| Muhammad Abdulhadi | Zain Alkhateeb |
|---|---|
| Hala Alshanti | Raghad Alshiqaqi |
| Huda Lubbad | Lama Mesmeh |
The displacement of people into small, crowded areas like refugee or IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) camps significantly affects the ability of NGOs and humanitarian organizations to deliver aid effectively.
When large populations are suddenly displaced due to conflict, natural disaster, or political instability, they often end up in makeshift camps or temporary shelters that are overcrowded and under-resourced. These conditions create complex operational challenges for NGOs and aid organizations trying to deliver timely, effective assistance.
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Problem: Aid workers often don’t know exactly who is in the camp — their names, family units, medical conditions, or needs.
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Impact: This makes it difficult to assess the scale of the crisis, prioritize the most vulnerable (e.g., children, elderly, people with disabilities), or plan effectively for food, water, medical supplies, and shelter.
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Problem: Camps are often set up quickly without a clear layout or system for tracking locations of families or individuals.
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Impact: Aid delivery becomes chaotic. Staff may struggle to find individuals, leading to duplication (some people receive aid multiple times) while others receive nothing.
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Problem: People may move in and out of camps frequently, especially in conflict zones or unstable areas.
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Impact: Static records (e.g., paper lists) become outdated almost instantly. Without real-time tracking, it's impossible to maintain accurate distribution records or plan long-term support.
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Problem: People with disabilities, special needs, or chronic conditions are not always visibly identifiable.
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Impact: Without a system to flag and track these individuals, they risk being excluded from essential services like medical care, mobility aids, or specialized food.
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Problem: Limited space, crowding, and lack of infrastructure make it hard to set up organized distribution points.
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Impact: This can lead to long queues, confusion, missed distributions, and even conflict among camp residents.
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Problem: Multiple NGOs often operate in the same area but with limited coordination or data sharing.
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Impact: Overlapping efforts waste resources, and critical gaps remain unaddressed. A unified data system can help synchronize efforts and close these gaps.
Implementing a centralized, digital camp management system like GCMS allows humanitarian organizations to:
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of camp residents.
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Track family units, special needs, and location within the camp.
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Facilitate coordinated aid delivery with less duplication and more equitable distribution.
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Use data and reporting to plan for future needs and respond to changes quickly.
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Ensure inclusion and protection of the most vulnerable individuals.
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Weak internet connection - Affects communication and completing tasks on time.
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Different availability among team members - Difficulty in coordination and teamwork due to mismatched schedules.
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Need to learn new things - Extra time required to learn new tools and technologies before implementation.
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Displacement and bombing conditions - Critical circumstances affecting focus, safety, mental health, and work continuity.
The programming team extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the organization for this wonderful opportunity, which allowed us to develop our skills, work collaboratively, and face inspiring challenges.
We are grateful for every moment spent wrestling with ideas to find the right code — it was a journey filled with passion and learning.
We kindly urge you to continue supporting Gaza and to never stop the noble work you do — work that opens minds and brings hope.
Thank you for everything you offer. You are a light to all who strive to move forward despite the hardships.