Communication with crisis-affected populations

1. Communication with crisis-affected populations
Mahmudul Hasan

2. What is Communication with crisis-affected populations?
Information FOR affected populations, not ABOUT them
Communication WITH, Not only information TO

3. Why is Communication with crisis-affected populations important?
Communication is a form of assistance as important as
water, food, and shelter. Without access to information,
disaster survivors cannot access the help they need, make
informed decisions, or be effective leaders in their own
recovery. Communications help to meet the information and
communications needs of people affected by the crisis

4. Why is Communication with crisis-affected populations important?

5. “Timely, accurate, and well-targeted
information saves lives, reduces suffering, and
can improve the quality and accountability of
aid efforts. Bad or late information can lead to
lives being lost or suffering increasing.”
OCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

6. o Don't talk ‘at' communities: listen first.
o Identify the community's information needs, its preferred channels of
communication, and sources it trusts.
o Adopt a variety of communication channels to reach as many people
as possible.
o Ensure that information is accurate, timely, and actionable.
o Make use of the expertise and guidance of partners with
communications expertise, such as local media and
telecommunications organizations.
Key points of Communicating with Communities

7. Community’s Needs in a Crisis

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