Care Groups in Emergencies: Research Report and Recommendations Guide
Evidence was gathered on the use of care groups (CGs) and other types of peer support groups in emergency settings amongst 11 international NGOs in 14 countries, to analyse their application and develop recommendations. This involved literature review, stakeholder interviews, field visits (Philippines and Ethiopia) and a stakeholder workshop. Reported benefits of CGs included large coverage, rapid dissemination of information, rapid behaviour change, peer support, trusted communication channel, and provides for a monitoring/screening/referral system. Challenges identified include intensive initial set up, short term funding, programme material development, finding qualified staff and volunteers, population mobility, community sensitisation and issues around monetary incentives. Specific recommendations are made to address implementation, ranging from targeting to meeting length, to volunteer recruitment to formative research.
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Care Groups in Emergencies: Research Report and Recommendations Guide. Field Exchange 52, June 2016. p80. www.ennonline.net/fex/52/caregroupsinemergencies
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