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Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) - Kyoto University

The Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) was established in 1951 at Kyoto University, Japan, to conduct research on a variety of problems related to the prevention and reduction of natural disasters. By the end of 1995, DPRI had set up sixteen research sections, four research centres, five...

Center for Disaster Management (CENDIM)

Center for Disaster Management (CENDIM) is an interdisciplinary research centre for disaster management. The Center works with national and international organisations to develop disaster, engineering and risk management plans and to facilitate information sharing with governmental,...

United Nations Coordination Unit - Tajikistan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) has been joined with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Unit to form a new, joint United Nations Coordination Unit. The goal of the Coordination Unit is to provide better collaboration between the United Nations,...

Christian Disaster Response International

Christian Disaster Response (CDR) responds to events of disaster in the United States and internationally. They cooperate with the Salvation Army and other national voluntary organisations active in disaster response. CDR responds with initial on-site disaster assessment, emergency food service –...

RedR - UK

RedR UK is part of a federation of national accredited RedR(Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief) organizations. RedR UK works internationally to improve the effectiveness of disaster relief, by ensuring that the right people, with the right skills are available to respond to emergencies, to...

Disaster Management Centre -Sri Lanka

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) aims to promote and strengthen national capacities for managing natural disasters in Sri Lanka. The centre’s activities include awareness and educational programmes on disaster management, relief, rehabilitation and construction work, national disaster planning...

Fritz Institute

Fritz Institute brings together business best practices and academic research to augment the capabilities of humanitarian organisations engaged in disaster management worldwide. The Institute seeks to mobilise business community partnerships to provide expertise and functional support that will...

Lutheran Disaster Relief of Ohio

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) brings hope and restoration to disastrous situations including events such as a flood, fire, drought, violent acts or accidents. Throughout Ohio, LDC representatives with disaster experience identify what resources are present, and required, to respond to any given...

RedR International

RedR International is an international charity working to relieve suffering in disasters by selecting, training and providing competent and effective relief personnel to humanitarian aid agencies world-wide. RedR's services include a register of professionals who can be called upon at very short...

Sphere Project

Sphere Project was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian NGOs and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. Its aim is to improve the quality of assistance provided to people affected by disasters, and to enhance the accountability of the humanitarian system, through the Sphere...

International Disaster Emergency Service

International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a faith-based network that raises funds to assist those affected by disasters for both the immediate response and the long-term recovery period.

Southeastern Ohio Disaster Relief Network (SEODRN)

The Southeastern Ohio Disaster Relief Network (SEODRN) provides relief and assistance for victims of natural disasters in Southeastern Ohio, United States. SEODRN offers debris clean up, the tearing out of wet house material, trade skills for house rebuilding and repairs and accepts a number of...

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) is an independent international foundation based in Thailand which aims to reduce the impact of disasters in the Asia/Pacific region and in thus to support sustainable development. ADPC's work essentially revolves around the primary activities of...

National Disaster Communication Response Team (NDCRT)

National Disaster Communication Response Team (NDCRT) provides electronic communications' technical assistance, equipment and manpower to those organisations and agencies which will be active in performing missions of humanitarian aid during time of disaster.

Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED)

Located within the School of Public Health of the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Brussels, the Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), aims to enhance the effectiveness of developing countries' disaster management capabilities as well as fostering policy-oriented...

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is a faith-based organisation committed to providing aid in disaster areas, through funding or volunteer services.

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)

NVOAD is a network of US-based voluntary organisations responding to disaster. Member organisations aim to provide more effective service and less duplication by communicating prior to and during disasters.

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)

The New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is a faith-based federation of service providers and charitable organisations, working in partnership to provide disaster services. Operations include developing and supporting disaster readiness, response, and recovery services for New York City...

Missouri Interfaith Disaster Response Organisation(MIDRO)

The Missouri Interfaith Disaster Response Organisation (MIDRO) is a state-wide organisation of faith-based groups involved in disaster response. MIDRO coordinates the resources of its members to aid long term recovery in communities affected by disasters.

Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association, International (DERA)

The Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association, International (DERA) assists communities with disaster preparedness, hazard mitigation, emergency response-recovery, and aims to serve as a worldwide professional association linking professionals, volunteers, and organisations active in...