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Causes of Displacement in Kenya
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Today, we'll discuss how political violence leads to displacement. Can anyone summarize what political violence means?
It refers to violence that occurs during conflicts, often targeting civilians.
Exactly! In Kenya, political conflicts in 2007-2008 displaced over 500,000 people. Why do you think that number is so high?
It indicates a large-scale breakdown of social order and civil unrest.
Great point! Understanding the causes can help us address immediate responses effectively. Remember, a good way to recall these causes is through the acronym 'RAPID'—Retaliation, Attacks, Political disputes, Internal conflicts, and Destruction.
Immediate Response Strategies
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Now, let's delve into how people responded to the displacement. What were some immediate actions taken by those affected?
Many people sought refuge with family or friends.
Correct! They often found shelter in schools and churches. How does this informal sheltering differ from official camps?
Informal shelters might lack support services that organized camps have, like food or medical assistance.
Exactly! It’s vital to provide dignified shelter, which can be remembered with the mnemonic 'SAFE'—Secure, Accessible, Functional, and Emergency-ready. Let's remember these principles as we explore more.
Integration and Resettlement Efforts
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We’ve seen various responses, but long-term resettlement is crucial. What role did the government play in assisting IDPs?
The government set up the Ministry of State for Special Programs to oversee relief efforts.
That’s right! They also provided compensation packages. How effective were these packages?
There were concerns about their adequacy and accountability.
Correct! This highlights how complicated relief efforts can be. Utilize the word 'CARE'—Compensation, Accountability, Relief, Effectiveness—to remember key points about governmental support.
Transitioning from Temporary to Permanent Shelter
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Transitioning individuals from temporary shelter to permanent housing is essential. What strategies supported this transition?
The operation 'Rudi Nyumbani' aimed to help people return home.
Exactly! The integration process is also vital. How did IDPs form self-help groups to aid their transition?
They pooled their compensation funds to buy land together.
Perfect! Remember the concept of communal support by using the mnemonic 'GROUP'—Gathering Resources, Organizing Unity for Progress.
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The section discusses Kenya's experiences with political violence leading to mass displacements, particularly in 2007-2008, and elaborates on the government and community responses. It details the establishment of temporary shelters, the organization of displaced persons, and the long-term strategies for integrating them back into communities.
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This section addresses the immediate responses to the displacement caused by political violence in Kenya, particularly during the upheaval following the 2007 presidential elections. It identifies that most disasters in Kenya stem from political violence rather than natural disasters, with a staggering 75-80% of such events attributed to civil conflict.
Following the election of former President Mwai Kibaki, significant clashes resulted in bodily harm, loss of lives, and the displacement of over 500,000 citizens. Various patterns of violence targeted different groups, including urban areas where significant looting and arson occurred, as well as rural locations where opposition supporters attacked perceived government loyalists.
In response, displaced individuals sought refuge with host families or set up spontaneous camps in schools, churches, and police stations. By 2009, a considerable number began reintegrating into communities, yet a substantial population remained in camps. The Kenyan government established the Ministry of State for Special Programs to lead the resettlement process for internally displaced persons (IDPs) with assistance from organizations like UNHCR.
The section emphasizes the government’s approach to compensating displaced households and implementing a self-sufficiency strategy. Notably, the operation 'Rudi Nyumbani' encouraged IDPs to return to their homes or integrate locally, with support in forming self-help groups to purchase land for permanent settlement. The government’s focus on transitional shelters, intended to foster independence, is explained, and the classification of target groups for resettlement is outlined. This response to displacement is essential in understanding both humanitarian logistics and community resilience in the face of political turmoil.
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Types of Displacement Responses
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In any kind of situation obviously what kind of responses, the immediate response how people cope up to this kind of shocks and distress. One is move to the host families and some of them, they tend to move to their host families or like people who are migrants from different places, they go back to their places, setup spontaneous camps in police stations and churches.
Detailed Explanation
During a crisis, people often face immediate uncertainty and distress. The first response for many is to seek safety with relatives or friends, known as moving to 'host families.' Others may return to their hometowns or set up makeshift camps in safe spaces such as police stations and churches. These locations are chosen because they often offer a degree of protection from violence, and can provide some basic needs such as security and shelter.
Examples & Analogies
Think about a time when a natural disaster struck your town, like a hurricane. Many families might have taken refuge with relatives or friends who live nearby. Others might have gathered in community centers that serve as emergency shelters. Just like that situation, victims of political violence in Kenya sought refuge with host families or in public places where they felt safer.
Return to Ancestral Homes
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Many sought to move to their ancestral homes in Nyanza, Western and Central Provinces. So, they go back to their parental homes or their ancestral homes, so in that way, they could able to be secured themselves for some time.
Detailed Explanation
In times of crisis, many individuals feel a strong need to return to their roots for emotional and physical safety. This often means moving back to ancestral homes in safer regions. By reuniting with family and friends in familiar places, individuals hope to find security and a sense of belonging while waiting for conditions to improve.
Examples & Analogies
Consider how people often return to their hometowns during holidays to reconnect with family. In a situation of crisis, this desire intensifies, as familiar surroundings and loved ones provide comfort and safety. Just as someone might return home after being away for a long time, people in Kenya sought to return to their ancestral areas for refuge.
Scale of Internal Displacement
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What you can see is about the big circles here what you are seeing is it’s about more than 30,000 people have been internal displaced populations and this is the size of the circle gives the shows of between 10,000 to 30,000 is the medium range and below less than 1000 is the smaller, it is entire IDP’s.
Detailed Explanation
The reference to 'big circles' refers to a visual representation of data showing the scale of internal displacement. More than 30,000 individuals experienced displacement due to the violence. These circles help illustrate the magnitude of the crisis and categorize groups by size—medium-sized groups between 10,000 and 30,000 people, and smaller groups of less than 1,000 people. This information highlights the extensive impact of political violence on the population.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a school gymnasium filled with people. If that gym can comfortably fit about 1,000 people, and you see it filled to capacity with friends and families who fled their homes, the image helps you grasp how massive groups of displaced individuals are congregating in specific areas seeking help.
Formation of Temporary Camps
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So, after this kind of Rebel groups forcing them and destroying the properties and attacking the people. So, this has caused a huge social destruction. In response to displacement, temporary shelters were established, including Pygmy kind of shelters or conical shelters with the plastic sheet or the tarpaulin sheets.
Detailed Explanation
The aftermath of violence leads to significant social destruction, and as communities struggle with the immediate effects of displacement, temporary shelters emerge as a critical solution. These shelters can take various forms, such as simple conical structures made from available materials like plastic sheets or tarpaulins. The aim is to provide people with some degree of shelter and security while they navigate their uncertain futures.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a camping trip where you need to quickly set up tents to provide shelter from rain or cold. The urgency in such situations mirrors the need for temporary shelters for displaced people, who must have a basic form of protection from the elements while they try to figure out their next steps.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Political Violence: Refers to violence that arises during political conflict.
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Temporary Shelter: A provisional housing solution during an emergency.
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Community Resilience: The capacity of communities to respond effectively to adverse situations.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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During the 2007 Kenyan elections, over 500,000 people were displaced due to political violence touching five provinces.
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Communal self-help groups formed by IDPs pooled their resources to purchase land for permanent settlement.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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In the land where violence does roam, many seek shelter away from home.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Once upon a time, in a troubled land, families sought refuge, hand in hand, finding safety in places they once knew, and creating shelters with hope anew.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Use 'FAST' to remember: Find shelter, Assemble resources, Secure safety, Transition home.
🎯 Super Acronyms
Remember 'CAMP' for what shelters provide
- Community
- Aid
- Materials
- Protection.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
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Individuals who are forced to flee their home but remain within their country's borders.
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Term: Transitional Shelter
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A temporary housing solution that provides a secure, habitable living space during the period between displacement and permanent settlement.
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Term: Operation Rudi Nyumbani
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An initiative aimed at facilitating the return of displaced persons to their homes.