In region Global and in group Global Shelter Cluster

GBV in Shelter Programming Working Group

Site Planning in Emergencies

Title
Site Planning in Emergencies
Publisher
Isabel SKRINE
Date
Type
Technical Support and Design
Source
Shelter Cluster
Language
English
Tags
Children Gender Emergency Beneficiary Communications Camp Planning Formal Camps Informal Settlements
Description

Even in an emergency, no-one wants to live in a camp. given the choice anyone would rather live with a host family in rental accommodation or return to rebuild their home. However, for some people there is no choice and a camp must be built.

This short animation has a particular focus on reducing Gender Based Violence through careful site planning. In so doing it highlights some key actions and positive steps that people involved in site planning need to undertake.