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These Guidelines are non-binding. While it is hoped that States will make use of them to strengthen their laws, policies and/or procedures related to international disaster response, as...
The International Federation Shelter Kit provides a rapid, flexible, and cost effective way of providing people affected by disaster with immediate shelter assistance. The International Federation...
Between 22 October and 1 November 1998, Hurricane Mitch, a 180-mph Category 5 storm, theworst to hit the Gulf of Mexico in 200 years, swept through a number of Central Americancountriesdevastating...
The following case study outlines the role of the cluster coordinator, as well as the key activities and services he/she provides, and the impact it has on the shelter response.
This guideline is aimed at helping humanitarian aid workers make more informed decisions on the use of plastic sheeting in emergencies. The target audience includes Program managers, field based...
This guideline is aimed at helping humanitarian aid workers make more informed decisions on the use of plastic sheeting in emergencies. The target audience includes Program managers, field based...
The strategic framework guiding œP&V? (Principles and Values)Strategy 2010, Influence behaviour in the communityInternational Federation Global Agenda, Goal 4: The reduction of intolerance,...
The International Federation of the Red Cross's (IFRC) Transitional Shelter Programme (TSP) began in August 2005 in response to the need for temporary shelter among an estimated 67, 000...
This document provides suggestions on how to ensure older people are adequately represented in emergency shelter programmes. The areas of guidance specifically relate to: needs and capacities of...
This report looks at how to reduce risks that natural disasters pose to vulnerable communities around the world and provides evidence that investing in preparedness and mitigation helps combat the...