Joint-Action Statement of the
IOM, Habitat for Humanity, UNICEF, MSF, Oxfam, WFP, the Haitian
Government, UN Peacekeeping Mission, Landowner, and the Citizens of Camp
Chouchou
As a result of an emergency working meeting on August 1, 2013
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We – the above organizations and members of the Haitian community - agree that
the situation in the capital city of Port Au Prince is grave and requires an urgent
and coordinated response to reduce human suffering following the devastating
earthquake of January 12, 2010.
 In our response to the internally displaced person (IDP) situation, we promise to
stay the course and not abandon the IDPs mid-way.
 The Haitian government and other community stakeholders understand that the
various NGOs are here to help their community in accepting that there is an IDP
crisis and will therefore collaborate with them in the execution of their tasks
within a reasonable amount of time (2 year maximum). Human Rights will be
respected and upheld at all times.
 The NGOs and Haitian Government understand that the landowner, who was also
impacted by this earthquake in many ways, has graciously, for the past 40 months,
provided her land for the temporary shelter of IDPs until a more permanent long
term solution is developed.
 We – the NGOs, will provide support to the camp through provision of shelter,
education, food, water, and direct medical care, specifically in this emergency
situation, and build sustainable capacity for long-term rehabilitation of
livelihoods.
o The IOM, will organize transport of 5,000 IDP in most danger to the new
temporary camp while ensuring organization and protection of family
units.
o Habitat for Humanity, will construct safe shelters for emergency and longterm housing.
o MSF will provide medical personnel and materials, working in
collaboration with Habitat to equip and run medical facilities in the new
camp, and maintain existing health infrastructure in existing camp
o UNICEF will provide basic medical and nutritional support for children
and families in most need, and bring educational opportunities, water (20
trucks), and peace keepers.
o Oxfam will provide water filtration, sanitation kits, ORS, and chlorine
tablets, latrines, and waste management.
o WFP will provide immediate assistance (food and water) for 5,000 in most
need as well as the 55,000.
All NGOs and government officials will work to ensure the safety of all Haitian citizens
involved in the building and relocation of the 5,000 in most immediate danger. The
Haitian government will work with the UN to ensure safety of all international
representatives coming to help.
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The NGOs and community stakeholders as well as the Haitian government pledge
to keep communication and resources flowing as best as we can. We further
pledge to provide the highest standard of care possible given the circumstances.
Each week members of Camp Chouchou, the Landowner, NGOs and the Haitian
government, and the UN peacekeeping mission will meet to discuss the current
situation in the camps and plan for future needs. We will meet at logistics center
for UN.
Together the following representatives of above named NGOs, the Haitian government,
the UN and community leaders identified below, pledge to abide by the tenants
established above.
Signed August 1, 2013