA often needs to conduct activities and projects for which local organisations or authorities have insufficient means. At the same time, ZOA aims to increase the capacity of local counterpart organisations, enabling ZOA to cease operational involvement over time.
Because of these typical circumstances, especially in countries where ZOA expects to be for an extended period, ZOA often needs to conduct activities and projects for which local organisations or authorities have insufficient means. At the same time, ZOA aims to increase the capacity of local counterpart organisations, enabling ZOA to cease operational involvement over time.
Rehabilitation and restoration
The rehabilitation and restoration activities that ZOA conducts consist primarily of
- water and sanitation: provision of clean drinking water and a hygienic environment
- food security: guaranteeing an adequate, long-term food supply
- education: providing good educational facilities
Additional projects in some countries address healthcare and housing.
Central themes
ZOA has identified several themes that merit consideration in all projects. In ZOA´s view, sustainable development should address:
- capacity-building
- the position of women and girls (gender)
- peacebuilding
