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Youth Against Disasters

Youth Against Disasters is a Non Governmental Organization registered in Kenya with the main objective of voluntarily offering services in Disaster Risk Awareness (DRR) to youths and the general public through training and awareness creation. The organization was formed in 2011 by a group of...

Disaster Mitigation Institute

Disaster Mitigation Institute (DMI), India, is a community based action research, action planning and action advocacy non-governmental organisation. It works to reduce disaster risk of vulnerable communities by promoting mitigation efforts, through learning and action. These include food, water,...

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

ISDR's goal is to enable all societies to become resilient to the effects of natural and technological disasters, in order to reduce human, economic and social damage.

Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM)

The Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM), organised within the US Department of Military and Emergency Medicine (MEM) at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), specialises in medicine and health-related topics as they relate to advancing the...

Disaster Response Initiative, European Foundation Centre

Disaster Response Initiative, a joint project of the US Council on Foundations and the European Foundation Centre, addresses independent funders' need for increased understanding of disaster grantmaking. It also provides a set of principles and practical guidelines to assist them in responding to...

Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)

Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is an umbrella organisation which launches and co-ordinates the UK’s National Appeal in response to major disasters overseas. Site includes links to all 14 member humanitarian agencies, which include World Vision, Oxfam and the British Red Cross.

Disaster Action

Disaster Action is a British charity organisation established in 1991 by the survivors and bereaved of disasters. Focusing on the human aspects of disaster response, it acts as an adviser to government, police, voluntary organisations and in the development of major emergency policy. Using the...

Disaster News Network (DNN)

A news service produced by the Village Life Company, a US-based NGO, the Disaster News Network (DNN) provides information on disaster response, and suggests appropriate ways in which the public can aid those afflicted. Related issues including preparedness and mitigation, public violence,...

Disaster Mental Health Institute-In progress

The mission of the Disaster Mental Health Institute is the promotion, development, and application of both practice and research in disaster mental health. Its' purpose is to research issues relating to disaster mental health and provide education for the benefit of those dealing with victims of...

North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response (NCIDR)

North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response (NCIDR) is an association of faith-based communities in North Carolina involved in disaster response. The NCIDR website provides information and support for communities involved in disaster response, acting as a liaison between state agencies and...

Western Disaster Centre

Based in California, the Western Disaster Centre (WDC) is a non-profit applied research institute that focusses on the use of technology to save lives and minimise economic loss from disasters. The WDC includes: 1) Institute for Search and Rescue, which works on advanced technology development...

Global Risk Forum Davos

Global Risk Forum (GRF) Davos is a partnership between key players involved in risk management strategies, from line ministries and disaster and risk management authorities to academic institutions, the private sector and the media. The organisation acts as a centre of knowledge and know-how...

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Sri Lanka

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. It is present in 166 countries working with them on their own solutions to global and...

Asian Disaster Reduction Response Network (ADRRN)

The Asian Disaster Response Network (ADRRN) was set up to develop a coordinated, efficient and effective response to disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Network members share information and collaborate on their response to disasters. The Network also promotes best practice and standards in...

Red Cross - Peru (Cruz Roja Peru)

Red Cross - Peru (Cruz Roja Peru) promotes and encourages national approach to disaster risk management in the early stages of reduction, response and recovery. Humanitarian action in Peru also includes actions to promote development with a focus on multiculturalism, gender, and respect for the...

Oxfam - Azerbaijan

Oxfam is an international confederation of 15 organizations working together in 98 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam GB, part of Oxfam International, has been working in Azerbaijan since 1993 implementing projects on...

Médecins du Monde (MDM) - France

Founded in 1980, Médecins du Monde (MDM) France is an international medical humanitarian organisation. MDM in France focuses on health care, risk reduction, children in hospitals and child adoption programmes. Globally, MDM France provides emergency relief including medical and surgical assistance,...

Community Action for Relief and Development

Community Action for Relief and Development is working with the rural community in areas of health and sanitation, education, infrastructure and poverty reduction.

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) - Tajikistan

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland's international cooperation agency that is responsible for the coordination of Switzerland's overseas relief and development activities. The overall goal of SDC Office in Tajikistan is to contribute to poverty alleviation,...

Save the Earth

Save the Earth is a Cambodian NGO that works mainly in climate change and disaster risk management, helping people to reduce their risk of disaster. The organisation also aims to create awareness of gender issues and supports women and children. It also helps to build healthy and environmentally...