According to the latest estimates, 24 people flee their home countries every minute to find hope and shelter in the face of war or violence raging rampant across their homelands. The refugee crisis has become a ubiquitous global concern due to the violent and hostile conditions in many countries, owing to racial or religious turmoil, conflicting political opinions, or antagonistic protest from certain social groups. Recently, more than 5 million people have fled from Syria to date, due to the deteriorating life and safety situations in the country, and this seems to be a never-ending predicament.
A devastating number of 65 million refugees exist unaccounted for in the world today. All these people have been forced to flee from their cities or as a part of a mass exodus altogether. Not all of them receive refugee as an asylum status in other countries and countless die during the transit. Myanmar, Yemen, Syria, South Sudan and Russia are only a few countries that are in the throes of this devastating crisis.
Refugee camps are set up in countries that are receiving a mass influx of refugees. Such camps are designed to form temporary settlements for war-struck people. Such camps accommodate people passing through the borders in sheer numbers, and are built and run by the government, in conjunction with ample support from humanitarian organizations working within the host countries.
These camps are normally constructed from tents placed in an impromptu setting. As of the latest figures, more than 50% of the total refugee population in different hosting countries is managed by temporary camps setup across rural locations, with only 1% of them living in individual accommodations in urban settings.
Today, the need to come up with viable solutions for the rising refugee population is imperative. Since refugees have escaped in the face of hardships and suffering as they flee death and violence, and many have lost their homes and loved ones in the process, Governments should extend every effort to create a homely feeling for them in an alien land, and provide them with all the necessities of life to ease their anguish.
Unfortunately, for millions of people, seeking refuge in another country is akin to jumping out of the frying fan in to the fire, for they end up living in paper-thin tents in refugee camps, in adverse climates, around the globe. Many of them die in those tents, due to poor supply of food and water, and living in a disease prone area further aggravates the experience for them.
We, as a tensile company in Dubai, are deeply concerned about the rising issue of refugees around the globe and are concerned about their wellbeing. Through this article, we would like to present in front of government bodies and NGOs working for this cause, a solution that can make a significant improvement in the lives of such ill-starred people.
Tents are not only less costly but are fabricated from resilient and sturdy materials and come in a wide array of sizes, catering to different requirements. Here are a few kinds of tents that can be beneficial if used in the refugee crisis, providing both shelter and a protective space from the harshness of weather along with durability that minimizes the cost. Saving up on the accommodation costs can help humanitarian bodies channel this money in some other kind of welfare for these people.
But before suggesting the types of tents that can be used as shelters for refugees, we would like to advise anyone who is responsible for all such matters to consider the conditions, mainly weather and climate, within the country before deciding on a type of tent.
A-Frame tents
The A-frame tent is an old school tent that is normally used for camping. It is erected with the help of poles from all four corners and one pole across the top that secures the tent in its place, even when the climate conditions are windy and adverse.
The main height rests along the center pole for this tent. Due to their low height, such tents are not very spacious though. However their resilience and strength make it almost impossible to uproot them, which works to the advantage of government bodies responsible for arranging tents for refugees, since such colonies are highly prone to theft and other forms of crimes. Such tents can accommodate a small refugee family, and the family can feel protected by zipping up the main entrance and rest free of worries.
Cabin Tents
Cabin tents are a much better choice than A-frame tents because of their bigger size and comfortable interiors. Cabin tents come with removable internal dividers that allow them to be converted into a tent with rooms. They are more comfortable and have shown resilience against harsh winds and rains at camping sites. They are a great choice to create a home for the homeless refugees. The near vertical walls incorporate small windows that can be zipped opened or closed, making the inside of the tent airy and well-ventilated.
Dome Tents
Dome tents are a popular option for multiple occasions since they come in a wide array of sizes, being versatile enough to house anywhere from a single person to an entire family. Its dome-like structure makes it tough against harsh weather conditions and provides increased legroom as compared to the A-frame tents. Not only this, but the use of state-of-the-art materials in their fabrication makes them easier to transport, which goes to benefit organizations responsible for setting them up for refugees in hefty numbers.
Pop up tents
Pop-up tents are a convenient type of tent, typically built with fiberglass poles. They are highly in demand since they are extremely easy and quick to set up. A bonus lies in their affordable costs. Since they are fabricated with fiberglass components, not only are they easier on the pockets, but the light weight of the tent makes it easier to transport. In addition, fiberglass increases the overall strength and reliability of the tent in the long run.
