Islas Turcas y Caicos

Unidad de Asentamientos Informales

La Unidad de Asentamientos Informales (ISU por sus siglas en inglés) de las Islas Turcas y Caicos es una organización gubernamental encargada de encontrar soluciones a los crecientes retos que experimentan los asentamientos informales de las Islas Turcas y Caicos.

¿Qué es un asentamiento informal?

Un asentamiento informal es una zona formada por viviendas u otros edificios construidos ilegalmente. Estas urbanizaciones se construyen al margen de cualquier supervisión urbanística y, como tales, tienen una mala calidad estructural y carecen de las comodidades y servicios más básicos, como agua, electricidad, carreteras, desagües pluviales y saneamiento, entre otros.

Soluciones centradas en la comunidad.

La ISU se centra en construir comunidades más seguras y sostenibles en las Islas Turcas y Caicos. To this end, we are addressing the many problems that informal settlements create and looking at the root cause of their development so as to avoid future settlements as the country continues to grow.

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Nuestro Propósito

Construir comunidades más seguras y sostenibles en las Islas Turcas y Caicos.

Nuestra Misión

Nuestra misión es gestionar los bienes patrimoniales de las Islas Turcas y Caicos de manera responsable, trabajando en colaboración con todas las partes interesadas para crear comunidades que sean seguras para los residentes y visitantes, y capaces de apoyar un desarrollo futuro que permita la mejora y al mismo tiempo fomente el crecimiento a través de esfuerzos sostenibles.

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GIS Mapping

The ISU's GIS Mapping sub-project provides the spatial intelligence that underpins the Unit's work by identifying, monitoring, and analysing informal settlements across the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through high-resolution aerial mapping and data analysis, the programme supports evidence-based decision-making, strengthens monitoring efforts, and informs enforcement, planning, housing, and infrastructure initiatives.

Containment

The ISU supports the containment of informal settlements by providing GIS mapping data to strengthen monitoring efforts led by the Crown Land Unit and Planning Department. Where enforcement action is required, the Unit coordinates and supports the joint operational response, helping the relevant agencies address unauthorised development and protect public and private lands across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Social Needs Assessment Survey Initiative

The Social Needs Assessment Survey is a data-driven initiative that gathers vital information on the living conditions, needs, and challenges within informal settlement communities. By establishing a comprehensive socio-economic picture of informal settlement residents and the prevailing conditions, the survey equips policymakers with the evidence needed to develop informed, targeted, and sustainable housing and community development solutions across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Community Outreach Caravan

The ISU's Community Outreach Caravans bring government agencies and community partners directly into informal settlements to deliver free health, social, and educational services to residents. By fostering trust, strengthening relationships, and connecting communities with essential support, the initiative also creates opportunities to engage residents on the ISU's programmes and encourage meaningful participation in initiatives such as the Social Needs Assessment Survey.

Urban Planning

The ISU's Urban Planning sub-project develops evidence-based planning solutions to guide the future of informal settlement communities. Through site assessments, spatial analysis, and conceptual development plans, the programme helps identify practical options for regularisation, redevelopment, and infrastructure improvement, supporting the creation of safer, more sustainable communities.

Youth Outreach Programme

The ISU Youth Outreach Programme empowers young people to become informed advocates for sustainable communities. Through interactive learning, leadership development, and creative engagement, the programme encourages students across the Turks and Caicos Islands to explore the challenges surrounding informal settlements and contribute to shaping a brighter future for their communities. The initiative successfully engaged students from 27 schools and trained 27 Youth Ambassadors in its inaugural year.

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Ayúdanos a ayudar a las comunidades de las Islas Turcas y Caicos.

Si tienes conocimiento de algún asentamiento informal, llena un formulario de forma anónima a través del siguiente enlace.

Si estás interesado en otras formas de ayudar, no dudes en contactarnos utilizando cualquiera de los datos de contacto que aparecen al final de la página.

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