Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Entwicklung und Humanitäre Hilfe
Workshop
08.10..2024 | 09:00 – 13:00 | Licht für die Welt, Niederhofstraße 26, 1120 Vienna
To be effective and inclusive, humanitarian programming requires understanding the needs and priorities of individuals with disabilities and older persons during crises.
In humanitarian contexts, lack of data makes persons with disabilities and older persons invisible. They face specific barriers that heighten their risk by exacerbating existing threats and vulnerabilities. Barriers block access to humanitarian assistance, while enablers provide mechanisms that facilitate access, improving individual resilience.To be effective and inclusive, humanitarian programming requires understanding the needs and priorities of individuals with disabilities and older persons during crises. This understanding is achieved by: (1) identifying these vulnerable populations, (2) assessing the risks they face and underlying factors, (3) recognizing obstacles to their access to humanitarian assistance, and (4) appreciating the roles and capabilities of these groups in response efforts (IASC, 2019).The Rapid Assessment Tool was co-created with persons with disabilities and humanitarian actors to identify these individuals and assess the barriers and enablers they face in accessing aid. This mixed methods tool includes quantitative parts based on the Washington Group questions to capture disability prevalence and its link to barriers and enablers. The qualitative parts aim to capture nuanced lived experiences, providing insights into the challenges and support for these groups. The rapid assessment tool was tested at scale in rural IDP camps and the state capital of Cabo Delgado.The data generated can support better programming by humanitarian actors, advocacy efforts by local actors such as organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and immediate referral of respondents to existing services and actors.The data problem around disability and older-age inclusion is multi-faceted, with three key axes around: (1) the data collection process: Quality data must disaggregate for disability, age, and gender and represent the experiences of persons with disabilities.(2) the quality of data: The data collection process must be inclusive, involving accessible tools, questions, and the participation of persons with disabilities.(3) the sharing, usage, and ownership of data: Effective dissemination and uptake of the resulting tools and data are crucial.
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