Organigram showing the coordination structure of the Caribbean R4V Sub-regional Platforms.

2024 Refugee and Migrant plan for the Caribbean

The 2023 R4V Joint Participatory Assessment focused on refugees and migrants in Trinidad and Tobago, primarily Venezuelans, aimed to improve understanding of the multifaceted needs, challenges, and aspirations of this diverse community. Through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), this qualitative study sought to provide a nuanced understanding that complements existing data, helping to guide support mechanisms and policy formulations for R4V partners.

The manual is a reference guide that provides key recommendations for the spatial planning and design of Temporary Collective Shelters in the Americas. These recommendations are based on the practical experiences accumulated by different actors in the lodging sector and other service providers. The intention of this manual is to provide the reader with criteria that will help him/her make decisions when planning and defining the location and characteristics of the different spaces that make up a Temporary Collective Accommodation. Likewise, the intention is to assess the impact that spatial decisions have on the welfare of the people assisted and their environment, with special focus on Protection, Health and Environment. The manual will be useful both for interventions in existing buildings and for new constructions.