When crisis forces a family to flee their home in the South West Region, they often leave with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Arriving in displacement hubs around Buea and Kumba, their immediate survival depends on rapid, organized humanitarian intervention.

At CRUDEF, our ground teams coordinate continuous relief logistics to ensure aid reaches those who need it most. But what actually goes into an Emergency Relief Pack, and how does each item help a family regain stability?

1. Shelter & Weather Protection

Heavy tropical rains across the Mount Cameroon basin make temporary living conditions hazardous to health. Each relief pack contains:

• 2 Weather-Resistant Tarpaulins (4x6m): Reinforced heavy-duty plastic sheets designed to create instant waterproof roofs or ground coverage.

• Thermal Fleece Blankets & Sleeping Mats: Insulation items to protect children and elderly family members from cold ground moisture and nocturnal temperatures.

2. Water Purification & Sanitation

Contaminated water sources in temporary host communities lead to rapid outbreaks of waterborne diseases.

• Water Purification Tablets (AquaTabs): Safe chemical treatment strips capable of purifying 5000 Liters of raw river or surface water.

• 10-Liter Collapsible Jerrycans: Food-grade, durable water storage containers to ensure clean water remains covered and safe from re-contamination.

3. Dignity & Personal Hygiene Kits

Personal hygiene is essential for both disease prevention and preserving human dignity during displacement.

• Antibacterial Soap & Laundry Bars: Multi-purpose soap supplies for personal washing and hygiene maintenance.

• Reusable Sanitary Pad Supplies: Essential menstrual health management products for women and young girls.

• Toothbrushes & Fluoride Toothpaste: Complete dental hygiene sets for each family member.

4. High-Nutrition Family Rations

Immediate food security prevents acute malnutrition in children under five.

• Staple Dry Rations: Standard family packs including 500L Cooking Oil, and Iodized Salt sourced directly from local producers to support regional agriculture.

Field Note: Each relief pack is packaged, tracked, and distributed in direct coordination with local community elders and crisis committees in Buea and Kumba