Empowerment and resilience of the most vulnerable displaced and host populations and UNHCR’s interventions in the Diffa region
The Diffa region, located in southeastern Niger, is facing a complex humanitarian crisis resulting from the interplay between persistent armed conflicts and growing climate challenges. This has led to massive displacement of populations, putting considerable pressure on local resources and existing infrastructure. Host communities and displaced populations are in a situation of increased vulnerability, facing major socio-economic challenges such as limited access to basic services, food insecurity and lack of economic opportunities. This study aims to make a significant contribution to understanding and solving these challenges. However, there are no displaced people at the sites of Djori Kolo and Gidan Kaji. The sites of Sayam (62.5%) and Awardi (25%) stand out for a higher proportion of returnees. The majority of the population surveyed is made up of people over 35 years of age (Awardi 33.3%, Djori Kolo 33.3%, Gidan Kaji 36.7%, Ngagam 33.3%, Sayam 33.3%), with a low representation of people under 17 years of age, particularly absent in some sites (Gidan Kaji, Ngagam and Sayam). Agriculture is the main activity in all localities, with a particularly high rate in Ngagam (60.0%) and Awaridi (43.3%). In relation to access to employment (Awardi 46%, Djori Kolo 50%, Gidan Kaji 23.3%, Ngagam 66.7% and Sayam 60%).
Keywords: vulnerable, resilience of populations, empowerment, UNHCR Diffa..
