1. Inclusivity: Arts and culture in disasters should be inclusive, accessible, and culturally sensitive. It should reflect the diversity of the affected community and aim to meet their needs.
2. Collaboration: The design and implementation should involve collaboration among various stakeholders, such as artists, cultural organizations, community-based organizations, and emergency responders. This collaboration can enable greater creativity and innovative solutions.
3. Flexibility: Arts and culture should be adaptable to changing circumstances. This means that the design should be able to respond to the evolving needs of the community and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
4. Empowerment: Arts and culture in disasters should empower individuals and communities to take charge of their own recovery process. This can be done through creating participatory and engaging activities that foster social and emotional support.
5. Sustainability: The creation and implementation of arts and culture in disasters should strive to achieve long-term sustainability. This may include training and capacity-building programs to develop local artistic and cultural resources, or the integration of the arts and culture into long-term disaster risk reduction strategies.
6. Resilience: Finally, arts and culture in disasters should aim to build resilience by strengthening the community's social fabric, enhancing emotional and psychological coping mechanisms, and promoting a sense of hope and renewal.
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