Practices by Stakeholder 5

The practices on multisectoral post-disaster needs assessment, community development platforms, and community development projects for international organizations are also relevant to civil society.

Programs promoting social cohesion between migrants and host communities

Community-based post-crisis recovery programs that take into account the needs of the broader community may benefit both returning migrants and the community to which they return. Social cohesion between migrants and their communities can be crucial for a sustainable reintegration process. Civil society can implement programs that promote this approach, including by:

• Involving migrants and relevant communities in local reintegration planning to obtain the views of migrants and the communities to which they return and assess the needs and challenges that may arise in the immediate and longer term. This involvement can take place through community meetings, focus groups, or social events;
• Advocating with States and other organizations providing assistance to ensure that migrant and community needs are understood and incorporated into national and local planning and programming;
• Promoting awareness-raising and information for host communities on migrants’ specific needs and vulnerabilities;
• Advocating with State authorities to enhance resources for communities to which migrants return, including health facilities, schools, and shelters;
• Monitoring reintegration and alerting local and national authorities in case of conflicts or tension.