Egypt Refugee Appeal For Refugees from Africa, Iraq and Yemen 2018 | Page 50

For Refugees & Asylum-seekers from
Sub-Saharan Africa, Iraq & Yemen
to vulnerable refugees while fostering community-
based collective livelihood solutions. For more viable
entrepreneurs, tailored business development support
and systemized marketing channels will be pursued.
UNHCR will continue introducing sectoral and area-
based interventions that bring about skills development,
employment, and marketing support in a range of
viable and accommodative sectors for refugees such
as the hospitality, home services, food and beverage,
and retail sectors. Efforts will be enhanced to promote
the inclusion of African, Yemeni and Iraqi refugees and
asylum-seekers in local support platforms, as well as to
improve and expand the entrepreneurial networks and
their access to markets.
In addition to ensuring continued basic food security,
WFP will also carry out livelihood, and knowledge
and skills development activities that promote
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livelihood opportunities and enhance self-reliance.
Direct assistance to selected refugees and asylum-
seekers will be provided through cash-based transfers
at the condition of full attendance and completion of
specialized training courses.
All livelihood partners will pursue self-reliance and
sustainable livelihoods for host and refugee communities
with the aim of eliminating disparities, achieving better
social cohesion and ensuring equal access to food and
livelihood options. Agencies will thereby paying special
attention to vulnerable populations such as female-
headed households, youth, and people living with
disabilities. Language learning will be availed for non-
Arabic speakers and implemented in coordination with
other sectors. Partners in the sector will also continue to
advocate for the facilitation of formal employment.