Smart practices that enhance resilience of migrants. Summary Report. June 2016

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) commissioned this study to share smart practices from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and other partners and to ensure that all National Societies have the knowledge, resources and capacities to support vulnerable migrants. The study is based on interviews with over 70 people representing 30 countries, five country missions and extensive desk research. It compiles 59 smart practices from every region, during each phase of a migrant’s journey and across five dimensions of resilience. It also presents 13 smart operational enablers, which help National Societies and other actors ensure they have the right human, technical and financial capacities to identify and address migrants’ needs. The smart practices and operational enablers profiled in this study represent a wealth of ideas that can inspire National Societies and partners to develop new approaches for meeting migrant needs.