The International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) successfully supported over 30 humanitarian organizations operating in Jérémie, Haiti, in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew. From late October 2016 until the end of the mission, the IHP provided a Light Base Camp that hosted over 700 guest nights, accommodating up to 39 guests at a time, along with around 20 WFP staff during the day. The camp’s facilities, including reliable internet through the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) and office space, were instrumental in helping these organizations coordinate effective relief efforts in the area.
Among the organizations benefiting from the camp, 14 NGOs operated their entire Jérémie missions from this facility, while IHP also collaborated with WFP to construct a more permanent UN office compound. This compound, which housed 13 prefabricated units, offered improved office and meeting spaces, ensuring continued support for WFP, UNICEF, and IOM with an expected occupancy of about 35 staff members. Additional efforts included repair and enhancement of storage facilities for improved logistics and establishing internet points to bolster communications. The IHP even supported local infrastructure, such as repairing the nearby university’s power and water systems, thus enhancing both humanitarian operations and community resilience.
Following the mission’s close, the IHP and its lead organization DEMA planned an After Action Review in January 2017 to assess the deployment’s outcomes and capture lessons learned. This mission highlights IHP’s role in facilitating humanitarian access and support in hard-hit regions, enabling essential relief work in Jérémie and surrounding areas.
Cover Photo Credit: UN/MINUSTAH/Logan Abassi
