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Global Shelter Cluster

Switzerland
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Mission

The Global Shelter Cluster (GSC) is an Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) coordination mechanism that supports people affected by natural disasters and internally displaced people affected by conflict with the means to live in safe, dignified and appropriate shelter. The GSC enables better coordination among all shelter actors, including local and national governments, so that people who need shelter assistance get help faster and receive the right kind of support.

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Documents and publications
13 May 2019
Fiji shelter handbook: Inclusive and accessible shelter planning for Fijian communities

The Fiji Shelter Handbook focuses on shelter coordination and response in Fiji. The handbook holistically supports the shelter sector’s preparedness for and response to disasters such as cyclones, floods, droughts, earthquakes and tsunamis. This support

Habitat for Humanity International
Global Shelter Cluster
The Fiji Shelter Handbook focuses on shelter coordination and response in Fiji. The handbook holistically supports the shelter sector’s preparedness for and response to disasters such as cyclones, floods, droughts, earthquakes and tsunamis.
TYPHOON HAIYAN (YOLANDA) SHELTER RESPONSE OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
Documents and publications
Publications
9 June 2016
Philippines Shelter Recovery Outcome Assessment May 2016

Planned and implemented with the Global Shelter Cluster and operational shelter in the Philippines, this report examines some of the characteristics influencing shelter recovery after Typhoon Haiyan.

Global Shelter Cluster
Planned and implemented with the Global Shelter Cluster and operational shelter in the Philippines, this report examines some of the characteristics influencing shelter recovery after Typhoon Haiyan.
Nepal 2015 earthquake
Documents and publications
Publications
30 April 2016
Nepal 2015 earthquake

This report give the consequences of the two major earthquakes which struck Nepal in April and May 2015, affecting around 6 million people.

Global Shelter Cluster
This report give the consequences of the two major earthquakes which struck Nepal in April and May 2015, affecting around 6 million people.
Nepal Earthquake Recovery Monitoring Assessment
Documents and publications
Publications
6 December 2015
Nepal Earthquake Recovery Monitoring Assessment

The report is intended to monitor change in shelter conditions, the delivery of assistance and the success of relief efforts in preparing households for seasonal conditions.

Global Shelter Cluster
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
The report is intended to monitor change in shelter conditions, the delivery of assistance and the success of relief efforts in preparing households for seasonal conditions.
Shelter Cluster Nepal Position Paper
Documents and publications
Publications
8 September 2015
Nepal Earthquake 2015-Shelter Cluster Nepal Position Paper-Housing and Settlements Recovery: The need for a support approach Version 1-June 2015

This document was prepared to consolidate discussions to date among shelter and housing actors, on emerging issues, shared concerns and priorities for recovery and reconstruction.

Global Shelter Cluster
This document was prepared to consolidate discussions to date among shelter and housing actors, on emerging issues, shared concerns and priorities for recovery and reconstruction.
Build Back Better: Guidance on Building Flood Resistant Homes
Documents and publications
Tools and guidelines
17 August 2015
Build Back Better: Guidance on building flood resistant homes

This document is a technical guidance to support in shelter and housing for recovery efforts from the 2015 Malawi Floods.

Global Shelter Cluster
This document is a technical guidance to support in shelter and housing for recovery efforts from the 2015 Malawi Floods.
Post-Sidr Family Shelter Reconstruction Bangladesh
Documents and publications
Publications
26 July 2009
Post-Sidr Family Shelter Reconstruction Bangladesh

This report provides insights into the reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Sidr, focusing on the development of durable and safe core family shelters.

Global Shelter Cluster
This report provides insights into the reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Sidr, focusing on the development of durable and safe core family shelters.

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