Compendium

Shelter Box

Title

Shelter Box

Publisher

admin

Date

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Filename

SB IEC info sheet.PDF

Source

Shelter Cluster

Group

Compendium

Language

Tags

Affected people Plastic sheeting / Tarpaulin Wire / Rope / Strapping Unknown Poster / Flyer / Image (compilation of them) Material production and use Not applicable Use and Pros/Cons Global / General

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Scores

Adaptability

- The techniques are extremely relevant to the shelterkit and emergency contexts. The material can be adapted to target specific contexts (e.g. using specific structure designs, replacing timber with bamboo, addition of text etc.), or supplemented with additional context-specific IECs where appropriate.

- Considering the message conveyed, it could be used and adapted to any context.

Text Clarity

- No text, as it is intended to be a global, generic IEC.

- No text is used in this document, all messages are illustrated. Although this is beneficial to target illiterate persons, it may still be useful to have headings for each section.

Context Appropriateness

- It is not aimed to be context specific - the IEC displays generic techniques, which could be adapted or built upon to target specific contexts.

- Principles are applicable in any context where tarpaulins are used.

Technical Complexity

- The messages are not too complex for the generalist. They are generic to emergency shelter kit usage.

- The messages are not too complex to understand, although there is an overload of information to all fit on one sheet which makes it quite confusing to read.

Image Clarity

- The images and messages are clear and simple to follow - can be built on during orientation/training. The most relevant images were selected from the original IFRC flyer. We decided not to display the kit contents on the IEC as this is provided on the bag - giving more room for sizing up the more technical images. Fire hazard messaging is also very clear.

- Images are clear but would benefit from an improved layout which does not overload the reader. It is not clear what the blue boxes with a '+' indicates.

Technical Accuracy

- The messages are well-proven and come from the standard IFRC guidelines.

- All messages presented are technically accurate.

Potential Risk

- - Including a reference to PSEA (e.g. All humanitarian aid is free. No sexual or other favour may be requested in exchange for humanitarian assistance) could help to mitigate potential harm to affected families receiving the items. - Could include a contact number on who to approach with any questions/concerns. - Addition of training/orientation at the time of distribution - this would give opportunity to clarify any questions/ misunderstandings and reinforce messaging.

Additional Explanation

No, it needs additional explanation

Yes, it is enough

Rollout

-The IEC was adapted from the IFRC shelterkit flyer, and adapted to our specific context. -The IEC was distributed at the point of distribution/training alongside other more context-specific IECs. - Interactive and practical training/orientation was rolled out at the time of distribution (in addition to the IEC handouts).

Unaware

Overall

Simple, clear messaging and images - good as a generic IEC. Optimal if complemented with other context-specific messaging or adapting the IEC directly to fit a context, in addition to training.

Adapted from IFRC shelter kit flyer. Clear messaging though layout can improve.

2 reviews

Review #1

Adaptability

Text Clarity

- No text, as it is intended to be a global, generic IEC.

Context Appropriateness

- It is not aimed to be context specific - the IEC displays generic techniques, which could be adapted or built upon to target specific contexts.

Technical Complexity

- The messages are not too complex for the generalist. They are generic to emergency shelter kit usage.

Image Clarity

Technical Accuracy

- The messages are well-proven and come from the standard IFRC guidelines.

Potential Risk

Additional Explanation

No, it needs additional explanation

Rollout

Overall

Simple, clear messaging and images - good as a generic IEC. Optimal if complemented with other context-specific messaging or adapting the IEC directly to fit a context, in addition to training.

Review #2

Adaptability

- Considering the message conveyed, it could be used and adapted to any context.

Text Clarity

- No text is used in this document, all messages are illustrated. Although this is beneficial to target illiterate persons, it may still be useful to have headings for each section.

Context Appropriateness

- Principles are applicable in any context where tarpaulins are used.

Technical Complexity

- The messages are not too complex to understand, although there is an overload of information to all fit on one sheet which makes it quite confusing to read.

Image Clarity

- Images are clear but would benefit from an improved layout which does not overload the reader. It is not clear what the blue boxes with a '+' indicates.

Technical Accuracy

- All messages presented are technically accurate.

Potential Risk

Additional Explanation

Yes, it is enough

Rollout

Unaware

Overall

Adapted from IFRC shelter kit flyer. Clear messaging though layout can improve.