Listening to Iraqi refugee children in Jordan, but then what? Exploring the impact of participatory research with children

Author(s)
Nelems, Martha
Currie, Vanessa
Publication date
2012-06-01
Subject
Humanitarian
Aid
Approach and methodology
Keywords
Aid effectiveness
Refugees and IDPs
Humanitarian aid
Development methods
Country
Jordan
Iraq

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Publisher(s)
Oxfam GB
Routledge
Journal
Development in Practice
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10546/269920
DOI
10.1080/09614524.2012.672959
Document type
Journal article
Language
English
Description
Following the American-led invasion of Iraq, thousands of Iraqis fled to Jordan and the international donor community initiated humanitarian assistance. Through a unique partnership, three organisations conducted participatory research with Iraqi children and their families in Amman. The goal was to understand children's lived experiences – their challenges and coping strategies – with a specific focus on child protection. A better understanding of local context had an immediate, positive impact on organisations and their effectiveness, but long-term change proved elusive. The authors explore the potential for participatory research to transform programming and the obstacles to institutionalising change.
Pages
12
ISSN
0961-4524
EISSN
1364-9213
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