PASSA (Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness)

Published 2011
Type Other
Language English
Uploader The Admin
Publisher(s) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Location(s) Global - Multiple countries
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Mrs. Sandra D'Urzo from IFRC presented PASSA (Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness) .

This publication introduces an 8 step tool that enables communities to understand and improve the safety of their shelters. The 8 steps address following issues:

  1. A historical profile; to learn from past events;
  2. Frequency and impacts of hazards;
  3. Community mapping;
  4. Safe and unsafe shelter;
  5. Options for solutions;
  6. Planning for change;
  7. A problem box; to voice concerns;
  8. Monitoring.

The presentation ended summing up various questions concerning the application of the tool.