Non-food item explained

Non-food items (NFIs) are items other than food. The term is especially used in humanitarian contexts, when providing NFIs to those affected by natural disasters or war may be a life-saving priority. Typically, they include essential household items such as blankets, plastic sheets, containers for water, cooking items, and soap.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gender and non-food items (NFIs) in emergencies . https://web.archive.org/web/20150921145927/http://www.who.int/hac/network/interagency/b6_non_food_items.pdf . dead . September 21, 2015 . . December 2006 . 2013-05-10.