Consultations

The Sphere Project: Handbook Revision Shelter and Site Planning Feedback Meeting
September 18, 2002
Ahmedabad
Participants: 30 participants from Government, INGOs, UN Agencies, NGOs and grassroots organisations
Partners: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Silent Voices

1. "Despite a system for disaster management in India, there appears to be no system."

- Anil Sinha, NCDM (India)

 

2. "A proper shelter that gives basic security and positive self-image and dignity to victims, can become a reality rather than an intention alone."

- Francis P. U., CARITAS (India)

 

3. "Shelter and Services cannot be kept isolated."

- Mihir R. Bhatt, DMI (India)

 

Basic Information Sheet

Key Recommendations

 




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