19 Practical tips - check list
Apart from the more theoretical aspects such as project planning, safety analysis, do no harm approach, there are other more practical aspects that need to be considered to lead to a successful project. With development cooperation youth projects, people (mostly youth and/or children) go work abroad. To protect your organisation and you personally, you should consider following questions and implement appropriate measures accordingly:
- Insurance: Does all participants' health insurance cover sickness and accidents? Does the insurance cover incidents abroad? Does everyone have a travel insurance? A reference standard insurance for abroad travel is the CSS Holiday and Travel Insurance.
- Liability, loss prevention, procedure in the event of damage or loss: Here you can find out what liabilities your organisation might face and how you should proceed: [PDF (in German)]. Draft a risk management plan which is a plan you can follow in case of an emergency (who to contact, communication with the outside, etc.) Ask your insurance company what special terms there are for projects abroad.
- Minor participants: Minors travelling abroad need their parents' consent. Ask your insurance company and the embassy (visa) if any special rules apply to minors.
- Visa application: Find out if you need a visa or other documents at least two months prior to departure.
- Local legislation: Is your project in conflict with any project country legislation? What special laws or rules are there? Here you will find more information: http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/de/home/travad/travel.html.
- Vaccination: Find out if any vaccinations are necessary at least three months prior to departure. Here you will find detailed country information: http://www.safetravel.ch (in German or French).
- Medical care abroad: Get information about the medical care in the project country. Is medication available, etc.? Inform the participants and tell them to bring enough medication with them, if necessary.
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