United States Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
OFDA-LAC
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Mission
In Latin America and the Caribbean, they are focused on:
- Combatting the drug trade and reducing violence that threatens economic growth and political stability by helping coca producers transition to legal crops in South America and creating safe urban spaces, supporting community policing, educating vulnerable youth and strengthening justice systems in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean;
- Supporting the efforts of civil society groups and political leaders to protect and defend universal rights such as freedom of expression; and
- Helping countries protect natural resources and adapt to the impact of changing climate patterns.
The organization has no registered commitments.
allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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In an important step towards creating a more resilient region and better prepared to face disasters, the Government of the Republic of Haiti approved the National Risk and Disaster Management Plan 2019-2030, a result of an inclusive, multisectoral
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This guide shows how to approach hazard-related disasters such as cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, floods, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and extreme temperatures, among others; presents examples of disasters and touches on topics such as
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The general objective of this regional seminar is as follows:
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