Ethiopia: Jewi Camp Profile July 2015

Contextual Background

Historical background

• Jewi Refugee Camp was established on 15 March 2015 and hosting refugee relocated from Leitchuor and Nip Nip camps following the floods that left refugees in both locations homeless. This led to establishment of the camp which offered home for refugees to settle and live in safety and dignity. Leitchuor camp was established in late January in 2014 and received refugees relocated from Ethiopian border entry points of Akobo, Pagak, Burbiey, Pochalla.

Areas of Origin

• The camp population comprises of refugees mainly from South Sudan’s Unity, Upper Nile and Jonglei states.

Cultural Background

• The refugees are predominantly ethnic Luo-Nuer with an Anuak minority population.

Main Occupations

• Primarily farmers and pastoralists.