Communications and CEA Component
The Resilient Islands Communications team comprises Communications and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) personnel from both the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The team works together to help develop communications and CEA strategies, plans and materials for the overall project and the respective geographies. The team also helps to promote the work of the RI project across the Caribbean and in each of the geographies and supports the teams in Jamaica, Grenada and the Dominican Republic in carrying out their activities.
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The team has also played a key role in the development of the Resilient Island Resource Mobilization Strategy, providing guidance and designing the communication plan to accompany the Resource Mobilization efforts.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Since the start of the project, the RI Communications team has developed and/or contributed to the development of:
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) Infographics highlighting the key findings of the KAP surveys conducted throughout the project
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CEA strategy based on the KAP studies
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Fact sheets on the communities targeted by the RI project
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Communication training for the Geo teams
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RI Newsletter
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CEA Guidance outlining how to include the CEA approach in all community activities
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Nature-based solutions portfolio and Comms – CEA launch plan for Jamaica
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Community videos on climate change, actions to adapt to climate change and how coastal environments reduce the impact of storms, as well as a Spanish version of the “How to Push Back the Sea” video
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The RI Communications team has also led the content production process for the Caribbean Strong site and developed the following tools to help in the process:
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Multimedia checklist
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Testimonial questionnaires
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Micro-project template
Project visibility
As part of enhancing the overall visibility of the project, the RI Communications team has also:
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Arranged media interviews
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Developed, pitched and contributed to media articles, opinion pieces and stories
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Posted social media updates
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Organized and hosted podcasts, social media live sessions and online interviews
