Flooding in the Refugee Camp
During the last field visit, the mayor of a refugee camp told us: “In the name of the population and the authorities, I send brotherly greetings to SwissRelief and all its members. Thank you for your great effort in alleviating the suffering of the Saharawis.” In the second part, he asked us to expand our support especially for young adults, as they are more at risk than before. As mayor, he is particularly challenged because his refugee camp was flooded in autumn after heavy rainfall. SwissRelief provided emergency aid afterward. The situation is very sad, and we wish our Saharawi friends a dignified and humane solution to their situation soon.
Important Note
With regards to the political situation of the Saharawis, we endeavor to take a neutral stance. The work of SwissRelief is not politically motivated but rather stems from our desire to provide humanitarian assistance and to encourage the ongoing development of society. This is in keeping with the code of conduct promoted by the ICRC which you can access here. Our desire for the Saharawi people, as for any other ethnic group, is a life of dignity and self-determination as a fundamental human right.
