Session 2A: Georgetown University JUHAN Fellows Metric Presentation
Location
BCC Oak Room
Start Date
13-6-2012 3:45 PM
End Date
13-6-2012 4:30 PM
Description
This presentation includes a compilation of a metric value for evaluating and providing a framework for response to variations among humanitarian crises. It is the nature of both college life and humanitarian aid work to be in perpetual motion; constantly moving from one crisis to the next. This metric aims to carve out space for reflection regarding the differences and similarities, as well as their implication for the most effective, clear response to humanitarian crises. It covers four main aspects of the crises: social, political, economic, and environmental. It takes into account the past of the location, particularly its history and preparedness, the present, particularly damage, people affected, and immediate ramifications, as well as the future in terms of the length of ramifications and possibilities for aid and rebuilding. The metric is aimed to be detailed enough to provide a sufficient picture, but broad enough for use in a variety of humanitarian crises from natural disasters to genocide. The proposed metric should not serve as a substitution of the considered appreciation for the nuances of humanitarian disasters to which JUHAN is so committed.
Session 2A: Georgetown University JUHAN Fellows Metric Presentation
BCC Oak Room
This presentation includes a compilation of a metric value for evaluating and providing a framework for response to variations among humanitarian crises. It is the nature of both college life and humanitarian aid work to be in perpetual motion; constantly moving from one crisis to the next. This metric aims to carve out space for reflection regarding the differences and similarities, as well as their implication for the most effective, clear response to humanitarian crises. It covers four main aspects of the crises: social, political, economic, and environmental. It takes into account the past of the location, particularly its history and preparedness, the present, particularly damage, people affected, and immediate ramifications, as well as the future in terms of the length of ramifications and possibilities for aid and rebuilding. The metric is aimed to be detailed enough to provide a sufficient picture, but broad enough for use in a variety of humanitarian crises from natural disasters to genocide. The proposed metric should not serve as a substitution of the considered appreciation for the nuances of humanitarian disasters to which JUHAN is so committed.
Comments
Facilitators:
Nora Rosengarten is from Chicago, Illinois and is a sophomore at Georgetown University, majoring in Art History and minoring in Chinese Language and Culture. She currently serves as the Georgetown University JUHAN Education and Advocacy Fellow.
Fatima Taskomur is a sophomore at Georgetown University, where she studies Philosophy and Justice and Peace Studies. She currently serves as the Georgetown University JUHAN Communications Fellow.