World Food Programme Fighting Hunger Worldwide

Refugees Fact Sheet

The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has maintained an open-door policy and consistently granted asylum to populations seeking refugee status. In 2011, WFP aims to meet and safeguard the basic food and nutritional needs of 6,000 vulnerable refugees in Meheba and Mayukwayukwa refugee settlements by providing secure access to an adequate basic nutritious diet.

The Joint Assessment Mission, conducted by WFP and UNHCR, with the participation of GRZ, Donors and NGO partners, aimed at assessing the food security, level of self-reliance, food and non-food needs among camp based refugees.