Webinar

Background: NGOs recognize the need for policy advocacy and alliance building to influence DRR political transformations in Asia. However, policy advocacy and scaling the impact of their work are a big challenge. Purpose of the Webinar: This webinar aims to create awareness, generate discussion and share experiences on policy advocacy and movement building so that …

Webinar on Policy Advocacy and Movement Building for Disaster Preparedness Read More »

Background: Many community based organizations (CBOs) in Asia have mobilized funds to support DRR programs that mitigate the damages brought by calamities and to curb risks and impacts. However, budget allocations for DRR are often inadequate and CBOs are left at crossroads on how to continue supporting vulnerable communities. Purpose: This webinar aims to provide …

Fundraising for Disaster Preparedness Read More »

Background: An inclusive approach to disaster preparedness saves lives. Inclusion engenders community resilience and promotes equity and human rights. But most of the time, certain groups of people are left out due to their inherent characteristics such as age, disability, gender, religion, and social status. As a result, these people become more vulnerable to disasters. …

Facilitating Inclusion in Disaster Preparedness Read More »

IIRR and Give2Asia, with the support of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, hosted the first webinar series for the NGO Disaster Preparedness Program (NGODPP). In this session, panelists discussed the role of local NGOs in disaster risk reduction and shared details about NGODPP’s Community of Practice. The program’s website was also officially launched.