ERV’s approach to recovery is underpinned by 8 principles, which support flexible, locally driven and locally delivered action and can be applied to deal with complex issues and support needs as required.
These are based on the National Principles for Disaster Recovery.
The 8 principles
Understand the context
Successful recovery is based on understanding the community context—the unique history, values and dynamics of a community.
Communicate effectively
Successful recovery is built on effective communication between the affected community and other partners.
Strengthen communities
Successful recovery should leave communities stronger by reducing vulnerabilities and building resilience.
Ensure an inclusive approach
Successful recovery recognises that communities are made of many groups and ensures that actions, both intentional and unintentional, do not exclude groups of people.
Recognise complexity
Successful recovery responds to the complex and dynamic nature of disasters and the community.
Recognise and build capacity
Successful recovery recognises, supports and builds on individual, community and organisational capacity and resilience.
Use community-led approaches
Successful recovery is community centred, responsive and flexible, and it relies on community engagement to support them to move forward.
Coordinate all activities
Successful recovery requires a planned, coordinated and adaptative approach between community and partner agencies, based on continuing assessment of impacts and needs.
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