Namibia Floods

Years :

2009

Incidents :

Floods

Country :

Namibia

Description of the mission

Participants :

EE, NO

Requester :

OCHA

Cover Photo Credit: NASA image created by Jesse Allen, using data provided courtesy of NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team.

Essential equipment supporting humanitarian success

Explore the critical equipment deployed during this humanitarian mission. From advanced medical supplies to innovative logistical solutions, each resource was meticulously selected to address urgent needs on the ground. These tools exemplify our commitment to delivering efficient, effective, and tailored support in the most challenging environments.

ICT Support

Other missions

Conflict

2006

Lebanon War

During the 2006 Lebanon War, the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) provided vital logistics support to the World Food Programme (WFP). IHP deployed experts to assist in coordinating and streamlining the delivery of humanitarian aid amidst complex and rapidly changing conditions.

TRIPLEX

2008

TRIPLEX 2008

In September 2008, the TRIPLEX exercise took place along the Swedish-Norwegian border near Charlottenberg and Magnor. Organized by the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP), the simulation focused on a large-scale natural disaster scenario, bringing together humanitarian actors, UN agencies, and EU Civil Protection teams. Participants practiced critical response tasks, including coordination, assessments, and logistics, in a realistic cross-border setting. The exercise emphasized cooperation among diverse organizations and tested IHP support capacities, such as base camps and communication services. TRIPLEX 2008 provided a valuable training opportunity, enhancing preparedness and collaboration for effective responses to real-world humanitarian emergencies.

Explosion

2021

Bata Ammunitions Depot Explosion

On 7 March 2021, a series of explosions rocked the city of Bata, the second-largest city in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, after ammunitions depots near military barracks exploded, causing widespread devastation.