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.

The project aims to provide humanitarian assistance to returning Zimbabwean migrants through the establishment of a Reception and Support Centre at the Plumtree border on the Zimbabwe side of the border with Botswana. The project will assist the deportees once cleared by Zimbabwe Immigration and Police, with transportation, food, health, and awareness-raising activities on HIV and AIDS as well as informing them on issues related to irregular migration, including, trafficking, smuggling, and human rights of migrants.

The project aims to provide humanitarian assistance to returnees through the establishment of a Reception and Support Centre at the Plumtree border on the Zimbabwe side of the border with Botswana. While IOM will not be involved in the actual deportation process, the project will assist these population groups once cleared by Zimbabwe Immigration and Police, with transportation, food, health, and awareness-raising activities on HIV and AIDS as well as on inform them on issues related to irregular migration, including, trafficking, smuggling, and human rights of migrants.