Community Engagement in Displacement Responses

Join the Community Engagement Forum: A Global Hub for Practitioners Committed to Putting Communities at the Center of Humanitarian Response

Overview:

The Community Engagement Forum (CEF) is a global, interagency, and intersectoral platform designed to enhance community engagement in displacement responses. It provides a virtual space where humanitarian practitioners can share resources, tools, and innovative approaches to improve engagement with displaced communities.

Facilitated by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in collaboration with the Global CCCM Cluster, and supported by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the forum connects practitioners globally to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and develop effective strategies for community engagement.

As part of its mission, the forum focuses on inclusivity, prioritizing marginalized groups, including women, and promoting the empowerment of those affected by displacement.

The CEF online platform allows any member to post questions, respond to queries, and share resources. All shared resources and conversations are stored in accessible files, categorized under relevant hashtags. The forum also maintains active profiles on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Why Join?

By becoming a member, you’ll gain access to:

• A growing repository of resources and tools, such as the Women Participation Toolkit and Community Coordination Toolbox.
• Monthly online sessions such as Community Coffee and Chat, where experts and practitioners lead discussions on relevant community engagement topics, suggested by forum members.
• Opportunities to engage actively in dialogue, ask questions, and share best practices within a supportive, respectful community.
• A platform that values lived experiences, ensuring the voices of those directly affected by displacement are heard.

The Community Engagement Forum is guided by a rotating advisory board representing diverse regions and agencies, ensuring a broad spectrum of expertise and perspectives.

Get Involved:

To join the conversation, simply go to https://ceforum.groups.io, scroll down and register with your name, location, email address and we’d love it if you added a little bit about your community engagement interests and experience. Customize preferences, participate in discussions, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge shaping the future of humanitarian response.

For any questions or support, contact the forum moderator, Kristin Vestrheim at kristin.vestrheim@nrc.no .

Follow the forum on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay connected and informed.