Civil society/NGOs

The role of civil society and/or non-governmental organizations in advocating disaster risk reduction and in strengthening capacities to reduce community risk and vulnerability from natural hazards.

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In September 2005, YSDR initiated a project called “Youth Awareness of Disaster Reduction” with ProVention funding. Meetings within communities were held in two provinces to raise people’s awareness of the risks around them....

Youth Strategy for Disaster Reduction
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This issue no. 10 addresses the grassroots women building resilience 3 years after the tsunami. This online newsletter highlights the practical action by women and communities towards the better future after the tsunami. It is published by Disaster Watch

Swayam Shikshan Prayog
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This document contains the proceedings of a two-day workshop entitled “People, policy, and partnership for disaster resilient development” held on 3-4 November 2007 at India Habitat Center in New Delhi. The workshop focused on sharing lessons and building

National Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction
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A group of six agencies was found themselves debating this question...

Tearfund
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This book provides guidance, policy orientation and inspiration, as well as serving as a reference for lessons on how to reduce risk and vulnerability to hazards and to meet the challenges of tomorrow. It is intended for people who have an interest in and

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (Ģý)
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Good practices and lessons learned, a publication of the “Global network of NGOs” for disaster risk reduction.

This publication is a joint effort of the Global Network of NGOs for Disaster Risk Reduction, an emerging network of national and international

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (Ģý)
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This Guide has been created to provide advice on useful strategies for implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA).

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (Ģý)
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This paper is an attempt to involve stakeholders and civil society in decision-making with regard to policy, planning and implementation direction in flood management issues and lays down a framework for a rational approach. It introduces the elements of

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Global Water Partnership
Associated Programme on Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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