Resettled refugee community perspectives to the Canterbury earthquakes: Implications for organizational response

摘要: Purpose – This research project examined resettled refugees’ perspectives on the Canterbury Earthquakes to better understand organisational implications for disaster preparedness and response with culturally linguistically diverse groups. Design/methodology/approach The method of data collection this exploratory pilot study involved conducting semi-structured focus group discussions during January 2012 Bhutanese, Afghani Ethiopian communities. was conducted in partnership Refugee Services Aotearoa which is New Zealand's primary refugee resettlement organisation. Findings participant comments identify importance local ethnic community responses a natural disaster. need pre-established meeting centre(s) liaisons key support organisations highlighted as vital. Central recovery how can work alongside communities opportunities. Originality/value pa...