Innovative sheltering 1 Welcome and General Introduction

Jos Lichtenberg

• principle problem is solved, but after a year the victims are a forgotten group.
• in the transition phase we need solutions - hence this symposium.
• linking supply (of solutions) with demand (aid agencies etc.)

Ton Huijzer

• we go from disaster to disaster
• we hardly ever get a chance to think about what to do next
• it's new for us to work with so many different kinds of partners
• more disasters, more victims - how to react, how to be prepared, particularly for large disasters
• pakistan earthquake
  • not enough tents, materials didn't reach, problems with quality and quantity (summer tents, not so good.)
  • logistical nightmare
  • new solutions - wood, corrugated iron
• new approach to disaster relief
• NL red cross support intl red cross in three areas:
  • collaboration
  • knowledge sharing
  • innovation
• testing cardboard box shelters in pakistan, chad
• developing sheltering standards for worldwide use

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