What does DECID mean in UNITED NATIONS

Designing with Children in Displacement (DeCID) is an approach that aims to create meaningful spaces for vulnerable children who have been affected by displacement. Through this approach, these children can engage with their environment and express themselves through creative activities such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and storytelling. By engaging these children not only in the physical space but also in the emotional and intellectual space of designing a space for them to inhabit, DeCID strives to provide them a sense of belonging and connectivity within their displaced situations.

DeCID provides displaced children with creative outlets for self-expression while creating meaningful connections between themselves and their environments. In addition, the process serves to build trust between the child/youth/family and external support actors which can lead to successful integrations into new settings while advocating for the rights of those who have been displaced.

Depending on the project scope and available resources, materials may vary depending on what is available locally or through donations from outside sources. Typical materials would include but are not limited to paints, brushes, paper & other art supplies; construction supplies such as plywood & screws; tools like saws & hammers; furniture such as chairs, tables, beds; as well as toys & other recreational items.

Training workshops are generally offered by practitioners who specialize in carrying out DeCID projects or related work. Often these trainings involve modules focusing on how facilitation should be carried out among different types of vulnerable populations; case studies highlighting successes of past projects; discussion groups soliciting feedback from participants about best practices when engaging with different target groups; and practical exercises targeting specific scenarios related to working with displaced persons under stressful conditions.

Generally speaking each project would look different depending on its theme and objectives however typically a project would start off with extensive research that takes into account both local context & culture combined with needs identified by facilitators. This would then be followed by the design process which includes brainstorming viable ideas amongst all stakeholders (children, facilitators etc.), prototyping designs based on what has been discussed & finally seeing transformation of spaces once all materials have been acquired & installed according to plans previously agreed upon. Throughout this entire period facilitation techniques such as listening sessions – where concerns & desires heard -are conducted alongside activities that promote creativity among participants. Finally the project will end off either when goals or objectives have been met or time has run out due to lack of resources or personnel involved.

As mentioned before activities vary depending on the scope of each particular project but they generally focus more towards fostering an atmosphere conducive for learning among participants while also being tailored towards promoting self-expression artistically either through sketches/collages/drawings etc.. There could also be hands-on activities that promote problem solving skills such providing games / puzzles etc.. facilitating group discussions around relevant topics etc.

To ensure meaningfulness and success it is important that all stakeholders are included during any processes involving DeCID projects – hence it is recommended to involve local experts, facilitators, finance providers, members from the surrounding community including family members if possible, cultural mediators if necessary as well representatives from authority mandated agencies.

It ultimately depends on various factors such as funding availability, logistics commissions engaged in developing plans, government agency support etc.. However generally speaking allowing enough time (at least 3 months ) prior initiating any processes allows everyone involved room plan accordingly.