The overall goal of the programme is the provision of shelter to the most vulnerable populations affected by Operation Murambatsvina in Harare, Manicaland and Victoria Falls for 375 households. This will be done within the framework of IOM's already funded and ongoing humanitarian assistance programme to mobile and vulnerable populations, which includes distribution of food, non-food items as well as mainstreaming of gender-based violence, HIV and AIDS prevention (as set out in the objectives and activities below).

Provision of temporary shelter along with non-food items and emergency health assistance to the most vulnerable populations affected by Operation Murambatsvina/Restore Order throughout Zimbabwe

The project objective is to meet the humanitarian needs of returned migrants and contribute to a safer migration for mobile populations and border communities.

The project aims to increase knowledge levels amongst the target groups attending the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Harare and at the airport on: a) Steps for legal migration to the UK, b) Risks and consequences of irregular migration and breaching the terms of their visa, c) Health issues including HIV/ AIDS.