Two of the most fundamental needs for anyone are HOUSING and FOOD. So important are these things that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states in article 25(1) that, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, … ”
The “H” in T.H.R.I.V.E. focuses on what we believe we can do for Housing and Food Security for refugee claimants with an emphasis on immediate, transitional, and long-term solutions. Our current efforts seek to address immediate needs while working toward long-term solutions.