Humanitarian Snapshot
Overview
A one-page infographic with a graphic and text-based visualizations of the key data points related to an emergency. It provides a timely visual summary of various thematic issues and trends related to the emergency settings. Usually, infographics use one or more map elements to represent the spatial data.
IM Input/Tasks
Collect, process and organize the data and use this data to generate maps, tables and graphics that will be compiled into a snapshot/infographic.
Main Skillset
Focal Point
IMO
Frequency
Typically released weekly on the first 2 months of an L3 emergency; monthly along with humanitarian bulletin (or as required)
Distribution
Reliefweb, ReliefWeb Response, e-mail, print, MailChimp, relevant Skype group(s)
Audience
HCT, Cluster member agencies, IMOs, Government, I/NGOs, Donors, CSOs, HQ, public
Data Sources
Clusters, HCT members and organizations, government agencies, COD, private institutions, FTS
Resources
Humanitarian Snapshot Creation Planning Tool (updated 2018)
Humanitarian Snapshot Quality Control Checklist
Guidance Package: for templates, humanitarian icons and logos check this link
Examples of country and regional humanitarian snapshots