Transit Lodging in Manaus (TLM)

Bandeira BrasilDate:September 2019 to December 2021 Place: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil The Transit Lodging in Manaus (TLM) is a temporary shelter, that is part of the internalization process created by the Operation Welcome. It began as an extension of the work done by the Humanitarian Roraima Mission. The shelter aims to welcome and assist Venezuelan immigrants and refugees that arrive from Boa Vista, Pacaraima, and even from Manaus, to embark on flights to other Brazilian states. Developed by the Operation Welcome, UN agencies and partners of the internalization programme, the TLM part of the a governmental strategy to promote the socioeconomic insertion of these Venezuelan immigrants and refugees that wish to travel to other Brazilian states seeking new life opportunities.

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

  • Management of the Transit Lodging in Manaus (TLM) in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
  • Suport in the matters of feeding, basic health, sheltering, conflict management and protection services.
  • Organization of the cleaning committee, for the maintenance of the areas, and of the kitchen committee, for the preparation of the food.
  • Development of art-education activities in emergencies, adapted to the time of stay of children in the TLM.
  • Conversation groups, informative lectures, and screening of videos and movies.