Abstract
Challenges faced by International non – governmental organizations (INGOs) on enhancement of refugees’ wellbeing were complex. Mostly refugees’ experiences were debilitating as they struggled with stigma due to mental health conditions, poor social networks due to discrimination faced in the host country, disorientation and insufficient language to communicate or initiate conversations. This study was guided by Trauma Theory and it employed descriptive research design. Both primary and secondary data were utilized in the study. Data collection utilized questionnaires, interviews, Focus group discussions and Observations checklist on accessibility and safety of INGOs’ interventions. Data was analysed by statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS 22). Data was presented in tables, bar graphs and pie charts. The findings of the study demonstrate that INGOs faced language barriers, financial barriers, lack of culturally responsive psychosocial interventions, insufficient security and long-term mental health conditions in enhancement of wellbeing of refugees in Dadaab camp. Most refugees reported their trauma occurrences to INGOs. The study concluded that cultural stereotypes, stigma, fear, Limited knowledge and information about mental healthcare, limited clinical competency and language barrier were major challenges faced by INGOs in enhancement of refugees’ wellbeing.
Highlights
Enhancement of social and mental health of refugees has always been a struggle
Important progress in mental health service development has been made in selected countries of the world (EEpping- Jordan et al, 2015).Yet, despite increasing international focus on action, major treatment gap remain worldwide; in low and middle –income countries, around 80% of people in need do not receive appropriate services (EEpping – Jordan et al, 2015)
Various International non – governmental organizations (INGOs) involved in enhancement of refugees‟ wellbeing face massive spectrum of hindrances
Summary
Studies demonstrate that 85% of the current World‟s refugees are hosted in developing regions (United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees, 2018) As such Mental disorders remain among the most prevalent, burdensome, and untreated health conditions globally (EEpping-Jordan et al, 2015). Refugees in Australia are consistently underserved population with higher rates of mental health and infectious diseases (Au et al, 2019). This is compounded by pre- arrival and post- arrival factors including poor care in their country of origin, trauma, prolonged detention, and barriers to appropriate care on arrival (Au et al, 2019)
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