Dzaleka Refugee Response Reference Pack
Curated external dataset and research bundle covering population, operations, funding, and policy context for Dzaleka Refugee Camp.
About this dataset
Why this page exists
This dataset page is for cases where a single API endpoint is not enough. Dzaleka-related research often depends on several upstream sources that each answer a different part of the question:
- operational figures
- funding context
- legal background
- camp history
- short PDF briefings that people can quote or attach
Instead of scattering those sources across notes, docs, and dashboard sections, this page gives them a stable home in the dataset catalog.
What makes this different from an internal collection
The internal datasets on this site usually point to content collections or public JSON endpoints managed directly by Dzaleka Online Services. This page is different:
- the source material is external
- the value is editorial curation
- the dataset behaves more like a research pack than a raw feed
That makes it useful for researchers, grant writers, journalists, and partners who need an overview of the evidence landscape before they start downloading or quoting anything.
Suggested uses
- build a reading list for Dzaleka background research
- prepare citations for proposals, policy notes, or donor briefings
- compare the site’s public summaries against upstream UNHCR reporting
- collect stable starting points for a richer Dzaleka dataset page later
Microdata worth checking next
If you specifically need survey microdata rather than operational snapshots, the UNHCR Microdata Library is one of the most useful places to look. The Dzaleka search results currently surface strong entries such as:
- the 2017 socio-economic assessment for Dzaleka and Luwani
- the 2017 livelihoods programme monitoring beneficiary survey for Dzaleka
- the 2016 standardised expanded nutrition survey covering Dzaleka, Luwani, and host communities
- the 2012 Dzaleka standardised expanded nutrition survey
Limits and cautions
- Upstream publishers can change figures, page structure, or file locations without notice.
- Population totals may differ across sources because they were published on different dates.
- A curated research page is not a substitute for checking the original publication before quoting precise numbers.
- Reuse conditions depend on each upstream source, so the listed license should be treated as mixed unless a specific resource says otherwise.
What it includes
- Curated links to high-signal external sources already used across the site
- Combines operational data, fact sheets, and research guidance in one page
- Useful for briefing notes, proposal research, and background reading
- Designed for people who need source context, not just an API route
Resources
Public routes, downloadable files, or external sources you can use directly.
UNHCR Dzaleka microdata search
Search results page for Dzaleka-related survey releases in the UNHCR Microdata Library.
https://microdata.unhcr.org/index.php/catalog?page=1&sk=Dzaleka&sort_by=rank&sort_order=desc&ps=15
UNHCR Malawi country data
Public operational country page with refugee figures and response context.
https://data.unhcr.org/en/country/mwi
UNHCR operational reporting
Funding, staffing, and operational reporting for Malawi.
https://reporting.unhcr.org/operational/operations/malawi
UNHCR Malawi fact sheet (Aug 2024)
PDF fact sheet covering population, needs, and response context.
https://www.unhcr.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Fact%20Sheet_Malawi_August%202024.pdf
Inua Advocacy refugee guide
Public explainer on Malawi refugee law, history, and camp context.
https://inuaadvocacy.org/2024/12/malawi-refugee-guide/
Dzaleka data hub
Internal context page that pairs these external sources with site-level summaries and charts.
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Methodology and curation notes
- Sources are selected for public accessibility, relevance to Dzaleka, and repeated citation value across research or briefing work.
- The page favors stable publisher landing pages, official PDFs, and policy explainers over social posts or short-lived announcements.
- Figures may differ slightly between sources because publication dates, update cadences, and reporting windows are not always aligned.
Research references
UNHCR Dzaleka microdata search
High-signal starting point for Dzaleka survey and microdata discovery.
https://microdata.unhcr.org/index.php/catalog?page=1&sk=Dzaleka&sort_by=rank&sort_order=desc&ps=15
UNHCR Malawi country data portal
Best starting point for current operational context and country-level refugee figures.
https://data.unhcr.org/en/country/mwi
UNHCR Malawi operational reporting
Useful for funding requirements, staffing context, and operational summaries.
https://reporting.unhcr.org/operational/operations/malawi
UNHCR Malawi fact sheet, August 2024
Snapshot-style PDF for quick referencing in proposals or briefings.
https://www.unhcr.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Fact%20Sheet_Malawi_August%202024.pdf
Malawi refugee guide by Inua Advocacy
Helpful legal and historical companion source for rights and policy framing.
https://inuaadvocacy.org/2024/12/malawi-refugee-guide/
Related datasets
UNHCR standardised expanded nutrition survey for Dzaleka, Luwani, and host communities (2016)
UNHCR microdata release covering nutrition, food security, mosquito net coverage, and WASH indicators across Dzaleka, Luwani, and surrounding host communities in 2016.
Research & external dataUNHCR standardised expanded nutrition survey for Dzaleka Refugee Camp (2012)
Historical UNHCR microdata release for Dzaleka Refugee Camp covering nutrition, food security, mosquito net coverage, WASH, women, and children under five.
Research & external dataUNHCR livelihoods programme monitoring beneficiary survey for Dzaleka (2017)
Dzaleka-focused livelihoods monitoring microdata covering baseline and endline beneficiary households in 2017.