Smith, J., Blanchet, K. (2020) Research Methodologies in Humanitarian Crises

Humanitarian needs are extensive and widespread. In order to best respond to the needs of people affected by humanitarian crises, research in humanitarian settings is increasingly recognised as a valuable endeavour which allows for contextually relevant knowledge generation. Despite widespread appreciation of the value of research conducted in humanitarian settings, the inherent dynamism and unpredictability of certain humanitarian crisis contexts, combined with a myriad of implementation […]

SNV (2016) Behaviour Change Communication Guidelines

Sphere (2021) Sphere in Context for Assessments, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Sphere Unpacked

This resource explains why it is important to use Sphere standards throughout the humanitarian programme cycle, and how to do so. The document starts with a section on how to use humanitarian standards in your context. This is followed by standalone but complementary chapters for Assessment, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

Spring Arbor University (2019) Fundamentals of Communication: 8 Basic Concepts and Definitions

Stanford University, World Vision, Sesame Street (0) WASH UP! Factsheet

SWSC (2018) Blue Schools Kit (English Download)

SWSC (2015) Fact Sheet on Blue Schools

Tools4dev (0) Logical Framework (Logframe) Template

The Technical and Operational Performance Support (TOPS) Program (2016) Care Groups: A Reference Guide for Practitioners

TOPS Program (2014) Barrier Analysis Questionnaire

Translators without Borders, Oxfam (2021) Six Tips for Humanitarians Working with Interpreters on Sensitive Topics

Tufte, T., Mefalopulos, P. (2009) Participatory Communication. A Practical Guide World Bank Working Paper No. 170

Many communication practitioners and development workers face obstacles and challenges in their practical work. A participatory communication strategy offers a very specific perspective on how to articulate social processes, decision-making processes, and any change process for that matter. Participatory approaches are nothing new. However, what is new is the proliferation of institutions, especially governmental but also nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that seek participatory approaches in their […]

Uckrow, K., Stephan, Y. (2012) Structure and Functions of WASH Committees in Rural Areas Sustainability of Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries. A Guideline

UN OCHA (2012) Multi Cluster Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) Observation Checklist

UNHCR (2006) UNHCR Tool for Participatory Assessment in Operations First Edition

UNHCR (2020) WASH in Schools Checklist iRHIS

The UNHCR WASH Monitoring System includes monitoring of refugee schools following the Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) guidelines, model questions and standard indicators. All refugee schools should be surveyed at least once a year. Indicators are tracked on the Refugee WASH in Schools Dashboard.

UNHCR, World Vison, RANAS, SDC (2021) Designing a Theory and Evidence-based COVID-19 Prevention Programme that is Feasible within a Refugee Camp

UNHCR, World Vision, and RANAS Ltd. came together in April 2020 to design a theory-driven evidence-based behaviour change intervention aiming to increase handwashing with soap (HWWS) and physical distancing among Tongogara Refugee Camp residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNICEF (2020) Guidance on Market-Based Sanitation

One of the key programming approaches adopted in UNICEF’s Strategy for WASH (2016-2030) is to build sustainable markets for sanitation goods and services. Market-based sanitation (MBS) is defined as a development approach to improve sanitation in a country by building the sanitation market of goods and services for which the customer makes a full or partial monetary contribution (with savings and/or cash equivalents) toward the […]

UNICEF (2007) Indicators for Monitoring Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies Best Practice Materials Produced Through the WASH Cluster HP Project

During emergencies it is important to monitor the impact of Hygiene Promotion including the change in community hygiene practices which can contribute to the reduction of WASH related diseases. Information provided by monitoring can usefully be fed back into future evaluation and planning of Hygiene Promotion projects so the objectives can be adjusted where necessary. It is important that data collection is not just seen […]

UNICEF (2014) Joint WASH Assessment In Nine Official Refugee Camp Settlements Across Three Governorates in the Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq

This report presents the findings of a joint water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assessment conducted in nine official refugee camp settlements across three governorates in the Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq (Dohuk, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah). The Syrian refugee population targeted by this assessment lives in permanent and transitional shelters in the nine camps. They receive various WASH interventions/services from a number of government, non-governmental and […]