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AIDMI
Extent of destruction:
The damage of the buildings in the Uri
area after the earthquake varied and was
categorised by AIDMI in total, partial
and internal collapse.
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AIDMI
First shelter relief response:
Tents were provided as shelter for the
first days, after the earthquake.
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AIDMI
Identification of beneficiaries:
AIDMI met Army and community leaders to
identify the poorest and worst affected
people and examined damages and needs.
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AIDMI
Joint consultation process and training
on construction:
Consultation process between AIDMI, the
representatives of the affected
communities and the Army about
construction design and material.
Training on construction for communities
was also provided.
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AIDMI
Material provision:
Material provided by AIDMI were
purchased from local suppliers and
distributed under the Army's supervision.
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AIDMI
Monitoring construction of shelters:
Beneficiaries constructed their own
shelter thanks to the training provided
by AIDMI. In the construction process
the Army had a monitoring and advising
role to push the construction progress
as money of the cash for shelter
programme is only paid for finished
houses.
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AIDMI
Completed shelters:
The shelters were completed and provided
protection against harsh weather
conditions in winter.
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AIDMI
Challenges AIDMI faced:
Challenges included landslides blocking
the roads and herewith aggravating the
access to anyway remote areas where most
of affected people live.
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