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This short synthesis was released by USAID regarding pre-fab shelter constructions. The synthesis outlines a few interesting point to consider when dealing with so called Pre-Fab shelters.
As part of its Disaster Risk Reduction Programs, the United States Agency for International Development through the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) initiated a series of...
The purpose of USAID/OFDA humanitarian shelter and settlements (S&S) assistance is to provide decent, safe, and habitable living spaces to disaster/crisis-affected populations in need of...
The intent of the Guidelines is to solicit the information required for USAID/OFDA to make
efficient and effective funding decisions. To expedite the proposal review and funding
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Neighbourhoods are geographic areas of cities typically defined by social, economic, and physical features, which often serve as the basis for administrative and political recognition within...
Case study prepared as part of a project, Evaluation of PostDisasterHousing Education as a Local Mitigation Approach. It examines the post-cyclone reconstruction program designed and conducted...
Sector overview
USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) remains at the forefront of the humanitarian community’s shelter and settlements (S&S) activities, all...
The objective of humanitarian S&S assistance is to ensure access to safe and appropriate living spaces in neighborhoods where affected households can resume critical social and livelihoods...
This report summarizes the findings of the 2006-07 Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) carried out by the
National Institute of Population Studies. The Government of Pakistan...
GOAL: The goal of any USAID/OFDA Shelter and Settlements (S&S) activity will be occupancy
of covered living space that can serve as minimally adequate shelter for disaster/crisis...