MIEH MIEH REFUGEE CAMP

The Mieh Mieh camp was established in 1954 four kilometres east of Sidon. Refugees in Mieh Mieh generally came from Saffourieh, Tiereh, Haifa and Miron in Palestine. The camp witnessed considerable damage during the years of civil conflict, particularily in July 1991 when 15% of its shelters we destroyed, along with UNRWA‘s school and distribution centre.

The socio-economic situation of the refugees is extremely difficult. Men find work as casual laborers in construction sites and in orchards. Women work in orchards, in embroidery workshops and as cleaners.

The water and sewerage systems were recently rehabilitated, and all shelters are now supplied with water through a network connected to UNRWA’s water plant. However, due to frequent water shortages, another well is needed.

Registered Refugees:

• Total number: 4,683
• Average family size: 3.76

UNRWA Education Programme

• Schools: Two elementary/preparatory schools.
• Pupils: 769

UNRWA Relief and Social Services Programme

• Social Safety Net (SSN) Programme beneficiaries: 533 individuals
• Sponsors students with disabilities to attend specialized institutions; students with motor disabilities and visual impairments are streamlined in UNRWA schools.
• Provides children with disabilities psycho-therapy and covers rehabilitation services such as prosthetic and corrective devices.
• Modifies the shelters of students with disabilities mainstreamed in UNRWA schools.
• Gives access to loans

UNRWA Health Programme

• Health centre : 1, part-time
• Number of patient consultations per month: 1020

Community Services

• One local NGO provides home decorating services in the camp.