% of individuals provided with technical assistance on Shelter

Definition

The " Percentage (%) of individuals trained on safe construction practices" is a performance indicator that measures the quantity and proportion of individuals within a specific population who have received training in various aspects of safe construction practices. This training encompasses a range of skills and knowledge related to emergency shelter materials, shelter reinforcement, Build Back Safer (BBS) techniques, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA).

Components:

• Emergency Shelter Materials: This component assesses the percentage of individuals who have been educated on the appropriate selection and use of materials for constructing emergency shelters in disaster-prone areas. It involves understanding the characteristics and suitability of different materials for shelter construction.
• Shelter Reinforcement: This aspect measures the number and percentage of individuals who have received instruction on reinforcing existing shelters to enhance their structural integrity and resilience against various hazards such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods.
• Build Back Safer (BBS): BBS training focuses on techniques and principles for rebuilding or constructing structures that are more resilient to future disasters. This component tracks the number and percentage of individuals trained in BBS practices.
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): DRR training covers strategies and actions to reduce the risks associated with disasters. It assesses the number and percentage of individuals educated in DRR measures to mitigate potential hazards and their consequences.
• Climate Change Adaptation (CCA): CCA training addresses the adaptation strategies required to cope with the impacts of climate change. This component measures the number and percentage of individuals trained in CCA practices relevant to shelter construction and maintenance.

Numerator

Number of targeted community members with training or awareness raising on the safe use of emergency shelter materials, shelter reinforcement, training on safe construction practices, Build Back Safer, DRR, CCA.

Denominator

Total number of targeted households.

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Usage: This indicator is a critical component of shelter and settlement programs as technical assistance or ´shelter software´ as it is commonly referred to, is an integral part of shelter and settlements responses and valuable for humanitarian organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in disaster response and recovery efforts in order to maintain accountability to the affected populations. The indicators is used for a range of potential interventions that range from simple communication messages to the communities on the sure of shelter kits, as well as more comprehensive interventions such as skills building for local builders or carpenters for communities to become more resilient to future disasters. It helps to understand the level of preparedness and resilience of a community or population in the face of potential disasters or climate-related challenges. Monitoring the number and percentage of individuals trained in safe construction practices can inform decision-making, resource allocation, and the effectiveness of training programs aimed at building safer and more resilient communities.