Tanzania has a long history of hosting refugees. Currently, the country hosts 248,244 refugees and asylum-seekers (as of 31 August 2022), mainly from Burundi and DR Congo.
The strict encampment policy limits refugees’ freedom of movement, access to employment and public services-leaving them overwhelmingly dependent on humanitarian assistance.
Chronic under funding continues to hamper the humanitarian response. More funding is required to address the needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in Tanzania.
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees