Abstract:
In many situations, people who left their homes to escape from persecution, armed conflict or
violence face restrictive policies of the countries in which they found as refugee and become
critically dependent on humanitarian assistance. The purpose of this study aims to explore
the living conditions and problems of refugees in the Kebribeyah refugee camp. To conduct
the study quantitative and qualitative methods were employed. Data was collected from
refugees, refugee leaders and ARRA authorities in the camp. In the selection of the sample
systematic cluster sampling, snow ball technique and purposive sampling were used. The
main instruments for data collection were interview schedule, key informant interview and
focus group discussion. The quantitative data was analysed using frequencies and
percentages. The qualitative data was analysed through careful of the problems which
determine refugees’ well being. However, this study has found that lack of working area, lack
of budget, lack of training, sense of dependency, lack of job opportunities, poor hygiene, less
nutrition, close proximity of houses, and lack of proper infrastructures and materials were
the major problems. Lastly, recommendations were forwarded based on the major findings so
as to minimise problems. Providing of adequate training on economic activities, giving of
qualified and continuous education, existence of health related training, emergence of health
centres, establishment of the modern justice system, and development of appropriate camp
infrastructures were required from the responsible governments and NGOs to keep refugees
well being.
