DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MEMBER ACTIVITY REPORT

A Guide to Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts Conducted by InterAction Member Agencies September 2011

Photo: Daniel Cima/American Red Cross

Produced by Phillip Price With the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team, InterAction
And with the support of a cooperative agreement with USAID/OFDA 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202.667.8227, Fax: 202.667.8236 www.interaction.org

ABOUT US
InterAction is the largest alliance of US-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the worlds poor and most vulnerable people. At InterAction, we recognize that our global challenges are interconnected and that we cant tackle any of them without addressing all of them. Thats why we create a forum for leading NGOs, global thought leaders and policymakers to address our challenges collectively. Leveraging our shared expertise, onthe-ground insights from our 190 member organizations and strategic analyses of the foreign aid budget, we deliver a bold, new agenda to end global poverty and deliver humanitarian aid in every developing country. Principles of the InterAction Alliance We believe that we all have a role to play. Our worlds interconnected challenges demand that we each contribute our unique insights to shape a bold agenda that promotes human dignity and well-being for all. We believe todays challenges require new solutions. Our collaboration will bring about the innovative solutions we need to confront global challenges and achieve global prosperity. We believe that human stories must give way to a new agenda. Our solutions must be rooted in our grassroots expertise, bringing human stories and personal experiences to the halls of power. We believe all our actions must be rooted in interaction. In a world of porous borders and converging sectors, we must leverage our collective actions and experience for a more just world.

Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team InterAction th 1400 16 Street, NW, Suite 210 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 667-8227 (202) 667-8236 www.interaction.org

Copyright InterAction September 2011

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 4 ACTION AGAINST HUNGER .................................................................................................... 5 ACTIONAID ............................................................................................................................... 7 ADRA ........................................................................................................................................10 AMERICAN RED CROSS .........................................................................................................12 CARE ........................................................................................................................................15 CHF INTERNATIONAL .............................................................................................................17 CHILD FUND ............................................................................................................................19 CONCERN WORLDWIDE ........................................................................................................21 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES ...............................................................................................23 CHURCH WORLD SERVICE....................................................................................................25 HEIFER INTERNATIONAL .......................................................................................................26 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL..........................................................................29 HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL ..................................................................................................31 ICMC ........................................................................................................................................34 INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................36 LUTHERN WORLD RELIEF .....................................................................................................39 MERCY CORPS .......................................................................................................................42 PLAN INTERNATIONAL ...........................................................................................................44 REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL .................................................................................................48 SAVE THE CHILDREN .............................................................................................................49 WORLD CONCERN..................................................................................................................51 WORLD RELIEF .......................................................................................................................53 WORLD VISION .......................................................................................................................55

INTRODUCTION
Every year it becomes more apparent that providing humanitarian relief is not enough when responding to crises. Natural hazards are increasing in both frequency and intensity, and the disasters they cause not only claim lives, destroy livelihoods, and inflict significant economic hardships; also they can set development gains back decades. The past two years have only reinforced the idea of development in reverse. The earthquake in Haiti, widespread and reoccurring floods in Pakistan, and famine in the Horn of Africa all demonstrate the urgent need for more to be done to reduce risks, lessen vulnerabilities, and make communities more resilient. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) aims to lessen the impacts of disasters through prevention and preparedness. By promoting and institutionalizing actions to mitigate the effects of these events, or avert them altogether, DRR takes a proactive stance to the delivery of humanitarian aid, development programs, and government legislation. This approach is important for several reasons. First, DRR can make significant contributions to the economics of disasters by reducing the cost of humanitarian aid and alleviating the disproportionate impact of disasters on the poor. Second, rapid urbanization is exposing more people to risk and implementing DRR into city planning is vital to ensuring safer cities. Third, and most importantly, Disaster Risk Reduction save lives. According to the 2011 Global Humanitarian Assistance report, 2010 was the costliest year on record for humanitarian assistance with global spending estimated at US$16.7 billion. This expense is unsustainable and is only expected to rise as factors such as increased food prices, climate change, and environmental degradation become more pronounced. In light of this fact, prevention is a way forward to guard against these rising costs. The World Bank estimates, for every dollar invested in DRR measures, between four and seven are saved in the longer term. At both the global and local levels, disasters disproportionately affect the poor in developing countries. In 2009, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) released the first UN global assessment on DRR entitled Risk and Poverty in a Changing Climate. This report documented that given similar levels of hazard exposure, poorer countries, and the citizens therein, suffered from higher levels of mortality and economic loss during disasters. However, UNISDR also found that DRR can play a significant role in breaking the vicious circle of disasters deepening and expanding poverty by protecting national development gains as well as the assets and livelihoods of the worlds most marginalized people. DRR also provides solutions for the risks inherent to rapid urbanization. Over half of the worlds population lives in urban areas, and this massive increase in population has created a host of challenges. Exposure to hazards will undoubtedly rise as people continue to migrate to cities, but through implementing and institutionalizing Disaster Risk Reduction measures, this increase in exposure need not increase vulnerability. Disaster Risk Reduction saves lives. According to UNISDR, between 1975 and 2008 more than 2.2 million people lost their lives as a result of disasters. The humanitarian and development communities, in cooperation with stakeholders and governments worldwide, can do much to slow the growth of this number. Whether it is educational programming teaching children how to respond during crises, training search and rescue teams, developing early warning systems, or building more resilient infrastructures, DRR measures can increase the survival rate during and after disasters. Numerous empirical research studies have delineated the benefits of Disaster Risk Reduction. Moreover, the Hyogo Framework for Action provides a guide outlining five priority actions for DRR to organizations and governments. The following pages of this Member Activity Report document the concrete actions being taken by twenty three InterAction members to turn these DRR concepts into practical realities. Their combined efforts are creating a global impact as they work in collaboration with local and international NGOS, civil society groups, various stakeholders, and governments to make the world a safer and more secure place through sound DRR policy and practice.

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER

About Action Against Hunger Action Against Hunger | ACF International is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, ACF works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programs in over 40 countries benefitting some five million people each year. Action Against Hunger's mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition especially during and after emergency situations such as conflict, war, and natural disaster. From crisis to sustainability, we tackle the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects by using our expertise in water and sanitation, health and advocacy, nutrition, and food security. By integrating our programs with local and national systems we further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Action Against Hungers French affiliate (Action Contre la Faim ACF) is leading a project to mainstream best Disaster Risk Management (DRM) practice within the ACF international network, and increase operational opportunities to do so, combining the knowledge of ACF in the field with developments and opportunities external to ACF. This has included drafting a DRR policy, collecting best practice examples, investigating operational opportunities, developing a roll out plan, developing training modules and exploring partnerships. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Community-level mitigation activities Disaster education in communities and schools Early warning systems US Contact Nipin Gangadharan th th 247 West 37 St., 10 Floor New York, NY 10024 1.212.967.7800 ngangadharan@actionagainsthunger.org Field Contact Dr Andrew Mitchell 4 Rue Niepce Paris 75662 +33.01.43.35.88.88 drr-cca@actioncontrelafaim.org Website www.actionagainsthunger.org

Infrastructure projects that mitigate against disasters Radio programming/media on DRR Educational posters or printed materials on DRR Hazard capacity vulnerability assessment (HCVA) Climate change adaption Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Kenya, Uganda, and Pakistan Funding Sources USAID ECHO Scale of Programs Kenya $3 million USD 3 years 120,000 beneficiaries

Uganda 1.3 million Euros 12 months 50,000 beneficiaries Pakistan 2 million Euros 12 months 100,000 beneficiaries Collaborative DRR Efforts Capacity building of institutions, working within NGO consortiums

Action Against Hunger DRR Program Spotlight The DRR project in Kenya will run for 36 months and began in 2008. It involves a consortium of five partners: WV, CARE, CRS, Food for the Hungry and ACF. The strategy of this program has two primary phases: immediate, short-term action to mitigate the effects of the food crisis and long-term, sustainable activities that both strengthen and diversify livelihoods through viable economic opportunity. The latter activities are the major focus of this programs impact and primarily target practicing pastoralists and farmers. The short-term responses (i.e. cash for work) benefit the poorest of the poor and protect lives and livelihoods and create and strengthen productive community assets that benefit the longer term market linkage activities. The geographic scope of the 2008 crisis in Kenya was broad and the programs response focuses on strategic locations in areas that will impact the most vulnerable pastoralist and marginal farming populations across a significant portion of Kenya. While the program covers a wide range of districts based on need, the interventions center on key locations that will serve both as examples of success as well as efficient service provision to the targeted populations. Sectors of intervention include livestock health, agricultural production, economic asset development/restoration and rehabilitation of market infrastructure.

Drip irrigation kits: Action Against Hunger Kenya

ACTIONAID
About ActionAid ActionAid is a global federation committed to finding sustainable solutions to end poverty and injustice. ActionAids mission is to work with poor and marginalized people to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustice and inequality that cause it. With more than 40 national members and country programmes worldwide, ActionAid focuses the majority of its resources on working with millions of the poorest and most excluded women, men and children taking sides with them and making long-term commitments to advance their human rights. We support communities, partners and peoples movements with participatory capacity-development, solidarity, campaigns and emergency responses. A human rightsbased approach defines our work, which means that we assert basic needs as basic rights, engaging in service delivery work only in ways that help to strengthen peoples leverage to claim their rights from the State more effectively and sustainably. Our central values of gender equality with courage of conviction drive our ambitions to innovate, take risks, and advance alternatives and lasting solutions, with women taking the lead. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction DRR is a priority activity for ActionAid, and is being mainstreamed to be part of all our development and humanitarian programming. ActionAid supports a participatory approach to DRR that increases the resilience of communities, reducing their vulnerability to disaster and linking local experiences to national and international frameworks. ActionAid supports building comprehensive resilience systems in the communities where we work. Comprehensive resilience stems from an analysis of all factors driving vulnerability political, cultural, social, economic and physicaland focuses on how these can be addressed. ActionAid has also recognized the importance of bringing together DRR and climate change adaptation (CCA), and has collaborated to develop an innovative approach to mainstreaming CCA into DRR programs and policies.

US Contact Leah Berry Emergencies & Conflicts Advisor, Americas 1420 K St NW, Suite 900 Washington DC, 20005 202.370.9916 Leah.Berry@actionaid.org Field Contact John Abuya AACC Building, Waiyaki Way PO Box 554-00606 Nairobi, Kenya (o) +254.20.4250000 (c)+254.721.734040(cell) john.abuya@actionaid.org Website www.actionaidusa.org www.actionaid.org

Facilitating and championing womens leadership in DRR and emergency response is a key part of ActionAids DRR work, as we have found that supporting women in leadership roles helps to transform male-female power relations. This too is a way to build comprehensive resilience and reduce vulnerabilities of poor and often excluded members of society. In 2007, ActionAid was awarded a Sasakawa Certificate of Distinction by the UNISDR for its contribution to integrating DRR into national, sub-national, sectoral and community initiatives. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs ActionAid currently supports DRR programs in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with plans to expand our DRR work into other countries where we are present. One of ActionAids most innovative programs, Disaster Risk Reduction in Schools (DRRS) has involved working with over 15,000 children in 167 schools since 2006, reaching over 425,000 people and

supporting the development of safe schools, while at the same time enabling the schools to act as a locus for Disaster Risk Reduction in the wider community. The project engages people in identifying vulnerabilities in their communities, highlighting various factors which contribute to this vulnerability. With this knowledge, the communities are able to develop plans and activities to increase resilience. ActionAid also invests in school infrastructure to make buildings and surroundings safer for children, and works with governments to advocate for including DRR education in national curriculums. In other countries, while not working directly through schools, our DRR work has taken a similar community-based approach to build comprehensive resilience. ActionAid has developed a unique Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) tool, where we and our partners engage communities and other stakeholders in a process of identifying and understanding the nature of the threats and hazards they face. The analysis gathers information on economic, political, social, and physical factors that contribute to a communities vulnerability; as these factors are identified, ActionAid and partners support communities in developing action plans, identifying what needs to be done. Among the types of activities to build resilience that ActionAid supports are: setting up search and rescue teams, developing response plans, establishing early warning systems and designating safe zones, holding trainings and information sharing sessions on disaster preparedness and mitigation, and discussing the current or potential impacts of climate change on the community. ActionAid and partners also educate communities about their basic rights as citizens, and supports them in advocating to governments to fulfill their responsibilities in protecting citizens and upholding human rights. The local level advocacy feeds into national and international advocacy and policy engagements, as ActionAid campaigns for the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action, and pushes governments to include civil society in discussions around national plans on DRR. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Currently (as of July 2011): Malawi, Kenya, DRC, Ghana, Zambia, Haiti, Guatemala, Nepal,

Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Afghanistan, India, and Bangladesh

Photo: ActionAid

Scale of Programs ActionAid has reached over 1 million people through our DRR programs, and has committed approximately $13 million USD to DRR since 2006. Collaborative DRR Efforts Working with and alongside partnerships and alliances is fundamental to the way that ActionAid works; almost all of our projects are implemented by local NGOs or civil society groups. We build long-term partnerships with community-based organizations and social movements, strengthening their capacities and helping them to share learning across issues, sectors, and geographies. ActionAid works with local and international partners in advocacy engagements, pushing governments and other actors to implement effective DRR policies and take responsibility for their role in reducing peoples vulnerability to disasters. ActionAid also participates in networks and alliances to share lessons and lessons learned around DRR programming, and undertake collective advocacy around DRR and the Hyogo Framework.

ActionAid DRR Program Spotlight An ActionAid project initiated in 2008 aimed to analyze and address the multiple vulnerabilities faced by communities in Sirajganj (a district lying on the course of the river Jamuna in northern Bangladesh) with a view to building comprehensive resilience through a series of key processes and initiatives: Facilitating community-led analysis and action Community members were supported to lead an analysis of the vulnerabilities they face, looking also at how these link to the effects of climatic changes. This was informed by interaction with experts from the scientific community and linking the communities experiences with scientific analysis. Many of the vulnerabilities identified were directly related to poverty and unequal access to resources - further compounded by the changing climate. The communities identified and prioritised their problems and developed action plans to address them. Raising the plinth levels of houses Experience shows that this is one of the most effective strategies to protect homes from loss of assets due to regular flooding. The intervention prevented damage to houses, loss of income and assets and population displacements due to flooding. It also provided more space for household-based income generation activities such as homestead gardening, weaving and cattle rearing. Follow-up analysis showed that the fertility of the top layer soil of the raised plinth contributed to increased vegetable production in homestead gardens, supporting year-round cultivation and thus providing additional income.

Strengthening the capacity of houses to withstand disaster Most of the houses in the project area were made from thatch and bamboo, with an untreated earth base with minimal or no foundation. The project identified this as a risk to the security, privacy and dignity of the communities, and undertook efforts to strengthen houses against flooding and high winds by using locally-available durable materials. Provision of drinking water and sanitation systems The communities identified availability of safe drinking water as a key risk resulting from climate change, so as part of the project tube wells and latrines were installed. This reduced the burden on women to collect water, reducing their likelihood of being attacked while undertaking this task. The new latrines also helped lower the health risks facing women and children during floods. Promoting alternative livelihoods In order to strengthen the income-generating potential of women, for who weaving was the main source of income, the project introduced a four-spin charka with more advanced technology, which enabled the women to quadruple their income, promoting greater security of livelihoods. Lobbying and advocacy The project built a platform of community-based organizations to act as a pressure group to demand services from local government institutions and to influence the formulation of national climate-change policies. In addition, the project facilitated a tripartite dialogue between government and civil society on the nationallevel Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan.

ADRA
About ADRA The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was started by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a way to follow Christs example of serving and caring for those in need. ADRA seeks to identify and address social distortions and deprivation in developing countries. The agency's work is a representative expression of Seventhday Adventists' desire to improve the quality of life of those in need. ADRA International works in more than 125 countries around the world in the key sectors of Emergency Management, Primary Health (including water and sanitation), Basic Education, Food Security, and Economic Development. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction ADRA currently does not have any established Disaster Risk Reduction policies or portfolio, but has a few DRR related projects in the Emergency Management sector. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs DRR related strategies include mitigation activities and training opportunities for disaster stricken communities to prevent recurrence of disasters. Types of activities include: land shaping, reforestation, water sanitation and hygiene education, and flood evacuation planning. There are also local capacity building projects in place to strengthen disaster recovery efforts, encourage inter-agency collaboration, and support disaster education in communities and schools. Although DRR is not currently a specific focus, the agency does practice internal monitoring and evaluation as well as cost-benefit analysis of emergency response efforts. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Bangladesh (pending approval), Cook Islands, Fiji, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Samoa, Thailand, and Zimbabwe Funding Sources USAID/OFDA NZAid World Vision US Contact Phillip Galenkamp Director, Business Development ADRA International 12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 301.680.6342 Phillip.Galenkamp@adra.org Field Contacts Zivayi Nengomasha Country Director ADRA Zimbabwe 2 Princess Drive P.O. Box HG 100 Highlands, Harare, Zimbabwe (w) 263.4.776.768 (m) 263.712.412.939 ZNengomasha@ADRAZimbabwe.org Elidon Bardhi Country Director ADRA Bangladesh 149 Shah Ali Bagh, Mirpur -1 Dhaka 1216. Bangladesh +880.2.801.4096 elidon@adrabd.org www.adrabangladesh.org Clinton Rappell Country Director ADRA New Zealand Private Bag 76-900 Manukau, Auckland 2240 +64.9.262.5640 clinton@adra.org.nz www.adra.org.nz Website www.adra.org

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Scale of Programs Number of beneficiaries Bangladesh: ~150,000 Zimbabwe: ~40,000 Dollar Value ~$20,000 $620,000 USD Collaborative DRR Efforts SDA Mission: Cook Islands, ASIA Region, CARITAS Zimbabwe-Gokwe, Christian Care, Concern World Wide, Pump Aid Zimbabwe, International Committee of the Red Cross, Population Services International (PSI), Tariro Marketing and Advertising, United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action), MedAir, Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Water and Infrastructural Development, Environmental Management Authority, Disaster Emergency Response (DER) Group, Comprehensive Disaster Management Program (CDMP), ACDI/VOCA ADRA DRR Program Spotlight Zimbabwe, ADRA Water and Promotion ProjectPhase II

Hygiene

ADRA is implementing a 10-month WASH project in Gweru Urban and Gokwe North District in Zimbabwe. This program targets 12,000 vulnerable urban and rural households (approximately 39,906 beneficiaries) in six wards of Gokwe North and three high density suburbs in Gweru Urban. Women and children

are especially targeted as they are most at risk due to their daily responsibilities to provide water for household use and care for the sick. ADRA will improve access to safe water through the provision of water purification tablets and the promotion and provision of ferrocement rainwater harvesting systems. The hygiene promotion activities extends the AHEAD model pioneered by AFRICA AHEAD in Zimbabwe, creating Community Health Clubs (CHCs) to function as the primary vehicles for dissemination of hygiene promotion messages. Using the adapted model, School Health Clubs (SHCs) are being created in rural and urban areas which will be used to mobilize the school communities around hygiene practices and behavior change. CHCs and SHCs are being established in the same community to ensure behavior change is being motivated in the adults and children at the same time one of the best practices noted from the recently completed project. Development of these structures is done in collaboration with existing local development bodies and School Development Committees (SDCs). Existing CHCs and SHCs will be strengthened by moving to the next level where the communities will take more responsibility for their resources to prevent cholera and other hygiene related diseases key activities include technical backstopping to ensure standard quality of information disseminated to new members recruited by the community, social marketing of liquid chlorine and increasing rainwater harvesting tanks to balance the ratio of households per tank.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

About the American Red Cross Nationally, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; supports military members and their families; and provides international humanitarian aid through its International Services department. The Red Cross is a charitable organization not a government agency and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction The American Red Cross recognizes and anticipates global disasters will continue to rise over the coming decades. Driven primarily by population growth and urbanization in developing countries, a drastically increasing vulnerable population will live in high-risk locations prone to natural hazards. The American Red Cross sees the increase in frequency, severity, and unpredictability of climate related disasters impacting the most vulnerable in developing countries. Based on these concerning global disaster trends, the American Red Cross International Services Department is strongly committed to reduce disaster risk through promoting and supporting safer, more resilient communities and by building stronger institutional disaster management capacity at both the American Red Cross and supporting our National Society partners. US Contact Rod Snider Disaster Preparedness Senior Advisor American Red Cross 2025 E St. NW Washington, DC 20006 202.303.6748 sniderrod@usa.redcross.org Website www.redcross.org

Program Goal: Reduce the number of deaths, injuries and socio-economic impacts caused by disasters by strengthening National Red Cross Societies and building safer, more resilient communities American Red Cross International Disaster Risk Reduction Programs: Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) The American Red Cross believes individual households, neighbors, and community members are truly the first to respond to a disaster. Our international focus is on building the capacity of communities to assess and understand the risks they face, understand local capacities and develop community action plans. Activities include developing disaster contingency planning, community based disaster education campaigns, identifying safe shelters and evacuation routes, and effective early warning systems. Activities also include small-scale mitigation and resilience projects such as improving water drainage and strengthening riverbanks to limit flooding, planting trees to stop landslides and protect against storm surge and teaching techniques for building hazard-resistant housing. Preparing Communities as First Responders The American Red Cross helps equip communities with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to be ready when a disaster strikes. International activities include training

In Nepal, the American Red Cross is supporting schoolbased disaster preparedness activities. Photo: Rob Few/International Federation

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local volunteer teams in areas such as in first aid, light search and rescue, disaster assessment, relief distribution and shelter management. Working with local residents to develop community action plans that identify evacuation routes and emergency shelters; training and equipping local volunteer teams in first aid and shelter management; and supporting community leaders as they conduct drills to test readiness.

better prepared to build resilient communities and lead the next disaster response. Activities include: helping partner Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to improve response plans and conduct needs assessments; helping partners pre-position relief supplies and train staff in warehouse and relief supply management and distribution; and equipping partners to build community capacity to respond to disasters.

Improving Early Warning Systems Advance warnings are critical to saving lives and protecting household assets as a disaster approaches. The American Red Cross supports activities ensuring communities are able to receive warnings, understand the messages, and have simple systems in place that allows the community to undertake the appropriate actions, (such as evacuate, reinforce households, and protect productive assets). It also works to improve collaboration between community members, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, and local and national authorities. Community-based School Disaster Preparedness Schools are a critical starting point for disaster preparedness education. Schoolbased preparedness saves young lives and builds the foundation for safer families and communities. The American Red Cross helps teachers and students learn how to better protect themselves and their schools by providing training on where to go and what resources to have on hand when an emergency strikes. Other activities include: showing teachers how to mitigate against potential hazards like anchoring bookshelves and design classrooms for quick evacuation; training in first aid; helping school administrators identify evacuation routes and conduct drills to test readiness; working with teachers to teach individual and household disaster preparedness to students. Strengthening Our Red Cross and Red Crescent Partners Regardless of where a disaster strikes, in most countries, the national Red Cross or Red Crescent society is already in place, ready to respond. For this reason, the American Red Cross works to strengthen our international partners and leave them

Red Cross Community Disaster Response Teams responded to Hurricane Tomas in 2010. Due to vulnerability to disasters, there is widespread interest in Caribbean countries for better disaster preparedness and increased mitigation capacities. The American Red Cross has been working in partnership with Caribbean Red Cross societies to train local teams. Photo: St. Lucia Red Cross

Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Calling upon decades of experience in preparing communities for disaster and mitigating the impact of disaster, the American Red Cross currently has long-term disaster preparedness programs in 30 countries at this time. Countries Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam

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Funding Sources Private US government Public Scale of Programs The American Red Cross has tripled the amount of funds we have invested from $4 million USD in 2008 to $14 million USD in 2010. Collaborative DRR Efforts We work in collaboration with Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world, and with local communities, regional and national government agencies. In addition, we work with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the US Agency for International Developments Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) as well as other international organizations.

American Red Cross DRR Program Spotlight Preparing Communities and Partners to Respond to Disasters Vulnerable communities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean are frequently exposed to natural disasters - particularly severe weather. To reduce this risk of disaster, the American Red Cross is partnering with the Red Cross societies of Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Kitts and Nevis and Santa Lucia. Working with these societies, the American Red Cross has been training local Red Cross staff and volunteers on disaster preparedness best practices, such as drop, cover and hold exercises during an earthquake, and postearthquake activities, such as putting out small fires. The American Red Cross is also helping to implement community-based education programs, which train members in first aid, basic search and rescue, psychological first aid, response coordination and shelter management, and is undertaking disaster mitigation projects, such as digging drainage ditches or installing straps that help secure roofs during the high winds of hurricanes. This disaster preparedness initiative is a partnership between the American Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the US Agency for International Developments Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Office. This project is being implemented regionally, and is expected to reach nearly 60,000 people.

The Red Cross guides community volunteers as they simulate a medical evacuation in Indonesia Daniel Cima/American Red Cross

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CARE
About CARE International CARE Internationals mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by: Strengthening capacity for self-help; Providing economic opportunity; Delivering relief in emergencies; Influencing policy decisions at all levels; Addressing discrimination in all its forms. Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people we serve deserve nothing less. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction The CARE International DRR strategy is currently being developed. The strategy can be shared once it has been consolidated. Though the objectives have not yet been fully agreed upon, several elements have come forward. In line with CARE Internationals vision and mission, the aims for DRR should be: CARE International aims for the mainstreaming of DRR in all its programming, from the field to the international level. CARE International aims to advance general DRR by adding to the body of knowledge of DRR and by engaging in policy dialogue. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Community-based mitigation and preparedness, including early warning systems Integration of DRR in other domains (e.g. combined with climate change adaptation, ecosystems management, gender, WASH, food security) Research Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Indonesia, the Philippines, Madagascar, Vietnam, Nepal, Vanuatu, Mozambique, Ecuador, Brazil, Laos, Thailand, Horn of Africa, Niger, Guatemala, and Nicaragua (This list is not exhaustive) US Contact Camille Davis 151 Ellis St. NE Atlanta, GA 30303 404.797.9298 cdavis@care.org Website www.care.org

Funding Sources European Commission Ministries of Foreign Affairs United States Government Foundations Private sector Scale of Programs Various: from small research projects to multi-year, multi-country, $40+ million USD, partnerships that are expected to cover 750,000 to 1,000,000 community members (Partners for Resilience program). Collaborative DRR Efforts Many partnerships exist for DRR within CARE International. Some partners include: Red Cross (e.g. NL RC, RCCC), environmental organizations (e.g. WWF, Wetlands), research institutes (WUR, Groupe URD), Cordaid, ECB project (Oxfam, WV, CRS, Save the Children, Mercy Corps), authorities (local to national), National NGOs, CBOs. CARE DRR Program Spotlight In Ecuador, CARE is developing an ECHO funded project: FOCAPRIN. The aim of the project is to build capacities in flood preparedness, with a focus on adaptation to climate change. The project is developed in the Cumanda, Pallatanga and Bucay Cantons in the provinces of Chimborazo and Guayas. The project will run from May 2011 to October 2012. The project will build the disaster response capacity of communities, local governments and local institutions. Community brigades will be made operational; early warning systems will be

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set up; communities will be made aware of this system and play a key role in its operation; evacuation systems will be worked out; and response equipment will be made available. Furthermore, an emergency management plan will be made, involving all stakeholders, and this will be tested in a simulation exercise. Special

attention will be given to reducing the risk in schools. A total of 12 replicable mitigation structures that are adapted to the local context will be made as part of the project, and communities will be made aware of the techniques used and their benefits.

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CHF INTERNATIONAL
About CHF International CHF International is an international development organization founded in 1952 that works in postconflict, unstable and developing countries. We partner with communities around the world to help them to direct the improvement of their lives and livelihoods. We believe that the people best suited to decide what a community needs are the people of the community itself. CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective. Our mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic and environmental conditions. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction CHF Internationals overall DRR objective is to support the development of safer, more resilient communities. CHF works towards this objective by promoting improved building techniques and diversified livelihoods strategies in urban, periurban and rural contexts. CHF believes that the intersection of shelter, livelihoods, and economic recovery is an important nexus of opportunity in constructing more disaster-prepared, shockresistant communities. DRR is seen as a cross-cutting theme across all CHF program areas. By incorporating DRR into our disaster response activities, CHF promotes a Build Back Better mindset as we strive to create safer structures and disaster-responsive livelihoods. DRR components are incorporated into all response programs. DRR is also increasingly being used in stand-alone programming in response to assisting communities respond to specific shock vulnerabilities. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs One component of CHFs approach to DRR programming can be seen through integration into our emergency shelter strategy. Shelter interventions, in a post-disaster environment, are a unique opportunity to improve community resilience to future shocks. Working on construction projects enables us to address risk reduction throughout disaster-affected US Contact Courtney Brown Director, Office of Humanitarian Assistance 8601 Georgia Ave, Suite 800 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301.587.4700 cbrown1@chfinternational.org Alternate US Contact Meghan Garrity Humanitarian Assistance Officer 8601 Georgia Ave, Suite 800 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301.587.4700 x1726 mgarrity@chfinternational.org Website www.chfinternational.org

communities, by disseminating improved construction practices to vulnerable populations and incorporating community organizations and planning structures. This is vital for populations living in areas prone to disasters, in order to reduce their vulnerability and increase resilience. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Indonesia BUILT West Sumatra, Padang Pariaman District Haiti CLEARS Port-au-Prince, Leogane, Cap Haitien, Petit Goave; KATYE Port-au-Prince (Ravine Pintade) Pakistan PROSPER Dadu District, Sindh Province Scale of Programs Indonesia BUILT $1.8 million USD; 25,000 individual beneficiaries

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Haiti CLEARS $21 million USD; 147,390 individual beneficiaries (29,478 households) KATYE $9 million USD; 14,700 individual beneficiaries (2,100 households) Pakistan PROSPER $4 million USD; 31,500 individual beneficiaries (4,500 households) CHF International DRR Program Spotlight CHFs Pakistan flood response program, PROSPER, offers a participatory shelter program focused on local capacity building, income earning opportunities, and hazard mitigation. The overarching program is to provide flood-affected households with the skills and resources to build safe and durable shelter. PROSPER targets approximately 4,500 households (31,500 total individual beneficiaries) affected by the flooding in

the Dadu District of Sindh Province. Of these beneficiaries, 3,000 will receive shelter assistance and income generation opportunities through cash-for-work (CFW). An additional 1,500 CFW beneficiaries who are not receiving shelter assistance will support site preparation activities and facilitate transitional shelter construction. The three main objectives of the program are to: Objective 1: Promote self-recovery at the community and household level; Objective 2: Integrate Disaster Risk Reduction into shelter recovery, and Objective 3: Provide much needed income earning opportunities to flood-affected households.

Photo: Day 5 of construction, first shelters are being finalized.

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CHILD FUND
About Child Fund ChildFund International, headquartered in Richmond VA, has evolved over the last 70 years to become an International Child Development Organization. ChildFund assists approximately 15.2 million children and family members in 31 countries worldwide and is a founding member of the ChildFund Alliance whose member partners work to improve the lives of Children and family members in more than 55 countries. Our Mission: Child Fund International exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction ChildFund International is rolling out Disaster Risk Reduction training at all national offices and is preparing the communities where ChildFund works to launch Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Committees. ChildFunds general objective for Disaster Risk Reduction is to incorporate DRR planning into all our country of operations strategic plans and area strategic plans for the communities we support. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs ChildFund International is working with all of its national offices to roll out Disaster Risk Reduction in communities where we work through capacity building of its staff at the national level and staff of its partner organizations at the community level. The goal is to facilitate all communities in creating a Disaster Risk Reduction plan that not only involves children but is also guided by children. US Contact Jeff Ratcliffe 2821 Emerywood Parkway Richmond, VA. 23294 804.756.2731 jratcliffe@ChildFund.org Field Contact Davidson Jonah Bole- Sub City, Keb. 03 PO Box 1294 (o) +2511161861363 (c) +251.913057862 Djonah@ChildFund.org Website www.ChildFund.org

Scale of Programs Currently ChildFund has active DRR programs in the Philippines and Zambia where we support approximately 65,887 children and their families. Collaborative DRR Efforts Philippines In the Philippines ChildFund is collaborating with the Government of the Philippines, Plan International Philippines, partnership and networking with national and local mandated organizations, e.g. National/Municipal/Barangay Disaster Coordinating Councils (N/M/BDCCs), Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPCs), Barangay Development Council (BDCs), Sangguniang Kabataan (SKs), NonGovernment Organizations (NGOs) and other like-minded organizations and institutions operating in ChildFund areas with DRR programs/projects. Zambia In Zambia ChildFund is collaborating with the Lusaka Child Development Agency with technical support from ChildFund Zambia and other partners such as the Metrological

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Department, Disaster Management and mitigation Unit, the Zambia Red Cross Society, Medicines Sans Frontiers, Lusaka City Council and Ward Development committees. Child Fund DRR Program Spotlight Philippines ChildFund-Philippines is implementing a DRR project on child/youth-led and communitymanaged Disaster Risk Reduction capacity building program. This program is anchored on the Hyogo Framework of Action and the Philippine Governments Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP). As one of its comparative advantages, the project will design a framework, and will develop strategies and processes that engage children and youth participation in the entire process of Disaster Risk Reduction based on their age-appropriate capacities. The framework, strategies, and processes will

revolve around the dynamic involvement of children and youth. The goal of this project is to reduce vulnerability and enhanced capacity of children, youth and their families during disasters and formed resilient communities. Zambia ChildFund Zamibia is engaging 40 disaster wardens (mostly youths) and training them in disaster preparedness so that they work with the ward officials in sensitizing the community on how to prepare their homes to avoid flooding. The targeted community members will benefit from this project through knowledge on how to protect themselves from contracting cholera and other waterborne diseases and how to prevent the flooding around their homes by clearing the drainage systems and throwing away garbage in designated places.

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CONCERN WORLDWIDE
About Concern Worldwide Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to reducing suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without ongoing support from Concern. To achieve this we engage in long term development work, respond to emergency situations, and seek to address the root causes of poverty through our development education and advocacy work. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Disasters erode poor peoples material and nonmaterial assets, pushing them further into poverty and increasing their vulnerability to future stresses and shocks. This vicious cycle significantly undermines gains achieved through longer-term development interventions. A clear recognition of this fact is at the heart of Concerns adoption of a DRR approach which understands that reducing risk is fundamental to sustainable development for extremely poor people. Concern focuses on both large scale intensive risks and small, but frequent, extensive risks that are extremely erosive and are key in perpetuating extreme poverty. As such, DRR is an important aspect of Concerns work in the organizations overall mission of contributing to the global eradication of poverty. With regard to integrating DRR into organizational programming, Concern views Disaster Risk Reduction as a cross-cutting approach which needs to be mainstreamed into all areas of programming much like the way Concern strives to integrate gender issues. This is reinforced by Concerns strategic plan (valid until 2015) that states that all programs are to address the underlying causes of poverty, which are indentified as a lack of (or weak returns from) assets, inequality and risk and vulnerability. Disaster Risk Reduction is therefore integrated into contextual analysis, program design, proposal development, country strategy plans, monitoring and evaluation, and all other facets of Concerns operations so that US Contact Kirk Prichard Advocacy Officer th 355 Lexington Ave. 19 Floor New York, NY 10017 212.557.8000 Kirk.prichard@concern.net Website www.concernusa.org

all activities contribute to the reduction of risk for the extremely poor. Concern also runs standalone DRR projects (including climate change adaptation) in various locations where there is clear need. Concern is rolling out preparedness for effective emergency response in all country programs to ensure effective responses as they emerge, as well as monitoring slow-onset emergencies and gearing up to be able to pre-empt and respond. Technical support for Concerns DRR activities are provided at the HQ level by the DRR advisor with cross organizational input and support from such actors as the Emergency Unit, program staff, and the Operations Director. In country, several programs have staff solely dedicated to Disaster Risk Reduction and/or emergency preparedness and response. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Concern DRR programming is community led and developed and varies greatly from country program to country program. Examples include risk analysis and community-based planning; community mitigation projects such as flood defense walls, gabion river embankments, slope stabilization, introduction of drought, flood, early maturing, or salt-tolerant crops, watershed management; preparedness activities such as planning, training, and development of early warning systems; assisting with the development of local disaster management committees; forming coalitions around DRR advocacy issues; and the promotion of best practices.

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Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Concern undertakes DRR related programming in all of its program operational countries which include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burundi, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, North Korea, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia. Collaborative DRR Efforts Concern actively seeks to engage with other agencies, organizations, and both local partners and partners in Alliance 2015 to ensure DRR is

a part of program and project design as well as implementation. On a wider level, Concern is a member of the Bond DRR working group, the Voice DRR working group, has engaged with ECHO and USAID in roundtable discussions and strategy sessions, is a member of the Global Network of CSOs on DRR, and has participated in the Global Platform for DRR. All Concern's DRR work actively engages with local governance structures, establishing and strengthening DRR committees where needed, and assisting with the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action where possible.

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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

About Catholic Relief Services Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to: Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and, Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world. As part of the universal mission of the Catholic Church, we work with local, national and international Catholic institutions and structures, as well as other organizations, to assist people on the basis of need, not creed, race or nationality. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction CRS Senior technical advisor for DRR position is housed in its emergency operations department. CRS DRR programs are found in emergency response programs through building back better in WASH, shelter, protection, livelihoods, agriculture and natural resource management. CRS also includes a DRR component in its development programs, especially those focused on agriculture and natural resource management, including integrated watershed management and conservation agriculture projects. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs CRS supports stand alone community based disaster preparedness programs to strengthen community capacities in order to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. These initiatives are also integrated into other programs, both emergency recovery and development programs. CRS has developed a Community Based Disaster Preparedness How-to-Guide based on our experiences in India. US Contact Amy Hilleboe Senior Technical Advisor for DRR 228 W. Lexington St. Baltimore, MD 20201 410.625.2220 x 3279 amy.hilleboe@crs.org Field Contacts Bill Schmidt Regional Technical Advisor for Emergencies - Latin America Calle 10 esq calle51 Ensanche La Fe Santa Domingo, DR William.schmidt@crs.org Kassoum Quattar Head of Emergency Preparedness & Response Programs - West Africa Zone Industrielle de Gounglin Lot #5 de la Rue 9.107, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso Kassoum.Quattara@crs.org Lionel Lajous Regional Technical Advisor for Emergencies- Asia House 14 St. 278 Sangkat Beng Kengkang 1 Khann Chamkar Morn, Phno. Cambodia lionel.lajolus@crs.org Courtney Boiler DRR Sector Coordinator 1st floor 95 Park Lane Harare, Zimbabwe courtney.boiler@crs.org Website www.crs.org

In addition to community based disaster preparedness, CRS includes DRR in its development programs. This helps to protect development gains through hazard mitigation and

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adaptation as well as increases preparedness capacities. CRS has developed a curriculum for enhancing capacities for CRS and partner staff who serve as first responders. The curriculum includes modules on Sphere Standards, accountability and reporting, beneficiary identification and registration, warehousing and distribution, and emergency assessments. In addition, CRS has recently finalized a Finance in Emergencies manual to guide staff on financial management and management practices required in emergency programs for existing CRS offices as well as for locations where office start-up is required. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Global Collaborative DRR Efforts CRS works through local partners to implement programs. DRR initiatives include collaboration with local NGOs, government bodies, academic and scientific institutions, the UN and others.

CRS is also a collaborating partner in the Emergency Capacity Building Project which has a strong focus on DRR. Catholic Relief Services DRR Program Spotlight CRS India has been working to reduce community risks to multiple disasters. A project in Orissa and Bihar increased the resilience of houses to flooding by utilizing innovative approaches for raising plinths, reinforcing walls and improving roofing. An SMS texting system was also developed in which community members in remote flood prone areas were supplied with cell phones and trained to collect emergency assessment data which could be texted as coded information to a central CRS data base. Once gathered, the data is compiled for real time review to allow CRS to prepare an immediate response. This system greatly enhances response time as information is provided directly by the affected community in an area where it would take an emergency assessment team days to reach.

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CHURCH WORLD SERVICE

About Church World Service Founded in 1946, Church World Service is the relief, development and refugee assistance ministry of 36 Christian denominations and communions in the United States. Working with partners, CWS builds interfaith and intercultural coalitions to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice around the world. Within the US, Church World Service assists communities in responding to disasters, resettles refugees, promotes fair national and international policies, provides educational resources and offers opportunities to join a people-to-people network of local and global caring through participation in CROP Hunger Walks, the Blankets+ Program and the CWS Kit Program. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction DRR is managed at the country and regional office level with HQ level support. It is integrated into both disaster response and development programming. The scope and type of programming varies across regions and offices. Climate change risk assessment is being incorporated into vulnerability assessment for a more integrated DRR/CCA approach. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Latin America and Carribean In Latin America and the Carribean CWS is working with partners in a number of areas including: Integrated watershed management (Central America) Soil and water management (Central America) Water and Food production in dry-lands (Central America & South Americas Chaco region) Drought preparedness (LAC) Cambodia DRR measures in this aspect refer to both structural and non-structural areas including: Education and awareness raising Capacity building to local and government disaster management structures US Contact Steve Weaver 475 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10115 717.203.7696 sweaver@churchworldservice.org Website www.churchworldservice.org

Support development of community-based disaster risk and needs assessment and implementation of mitigation and risk reduction small scale projects Indonesia Building culture of safety for school children and communities (Aceh & Nias) Capacity building and Disaster Risk Reduction/management (Yogyakarta)

Burma Mobile Knowledge Resource Center CWS, in cooperation with SEEDS Asia, and Myanmar Engineering Society, is spreading basic knowledge on types of disasters and ways to reduce risks of disasters in the Delta of Irrawaddy. A truck furnished with posters and flyers on earthquake, cyclone and tsunami, as well as interactive test models on reducing risks of disasters in daily life, travels to various villages for demonstrations. Afghanistan CWS worked with Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority to launch a National DRR Platform in February 2010.

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HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
About Heifer International Heifer is a 503c organization with a mission to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Since 1944, Heifer has worked directly with 13 million families in more than 126 countries and in 28 US states. Heifer has a unique passing on the gift approach in which families receiving animals and trainings agree to pass on the same gifts, including the first animal offspring to other families in need. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Heifer International realizes that a crisis could occur at any moment and understands the need to include risk management into its programming to be better prepared to respond to, manage and recover from such events. Heifer International works to identify potential risks, as well as define and develop strategies to mitigate their effects. Risk management in the organization is defined as the process to identify, assess, manage and control potentially damaging events or situations. Heifer International also works to provide reasonable assurances regarding the achievement of the organizations objectives in which disaster management is a major component. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Heifer International first piloted the CMDRR framework under the Heifer Philippines Program in 2007. This program targeted areas in the Bicol region, which is one of the most disaster prone areas in one of the most disaster prone countries. CMDRR is a proactive approach whereby a community systematically focuses its Disaster Risk Reduction measures towards becoming a safer and more resilient community. People living in one geographical area who are exposed to common hazards may share a common experience responding to these hazards and disasters. However, the perceptions and exposure to risk could vary significantly Groups within the locality will have a stake in risk reduction measures.

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Dr. Mahendra Lohani VP, Asia & South Pacific Programs Heifer International 1 World Ave. Little Rock, AR 72202 501.907.4938 mahendra.lohani@heifer.org Field Contact Herc C. Paradiang Country Director, Heifer Philippines Unit 307 Energyopt Bldg., Prime St. Madrigal Business Park Alabang, 1770 Muntinlupa City Metro Manila, Philippines +63.2.6594181 Herc.Paradiang@heifer.org; hparadiang@heiferphils.org Website www.heifer.org

Heifer Philippines partnered with the Canadian International Development Agency/Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CIDA-CFLI) for the Improving Resiliency to Climate Change through CMDRR (IRCC-CMDRR) Project which mainstreams CMDRR into its development strategies and programs. The CMDRR process is as follows: Community Hazard Assessment This assessment is conducted after communities are trained in the CMDRR principles and practices which define threats and provide an understanding of the nature and behavior of particular hazards. Information covered includes the characteristics of hazards, specifically warning signs and signals, forewarning, speed of onset, frequency, period of occurrence and duration. Vulnerability Assessment Residents define and assess the degree to which an area, population, physical structures

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or economic assets are exposed to loss, injury or damage caused by the impact of a hazard. Capacity Assessment This assessment measures the strengths and resources present in individuals, households and the community to cope with, withstand, prevent, prepare for, mitigate or quickly recover from a disaster. Community Plan The community plan is designed to prevent and/or mitigate the effects of hazards, reduce vulnerabilities, and create community readiness. These actions work to prevent hazards from becoming disasters. Communities also develop maps showing risk areas, the most vulnerable human and physical elements and areas to evacuate. These maps are updated on a quarterly basis through participatory planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (PPMEL). Heifer International believes that at the core of every effective DRR endeavor is a communitys effective role as a learning agent. Once learning transpires community members are better able to move further towards their development goals and will prompt them to implement risk reduction measures. Heifer differentiates CMDRR from the usual community-based DRR approaches espoused by other organizations and this is reflected as follows: In CMDRR, the emphasis is on peoples participation in the entire project cycle while in Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) information from the community is gathered to determine interventions which are primarily dependent on external facilitators. In CMDRR, the community implements the project, but in CBDRR the facilitators implement the project while the community participates. CMDRR is aimed at facilitating and enriching the learning process within the community, but CBDRR is concerned with transferring technology from the external facilitator. CMDRR institutionalizes the PPMEL system as an approach and tool in strengthening the community organizations capability to finally

manage and own the project. However, in the long run, self-reliance of the community organization is not guaranteed in CBDRR. CMDRR is founded on strong assumptions from the ground to highlight community management including the following: Disaster is localized and it happens in the community. People in the community are the first ones who are affected and are usually the first ones to respond to disasters. Climate change adaptation happens locally at the community level. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs The initial pilot areas for the CMDRR initiative covered the following project sites in the Philippines Bicol Region: Brgy. Aguit-it; Lamba, Maslog; Buyo, Manito; Alegria, Barcelona; Matacong, San Lorenzo Ruiz; Lacag, Daraga Under the IRCC-CMDRR Project, the following areas conducted the CMDRR project in partnership with local NGOs: Northern Philippines Brgy. Kayan, Tadian; Gayang, Sabangan; Tocucan, Bontoc; Balugan, Sagada; Mainit, Bontoc Central Philippines Brgy. Lumbang, Pilar, Sorsogon, Balogo, Oas, Albay; Camagong, Libmanan, Camarines Sur. Bantayan, San Roque, Northern Samar Southern Philippines Brgy. Mat-i, Sorsogon; Sangay, Buenavista; Sta. Ana ,Tubay; Los Arcos, Prosperidad; La Union, Cabadbaran; Sagbayan, San Miguel; Sayon, Sta. Josefa Funding Sources Heifer International Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Scale of Programs The IRCC-CMDRR project aims to increase community resilience and reduce disaster risks associated with the various hazards associated with climate change and erratic weather patterns on the lives and livelihoods of Heifer partner

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families. The project design focused on building the capacity of partner NGOs and communities on CMDRR. A total of 1,465 individuals (914 women and 551 men) participated in CMDRR courses, forums, exhibits and other related activities. For the pilot areas funded by Heifer International, a total of 847 families and more than 1,000 individuals participated in the various aspects of CMDRR such as hazard, vulnerability and capacity assessments. The IRCC-CMDRR Project cost is roughly $27,906 USD. The Heifer International cost is around $24,418 USD.

Collaborative DRR Efforts Heifer International implemented this pilot project with sixteen NGOs. The IRCC-CMDRR framework was integrated in the ongoing implementation of the 16 projects and drew participation from local government units (LGUs) from the barangay, municipal and provincial levels along with government line agencies (GLAs). The CMDRR process gained strong support particularly at the barangay and municipal level LGUs. GLAs which provided strong support included the DSWD (MSWD), DENR (CENRO), the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for search and rescue operations. The CMDRR effort in the Philippines is in compliance with the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Law (Act 10121), enacted in September 2010.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL

About Habitat for Humanity International Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat operates on the belief that a house is not just a shelter it is a foundation for stable life patterns. Through a range of housing-related programs such as construction (new, rehab, repair), housing microfinance, water and sanitation, family and community education, advocacy, and disaster response, Habitat has served more than two million people and built more than 400,000 homes. Habitat operates in over 80 countries around the world. Seeking to put Gods love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Habitat for Humanity incorporates Disaster Risk Reduction strategies alongside its shelter and settlements programs. Mitigation measures in the design of those programs are considered standard DRR components of Habitats work. Habitat entities develop and implement community-based risk management and preparedness programs and associate with other NGOs and agencies working on the same objective. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Habitat for Humanity engages in Disaster Risk Reduction at the community level in both predisaster and post-disaster settings, and specific DRR projects are developed in conjunction with those communities. Past DRR projects have included community mapping of hazards and assets; development of village-based disaster preparedness and mitigation plans; building capacity and equipping schools to respond to hazards; retrofitting homes to increase their resistance to hazards; building community centers that serve double duty as emergency shelters; training individuals in hazard-resistant construction methodologies; training community members in rescue, relief and post-disaster US Contact Judy Blanchette Senior Specialist, Disaster Response & Program Development 270 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1300 Atlanta, GA 30303-1263 404.420.6759 jblanchette@habitat.org Field Contact James Samuel Manager, Disaster Response (Asia Pacific) th Q House, 8 Floor, 38 Convent Rd, Silom, Bangrak Bangkok 10500, Thailand 66 (0) 2.632.0415 x 5303 jsamuel@habitat.org Irvin Adonis Patraj Trace, El Socorro Ext. San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago 868.707.4663; 404.675.1482 x 3089 iadonis@habitat.org Website www.habitat.org

restoration; development of disaster preparedness plans; and development and training of community management structures to sustain community-focused emergency response and disaster preparedness initiatives. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Habitat for Humanity operates in over 80 countries around the world and incorporates Disaster Risk Reduction strategies into local programs as an essential and logical part of the shelter and settlement work it undertakes. In particular, stand-alone community-based disaster risk management programs are underway in Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Scale of Programs All Habitat for Humanity branded entities take local hazards into account when developing and implementing shelter strategies, incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction components into their projects and programs as appropriate. In addition, Habitat develops and implements stand-alone Disaster Risk Reduction projects at the community level.

collaborations have taken place in India (with REAL and Goodwill), Jamaica (Jamaica Red Cross and ADRA), Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross), and Haiti (Haiti Department of Civil Protection). Habitat for Humanity International DRR Program Spotlight In 2008, Habitat for Humanity implemented a community-based disaster preparedness and mitigation program in the Puducherry region and adjoining districts of Cuddalore and Viliuppuram in Tamil Nadu state, India. Affected by torrential rains during the monsoon period as well as severe cyclones, these regions are located in an area prone to natural disasters. They also suffered in the 2004 tsunami. With the support of local partners REAL and GOODWILL, the project facilitated capacity building and empowered more than 9,000 families in 41 coastal villages to address their longer-term vulnerabilities by building community resilience, preparing the community to respond to hazards, and implementing mitigation activities. 797 houses from six villages were retrofitted to mitigate the impact of future hazards. 2,547 students and 70 teachers from 15 schools were educated and equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters. A Disaster Management Committee was formed in each of the 41 villages.

Developing a Village Contingency Plan in Tamil Nadu, India Photo: Mario Flores Collaborative DRR Efforts Habitat for Humanity seeks opportunities to develop and implement community-based disaster risk management activities with local governments and partner organizations. Recent

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HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
About Handicap International Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Together with local partners, we develop programs in health and rehabilitation and social and economic integration. We work with local authorities to clear landmines and other war debris and to prevent mine-related accidents through education. We respond fast and effectively to natural and civil disasters in order to limit serious and permanent injuries and to assist survivors' recovery and reintegration. We advocate for the universal recognition of the rights of the disabled through national planning and advocacy. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction HIs strategy for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in South Asia stems from the HI Federation five year action plan, which prioritizes making the missing link between inclusive development and inclusive emergency action through inclusive DRM. This is translated into five action points: 1. Enhancing the capacity of persons with disabilities during disasters to reduce their vulnerability. 2. Enhancing DRR stakeholders (international organizations, international NGOs and local authorities) capacity to address persons with disabilities needs during disasters. 3. Advocating for inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in community mitigation measures. 4. Promoting equalization of rights to ensure persons with disabilities fully participate in national DRM strategies. 5. Advocating at the national and regional level to develop accessible EWS for persons with disabilities. US Contact Nicar Bocalan 6930 Carroll Ave., Ste 240 301.891.3002 nbocalan@handicap-international.us Field Contacts Andrew Merat DRM Regional Project Coordinator (DIPECHO project in South Asia) Plot-CES (D) 4, Road 125, Gulshan 1 Dhaka 1212 Bangladesh +88.01711.428246 amerat@handicap-international.asia Chris Devlin South Asia Desk Officer (projects, future opportunities, funding, and partnerships) Plot-CES (D) 4, Road 125, Gulshan 1 Dhaka 1212 Bangladesh +33.4.78.69.79.46 cdevlin@handicap-international.org Website www.Handicap-International.us

Within this global strategy, South Asia has acted as a model in defining and designing DRM for the rest of HIs DRR programs. Indeed the current strategy was inspired through work achieved in South Asia where both local and national levels have been taken into account during implementation. Currently, HI is implementing projects in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, under European Commission Humanitarian Aid Departments Disaster Preparedness Program (DIPECHO). This regional project will feed into the consortium through providing training materials and standards to the disability focal point unit. The disability focal point unit could be considered as the implementing entity for

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inclusive DRR in the consortium and will be supported by the Handicap International office. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs There are four major components in HIs DRR programs. Capacity Building Build the capacity of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) actors on how to mainstream disability issues in DRR by recognizing the importance of building the disability perspective. Therefore, the first step in the capacity building process is to provide an understanding on disability issues. Then, basic information, knowledge and skills are imparted through training. The following are some of the major activities undertaken under this component: Sensitization of NGO staff on disability issues Training to NGO staff on how to mainstream disability issues in Vulnerability Capacity Assessment (VCA), Early Warning System, Shelter Management and Livelihood Ongoing technical support through Question/Answer space Dissemination of resource materials on inclusive DRR Co-implementation To demonstrate the feasibility of disability inclusive DRR activities in the field, the project has established partnerships with three DIPECHO partners, CARE, Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action) and IFRC. The aim of coimplementation is to include disability issues in the ongoing DRR activities of the coimplementing partners in the field. In order to provide ongoing technical support, two Disability Coordinators are placed in the field (Port Blair & Bhubaneswar). The following are the major activities: Sensitization of co-implementing partner staff and volunteer on disability issues to build disability perspective Training on how to mainstream disability issues in specific components of DRR such as early warning system, task forces, etc. to provide technical know-how on inclusion of disability issues in DRR. Assessment camps to identify persons with disabilities for providing aid and appliances

so as to make them active participants in DRR activities. Orientation to task force members on specific needs of persons with disabilities before, during and after a disaster. Ongoing rehabilitation support for persons with disabilities Training Manual & IEC Tools Lack of information, knowledge and tools on disability issues in DRR result in exclusion. Additionally, the minimal tools and resources which are available regarding the inclusion of disability issues in DRR are inadequate and not standardized. Thus a standardized comprehensive manual on "How to mainstream disability issues in DRR" has been under development. This document is an end product and will incorporate field level experiences on inclusive DRR, feedback from the Core Committee members and a compilation of existing resources on inclusive DRR. The manual will provide comprehensive and precise information, knowledge and basic skills on inclusion of disability issues in DRR activities. The manual will also be accompanied with tools and IEC materials for practice by DRR stakeholders. Advocacy & Networking This component acts to influence DRR stakeholders to pursue disability inclusive DRR activities in the field. The project undertakes advocacy efforts on an on-going basis apart from networking with other stakeholders in the field of disability and DRR Scale of Programs A total number of 7,988 will benefit from disaster preparedness. 3,900 persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups living in the project zone of intervention will benefit from better inclusion in the disaster management process. 3,888 persons involved in disaster management will receive specific training or support. 200 Regional level stakeholders (internal HI actors, regional institutions, International Organisations, DIPECHO partners, ECHO representatives, UNDP, Red Cross and SAARC officials) will be taught regional models of inclusive Disaster Risk Management.

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Collaborative DRR Efforts In all countries within the regional project, there is regular contact with the European Commissions Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO), bilaterally and in National Coordination Meetings (NCM) and DIPECHO/ECHO partner coordination groups. DIPECHO supports the Bangladesh-DIPECHO consortium which consists of Action Aid, Concern Universal, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam Great Britain and Plan International. Technical support is focused on trainings and capacity building. The consortium is working on setting up a disability focal unit that will interact with Handicap International to ensure that DRR interventions implemented by the consortium are inclusive and accessible. To this effect, Handicap International assists in the hiring of staff, training and mentoring the unit to ensure that disability is mainstreamed throughout the activities of consortium members.

Handicap International DRR Program Spotlight In India, in order to mainstream disability into DRR programs, policies, strategies and training curricula the target group consists of several stakeholders working in the field of DRR/Disaster Management all over country. A total of 4,108 individuals, including staff from Disabled People Organizations (DPOs), NGOs, INGOs, international organizations, government bodies and institutions are expected to directly benefit from the project. Moreover, 182 selected Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) will receive adequate rehabilitation services to be able to fully participate in the DRR activities of the two DIPECHO partners, Welthungerhilfe and CARE. Other implementing partners included Orissa State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

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About the International Catholic Migration Commission The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is a non-governmental organization that serves and protects uprooted peoplerefugees, internally displaced persons and migrants regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or nationality. ICMC advocates for rights-based policies and durable solutions directly and through a worldwide network of member Bishops Conferences, and alongside government and non-governmental partners. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction As part of its efforts to enhance protection and reduce vulnerabilities, Disaster Risk Reduction is one of the key elements of ICMCs program pillars and is a crosscutting element in many of its projects in Pakistan. Through communitybased Disaster Risk Management approaches, ICMC teams support communities in analyzing and managing the causal factors of disasters, maximizing the disaster preparedness of local communities and reducing, whenever possible, exposure to potential hazards and further vulnerabilities. By incorporating sustainable, community-based Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives into project activities, ICMCs efforts ensure that local communities are better able to prevent and cope with disasters. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs ICMC Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives center on community-based trainings, reforestation and soil erosion prevention activities, restoration of essential infrastructure (including retaining walls and permanent shelters to protect vulnerable community members, entire villages and agricultural lands from future disasters) and the construction of flood-resistant hand pumps to ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Province Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (Districts Charsadda, Nowshera and Mansehra) Province Punjab (Districts Rajanpur and Muzzafargarh) and Kashmir Funding Sources ICMCs work in Pakistan is carried out with the support of the German Federal Ministry of US Contact Jane Bloom Liaison Officer th th 4 Floor, USCCB, 3211 4 St. NE Washington, DC 20017 202.541.3389 bloom@icmc.net Field Contact Ayesha Shaukat Country Director, Pakistan Islamabad, Pakistan +92.51.2101550 shaukat@icmc.net Website www.icmc.net

Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Caritas Italy and Caritas Germany the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs-managed (OCHA) Emergency Refugee Fund and other organizations which support its efforts to address the needs of some of the worlds most vulnerable people. Scale of Programs Approximately $1 million in programming benefitting people in villages stretching from Khyber Puktunkhwa (Northwest Frontier Province), Azad Kashmir, to the southern region of the Punjab province Collaborative DRR Efforts ICMC projects implemented in Pakistan are carried out directly and in partnership with local NGOs, and in close collaboration with stakeholders ranging from community-based organizations, to local and international NGOs, UN agencies and relevant local and national authorities including the Disaster Management Authority at the national, provincial and district levels.

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ICMC DRR Program Spotlight As a means of strengthening the protection and coping mechanisms of vulnerable local communities, ICMC and its partners in Pakistan use participatory community level forums to develop disaster preparedness and mitigation plans. Together, communities undertake socioeconomic and geographic profiling of a given village, map hazards and risks, and assess and identify the history, causes, and damages of these hazards. They also assess and identify coping mechanisms, levels of resilience, safety measures and additional support resources (human capacity building, infrastructure, equipment etc.) that are required in order to cope better. Community members participating in these DRR trainings not only benefit from a greater awareness of potential hazards in the local area and relevant safety measures, but also benefit from an improved understanding of the importance of reforestation and its role in the mitigation of natural disasters and of the support offered by Union Council and village disaster management committees. Local knowledge and expertise ensures that the necessary protection measures are taken.

Photo: ICMC/N.Hussain/2011

ICMC is also working to restore essential infrastructure (e.g. retaining walls, context specific and flood resistant permanent shelters), install flood-resistant hand pumps intended to provide safe drinking water, prevent soil erosion through tree plantations and support numerous awareness raising and DRR training activities.

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INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT

About International Relief and Development Founded in 1998, International Relief and Development (IRD) is a charitable, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving lives and building livelihoods among people in the most economically deprived parts of the world. IRDs mission is to reduce the suffering of the worlds most vulnerable groups and provide the tools and resources needed to increase their self-sufficiency. IRD provides over $500 million USD annually in humanitarian assistance to nearly 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Since 1998, IRD has provided over $1.75 billion USD worth of goods and services in humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations around the world. IRD provides cost-effective relief and development programs in seven core sectors and special projects as needed. IRD works in collaboration with a wide range of organizationsincluding US and foreign government agencies, bilateral and international donor organizations, international finance organizations, faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, international and local NGOs, corporations, and members of the US Congress to implement targeted, cost-effective relief and development programs. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction IRD has implemented several stand-alone Disaster Risk Reduction projects, as well as DRR-oriented activities integrated into broader humanitarian response and recovery projects. These interventions are part of IRDs postdisaster and rehabilitation projects, as well as pro-active humanitarian project components in disaster-prone locations, and they address natural disasters including floods, cyclones, hurricanes, drought, earthquakes and food insecurity. They are all meant to increase community-level resilience and coping capacity to reduce the predictable negative effects on communities and households. DRR program design is coordinated by IRDs Relief and Humanitarian Assistance Unit, with US Contact Adam Koons Director of Relief & Humanitarian Assistance th 1621 North Kent St., 4 Floor Arlington, VA 22209 703.248.0161 akoons@ird-dc.org Website www.ird.org

extensive input from the field. Once awarded, project oversight is provided by appropriate technical sectors within IRDs Program Operations unit. Since DRR programs cross sectors and regions, there is no individual and distinctly managed DRR portfolio. Program integration occurs as a result of inclusion into a range of geographic and technical sector projects, according to situational needs. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Conservation / Drought-Resistant Agriculture and Water Harvesting IRD was cited in USAIDs DRR Programs Fact Sheet #1 for its Swaziland drought mitigation project, which is strengthening food security with community-based conservation agriculture and drought resistant crops, as well as community water harvesting technologies. Similar programs in Mozambique and Zimbabwe have provided drought resistant agriculture and rooftop water harvesting, respectively. Additionally, in Chad and Niger, IRD reduced drought effects by constructing animal watering catchments and rehabilitating pastoral zones. WASH To reduce the effects of floods in Mozambique, IRD has assisted displaced flood victims to resettle in safer areas away from persistent flood zones, while also maintaining access to highcapacity portable water treatment plants, and light-weight, portable latrine bases, that ensure victims of flood emergencies have rapidly available safe water and sanitation.

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Infrastructure Hurricane / Flood-Resistant Shelter Construction IRD has promoted infrastructure that mitigates disaster impacts. In Afghanistan, IRD used a project design that included seismic resistant shelter construction techniques and included community and tradesman training in seismic building approaches. In Haiti, hurricane and flood resistant transitional shelter designs were employed. Food Insecurity: Bio-Intensive Garden Cultivation and Livelihood Development IRD mitigated the effects of climate induced food-insecurity in South Sudan by promoting micro-irrigated bio-intensive garden cultivation. Additionally, IRD has worked to increase resiliency amongst returnee communities in Mauritania and Cameroon through similar gardening projects. These gardens both improve household nutrition indicators and improve livelihoods through increased income. In Mozambique, IRDs River-Value project enabled communities along the Zambezi river flood plain to increase fishing activities and expand sesame and vegetable farming, diversifying both the food supply and income opportunities, which resulted in the increased resiliency of these communities. Early Warning Systems In South Sudan, IRD distributed shared group owned solar and crank powered radios, and provided listener training, which can be used to warn of floods, animal and human epidemics, and civil insecurity. Training programs were provided for local disaster mitigation committees in Mozambique in order to help implement a cyclone early warning and response system to vulnerable communities. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Mozambique Reduction of Drought and Cyclone Vulnerabilities in Southern Mozambique (RDCV) The program takes a holistic approach to the reduction of drought and cyclone vulnerability in three districts of Inhambane province. Activities in the area of agriculture include increased production of drought resistant crops like sorghum, cassava and legumes for consumption by affected households. Agriculture activities are complemented by increased water supply for multiple uses through improved water catchments, repaired water points using

appropriate pump technology and the installation of rooftop rainwater harvesting systems at schools. In addition to the agriculture and water supply activities that aim to improve livelihoods under drought and post-cyclone conditions, IRD has also established early warning systems in order to reduce the negative impact of cyclones in the target communities.

Swaziland Reduction of Drought Vulnerabilities in Southern Swaziland (RDV) The program has two major components. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene IRD expanded its successful model of rooftop water harvesting systems at schools and introduced water management schemes that enhance the sustainability of the water supply activities. Also, IRD introduced a proven and more durable pump called Afripump, suitable for boreholes deeper than 45m, in order to provide water for small scale irrigation and human and animal consumption. Agriculture and Food Security IRD is improving current conditions by expanding low-cost and low-input conservation farming techniques. These techniques will be combined with diversification of farming to include a voucher distribution, promotion of drought resistant crops and nutrient-rich vegetables.

Zimbabwe Peri-Urban ROOFTop Rain Water Harvesting in Zimbabwe (PROOF II) After the success of PROOF I, which improved access to clean water in per-urban areas of Harare and created over 16,500 beneficiaries, PROOF II continues to: a) intensify rooftop rainwater harvesting (RWH) installations in high density areas of the Harare and Chitungwiza municipalities with chronic clean water access problems; b) introduce RWH technology in high density areas of Mutare City; and c) train households in maintenance of RWH systems and adoption of water treatment solutions. PROOF II replicates a successful model for rapid installation of RWH systems, reviving local manufacturing industries and providing employment for local groups of plumbers and builders. IRD continues monitoring the use and quality of water in the installations completed during the previous USAID/OFDA program.

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A Zimbabwean family that benefitted from IRDs PROOF project, funded by OFDA.

Funding Sources Within the US Government, IRDs donors include USAID/OFDA, the US Department of State/BPRM, and the US Department of Agriculture. IRD also receives grants from international organizations including the UNICEF and UNHCR, and a number of private institutions and individual contributors. IRD receives up to $50 million USD annually in commodities, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies, which are distributed to needy communities throughout the world. Organizations that make in-kind contributions include Latter-Day Saints and AmeriCares, among others. Scale of Programs Through the ongoing success of our DRRspecific programs in Southern Africa, IRD has reached over 123,000 beneficiaries and tens of thousands more through DRR components in other programs globally.

Collaborative DDR Efforts Whenever possible, IRD works within national and local organizations and institutions to promote DRR activities. For example, in Zimbabwe, IRD has managed to achieve a significant level of endorsement of the rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems from Zimbabwean institutions. IRD has established Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Municipalities of Harare, Chitungwiza and Mutare, and numerous districts in Manicaland province. IRD has also established an MOU with the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, whose Minister at the launching of the PROOF program fully supported the RWH technology and requested that RWH systems quickly cover as many provinces of Zimbabwe as possible, with an emphasis on rural schools. IRD has shared its inhouse technical knowledge with other USAID/OFDA implementers such as ADRA and Merlin in an effort to have RWH technology disseminated and used in a number of Zimbabwean provinces. International Relief and Development DRR Program Spotlight Zimbabwe: PROOF IRD started implementing the USAID/OFDA funded Peri-urban ROOFtop Rainwater Harvesting program (PROOF), in June 2009. Through July 2011 IRD installed 775 Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) systems for households and 64 systems at seven schools in urban high density areas in the municipalities of Harare, Chitungwiza and Mutare. IRD also successfully established 30 RWH systems at households and eight systems at a school in rural Buhera district. In total, over 26,000 people have benefited from RWH systems. All the components of the RWH systems were manufactured in Zimbabwe, creating an estimated 864 men-months in small to medium enterprises.

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LUTHERN WORLD RELIEF

About Lutheran World Relief Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is a nongovernmental organization founded in 1945 to respond to the needs of communities devastated by World War II. Today LWR works with local implementing partners worldwide to respond to emergencies, seek lasting solutions to rural poverty, and work for peace and justice for all. LWR believes that alleviating suffering and poverty requires a focus on the needs of rural populations, and has committed to focusing its work in rural areas in target countries around the world. Lutheran World Relief recognizes that working with local partners and stakeholders is the key to achieving lasting changes that end poverty and bring justice. Our partners are local, national and international non-governmental organizations as well as community-based organizations. We work together with trust, respect and accountability in order to most effectively serve those for whom we work. We work alongside our partners in all phases of a LWR project cycle and often beyond. Mission Statement Affirming Gods love for all people, LWR works with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering. Vision Statement Empowered by Gods unconditional love in Jesus Christ, LWR envisions a world in which each person, every community and all generations live in justice, dignity and peace. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Lutheran World Relief takes a holistic approach to Disaster Risk Reduction at both the project and the headquarters levels. DRR activities are incorporated into other community development programs in recognition of the many factors behind disaster vulnerability. There is no separate DRR unit within LWR, but rather it is a consideration across a variety of programs. Currently Climate Change and DRR is one of LWRs seven organizational objectives. US Contact Joanne Fairley Regional Director: Asia & the Middle East 700 Light St. Baltimore, MD 21230 410.230.2808 jfairley@lwr.org Field Contacts Joanne Fairley Asia and the Middle East jfairley@lwr.org Michael Watt Latin America and the Caribbean mwatt@lwr.org Evariste Karangwa Africa ekarangwa@lwr.org Website http://www.lwr.org

Disaster Risk Reduction Programs All of LWRs programs strive to create communities that are more resilient to a variety of stresses. This is accomplished by using a Disaster Risk Reduction lens when designing new development projects, where applicable, to ensure the sustainability of the gains from these projects. Additionally LWR includes DRR activities whenever possible within emergency relief efforts. Whether a standalone DRR project or a component within a larger project, the following list includes a number of the activities and approaches that LWR uses to address Disaster Risk Reduction. Alternative energy Developing local committees Early warning systems Eco-friendly livelihoods

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Engagement of community groups with local government Engaging local health institutions Equipping emergency shelters Forest fire brigades Planning (NRM, CBDRM, DRR) Reduction of deforestation Reforestation Riverbank reinforcement Small-scale infrastructure projects Volunteer youth brigades Water source protection Training topics include Basic search and rescue (SAR) Disaster preparedness Disaster response Earthquake resistant building construction for masons First Aid Raising public awareness of environmental risks Safe schools training Water and sanitation Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Current DRR-specific projects are active in the following countries. New projects in these and other countries are currently under development. Project Title: Program to Reduce Vulnerability and Promote Sustainable Risk Management Country: El Salvador Location: Municipalities of San Vicente, Guadalupe, Tepetitn, San Cayetano Istepeque, and Verapaz in the Department of San Vicente Summary: Consolidate the risk management capacities of five municipalities in the Department of San Vicente that are highly vulnerable to hurricanes. This is being accomplished through provision of an EWS, equipment and training, in tandem with addressing their increasing health and sanitation challenges. Project Title: Climate Change Adaptation in five Municipalities of Usulutn Country: El Salvador Location: Municipalities of Berln, Alegra, Santiago de Mara, Tecapn, and Mercedes Umaa in the Department of Usulutn Summary: Help five municipalities reduce the risk of landslides and floods and adapt to climate change by building institutional capacity for emergency response in four municipalities; raising public awareness of environmental risks;

protecting at least one water source per municipality; forming and equipping four forest fire brigades; promoting the use of improved cooking stoves that reduce wood consumption; building risk management capacity in 12 schools; and improving a local organizations institutional capacity in programming and fundraising around climate change adaptation and risk reduction. Project Title: Safe Schools and Early Warning System for the Municipalities of Jinotega and San Ramn Country: Nicaragua Location: Municipalities of San Ramn and Jinotega Summary: Build resilience to natural disasters in seven schools by implementing the "Safe Schools" model; reduce the frequency and impact of forest wild-fires in seven communities by implementing an early warning system, integrating volunteer firefighters and the territorial firefighting brigades of the Municipal Disaster Prevention Committee. Project Title: Forming a Volunteer Youth Emergency Prevention and Response Brigade Country: Peru Location: Peri-urban areas of Collique (Comas), Mrquez (Callao), and Carabayllo around Lima Summary: Strengthen disaster prevention and response capability in three vulnerable localities of the Ro Chilln watershed by creating and training a volunteer youth brigade while working in coordination with local governments, grassroots organizations, and private institutions in the zone. Project Title: Community Led Alternative Energy: Adaptation to Climate Change Country: Nepal Location: Lamjung district Summary: Reduce deforestation through access to alternative energy and improved livelihood opportunities for Dalit and tribal small-scale farmers. This will be accomplished through training, equipment provision, and a strong focus on local committees who are capable of planning and maintaining for alternative energy resources and natural resource management. Project Title: Community Based Disaster Risk Management in Nepal Country: Nepal Location: Alapot, Bhainsepati, Kathmandu Summary: Support communities in becoming more disaster resilient through developing

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community and school disaster risk management plans that complement each other and interact with local health institutions, and conducting structural and non-structural mitigation projects. Project Title: Mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Management in five Villages in Nias Country: Indonesia Location: Nias District and South Nias Summary: To reduce the vulnerability of five villages to disaster by facilitating the development of school-based disaster management plans, establishing five local health institution-based disaster management plans, and supporting local networking and advocacy initiatives. These activities were supported by training and education of community members and students on disaster preparedness and response. Project Title: Capacity Building for Community Empowerment towards Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development Country: Indonesia Location: North and West Sumatra Summary: To capacitate communities to manage and mitigate disasters through the establishment of local DRM groups, trainings, and community-level planning. Project Title: Increasing Coastal Resiliency and Climate Change Mitigation through Sustainable Mangrove Management in Sumatra Country: Indonesia Location: Simeulue and Singkil Summary: To improve sustainable land use, reduce disaster vulnerability, and mitigate the impact of climate change by: rehabilitating existing mangrove forests; increasing community capacity for effective coastal community land management while increasing disaster risk management capacity; and developing income opportunities alternative to deforestation for coastal families.

Project Title: Shelter Rehabilitation for Tsunamiaffected Families Country: Sri Lanka Location: Thettativu and Kaluthavalai-01 Summary: Complete construction on tsunamidestroyed houses and wells that were partially rebuilt by government grants. Funding Sources Current funding sources include US individuals and USAID. Scale of programs Total budget for current projects with DRRspecific activities: $4,707,297 USD Total number of direct beneficiaries for current projects with DRR-specific activities: 44,896 Collaborative DRR Efforts LWR works with international, national and local organizations worldwide. This partnership becomes a mutual learning situation that allows for growth of both LWR and the partner organizations. Additionally, LWR works closely with local and national governments to ensure their sustainability and increase of achievements of DRR projects long term. Education of government partners along with the community creates awareness of the causes of disasters along with risk reduction solutions. Community members and their governments become a team in addressing the risks threatening their communities. Advocacy is another tool LWR provides to local communities in their efforts to work better with governments. Through capacity building of local partners and community groups LWR strives to empower communities to increase their own resilience and their engagement with government resources well beyond the scope of a given project.

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MERCY CORPS
About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities across the globe. Our Vision for Change, based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is that productive, secure and just societies emerge when the private, public, and civil society sectors are able to interact with accountability, inclusive participation and mechanisms for peaceful change. Mercy Corps helps people turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve. Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the worlds toughest places with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team in 40+ countries is improving the lives of 19 million people. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Our DRR strategy is based on four priorities: 1. Integrating a DRR perspective into existing programs 2. Developing and supporting DRR programming in high risk countries 3. Advocating for more attention and resources on DRR in the international community 4. Using a multi-hazard approach, especially hazards that may be exacerbated by climate change Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Mercy Corps works with local partners, local and district governments, and with local private sector companies to build community and stakeholder capacity to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to disasters. Mercy Corps leading strategy for building resilient communities is through participatory risk assessments followed by community consultations and planning for mitigation activities at the community level and preparedness training. MC implements a variety of DRR activities in its various country programs including: Community-level mitigation activities US Contact Anne Castleton Director of Disaster Risk Reduction 45 SW Ankeny St. Portland, OR 97204 503.896.5873 x 5873 acastleton@mercycorps.org Website www.mercycorps.org

DRR education in communities and schools Search and Rescue, First Aid, CPR and other first responder skill enhancement Developing early warning systems Coordination and capacity building with local and regional governments in DP planning and activities Livelihood and market analysis and programming to support economic resilience Specific Locations of Projects and Programs China Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces 2 programs Leveraging Local Solutions: Drought and Flood Management in Western China Building Capacity for Disaster Mitigation and Poverty Alleviation in Rural China Colombia Atlantic coast: Atlantico, Bolivar, Magdalena departments 1 program, 1 pending Flood risk reduction through regional coordination and community-level innovation by vulnerable populations of the Atlantic Coast of Colombia Georgia Samtske-Javakheti and Kvemo-Kartli Regions 2 programs just completed Market Alliances Against Poverty in the Samtske-Javakheti Region of Georgia Market Alliances Against Poverty in the Kvemo-Kartli Region of Georgia

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Haiti Central Plateau (Hinche, Mirebalais) and Artibonite (La Chapelle, Verrettes, St. Marc) Kimbe-La (Hang in there): Giving choices to earthquake survivors outside of Portau-Prince Indonesia West Sumatra/Padang City 4 programs Air SumBar: West Sumatra Water Project (West Sumatra Province, Padang City District and Agam District) Prepare Sumbar: Establishing community and district water boards in Padang. Community-based Disaster Management and Local Government Capacity Building in West Sumatra (Mentawai Islands) Assisting Livelihoods and Recovery in Mentawai (Mentawai Islands) Nepal Far West, Kanchanpur district 3 programs Far West Disaster Risk Reduction & Water Capacity Building Interventions (Mid Western, Far Western and Western Regions) Strengthening capacity of communities for Disaster Risk Reduction through Early Warning in Nepal (Far west, Kailali district) Supporting the Role of Schools in Disaster Risk Reduction Tajikistan Hisor District west of Dushanbe, Khonako River 1 program Disaster Risk Reduction Initiative Water: Using SODIS to increase potable water access Funding Sources American Red Cross European Commission (EC) European Commission Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (ECHO) ITT Watermark

USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) Reach Out to Asia Foundation Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Scale of Programs 1.2 million direct beneficiaries 5 million indirect beneficiaries $5 million USD in DRR-related programming Collaborative DRR Efforts China International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC) Public Administration Colleges in Mianyang, Sichuan Haiti Haitian Red Cross Indonesia AMPL (Water Supply and Environment Sanitation Multidisciplinary Group) Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) BAPPENAS (National Development and Planning Board) BPBD (disaster management agency) JEMARI Sakato Komunitas Siaga Tsunami (Kogami) PDAM (local water management company) READY Nepal Action Aid Nepal (AAN) Centre for Social Development and Research (CSDR) Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) - Kailali and Bardiya District Chapters Practical Action Radhakrishna Tharu Jan Sewa Kendra (RKJS) Tajikistan Committee of Emergency Situations (CoES) Department of Healths Sanitation and Epidemiological Services Department (SES)

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About Plan International Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest international development agencies in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas and raise funds in 21 countries. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization without political agenda or religious orientation. Our work to promote child rights and lift millions of girls and boys out of poverty is based around eight core areas, and it addresses the immediate as well as the long-term needs of children, their families, and their communities. Our Mission Plan USA strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries by: Enabling children, their families and their communities to meet basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies; Fostering relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries; and Promoting the rights and interests of the worlds children. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Children and Youth Grow Up Safely in Resilient Communities Plan wants children and youth to grow up in communities that are able to withstand shocks, maintain services during a disaster and bounce back afterwards. These are resilient communities. Plan believes that such communities will minimize the vulnerability of children and youth. Accordingly, priority actions for Plan include: Involving children and youth in building awareness of disaster risk and building resilience Supporting efforts to mitigate risks in the environment in or around communities and internationally Influencing governments to uphold responsibilities for reducing disaster risk (implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action) US Contact Frank Manfredi Director of Humanitarian Assistance 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 202.223.8325 frank.manfredi@planusa.org Field Contact Nick Hall DRR advisor Chobham House, Christchurch Way Woking GU21 6JG, UK +44 (0)1483755155 nick.hall@plan-international.org Website http://www.planusa.org/

Supporting children and youth to influence duty bearers and public opinion on disaster risk Supporting local governments to prepare for disasters and reduce risks . DRR is a key component in Plans Disaster Risk Management Policy and Strategy. We integrate DRR concepts and practical interventions into all emergency response plans and programming whilst also striving that all our development work in 49 program countries aims to reduce risks. Plan works to ensure DRR is a national and local priority with strong institutional basis and supports the principles embedded in the Hyogo Framework for Action. In developing countries, the exchange of knowledge and views between those who face disaster risks and those who control policy is often challenging. Children, who are among the most vulnerable and marginalized, often face the greatest hurdle to get their voices heard. Children and young people are commonly represented in the disaster management literature as passive victims requiring protection. Consequently, their

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capacities to inform the decision-making process, communicate risks to their communities and take direct action to reduce risks have been neglected. A growing body of evidence has shown that children have a valuable and unique ability to conceptualize and analyze risk and that, with support; they can play a vital role in Disaster Risk Reduction and rehabilitation processes. Supported by the UK government (DFID) and working with IDS and Christian Aid, Plan also supports a Climate Smart DRR (CSDRR) program in Asia and Africa aiming to enhance governments and civil-society organizations ability to build resilience of communities to disasters and climate change as part of their development work. This project elaborates the concept of CSDRR through an assessment framework and is creating an evidence base of cases of CSDRR activities that strengthen climate resilience. By creating an evidence base of climate smart development and DRM approaches, this program will demonstrate to policy makers and civil society practitioners that integrated approaches to tacking poverty, disaster risk and climate change impacts help achieve better development outcomes. In Myanmar, Plans work has succeeded in

Earthquakes Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) informing the National Reconstruction Plan. This model was adopted by UNICEF during the Pakistan Floods (2010). Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Plan emphasises work in the education sector to build a culture of resilience; enhance adaptive capacity and address root causes of vulnerability; and strengthen disaster preparedness at all levels. Program strategies include: strengthening national education policies on school safety with DRR curricula and teacher training covering DRM and EiE; promoting child protection, gender equity and active citizenship within national policy frameworks, CCDRR toolkits, strengthening provision and capacity for engaging children in DRM processes at local authority and school level; increasing government funding for DRM; increasing capacity and coordination among stakeholders in building resilience; and maximising opportunities during disasters to influence governments and other humanitarian actors to build back better, including securing greater access to education as part of recovery programs to minimise youth conflict. Plan developed a DRR Theory of Change (ToC) to measure impact of capacity, citizen,

integrating DRR into the national education system. In Haiti, Plan facilitated participation of over 1,000 affected children in the 2010

institutional and well-being changes (see above), which is the foundation of our M&E framework for CCDRR programs.

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Plan currently supports DRR across 31 1 countries . Plans Children and Young People at the Centre of DRR Program commenced in 2006 operating in: Sierra Leone; the Philippines; Cambodia; Indonesia; Ecuador; and El Salvador. In partnership with academic and research institutions such as Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Sussex UK, and RMIT Australia, this program is contributing to the literature on risk communication and on DRM practice. It is already providing evidence that children are effective communicators of risk within their communities, particularly in settings in which there are barriers to full participation in mainstream society, such as language, gender, or ethnicity. Vietnam, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, Mozambique, Kenya and Ethiopia incorporate Child Centered DRR (CCDRR) into their programs. Learnings from Plans approach 2 have been featured in UNISDR publications and in the IFRCs 2009 World Disasters Report. One of Plans local authority partners San Francisco municipality, Comotes Islands in Philippines was awarded the 2011 global DRR prize by the UN in Geneva the Sasakawa Award. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Plan works in 49 developing countries and we have DRR programs in 31 countries. Our international work, for example with the global Education Cluster and the global Child Protection Working Group builds on field-level experience, aiming to ensure that international/UN policies and humanitarian standards prioritize the needs and rights of children. Funding Sources Plans DRR work is supported by a wide range of government and multi-lateral donors as well as individual and corporate sponsors. Major donors in recent years include the UK DFID, Sida, Cida, AusAid, the Government of Finland, OFDA, and UNICEF. Scale of Programs It is very difficult to quantify the number of indirect beneficiaries since a portion of our work concentrates on working with other humanitarian and development agencies to encourage the
These include Cambodia Philippines Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, Dominican Republic , El Salvador, Ecuador, Colombia, Nicaragua, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Sierra Len, Vietnam and nine Pacific Island States, through FSPI. 2 UNISDR 2011 Global Assessment Report, Words into Action - a guide for implementing the Hyogo Framework 2007, Building Disaster Resilient Communities 2007
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adoption of DRR programs. However, the five year 2million GBP DFID-funded DRR program that focused on six countries achieved the following: Increased the resilience of 234 communities on the frontline of disasters 98,914 children with greater knowledge of the disasters risk affecting their communities and how to tackle these through DRR programming 171 schools in Plan program areas now providing a safer learning environment, with DRR curricula being taught, and school protection plans in place 41,234 students and thousands of teachers trained in DRR At national level, the training, policy development and capacity building provided to the Ministry of Education in these six counties are set to benefit over 241,700 schools, reaching over 22 million students Collaborative DRR Efforts The effectiveness of Plans child-centered DRR work depends on strong partnerships, locally, nationally and internationally. Plan actively advocates for the endorsement of childrens participation in DRM through UNISDR, UNICEF and the Global Network for Disaster Reduction including the revision of the Sphere standards to include specific provisions for children. Plan is also leading work on standardizing cluster tools for rapid assessments of CPiE. Partnering with the UKs Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Plan founded the Children in a Changing Climate Coalition (which now includes UNICEF, Save the Children and World Vision), generating research featured in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and UNISDR reports. Plan is a regular partner of choice for the UN, including UNOCHA (2009 Padang Earthquake), UNICEF (2010 Haiti Earthquake and Pakistan Floods), WFP (food security crises in Niger and Zimbabwe), and UNESCO (post-Nargis DRR education) and has strategic framework agreements with WFP and ECHO. Plan is an active member of UK BOND and US InterActions DRR working groups and a Board member of Sphere, IASC and VOICE (European NGOs).

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Philippines: Presenting the results of a Child- and Youth-led Community Hazard Mapping Exercise Photo: Baltz Tribunalo, Plan Philippines

Plan International DRR Program Spotlight Plans DRR work aims to contribute to increasing the resilience of children and communities through an integrated, cross-sectoral approach. For example, in El Salvador, child-centred DRR

projects have worked towards safer communities for children and the reduction of disaster risks that may affect their lives (learning life saving skills such as swimming and first aid). Plans external evaluators reported that the education component contributed to providing safer spaces for children to studying, to minimising the disruption of schooling during emergency situations, to engaging children in learning new knowledge and skills, including technical knowledge and life saving skills, and to developing respect for the natural environment. In health the DRR work combated water-borne or insect-borne diseases arising from environmental pollution, lack of sanitation or garbage mismanagement and increased knowledge on hygiene and environmental sanitation, and the prevention of accidents. Encouraging the active participation of children has been central to the work in El Salvador, and elsewhere. This involves creating spaces for childrens participation in schools, in communities and in local DRR structures, but also at national and global levels and by fostering opportunities for adults and children to exchange and confront views through intergenerational dialogue.

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REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL
About Refugees International Refugees International (RI) is an independent, non-profit, human rights organization that advocates on behalf of refugees, stateless and internally displaced persons. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction DRR is a central policy and advocacy goal for RIs Climate Displacement Program. The goal of the program is to better understand how natural disasters and climate change are impacting displacement, and to advocate for more effective legal, policy and institutional responses. DRR is integrated into the Climate Displacement Program through our policy and advocacy work. Program objectives include both preventing climate displacement from occurring in the first place and improving the response to those affected by climate-induced events (e.g., floods) in order to avoid protected displacement following these events. Our advocacy to the UN includes the need for OCHA and the UN Humanitarian Country Team in climate-vulnerable countries to prepare and update contingency plans, map vulnerable populations, and agree with national governments in advance on clear roles and responsibilities during the response. Specific Locations of Projects and Programs RIs advocacy is supported by field missions to countries experiencing displacement. US Contact Alice Thomas Climate Displacement Program Manager 2001 S St., NW Washington, DC 20009 202.828.0110 x 235 alice@refintl.org Website www.refugeesinternational.org

To date, the Climate Displacement Program has conducted two missions to Pakistan and one mission to Colombia to assess the situation following protracted flooding and its impacts on displacement. Based on these missions, we have issued reports that included numerous DRR recommendations that were distributed widely to US government officials, members of Congress, UN agencies, non-government organizations and the public. In addition, we conduct follow-up advocacy directly with relevant US, UN and national government officials and agencies. We have also written articles and blogs emphasizing the need to increase DRR in order to avoid climate-induced displacement.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN

About Save the Children We Are the worlds leading independent organization for children. Our Vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our Mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our Values are accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity and integrity. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Vision The substantial reduction of disaster and climate change related losses, in lives and social, economic and environmental assets of children & their families Outcomes All development and humanitarian programming is disaster and climate resilient Development and humanitarian programs integrate preparedness, resilience, mitigation and adaptation outcomes for children & their families Objectives Ensure meaningful participation of children in DRR/CCA (Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Change Adaptation) Empower communities to be more resilient to disaster and climate change Support local governments and local nongovernment and community-based organizations to be prepared for disasters Strengthen government institutions responsible disaster risk management Advocate for appropriate child sensitive legislation and policy to uphold the rights of children during a disaster Principles DRR/CCA applies a Child Centered approach Sectors apply a Risk Lens approach which addresses key risks faced by children That DRR/CCA takes into consideration preparedness, mitigation, early warning systems, resilience and adaptation. US Contact Ian Rodgers Senior Emergency Advisor DRR & Operational Preparedness 2000 L St. NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036 202.640.6724 irodgers@savechildren.org Website www.savethechildren.org

That the primary duty bearer for DRR/CCA is the State and all efforts are to made to support the State in achieving this responsibility Disaster Risk Reduction Programs Children are particularly at risk in a disaster and vulnerable to the incremental impacts of climate change. It is essential that their immediate and longer-term survival, protection, and developmental needs are considered in any activities to prepare for or mitigate a potential disaster, or adapt to the negative impacts of longer-term climatic trends. Communities and local authorities need to listen to children to find out what risks they could face and how they might respond to them. Save the Children has pioneered child-centered DRR. Child-centered DRR means putting children at the heart of DRR activities recognizing the specific vulnerabilities children face from disasters, which differ to those faced by adults, and ensuring children are appropriately planned for and addressed in DRR programs and policies. Its also important to recognize that children are not one homogenous group and the challenges they face from disasters differ if they are a child under the age of five, a girl from a marginalized community or a child living with a disability. Our programs seek to ensure that the needs and capacities of all children are considered in how people prepare for, react to, and recover from disasters and adapt to long term trends. We work to make this happen at all levels with children,

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Tajikistan Thailand, United States of America, Uganda, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Scale of Programs Save the Children International has set a target to secure $40 million USD per year, every year for DRR and CCA funding. This represents 10% of the funding we spend on humanitarian interventions. Collaborative DRR Efforts Save the Children is an active ECB Member on DRR/CCA Save the Children is represented on the Education Cluster DRR/CCA subcluster Save the Children is active with TKPE Safer Schools Initiative ASEAN SAARC Save the Children DRR Program Spotlight Over the past five years (2006-2011) Save the Children has implemented Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation activities in over 39 countries around the world. Save the Children has pioneered Child-centered and Child-led DRR, recognizing children as effective agents of change and encouraging the participation of children and communities in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation measures which aim to improve the lives of children and their communities facing disasters and longer term challenges due to changes in climatic and weather patterns.

Children design their own community Risk Maps in Thailand.

Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Save the Children has DRR/CCA programs in 39 countries including: Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Burma, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Occupied Palestine Territories, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka,

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WORLD CONCERN
About World Concern World Concern is a Christian humanitarian relief and development agency operating since 1955. We provide life, opportunity and hope to suffering people around the world through disaster response and development programs. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction World Concern seeks to identify, in every country in which it works, the extent to which the country, or regions within a county, are disaster prone, and the type of disasters to which those areas are vulnerable. We expect our country programs to include DRR programming within the design of its longer-term development program, with the aim of mitigating risk and enhancing recovery capacities. This approach links with our preparations to be disaster responders in the countries where we work. DRR programming is managed at a country level, but technical support is provided through the disaster response department at headquarters. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs World Concern engages in a broad spectrum of DRR activities: Africa Somalia SOLIS Project Increased water supplies for animal/human consumption in droughtprone areas Kenya Nehemiah Project Community training in DRR amongst Masaii people in Narok District Chad SLIC II Project Cash for work project using rock lines to slow rainwater runoff, and thereby improve vegetation, and mitigate the impact of IDPs and refugees in the area Americas Haiti Northwest DRR Direct DRR work with eight communities in capacity building, training, organizing and awareness promotion Haiti Southeast DRR Direct DRR work in six communities through capacity building, community organizing and training on seismic building techniques US Contact Nick Archer Senior Director, Disaster Response & Security 19303 Fremont Ave N Seattle, WA 98133 804.726.0847 nicka@worldconcern.org Website www.worldconcern.org

Asia Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Work with farmers and community leaders in five communities in direct DRR training, organizing and capacity building Myanmar Capacity Building Community capacity building Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Northwest and Southeast Haiti, Southern Bangladesh, Eastern Chad, the Narok area of Kenya, and Myanmar Funding Sources Private donors Public donors Scale of Programs Direct DRR programming includes 326,500 beneficiaries and funding totals $1,061,000 USD Collaborative DRR Efforts World Concern recognizes the need for capacity building in local leadership and works collaboratively with local organizations and governments as is necessary and beneficial to accomplish the DRR objectives within the project. World Concern DRR Program Spotlight World Concern works with displaced Chadians (IDPs) and refugees from Darfur (Sudan) living in Eastern Chad, mitigating local environmental degradation through rainwater control techniques.

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Using Cash for Work activities, beneficiaries of the program build rock contour lines to slow rainwater runoff from degraded areas (see photos below), and thereby improve the vegetation and mitigate the impact the IDPs have in the area

(increased deforestation), while at the same time World Concern provides livelihood opportunities for those families.

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WORLD RELIEF
About World Relief World Relief is a Christian relief and development organization serving the worlds most vulnerable for over 65 years with program revenues exceeding $67 million USDfrom private and public sources including USAID, HHS, and the Department of State. World Relief currently provides relief, development, and economic opportunity in 23 countries on five continents around the world and in 23 cities in the United States. Core competencies of the organization impact the areas of health, education, agricultural/business development, refugee communities, peace and reconciliation, and trade/microfinance to achieve sustainable transformation. World Relief employs over 2,000 personnel and mobilizes over 50,000 volunteers worldwide. World Reliefs mission is Empowering the local Church to serve the most vulnerable. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction Currently, DRR programming is often initiated by field offices and supported by our home office. Disaster Risk Reduction Programs World Reliefs project in Indonesia aims to contribute to the reduction of disaster risk in 15 Indonesian villages of different and varied contexts by applying the Participatory Assessment of Disaster Risk (PADR) methodology. This will be done through: Capacity building of four local organizations in DRR, particularly in mainstreaming DRR into their development planning, and the PADR methodology Testing the PADR methodology in 15 villages Raising awareness for Disaster Risk Reduction among communities and local governments Documenting good practices and lessons learned Specific Locations of Projects and Programs Three villages in Karubaga Subdistrict, Tolikara District, Papua Four villages in Asolokobal Subdistrict, Jayawijaya Distr, Papua Four villages in Dekai Subdistrict, Yahukimo District, Papua US Contact Jennifer Burkholder Senior Program Officer, Asia 7 E Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 443.451.1970 jburkholder@wr.org Field Contact Jo-Ann de Bele Indonesia Country Director Jalan Raya Tuban 62 Kuta, Bali Indonesia 80362 +62.0.361.758034 jdebelen@wr.org Website www.wr.org

Two villages in Kombi Subdistrict, Minahasa Distr, N. Sulawesi One village in Girian Subdistrict, Bitung District, N. Sulawesi One village in Bayan Subdistrict, Northern Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara Funding Source AIFDR Scale of Programs Indonesian Rupiah 899,137,000; AU$ 99,904 Direct Beneficiaries: 270 Indirect Beneficiaries: 46,856 Collaborative DRR Efforts Action Planning The findings from the village PADR process will be consolidated and a subsequent 1-day action planning session will be completed by the facilitators. The Village DMP Plan will then be written by the facilitators using the WR-provided format. The Action Plan will have immediate, medium-term and long-term actions, along with actions needing external assistance and not needing external assistance.

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The Action Plan will indicate priority vulnerabilities, the person(s) or groups responsible, the activities aimed at addressing the vulnerabilities, the schedule and who is accountable for results. Also included is a short advocacy plan which will outline the pressures and underlying causes affecting vulnerability. This is a natural outcome because the PADR process exposes and analyzes underlying causes of peoples vulnerability; and engages with local government officials and others with power and influence through semi-structured interviewing of these key informants.

PADR training for YSI (July 14-19, 2011) Photo: Teuku Kirana

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WORLD VISION
About World Vision World Vision (WV) is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Objectives and Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction World Vision, through its global network of practitioners and federation of national programs, has articulated a mainstreamed approach for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation through a Resilient Development Practice framework. This approach is being integrated into WVs long-term community development programs as well as humanitarian responses with the overall goal of reducing risk and vulnerability while building resilience of the poorest to achieve the sustained well-being of children and their families and communities around the world. WVs approach seeks to address the following outcomes: Programming context Community, national, regional and global level programming will be strengthened though approaches and adaptive strategies that effectively reduce disaster risk and the impacts of climate change, and build resilient communities such that development gains are retained and grown sustainably for future generations. World Vision organizational context Adaptive organizational capacities and systems are operationalized to provide professional and strategic development practice that is responsive to the continually changing external context. External policy and market context Strategic partnerships are in place that enhance the resiliency of development practice globally, influence and shape macro policies that protect people so that they are not at risk and mobilize innovative resource streams to shape an effective and enabling environment for sustainability of development gains. US Contact Francois Batalingaya Senior Director, Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs World Vision US 300 I St., NE Washington, DC 20002 202.572.6510 fbatalin@worldvision.org Field Contact Richard Rumsey Director of Disaster Risk Reduction & Community Resilience World Vision International Room 405, Central Hall Westminster Storeys Gate Westminster, London, SW1H 9NH, UK Mobile: +44.7827.938.555 Tel: +44.208.4060143 Richard_Rumsey@wvi.org Website www.worldvision.org

Disaster Risk Reduction Programs WVs Resilient Development Practice approach is meant to be applied as a cross-cutting, mainstreamed tool for programs and advocacy campaigns. However, this approach was largely informed by a three-year landmark Community Resilience Project initiated in 2007 in several disaster-prone countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia. This operational research project significantly contributed to a global evidence base for new programming and strategy formation, built on over 15 years of experience gleaned from literally hundreds of community-based disaster management projects that functioned to provide improved early warning systems, disaster shelters, capacity building of local communities and governmental disaster management units, publication of disaster preparedness curriculum and training materials for local partners.

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Collaborative DRR Efforts World Vision Philippines has been working as the lead agency of the DRR-Net, the principle DRR network of the Philippines, to advocate for a stronger enabling environment for DRR in this disaster-prone country. Last year after 12 years of concerted lobbying and technical assistance provided by the DRR-Net, the Government of the Philippines passed the ground-breaking Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 setting precedent for other countries to prioritize DRR, and mandating integration of DRR into development and emergency systems including into fiscal planning.

minimized to avoid or limit the adverse impacts of hazards. DRR often includes the following: risk awareness and assessment, and vulnerability/capacity analysis education, training, research, and information public commitment, policy, legislation, and community action environmental management, land-use, and urban planning early warning systems The ECB DRR advisors group is working on a new Practitioners Guide to DRR and Climate Change Adaptation. ECB in Phase II continues to test, develop and refine these tools and knowledge products, particularly in the five ECB consortia in Bolivia, Niger, the Horn of Africa, Bangladesh and Indonesia. Following are other projects of the DRR group: DRR Practitioners Guide A team of global advisors has started to develop a new practical guide to Disaster Risk Reduction. Gathering together best practices, innovation, and practical tools, and activities this guide will help staff to understand the latest best practices in preparedness and risk reduction DRR Pilot Projects ECB agencies piloted innovative, collaborative DRR approaches and models in Ethiopia, Guatemala and Indonesia.

Community members provide first aid to a 'survivor' in a Disaster Risk Reduction training session. Courtesy: World Vision Uzbekistan

World Vision DRR Program Spotlight Recognizing that risk reduction activities have a more profound effect than short-term relief efforts, the Emergency Capacity Building Project (ECB) Disaster Risk Reduction theme supports the exploration of risk reduction models with the objective of helping communities reduce their vulnerability to disasters. ECB also promotes interand intra-agency cohesion and collaboration on risk reduction, and the building of links with key stakeholders and networks and emerging actors beyond the Inter-Agency Working Group which helped form the project. For ECB, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is the process by which disaster risks and vulnerabilities are identified, analyzed, and

DRRI-Water The ECB Project is working together with ITT Watermark to support several innovative DRR programs in multiple countries. Community-based Risk Assessment Further activities are underway to develop a new cross-consortia initiative to analyze best practice in community-based vulnerability and risk analysis. Oxfam has shared their latest guide to Participatory Community Vulnerability Analysis This comprehensive approach to risk and vulnerability analysis was shared with our Niger consortium. The capacity to assess and address the disaster risks before disasters occur can greatly limit the affects of a disaster on vulnerable communities, including physical damage, injury, and loss of life.

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Reducing the impact of disasters is a critical undertaking if the humanitarian sector is going to meet the growing demands of future emergencies. Bangladesh is currently finalizing its first Disaster Management Act. ECB agencies have worked together to develop a joint advocacy strategy that will influence the government and disaster management bureau (CDMP).

Several awareness raising initiatives including news articles and papers highlight the importance of community level consultation during the legislative process. Furthermore, disaster mapping exercises have identified serious overlap in preparedness capacity building activities. Through the ECB collaboration, ECB agencies are now able to coordinate their risk reduction initiatives.

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