This article offers an exploration of the communicative ecologies of young people in protracted situations of encampment. Findings from research conducted in Kakuma refugee camp (Kenya) and Za’atari refugee camp (Jordan) are introduced with the aim of building a picture of the information and communication structures that exist within young people’s lives in the camps. Understanding existing communication platforms and networks adopted by the youth in camp settings is crucial for humanitarian agencies operating in contexts of protracted displacement. Such understanding can facilitate the design of more effective and targeted communication interventions that not only address humanitarian needs but also promote community development and enhance a sense of belonging among the youth. Ultimately, this article argues for the importance of understanding young people’s communication practices from an ecology perspective, in order for humanitarian agencies to engage more purposefully in strengthening community bonds among the youth through the use of communication.

Communicative Ecologies of Displaced Youth. Ways of Connecting in Protracted Situations of Encampment
Created 01/08/2025
Type: Analysis, Evaluation
Region: Africa, Middle East & North Africa
Location: Global
Language: English
Theme: Humanitarian & Emergency Response Programming, International Development, Peacebuilding
Organization: Humanitarian and Development Research Initiative
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