UNHCR and WFP have been working with the Government of Mauritania and the World Bank to inform the targeting of humanitarian assistance and include refugees into two national social protection programmes ‘Tekavoul’ and ‘ElMaouna’.
A mission was undertaken to support community consultations in M’bera camp and finalize the joint targeting approach with the UNHCR, WFP, and the Government of Mauritania. Implementation of the targeting strategy and inclusion of refugees in the Tekavoul programme is has started this month, with work on communications with refugees and appeals mechanisms ongoing. More information on UNHCR and WFP’s work in collaboration with the Government of Mauritania to support the inclusion of refugees in the national social safety net can be found here.