2.1.1 First Phase: Do No Harm basic
| Recommended Actions | Minimum Questions |
| Rapidly assess conflict in operating area | • What are the tensions and who are they between?
• Why are there tensions? • Where precisely in relation to CARE’s work, and • What triggers the violence? |
| Check partner for conflict risk | • Have we assessed our partners as being neutral or aligned in the conflict? |
| Ensure partner has signed and understands code of conduct? | • Are they aware of its content and meaning, and how NGO behaviour can fuel conflict?
• Are all staff and partners aware of how to safely and confidentially raise concerns about CARE’s programming internally? |
| Check preliminary beneficiary criteria for conflict risk | • Will helping our beneficiaries fuel the tensions identified?
• Will it expose women/girls to additional risk? |
| Brainstorm how CARE’s programme can contribute to cohesion in operating area | • Can we achieve our goal and also strengthen links between the people that the crisis is dividing right now? |